Armando Lopez Email & Phone Number

Signal Hill, Ca, Us

San Francisco, California, United States

Manage feasibility, clearances, and permitting with Planning, Building & Safety, Public Works, the Coastal Commission, and other entities involved. Create and manage the permit processes, applications, and required material for all municipal departments in over one hundred (100) jurisdictions throughout California. Handle all in-person submissions in Monterey, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Inland Empire Counties. All online submissions using various city/county online portal software (Computronix, Accela Citizen Access, ProjectDox, EPlanLA, Tyler Host, Tyler Portico, and TESSA)Build reports to track productivity and efficiency using Acrobat Adobe, Google Docs, sheets, forms, and slides. Set up and manage all projects and email templates using the HubSpot CRM Platform.Coordinate and oversee the preparation of construction bidding. Perform property site visits to evaluate utilities and structural spaces in Monterey, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Inland Empire Counties. Compile, process, and output all site photos, videos, and PolyCam scans. Compile, process, and analyze test data and results to improve product quality. Improve the user interface process and services to resolve issues quickly with the team.Communicate with clients at each step, from sales to designs, site visits, feasibility, permit approval, and builder intros, during Zoom consultations, phone calls, in-person meetings, emails, and via the HubSpot CRM Platform. Provide project status updates, delivering information to all stakeholders through the Housable App, Gmail, and Slack.Manage, assign, review, and check concept drawings by Senior project designers and architectural Revit drafters.Deliver outstanding customer service to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities. I ensured reliable communication with clients, preemptive education throughout the process, and timely development of their designs.

Hawthorne, California

I supported production facility designs across a portfolio of projects. Was directly responsible for translating engineering and production requirements into executable plans. I also managed and updated campus maps and individual building drawings as needed, according to the business's evolution.Used Autodesk AutoCAD 2D software to design, modify, and print blueprints and schematics drawings.I evaluated and consulted with customers, vendors, and project managers regarding planning, project scope of work, milestones, construction issues, and gathering information using Teamcenter, Sketch-up, Bluebeam, and Acrobat Adobe software.I created accurate drawings and test-fit designs according to on-site measurements and specifications.Applied knowledge of building codes and standards for all human circulation, parking layouts, ADA, and restroom requirements, as well as drafting projects.Developed, maintained, and managed CAD drawings, campus maps, and CAD standards, details, and specifications using hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits for all facilities at the headquarters and remote site (D.C., Redmond, Texas, Vandenberg, and Cape Canaveral)Was directly responsible for translating engineering and production requirements into executable plansEstablished & organized a file system for CAD drawingsWorked independently & effectively in a highly fast-paced and changing environmentKept projects on time with innovative and futuristic thinkingWorked with others to incorporate smart growth and maximize the use of spaceWorked with space planner for tenant Improvement and office seating planning drawingsCAD support to multiple teams (Production, Starlink Production, EH&S, Facilities, space planning, real estate, HR, security, IT, Janitorial, and Food services)

Signal Hill, California, United States

Appointed Planning Commission (one-year unexpired term), I was part of the team that held hearings and rendered decisions on land use matters, including environmental review, subdivisions, site plan and design review, and variances. The Commission conducts special studies concerning land use issues and makes recommendations to the City Council concerning conditional use permits, zoning ordinances, and general plan amendments.The Commission conducts special studies concerning land use issues and recommends conditional use permits, zoning ordinances, and general plan amendments to the City Council.Projects reviewed/approved by the Planning Commission during my term: Target Retail Center and New self-storage facility, Signal Hill Petroleum - Real Estate Development Project, 6th Cycle housing element update, Tesla Dealership, Ten Mile Brewing New Kitchen, New Residential Duplex Project, City of Signal Hill New Heritage Point Park, Condition use permits and zoning changes, and City of Long Beach Globemaster Corridor Specific Plan

Chino, California

Interacted with the customer, sales, Architects, and Engineers. Developed CAD models and engineered drawings to support the production of prototypes, final design, manufacturing, and quality specifications. Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.Performed work according to project schedules and high-quality standards.Interacted with the customer, sales, Architects, and EngineersDeveloped CAD models and engineered drawings to support the production of prototypes, final design, manufacturing, and quality specificationsDeveloped layouts, engineering drawings, detailed drawings and assembly drawingsTook project from concept to production releasePerformed maintenance of CAD files in response to engineering changesInterfaced with other engineers to verify that data pertaining to product specification was documented accuratelyVerified that the appropriate linkages were established in the Product Data Management system when creating/modifying models and drawingsWorked fast and intelligent for a quick turnaround on projects independently with minimal/no supervisionOccasionally worked on other standardization projects or assignmentsUse strong listening and communication skillsManaged, coordinated, and designed all new/remodel Smart & Final projects in the West Coast Division and Aldi North America ProjectsCreated full Refrigeration drawings and distribute them as needed by emailing DWG, PDF, and/or plotting setsReviewed and checked technical drawings by CAD technicians and drafters.

Rancho Santa Margarita

Interacted with the construction team and Engineers and developed CAD models and engineering drawings that supported the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical distribution markets.Helped create project and O&M bindersCreated sets for the projects and distributed as needed by emailing DWG and PDFs or plotting setsCreated Interior/Exterior elevations, piping/refrigeration layout, and As-Built drawings

Anaheim, Ca

Interacted daily with salesmen, customers, architects, and engineers and developed CAD-engineered drawings supporting commercial retailers and chain markets nationwide.Created CAD standards and created/file blocks, custom blocks, and details for projectsProject job site walk-through on completed projectsCreated full refrigeration sets or As-Built drawings for the projects and distributed them as needed by emailing DWG, PDF, and plotting sets.Managed, coordinated, and designed new/remodeled Target, Vons, and Grocery Outlet projects.Awards“On The Spot” was awarded by the VP Engineer for setting an example and getting it done.Five years of service awarded by President/Vice President

La Mirada, Ca

Interacted Architects and Property Managers daily and developed CAD as-built drawings that supported The Abbey Company, a real estate operating company.Surveyed multi-tenant commercial properties in Southern California.Maintained and coordinated as-built floor plansAssist architect daily with various construction drawings and city permit submittals.

Associate Of Science, Computer-Aided Design / Architectural Drafting

Computer-Aided Design / Architectural Drafting

Certificate, Management & Supervision

Learned specific management skills and techniques required to be an effective manager or supervisor and to increase their value to their.

Revit Fundamentals Certificate Program