Thomas Christopher, Assoc. AIA

Experience

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  Krauss Craft, Inc.

  Mar 2005 - Jun 2007

  Draftsman / Designer

  • Prepared 2D/3D designs and renderings as well as working drawings for play equipment layouts.• Extracted and compiled a range of technical data from written sources and individuals for use in design and documents.• Managed and monitored distribution of work to other designer/drafters.• Worked with national/international sales representatives to develop final designs and budgets.• Worked as quality control to improve existing methods & procedures.

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  S+B James Construction

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2012

  Architectural Designer

  • Worked with clients in a support role to develop project programming as well as goals and budgets (including preliminary designs) for client approval.• Prepared design development drawings and construction documents in both 2D and 3D perspectives.• Worked directly with architects, contractors, engineering consultants, construction teams, and clients on a day-to-day basis.• Implemented designs, tracked project schedules, and coordinated with construction teams while working on multiple projects in various phases of completion.• Prepared material and finish presentation boards. Show less

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  Northwestern Design

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2021

  • Monitored progress of both in-house & off-site employees while serving as a point of contact for multiple projects in various stages of completion.• Delegated tasks to personnel according to their skill sets to ensure efficient completion of projects.• Developed scope of engineering work, schedules, and work within budgets for the assigned project elements while maintaining those schedules and budgets.• Monitored project compliance to applicable codes, building practices, quality control policies, performance standards, and project specifications.• Programmed CNC machining by reviewing work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, machining parameters, geometric dimensions, and material tolerances. Show less • Created project schedules, prepped purchase requisitions for materials, coordinated resources, and managed multiple projects while maintaining a high level of quality and cost control.• Utilized problem solving skills while consulting with project teams and building methods to derive project tolerances and other information from partial specifications.• Oversaw production of detailed construction drawings and processed bill of materials from point of concept through fabrication and installation.• Supervised workers, managed quality control, performed health/safety checks, and inspected work carried out by subcontractors. Show less

  • Senior Project Engineer

    Jul 2015 - Nov 2021

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
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  JB STEEL, LLC

  Nov 2021 - now

  • Lead execution of commercial building project(s), ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.• Serve as primary client interface, developing and maintaining positive relationships within both project and community.• Work within a variety of project delivery methods, including hard bid, design-build, and CM/GC.• Develop and maintain a Master Schedule (CPM) for all active projects.• Assist in estimating projects (as needed).• Manage all job cost related financial tools and functions, including schedule of values formation, budget, cost, forecasting, and pay applications.• Secure complete buyout of projects by developing agreements for subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crews.• Implement QA/QC plans to ensure the projects are built according to contract documents.• Oversee and manage RFIs, meetings, submittals, observations, and other contract documents.• Supervise assigned project superintendents, foreman, and other project team members.• Oversee efficient use of Purchase Orders and approve all corresponding invoices.• Review and approve subcontractor progress billings.• Oversee and implement company and project policies.• Ensure project closeout is timely and complete. Show less • Managed the design processes involved in a construction project, including ensuring that drawings were ready on time, reviewed designs, and made them available to the appropriate people.• Liaised with clients on design-related matters.• Established and maintained effective methods of communication between the teams involved in design work throughout the project.• Maintained records and documents throughout the project. • Assessed, mitigated, and managed risks connected with design.• Ensured designs and design work met health and safety legislation, building code standards (local, state, and federal), and industry codes of practice.• Managed the design team and schedule(s).• Chaired design meetings, wrote reports, and gave presentations. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Project Design Manager

    Nov 2021 - Mar 2023