Luis R. Torres Email & Phone Number

Altamonte Springs, Fl, Us

Maitland, Florida, Us

Effectively prepare CD’s to specification, all while managing a team, and successfully meeting budget requirements.• Manage a team of 6 studio associates, duties include: keep track of performance, coach, train, and complete yearly reviews • Lead coordination meetings to ensure project success• Consistently meet or beat budgetary requirements• Work with other teams like sales, outsourced consultants, production mangers and construction managers• Extensive experience in creating, reviewing and approving construction documents

Experience in multi-family, residential, renovations, mixed-use and commercial projects. Project Manager• Oversaw complex mixed-use projects which included up to 400 units and extensive commercial space• Juggled multiple projects at once while maintaining strict standards for: conceptualization, design development, construction documents, construction administration, site visits, reviews & RFI’s.• Met and coordinated with city and state departments.• Oversaw all aspects of architectural, civil, MEP, structural and any other applicable construction documents to ensure they would meet bidding and permit set requirements. • Experience in pitching new projects to prospects• Maintain relationship and offer status updates with active clients

Specialize in light commercial projects, high-end custom residential design and custom renovationsPresident• Managed all aspects of a project: conceptualization, design development, construction documents and construction administration.• Obtained extensive experience in billing, management, proposals and other administrative duties

Project Manager Contract Position• Oversaw all phases of a diverse range of projects from initial proposal to permit set.• Majority of projects where in the high-end residential, and light commercial field.

• Managed and produced a diverse range of projects in multiple architectural styles.• Oversaw all phases of Architectural Documentation packages from Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Negotiation and Construction Administration. • Handled proposal writing, design review and management of projects’ progress and completion to ensure client privacy and satisfaction.• Served as direct contact for most of the high profile clients and managed their projects as commercial projects due to complexity, construction requirements, luxury interior finishes and client expectations.• Attended meetings with various Zoning & Building Departments, DRCs, DRBs and ARCs.• Communicated effectively with clients, engineering disciplines, management and internal architectural and interior departments.• Built relationships with local and internal companies regarding new architectural, interior finishes and construction materials.• Coordinated with vendors’ overall marketing efforts in accordance with corporate goals and continuous education for AIA credits, playing an integral role in product development activities for new product presentations.• Personally took over some large troubled projects and saved them for the company due to excellent communication and management skills.

• Prepared Architectural Documents from Conceptual Design through CD.• Managed a diverse range of projects, 3-4 person production team, initial site development, building design and documentation for new development.• Established product selection, pricing and programs.• Reviewed architectural detailing and construction documents and details provided by engineers. • Reviewed shop drawings, provided field sketches to resolve construction issues and RFI responses.• Reviewed and authorized contract pay application by performing site visits and writing site visit reports (including photo documentation of concern, discrepancy and compliance).• Conferred with consultants to ensure the performance of contractual obligations during construction.• Instrumental role in IT Department through suggesting/implementing new computer, printing/plotting devices and CAD systems. Also ensured CAD Department and software licenses were current.• Trained Junior Architects and other employees in office standards.• Attended numerous architectural seminars and visited company headquarters of window, roof tile and door manufacturers.

As Junior Architect, I was in charge in creating unique custom design by transforming complex sketches into architectural presentation. Also, I was part of the production team in preparing construction documents for high end residence, multi-family and light commercial projects.During these years, to further my architecture knowledge I was selected to work closely with a select group of builders at different construction sites to learn many aspects of construction (i.e. site preparation, masonry work, steel and frame work, interior finishes, final inspection).

Master In Architecture, Architecture

Bachellor Of Arts, Political Science