Christopher L. Hatfield, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD-C, ENV SP

Christopher L. Hatfield, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD-C, ENV SP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager of Architecture at MARTA

  • Education

    • Georgia Institute of Technology

      1984 - 1988
      Bachelor of Science Architecture

      Attended senior year Study-Abroad program in Paris, France.

    • University of Florida

      1990 - 1992
      Master of Architecture Architecture

      Graduate research assistant for the UF Director of Urban Planning with minor courses focused on urban design. Attained Master's Degree in 1996 following a return to full-time employment in Atlanta.

  • Experience

    • Smallwood

      Apr 1996 - Feb 2002
      Project Architect

      Coordinated the schematic design, design development, construction documentation, contract administration and several computer graphics presentations for various commercial projects. Became a licensed professional while employed with this firm.

    • CGLS Architects

      Mar 2002 - Oct 2002
      Project Architect

      Coordinated the schematic design, design development, construction documentation and contract administration on several institutional project types.

    • The Preston Partnership, LLC

      Nov 2002 - Mar 2008
      Senior Project Manager

      Supervised the conceptual, documentation and construction administration processes on multi-family and mixed-use projects. Involved in the negotiation of contract fees and studio project scheduling. Became a member of the American Institute of Architects while employed with this firm.

    • NELSON

      May 2008 - May 2011
      Senior Project Manager

      Supervised the conceptual, documentation and construction administration processes on commercial projects. Involved in contract negotiations, studio scheduling and overall quality control for commercial architecture. Became NCARB certified and a LEED Accredited Professional while employed with this firm.

    • Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

      May 2011 - now
      Manager of Architecture

      Currently manage the Department of Architecture design workload for all heavy rail, bus, van mobility and general operations building projects. Primary architectural representative in meetings with both internal design teams and contracted consultants. Responsible for schedule maintenance of department personnel and overall architectural quality control concerning transit building projects. Became an Envision Sustainability Professional while employed with this agency.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Envision Sustainability Professional

      Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • LEED Accredited Professional - BD+C Specialty

      U.S. Green Building Council
      Nov 2010
    • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

      National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
      Mar 2010
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Christopher L. Hatfield, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD-C, ENV SP
      Selected for MARTA Multi-Agency Exchange (MAX) Program - Class of 2015 MARTA / DART / RTD / LA Metro Jan 2015 A cooperative employee exchange program between four large transit agencies, established as an outlet to expand shared knowledge bases and gather useful insight regarding the best programs and transformative ideas within each participating agency.
    • Awarded to Christopher L. Hatfield, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD-C, ENV SP
      President's Award NELSON Nov 2008 Monthly award given to individuals who embody the company's ideology of excellence - also nominated for the 2008 Vision Award as the company's exemplary employee of the year.