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Charles Zweibach

Charles Zweibach

Ossining, NY, US

 
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About 

CHARLES D. ZWEIBACH, R.A, A.I.A., NCARB 
LEEDS AP candidate
7 Davids Ln, Ossining, NY 10562


 

 347-497-2081• cdarchitect@gmail.com  

Having worked as a Contracts Administrator for many successful years. I have in addition carried out Inspections and constructed reports enabling the client (both government and private) to have court evidence of the delivered conditions of a completed job. Completion of complex due diligence reports with Consultant Coordination is a strength.
My invaluable experience includes designing interiors, preparing reports and change orders, RFIs and SK dwgs for the NYCBIB and NYCHRO programs, and private office and residential project contractors. In addition, Contractors, Architects and Engineers use my supervisory and inspection skills to run weekly Construction progress meetings.
I have been a manager of Architects, expediters, and construction management staff within NYC. I have worked for municipalities overseas as City inspector for code compliance., as well as the NYCHA in NYC.
Having handled all phases of residential, commercial and institutional design and construction projects – from initial research through completion – My skills include:
BIB program as DOB Manager in the Elevations Division (IBTS), I have extensive supervisory field experience for the NYCBIB program and other NYC governmental programs.
Successfully liaising with government agencies (NYCSCA, LPC, HUD, NYCDOB, BIB,) and coordinating with contractors to complete projects on time, within budget and in compliance with applicable regulations. Worked as an NYCHA employee 1978-1980 in Design Department for upgrades and community center outfitting
ACAD supervision and drafting – hotel and residential and interiors
Knowledge of materials, Site inspections expert identifying resources to repair residential and commercial buildings –Companies, Vendors and Trades in said repair methodologies.
Filing with governmental agencies. Securing Dept of Buildings approvals on clients’ behalf including reconsideration letters and serving as an expert in advocating zoning variance situations.
Software - Acad, Intuit Quick base, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Citywide CMS, to create designs, scheduling charts as well as the ability to render concepts in freehand and/or managerial charts to illustrate those concepts to clients and other governmental agencies.
Managing employee and project teams effectively with a collaborative congenial and effective leadership style.
Although this letter and the enclosed résumé serve as an introduction to my skills and qualifications, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the Senior Architect with your Company. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Employment 

BP Architects, NY, Lead Architect Project Manager

Lead Architect Project Manager – Up to 8 mil. dollar projects - Hotel Conversions to Residential in CT, RI, NC, Mi, PA, SD and CD development, Zoning and code citations. Independent work with Client contact. AOR of projects. Client Mtgs, Municipal meetings and inspections. Fire Safety and Lifesafety and Consultants’ coordination.

Mar 2022 - May 2024
 

D&B Eng and Archts, White Plains, NY, US, Senior Architect

QA/QC, staff mentoring, specifications writing, Design development, CDs details review, Assessment reports. Commercial water facilities, NYCHA Community Centers and Long Beach Housing Flood protection project

Jan 2019 - Nov 2022
 

Virtual Arch Com Inc, Architect

Senior architect and Self Employed coordinates all projects

Oct 2006 - Feb 2019
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, MArch, Architecture

Architecture in Urban Planning

Sep 1978 - Oct 1981
 

Pratt Institute, BArch, Architecture

Sep 1973 - Jun 1978
 

Awards 

34 st and park mixed use bldg student competition, Honorable Mention

design of mixed use bldg. School, retail, offices in tower midtown manhattan

1978
 

Areas of Specialization