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Construction Administrator

Name :	kuhnarchitekt
Industry Type :	Architects
City & State :	Plymouth,MA
Job Title	Construction Administrator
Relocation Preferences :	None
Objective :	Construction Project Management Architectural Coordination Construction Administrator
Resume :	ROBERT T. KUHN 169 South Street, Unit #16 Plymouth, MA 02360 (508) 680-2658 / robkuhn1971@gmail.com CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT Solutions focused project manager with excellent professional reputation for quality and in-depth knowledge of all facets of construction administration process. Special talent for coordinating multiple activities in fast-paced setting. Extensive knowledge of contract documents, specifications, and reporting to key decision makers. Strong working relationships with architects, engineers, construction supervisors, designers, developers, and building inspectors. Effective and confident team member with highly valued communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Project management / administration • Customer service / quality control • Design development / implementation • Construction project tracking • Staff training / supervision • Design criteria / regulations • Field report writing / presentation • Multiple project management • Engineering document coordination Microsoft Office, OpenOffice Suite, AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2008, Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BKA ARCHITECTS, INC., Brockton, MA 2005-2009 A full-service commercial architect and design firm providing specialized interior design, architecture, and design solutions. BKA Architects has 3 principals, 8 senior associates, and approximately 30 designers, drafters, and support staff. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR • Managed 35 projects ranging from $1.5M to $5M in size, from design development through construction administration phases to successful completion. • Monitored projects to ensure compliance with design documents and town requirements, consistently following stringent rules set forth by community action committees • Implemented client’s prototype drawings as directed by local Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board regulations and design criteria. • Trained and supervised team members during construction document generation phase. • Updated local municipalities, general contractor, and client with construction field reports through bi-weekly job meetings, addressing time-sensitive requests for information and field design changes in timely manner. • Conducted project closeout procedures, including punch list preparation and final walk-through. Prepared and completed architectural affidavits and special inspection forms to obtain certificates of occupancy, handling up to eight projects simultaneously. LLOYD ARCHITECTS, Plymouth, MA 1999-2005 An architectural firm specializing in design development and production of construction documents. ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT / AUTOCAD SPECIALIST • Coordinated construction documents with various consultants on projects geared toward renovation of existing structures for low to moderate income housing, retail, and food service establishments. • Provided assistance during construction administration phase of projects. • Enhanced existing drawing standards to reflect detailed drawing techniques, including revising pen weights and installation of HP DesignJet plotter. • Implemented office procedures during conversion to AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 3.3, including layering, dimensioning, and batch plotting techniques. SUMNER SCHEIN, Cambridge, MA 1997-1998 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMAN / AUTOCAD SPECIALIST CRAMER LEVINE & ASSOCIATES, Easton, MA 1995-1997 ARCHITECTURAL INTERN / CAD EDUCATION WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Boston, MA Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Technologies, 1994 COMMUNITY Eagle Scout, Troop 46, Plymouth, MA