Darren Sprute, Aia, Ncarb Email & Phone Number

United States

Successful envelope building consultant, with a focus on masonry wall design and restoration, curtain wall and window detailing and installation for a busy, premier engineering/architectural firm. Seamlessly manage a wide variety of multiple small and large-scale commercial projects simultaneously, with the scope of projects ranging from 9 months to over three years and from $100K to over $2.5M. Regularly draft proposals for clients on scope of work and provide construction estimates; additionally, respond to Requests for Proposals (RFP) for government projects. Strong focus on providing service excellence from inception of the project through to the completion of it, including the pre-design, design, and construction phases of the project, along with any supplemental projects. Actively oversee drafters during the drawing and construction phase to ensure that the client’s specifications are fully met. Diligently ensure that projects remain within budget and that deliverables are timely met. Represented Inspec at the Minnesota AIA Convention and at Minnesota Chief Engineers Guild Annual Conference, creating stronger brand awareness within the community along with creating an ongoing dialogue with current and new clients. Developed strong proficiency with WUFI through completing an intense two-day course with Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) and Oakridge National Laboratory (ORNL); also, highly proficient with AutoCad and THERM.

Innovatively provided construction observation and administrator services, ensuring each project was constructed in accordance with contractual documentation; primarily worked on the US Bank Stadium project. Actively assisted with various aspects of projects, including performing shop drawing reviews and providing comments to assist with the precise progression of the project. Collaborated with contractors and subcontractors to work out the final designs of various envelope systems. Frequently went onsite to ensure that projects were being constructed per the contract documents. Partnered with the client’s representatives and members of the project team to keep the client’s representatives apprised of progress and any issues; in addition, partnered with them on envelope design and document changes.

Primarily managed a wide variety of projects from both a logistical and leadership standpoint, ensuring that all deliverables were met with quality workmanship and high client satisfaction. Effectively drafted proposals, determined project fees, created design and construction documents, and developed project schedules, consistently monitoring the project status to ensure it stayed on track. Diligently conducted existing facilities surveys, performed forensic investigations, and provided construction administration and observation services for commercial projects. Provided strong leadership, support, and guidance to project teams, including providing coordination and management of consultants. Actively assisted with the development of office CAD standards.

Successfully led the architectural document preparation from pre-design through construction document phases, for industrial, retail development, and office building clients nationwide. Effectively coordinated the work of electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers to ensure that the separate work of each engineer aligned with the overall project goal. Actively performed construction administration and code research for a wide variety of projects, including small and large-scale projects. Efficiently assisted with budget determination and diligently ensured budgets were maintained throughout the project.

Led architectural document preparation from pre-design through construction document phases, construction administration, and code research for gaming and hospitality clients throughout the United States. Assisted with scheduling and staffing determination, and maintaining project budgets. Responsible for computer program evaluation, new computer set-up, maintenance of office server, writing custom menus and lisp routines for AutoCAD, implementing office standards and teaching AutoCAD techniques to employees.

Executed existing facility surveys, leading the architectural document preparation from schematic design through construction document phases, construction administration, and code research for multiple school clients throughout Minnesota. Involved with scheduling and staffing determination, and assisted with project budget establishment and evaluating consultant proposals. Assisted the Education Studio CAD Manager in implementation of office standards and answering employee questions.

Executed existing facility surveys, document preparation from schematic design through construction document phases, and code research for local theatre clients, and for retail clients throughout the United States and Canada. Assisted in development of office standards, installation of computer software and hardware, and taught AutoCAD techniques to employees for improved productivity.

Performed document production from schematic design through construction document phases as well as construction administration for municipal and residential projects. Organized standard office details for the computer and taught CAD techniques to employees for increased productivity.