Christopher D. Sondi, Ra Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Responsible for the development, coordination and management of the design and construction for various high-end luxury residences and residential condominium development projects.
• Collaborates and coordinates with project teams involving multiplestakeholders and groups with often disparate interests, for successful resolution.
• Participates in the management and review of all project proposals, bids, budgets, schedules, sample submittals, and RFIs to ensure internal requirements are meet and desired quality control is achieved.
• Coordinates and review all building materials, systems, sustainability strategies, code requirements as well as consultant drawings and specifications.
• Assess architectural and MEP field issues, contract document discrepancies as well as code issues to provide recommendations and implement solutions that supports the design concept and performance goals of the project.
• Currently working on multiple projects at various stages of development both domestically and internationally.

New York, US

• Responsible for project management of all aspects of new retail store developments and renovation projects, from initial design inception to final buildout and turnover.
• Responsible for developing initial design drawings and formalizing internal design documentation.
• Assists in supervising the development and execution of construction drawings, and vendor’s contracts as well as final construction buildout.
• Participates in the management and review of all project proposals, budgets, schedules, sample submittals, and RFIs to ensure internal requirements are meet and desired quality control is achieved.
• Assess architectural and MEP field issues, contract document discrepancies as well as code issues to provide recommendations and implement solutions that supports the design concept and performance goals of the project.
• Assists in coordinating project requirements with Ralph Lauren’s in-house decorative, merchandising, and visual/operations departments as well as senior finance business units.

New York, New York, US

• Responsible for the development and production of detailed set of design and construction documents during all project phases.
• Assisted in coordinating and analyzing building materials, building systems, sustainability strategies, building codes as well as consultant drawings and specifications.
• Resolved architectural construction details and produced client presentations and supporting materials. Developed 3D architectural Revit models and assisted in model maintenance and distribution between consultants.
• Projects included space planning, corporate interiors, and hospitality design.

New York, NY, US

• Responsible for conceptualizing design ideas through hand sketches, architectural drawings, as well as creating both physical and digital 3D models.
• Assisted in developing schematic design options, exterior building systems and interior space planning.
• Generated 3D architectural models using Revit, Rhino, and Sketchup software. Use of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, to create presentations and graphics for client and internal meetings.
• Projects included high-rise tower designs, master planned mixed-use developments, and educational facilities.

New York, NY, US

• Onsite Intern for an active ongoing construction project. Prepared RFIs and submittals to be issued to the project architect. Reviewed contract drawings, specifications and shop drawings to insure proper coordination.
• Assisted in preparing daily construction reports, master contract items list, and final LEED documents for the project closeout.
• Conducted site walkthroughs to review and ensure installed construction work is accurate within acceptable tolerances.

Charlottesville, VA, US

• Responsible for upkeep of the chapter budget, collection of all members' dues, and chapter expenses. Accountable for over $35,000 in chapter funds.
• Assisted in raising over $40,000 for charity and 2,600 hours towards community service projects. Oversaw and managed community service, fundraising, and internship chair positions within the organization.

New York, NY, US

• Intern within the Virtual Design and Construction Department assisting in preplanning and logistics coordination for various construction projects.
• Reviewed and prepared logistical drawings, for construction site access, material deliveries, compliance to local ordinances and site conditions.
• Assisted in finding solutions to potential construction complications before construction commences.

• Drafted architectural plans, sections and elevations drawings for various residential construction projects.
• Produced existing architectural drawing conditions from field measurements and site visits.
• Assisted In redesigning a NYC landmarks designated home.

Master Of Science In Real Estate Development (Msred), Real Estate Development, Business Concentration

Bachelor Of Architecture (B. Arch), Architecture