Christopher Yago, Sr. Email & Phone Number

A licensed architect with over twenty-five years of professional experience working on a wide range of complex, multi-disciplinary project types including: healthcare, civic, military, justice, higher education, and aviation projects who effectively builds and maintains the trust of clients. Experienced with managing all aspects of large multi-disciplinary projects, preparing and conducting technical presentations and work sessions with a wide variety of project stakeholders, including: end users, facility managers, construction managers, architectural review boards, county boards of supervisors, and city councils. Effective team leader who promotes a collaborative environment with colleagues, clients, consultants, and contractors to meet specific project goals. Comprehensive technical background, knowledge and understanding of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the Virginia Construction Code, Virginia Rehabilitation Code, accessibility codes, and related codes and standards. Extensive experience collaborating with project teams throughout all phases of design from inception through project close-out. Supervises and reviews the work of junior staff and consultant team members. Technical peer advisor on code consultation, interpretation, and construction detailing. Background includes a technical focus and substantial field experience with a variety of construction trades. Reviews construction documents for technical accuracy, constructability, and document quality. Facilitator of project meetings. Enjoys resolving complex technical problems through collaborative processes and approach all assignments as a team player with a positive attitude and even temperament. Effective communicator of information and requirements. Develops fee proposals, project budgets, and schedules. Familiar with sustainable design strategies and LEED AP BD+C certified. NCARB certified. CDT Construction Documents Technologist certified.

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