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James M. Smith .
ABC ARCHITECTS New York, NY
07/2015 Present
Architecture firm specializing in large scale office and residential projects
Senior Designer
New York, NY
79 and Park St 1.35 million sq. ft., $206 million mixed use towers
● Programmed spaces by type and area based on functional requirements and the client’s criteria
● Determined building envelope configuration and public access routes to comply with planning guidelines
NY Downtown Center New York, NY 75,000 sq. ft., $18 million administration building
● Managed consultants to develop efficient structural and mechanical systems within fixed budget
● Presented multiple conceptual design iterations incorporating consultant, planning and client input
Williams Associates Dallas, Texas
11/2014 07/2015
International architecture firm known for excellence in innovative design and construction coordination
Senior Job Captain
DSNX Headquarters Dallas, TX
625,000 sq. ft., $206 million corporate office
● Reviewed contractor's proposals for material and product substitutions to determine design suitability
● Led sustainability team to develop bimonthly client presentations to target LEED Platinum certification
● Evaluated construction documents, reviewed bids and specifications for accurate implementation on site
Austin, TX
Bank Headquarters 1.2 million sq. ft., $250 million, 40 story bank headquarters
● Designed office layout sensitive to cultural differences, prayer room organization and historic precedents
● Managed team of five environmental engineers to develop building form based on sun and wind patterns
● Developed faceted facade and atrium cladding detail drawings for main tower and adjacent branch building
NKS ARCHITECTS Boston, MA
05/2013 11/2014
Architecture firm specializing in residential and commercial projects
Job Captain
Boston, MA
North Shore Residence
9,500 sq. ft.,
renovation and restoration for Georgian mansion
● Analyzed cost benefit of new construction versus retrofit, restoration saved $500k over complete new build
● Conducted inspections to assess existing conditions and period detailing per the construction documents
Boston, MA
Residential Apartments 280,000 sq. ft., $80 million residential development
● Developed extensive construction document set on 120 luxury apartments in accordance with ADA
● Detailed standardized fabrication methods to ensure project stayed within constrained budget requirements
HOUSES FOR HUMANITY New Orleans, LA
09/2011 05/2013
Organization that brings professional design services to communities in need
Project Volunteer
● Led team of designers to create low income housing utilizing innovative “kit of parts” system,
● Performed extensive research on A/E construction techniques for HFH, working directly with cofounders
EDUCATION
New York University New York, NY
● Bachelor of Architecture GPA: 3.60
09/2007 05/2011
E: firstname.lastname@email.com T: 555.458.3029
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