Senior Project Architect and Director of Production

Provided design and technical architectural services, most recently for Burns+Beyerl Architects in Chicago

Designed numerous custom single-family home renovations, primarily in the Northwest neighborhoods of Chicago.

Produced permit, bid and construction documents for over 75 projects including single family residences (new construction, total renovation and additions); office build-outs; restaurant design; historical preservation and restoration. Performed various general office tasks (QuickBooks Pro; payroll and tax forms; invoicing). * 1919 S. Desplaines, Chicago: Produced permit documents in conjunction with MEP consultants for a new custom, masonry 2-flat building within the client's… Show more Produced permit, bid and construction documents for over 75 projects including single family residences (new construction, total renovation and additions); office build-outs; restaurant design; historical preservation and restoration. Performed various general office tasks (QuickBooks Pro; payroll and tax forms; invoicing). * 1919 S. Desplaines, Chicago: Produced permit documents in conjunction with MEP consultants for a new custom, masonry 2-flat building within the client's timeline.* DuPont/Whitehouse Residence; 3558 S. Artesian, Registered Chicago Landmark: Performed extensive research to produce detailed, scaled drawings for the restoration and replacement of historic exterior features and renovation of servant's attic for great room use, including recessed, operable skylights in the existing cupola. Show less

Managed projects for residential design/build, including drawings, bidding and budget. Participated in all aspects of large-scale projects including: drawing; coordination with civil, structural and MEP engineers. Created title block templates with custom company logo. Wrote specification manuals for numerous projects. * Scattered site housing for Habitat Co.: Managed 4-person CAD team to produce detailed bid drawings for each of ten 2- and 3-flats, totaling 22 units; wrote… Show more Managed projects for residential design/build, including drawings, bidding and budget. Participated in all aspects of large-scale projects including: drawing; coordination with civil, structural and MEP engineers. Created title block templates with custom company logo. Wrote specification manuals for numerous projects. * Scattered site housing for Habitat Co.: Managed 4-person CAD team to produce detailed bid drawings for each of ten 2- and 3-flats, totaling 22 units; wrote companion specification manual.* Chicago Public Schools: Simultaneously worked on four school renovation projects (two partial rehabilitation; two 33,000 sq. ft. annex additions) providing numerous design and construction management services for the Public Building Commission, including: drawings and specification manual; value engineering; interior finish selection; site observations reports; and RFI and RFB forms.* CTA Midway (Orange) Line, Chicago: Created modular casework system for commuter coffee/newsstand kiosks; each installation required custom details to accommodate the nine different locations. Show less

Produced permit, bid and construction documents for numerous office tenant layouts. Provided a wide range of construction management services, including: permit acquisition, estimating, bidding review, and contracts. * 434 W. Ontario, Chicago: Managed as lead architect for the conversion of an existing loft building for office use and regional office for Benetton stores. Provided site representation for Owner during construction of custom lobby; new elevator; public bathrooms and… Show more Produced permit, bid and construction documents for numerous office tenant layouts. Provided a wide range of construction management services, including: permit acquisition, estimating, bidding review, and contracts. * 434 W. Ontario, Chicago: Managed as lead architect for the conversion of an existing loft building for office use and regional office for Benetton stores. Provided site representation for Owner during construction of custom lobby; new elevator; public bathrooms and new sprinkler system, and for custom Owner's penthouse office suite with casework displays for clothing line. Show less

Created practical, cost-effective design solutions. Assisted in managing construction budgets, estimates and contracts.* 848 W. Willow, Chicago: produced permit and construction drawings for custom single family residence, including design and coordination of truss, lighting and HVAC systems; produced stone shop drawings for custom limestone façade; developed project in conjunction with outside financial partners, with our office serving as General Contractor; maintained all… Show more Created practical, cost-effective design solutions. Assisted in managing construction budgets, estimates and contracts.* 848 W. Willow, Chicago: produced permit and construction drawings for custom single family residence, including design and coordination of truss, lighting and HVAC systems; produced stone shop drawings for custom limestone façade; developed project in conjunction with outside financial partners, with our office serving as General Contractor; maintained all construction payouts and waivers; received full credit for architectural technology course with completion of the drawing set. Show less