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Worcester, Ma, Us

City of Worcester, Worcester Public Schools | Asst. Director of Facilities & Manager of Capital ProjectsMember, City Designer Selection Board (DSB).

Worcester, Ma, Us

Architectural and Construction Project Manager with UMass Chan Medical School's Facilities Engineering & Construction Department. Coordinates internally with clients, master space planners, and senior administration to develop scope of capital construction and renovation projects. Contacts consulting architects and engineers to procure services on medium to large scale projects of all disciplines. Oversees general contractors on site to ensuring builder compliance with design specifications and applicable building/safety/accessibility codes. Prepares project schedules, budgets, meeting minutes, reports, and summaries for upper management and administration. Executes design work at the request of Facilities Building Management, and works with Facilities Maintenance and Environmental Health & Safety to insure property upkeep of over six million square feet of assignable space. The Facilities Engineering & Construction Department acts as a liaison between end users and the Commonwealth throughout all phases of the planning, design and construction process. Additional duties include: both exterior and interior architectural photography of state owned facilities buildings and grounds; the creation of presentations with comprehensive hand and computer renderings; creation and maintenance of site plans, including locus diagrams and way finding documents.

Worcester, Ma, Us

Worked under the direct supervision of Registered Architects to provide drafting support and design services for research buildings, student laboratories, offices, and specialized medical spaces, including hospital zoned occupancies. Met with clients to access needs, and develops programmatic scope based on spatial and budgetary constraints. Drafted rough and detailed scale plans for both structures and interiors, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data; prepared cost estimates, bidding documents/specifications and final construction documents under a Registered Architect's supervision. Provided drafting for multiple engineering disciplines - including electrical, mechanical, and civil - rendering these under the supervision of their respective design professionals. Responsible for the maintenance of CAD plans and standards at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and its subsidiaries, including Commonwealth Medicine, Mass Biologics, and Worcester Campus Services.

Asst. Project Coordinator and design-build designer for high-end residential general contractor. Responsibilities included: the coordination of all associated building trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, structural, etc), management of complex scheduling for multiple, fast-paced projects, and meeting with project homeowners to ensure smooth contractor / client relations. In addition, design services were provided, suggesting and specifying detailed finish requirements to both homeowners and trades. Through daily interaction with clients, architects, tradesmen and suppliers, communication and presentation skills utilized to a high degree. Company projects ranged from $10,000 to $1.2 million, with multiple work sites throughout eastern Massachusetts at any given time. Independent decision making was stressed and encouraged, thus helping to keep jobs on track, on time, and on budget.

Boston, Ma, Us

Appointed student representative for the construction of MassArt’s New Residence Hall (now known as "The Treehouse"), completed by Suffolk Construction and designed by ADD, Inc. Participated in monthly, administration-level meetings during all stages of the construction process, from conceptual and schematic design, throughout project closeout. Advised architects, landscape architects, and designers of the specific and unique needs of the MassArt student population, while acting as a liaison with all members of the College community, including administration and Facilities Management. Actively participated in the selection of materials, finishes, and specialties. Voting member of the Public Art Selection Committee, which commissioned over $100,000 worth of alumni art for the New Residence Hall.

Boston, Ma, Us

Studio Assistant with Massachusetts College of Art’s Studio Foundation Department, which provides a two semester set of courses that serve to enhance student skills within all artistic and creative genres. Troubleshooting of the Department’s computer and technology needs. Additional duties: assisting students with artistic and technical issues, and training students and staff in software applications, including Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and professional-level printing/layout. Proficiency in various media technologies and formats, ranging from film/video/audio, to the latest advances in digital imagery.

Master Of Science - Ms, Facilities Management

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Architecture