About
I'm a Design & Project Management professional with 18 years of experience in the Design+Build/Bid+Build Industries; Actively
engaged in the design/build process of more than 100 commercial & residential renovations, tenant build-outs, and new
construction projects including the progression of a New Urbanism Development as a project manager for 5 years.
Experience
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Engineering Technician 5
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development · Full-time
Oct 2020 –
Present
4 yrs 2 mos
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Assist engineers with design development and construction documentation for new and existing bridges within the State Highway and Interstate systems. Revise/Maintain CAD details and standards.
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Design Associate
General Construction Services: Design+Build · Full-time
May 2005 –
May 2023
18 yrs
Kenner, LA, United States
■Coordinate production of complete construction plans/details/specifications/documents with CAD software
■ Maintain office CAD standards; Implement use of new software; Provide software tech support
■ Research products/materials; Assist with material/quantity take-offs and cost analysis
■ Represent office in project meetings; Coordinate integration of building systems with engineers and consultants
■ Maintain project records, files, drawings, and correspondence
■ Determine programmatic/design needs through client meetings, site analysis, state/local building codes research;
& Gathering data such as: as-built drawings/conditions, steel fabrication drawings, and reports/correspondence
■ Apply for plan review/construction permits and respond to comments from local fire marshal and city reviewers
■ Develop and present schematic design options for clients in collaboration with Architect of Record
■ Review subcontractor/manufacturer submittals; Respond to RFIs/CORs with Addendums, ASIs & Sketches
■ Monitor construction site for construction document compliance; Coordinate completion of punch list
■ Prepare Submittals of Qualifications in response to Request for Qualifications.
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Design & Project Management Consultant
Chenevert Architects, LLC · Freelance
Jan 2018 –
Jun 2022
4 yrs 5 mos
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
■Coordinate production of complete construction plans/details/specifications/documents with CAD software
■ Maintain office CAD standards; Implement use of new software; Provide software tech support
■ Research products/materials; Assist with material/quantity take-offs and cost analysis
■ Represent office in project meetings; Coordinate integration of building systems with engineers and consultants
■ Maintain project records, files, drawings, and correspondence
■ Determine programmatic/design needs through client meetings, site analysis, state/local building codes research;
& Gathering data such as: as-built drawings/conditions, steel fabrication drawings, and reports/correspondence
■ Apply for plan review/construction permits and respond to comments from local fire marshal and city reviewers
■ Develop and present schematic design options for clients in collaboration with Architect of Record
■ Review subcontractor/manufacturer submittals; Respond to RFIs/CORs with Addendums, ASIs & Sketches
■ Monitor construction site for construction document compliance; Coordinate completion of punch list
■ Prepare Submittals of Qualifications in response to Request for Qualifications.
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Designer
Fusion Architecture · Full-time
Aug 2017 –
Aug 2018
1 yrs
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
■Coordinate production of complete construction plans/details/specifications/documents with CAD software
■ Maintain office CAD standards; Implement use of new software; Provide software tech support
■ Research products/materials; Assist with material/quantity take-offs and cost analysis
■ Represent office in project meetings; Coordinate integration of building systems with engineers and consultants
■ Maintain project records, files, drawings, and correspondence
■ Determine programmatic/design needs through client meetings, site analysis, state/local building codes research;
& Gathering data such as: as-built drawings/conditions, steel fabrication drawings, and reports/correspondence
■ Apply for plan review/construction permits and respond to comments from local fire marshal and city reviewers
■ Develop and present schematic design options for clients in collaboration with Architect of Record
■ Review subcontractor/manufacturer submittals; Respond to RFIs/CORs with Addendums, ASIs & Sketches
■ Monitor construction site for construction document compliance; Coordinate completion of punch list
■ Prepare Submittals of Qualifications in response to Request for Qualifications.
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Project Manager & Designer
Walnut Grove Design Group · Full-time
Jun 2012 –
Jun 2017
5 yrs
Lake Charles, LA, United States
■Coordinate production of complete construction plans/details/specifications/documents with CAD software
■ Maintain office CAD standards; Implement use of new software; Provide software tech support
■ Research products/materials; Assist with material/quantity take-offs and cost analysis
■ Represent office in project meetings; Coordinate integration of building systems with engineers and consultants
■ Maintain project records, files, drawings, and correspondence
■ Determine programmatic/design needs through client meetings, site analysis, state/local building codes research;
& Gathering data such as: as-built drawings/conditions, steel fabrication drawings, and reports/correspondence
■ Apply for plan review/construction permits and respond to comments from local fire marshal and city reviewers
■ Develop and present schematic design options for clients in collaboration with Architect of Record
■ Review subcontractor/manufacturer submittals; Respond to RFIs/CORs with Addendums, ASIs & Sketches
■ Monitor construction site for construction document compliance; Coordinate completion of punch list
■ Prepare Submittals of Qualifications in response to Request for Qualifications.
Education
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Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture
2000 – 2005
Activities and Societies:
Association of Catholic Students (ACTS)
Chamber Singers
AIAS
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
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Christian Brothers University
None, Mechanical Engieering
1998 – 2000
Activities and Societies:
CB Singers, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Knights of Columbus