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| Year of birth |  | 1963 |
Current Location/Address |
| City or Town | | City Island |
| State | | NY |
| Country | | USA |
Permanent/Home Location/Address |
| Country | | USA |
Languages |
| Primary Language | | Fluency |
| English | | Read, write and speak fluently |
Nationalities |
| Nationality By Birth | | USA |
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Experience Classification |
| Job Function | | Years Experience |
| Architect | | 22 |
| Project Management | | 15 |
| Executive | | 5 |
| Industry | | Years Experience |
| Building & Construction | | 22 |
Qualifications |
| Highest Qualifications | | Degree |
| Qualification | Subject | Establishment/Country | Year |
| Degree | Bachelor of Architecture | New York Institute of Technology/USA | 1992 |
Other Qualifications, Memberships, Certification
New York State License to practice architecture
OSHA and 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) certified |
Computer Skills and Software Used |
| Autocad 2D and 3D, Photoshop, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Publisher, MS Word, some Archon, some Mecawind, some BOA |
Work Locations |
| Are you willing to move or relocate? | Countries NOT Willing To Work In! |
Yes - I will travel domestically
Yes - I will relocate domestically
Yes - I will travel internationally
Yes - I will relocate internationally | GEORGIA
CHINA
BANGLADESH
INDIA
SOUTH AFRICA |
Availability |
| Start Immediately? | | Available Now |
Ideal Next Job |
| To transfer knowledge and experience gained through 22 years total combined experience in all facets of the practice of architecture on a multitude of project types and sizes including interiors to a responsible senior, managerial or executive position with an established firm on a single status basis. Prefer to work on large scale, complicated hotel and/or mixed use hotel, residential, commercial, restaurant projects. Location may be any in the world - open to all offers. |
Required Salary & Conditions |
| Minimum Salary of USD 14,000 per month plus paid housing, relocation and travelling allowance. |
Employment History |
| Total Years of Work Experience: | | 25 |
| Commenced Full Time Work: | | 1984 |
| Name | | Integrated Services Corporation |
| Job Title: | | Senior Project Manager |
| Duration | | From : 2005 To: 2008 |
Summary |
PERSONAL PROFILE
Professionally qualified and highly experienced senior architect/project manager offering over 22 years experience in the practice of architecture, interiors on the architect’s side and owner’s side.
Fully experienced and seasoned in guiding and effectuating projects from initial client contact, fee negotiation and contracts, initial design concept through construction documents and construction.
Knowledgeable in application of zoning, building codes and FEMA regulations.
Experienced in large and small scale development of hotel/hospitality, medium and high end residential, retail, commercial, mixed use building types, building type conversions, additions and restoration.
Familiarity with all types of construction and experienced with most, new and old construction.
Possess dual nature of high technical comprehension and aesthetic creativity.
KEY SKILLS
• Extensive knowledge, skill, and competence in building construction, interiors and furniture materials, means and methods
• Exceptionally adept at taking ideas from concept to the solid built environment/objects
• Able to undertake detailed technical discussions with consultants, guiding them to the desired end results efficiently.
• Possesses exceptional hands on experience and abilities in design, manual drafting, cad drafting, detailing, rendering and assessing legal and technical ramifications.
• Exceptional problem resolution skills for design, field conditions and construction errors
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate unique abilities in the organization and management of complex projects.
• Innate ability to form positive, solid, productive relationships with owners, contractors and consultants enabling me to successfully unify, motivate, interface and coordinate.
• Consistently identify and implement cost saving strategies in all project aspects.
• Effectively manage project budgets and schedules on multiple and complex projects.
• Proven ability to perform consistently in a varied environment and under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to integrate new technologies
IT LITERACY
Proficient in: Autocad (including 3d), Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Photoshop
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Work Experience |
EXPERIENCE
Architectural Consulting 03/2008 - Present
Self Employed
New York, NY
Miscellaneous consulting: Zoning analysis, remediation, building code and construction consulting, planning and schematic design services.
Senior Project Manager/Owner’s Representative 10/2005 - 3/2008
Integrated Services Corp
New York, NY
Jumeirah Essex House renovation project: First on site to initiate large scale complex 90M+ renovation project comprised of multiple sub-projects including 515 room renovation, 100 room to 30 condominium conversion, 240 seat restaurant gut renovation, local law 11 inspection and facade repairs, renovate existing condominiums, various back of house renovations and mechanical system upgrades. Effectively managed, coordinated and communicated with project team, asset managers, real estate team and hotel operator. Developed accurate scope, requests for proposals, conducted interviews and walk through with contractors and professional consultants, chaired meetings, and facilitated the project team making appropriate choices. Reviewed contracts and proposals for scope, completeness, errors and feasibility. Developed detailed proposed project schedules in microsoft project, and effectively coordinated the multiple sub projects and specialty contractors with hotel operations, keeping a low profile in an operating hotel with minimum impact. Managed contractors and consultants to stay within budget and on schedule, proactively took steps to limit legal, cost, time and hotel operations impact exposure. Effectively value engineered various project components and delivery approaches for substantial cost savings. Effectively resolved design issues on the fly. Processed applications for payment, review with asset manager and construction consultant. Reviewed and negotiated change orders. Facilitated project closeout, balancing and negotiating payments to contractors and consultants with work not performed or due the project. Managed team to effectively develop, test and implement new cutting edge technology.
Project Manager/Project Architect 7/2005 — 10/2005
Cetra-Ruddy Incorporated
New York, NY
Effectuated two complex medium scale projects for condominium conversion of commercial properties and on
large scale project for condominium conversion of 850 unit apartment building, combining units to make condominiums. One is a landmarked property. Accurately performed zoning analysis, preliminary planning, planning, offering plan and schematic design to maximize saleable floor area and minimize circulation, supervised and participated in preparation of presentations, guided project team in project delivery to meet schedule efficiently.
Principal 9/2001 - 6/2005
Mario J Lotti Architecture, PC
White Plains, NY
Successfully performed multiple services as Principal in firm including: Zoning analysis with recommendations for potential development, full design and construction document services for commercial, industrial, residential and retail projects, building department expediting, exterior wall and leak remediation consulting, and construction management services. Provided technical consulting services for other architectural firms including construction documents review for code conformance, construct ability, and completeness. Noteworthy projects included a 17,500 sf boutique grocery store on Broadway with 20 X 50 skylight, mezzanine addition and design of all store fixtures; LeRefuge Inn, Bed and breakfast; Alternative Fuel Technologies Corp. research area building addition.
Construction Administration Department Manager 7/2000 - 9/2001
Costas Kondylis and Partners
New York, NY
Managed team of eight on multiple projects for a firm specializing in High-rise residential and mixed use buildings (some landmarks regulated new construction). Reviewed construction documents prior to construction for completeness and construct ability, advised production and construction administration teams of deficiencies and strategies for deficiency remedy. Represent the principal at weekly project meetings with owner, owners’ representative, contractor, and consultants. Responded to owner and contractors’ needs and queries; resolved field conditions, construction details and coordination related issues. Coordinated revisions with other professional consultants. Managed and coordinated Construction administration team, production team, engineers and interiors department to process shop drawings and responded to contractors RFI’s within contract limits. Successfully implemented strategies to bring projects in on schedule. Projects included: The Caroline – 550 unit apartment and mixed use building, The Capri – 52 story residential building, The Park Laurel/ 63rd St. YMCA – 42 story mixed residential occupancy building, Armory Place/l4th Street 420,000 sf mixed residential and health club building, and The Grand Beekman – 32 story residential building.
Project Manager/Project Architect 3/1997 - 6/2000
M. Castedo Architects
New York, NY
Effectuated projects entirely from initial proposal to completion; planning, schematic design, design, building Code and zoning research and compliance, construction documents production (managed varying team of production personnel), detail design and coordination with consultants and project personnel, field reports, prepare RFP’s and review contractor bids, review applications for payment, construction administration services and construction management. Developed and instituted office standards for efficient production, guided ACAD manager to develop office standards for CAD system, set up and developed detail Library. Projects included: The Dylan Hotel, New York, Conversion of turn of the century 10 story building plus new 4 story addition to Create a 107 room hotel in the Grand Central midtown district; 291 7th Aye, New York, 10 story industrial building conversion to condominiums plus 1 story penthouse addition and first floor retail renovation; Parnes Residence, Puntas Minitos, DR; Approximately 25,000 sq. ft. luxury addition to an existing residence; Lady Elaine, Toulon, Fr., 150 ft. yacht interior -gut renovation.
Projects June 1984 - March 1997
Various Firms
Prior work not listed individually here includes: new commercial buildings up to 1,000,000 sq ft, commercial additions, over 4,000,000 sq ft of commercial and corporate interiors with systems furniture, large luxury residential single family, multiple unit residential developments of all types, sizes and market targets, veterinary, spa/health club, luxury residential interiors, daycare, restaurants and retail projects.
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Comments/ Hobbies/ Interests etc: |
ACTIVITIES
Anthropometrical Consulting for an ADA compliant taxicab interior for a new automotive body to be retrofit on an existing car frame as part of a new independently developed ADA compliant hybrid electric taxi cab project. General interest and research on alternative means of generating electricity with building components. Active member of The Harlem Yacht Club for 14 years, sailing, surfing, sculpture, furniture design, food, music, health, cycling, hiking.
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