dynamic project architect with expertise in ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery

eager to contribute talents toward supporting the goals of a progressive firm

 

 

credentialed architect offering over 15 years experience in custom residential design and construction; primary background in $2m-$13m budget high-end custom residential projects ranging from 5,000 sf to 16,000 sf ♦ extensive full lifecycle project management background, from schematic design through construction completion, in high-profile vail/beaver creek/telluride-colorado ski resorts ♦ effectively build and lead top-performing teams of junior architects, draftsmen and model makers ♦ technology-savvy, with proficiency in autocad 2010, revit 2010, photoshop, sketch up

 

ø  licensed architect, state of colorado: #arc-401940; june 2009                                                                         

ø  leed green associate; april 2010

ø  co-recipient of custom builder magazine- 1999 custom home of the year award; gies architects, inc. design team: russell j. gies and david r. burns bridgecreek - 10,000 sq. ft. custom residence in telluride, colorado

ø  publication recognition in luxe magazine- fall 2005; gies architects, inc. design team: russell j. gies and david r. burns whitehill - 11,500 sq. ft. custom residence in telluride, colorado

 

 

project architect/job captain                                                        1997-2010

gies architects, inc./russell gies construction co.-eagle, co

job captain/intern architect                                                          1996-1997

collaborative group, l.l.c./gies lundell zaring construction co.-minturn, co

 

partnered in design build coordination services and effectively managed multiple custom residential projects across various stages, including construction administration; in most recent position, led team of up to 5 junior architects, draftsmen and model makers

strategically tracked and evaluated office hours per project to control costs and meet stringent budgetary guidelines

proficiently coordinated schematic design, design development, cd s and ca

actively collaborated with mep, structural, lighting, av, landscape, and survey consultants as well as contractor, from schematic design through punch list, to meet critical timelines and project specifications

oversaw scheduling of production drawings and coordinated spec book, sk drawings, rfis, etc.

 

 

bachelor of architecture, university of the district of columbia-washington, d.c.; 1992

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity where my extensive background as a successful project architect will translate to supporting the success of your organization.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i am submitting my resume for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated, i am a licensed architect (state of colorado: #arc-401940) offering over 15 years progressive experience, with the past 13 years focused on high-end custom residential projects ranging from 5,000 sf to 16,000 sf and with budgets as high as $13m. i am effective in collaborating with strategic stakeholders, from contractors to mep, structural, lighting, av, landscape, and survey consultants, in driving projects from schematic design through delivery, and am experienced in coordinating services and leading teams to achieve critical timelines and budget guidelines. to complement this background, i offer a bachelor of architecture and am credentialed as a leed green associate

 

as a team member, you will find i am positioned to deliver immediate and long-term results and committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives and surpassing your goals.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your bottom-line performance, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

david r. burns aia, leed ga

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

references

 

russell j. gies   aia

owner-gies architects, inc.

eagle, co

1-970-328-9280 (office)

1-970-471-5120 (cell)

 

dale kaup pe

owner-kaup engineering, inc.

glenwood springs, co

1-970-945-9613 (office)

1-970-948-1665 (cell)

 

mike osborne

owner-osborne builders, inc

telluride, co

1-970-728-9398 (office)

1-970-729-0186 (cell)

 

sig bjornson   aia

owner-bjornson architect, inc.

eagle, co

1-970-328-1158 (office)

1-970-390-5339 (cell)

 

don dotson

owner- golf resort homes.

gypsum, co

1-970-524-5620 (office)

1-970-390-2291 (cell)