Katerina O'Brien
Mount Prospect
Summary
Licensed Project Architect with a proven track record at Interwork Architects, excelling in BIM coordination and project management. Successfully delivered high-quality designs, ensuring compliance with building codes and fostering teamwork. Recognized for maintaining client satisfaction, driving repeat business through meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Architect
Interwork Architects
05.2013 - Current
- Delivered high-quality architectural designs for various projects, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
- Led quality control efforts, reviewing technical drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams to successfully complete complex projects within tight deadlines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of building codes and regulations, ensuring compliance in all projects.
- Coordinated bidding processes, evaluating contractor proposals and selecting the most qualified candidates based on expertise and financial considerations.
- Conducted site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Staff Designer
Tacktical Design
12.2011 - 04.2013
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Assessed energy efficiency of building designs and made recommendations to improve performance.
- Determined project costs and made adjustments to keep projects within budget.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL05-2012
Skills
- BIM coordination
- Revit proficiency
- Design development
- Project management
- Construction documentation
- Building code compliance
- Schematic design
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Licensed Architect, State of Illinois - 2017
Languages
English
Russian
Timeline
Project Architect
Interwork Architects
05.2013 - Current
Staff Designer
Tacktical Design
12.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Illinois Institute of Technology
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