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Janice C.

AutoCAD Drafting Professional with Architectural Background

Brunswick, United States

Global rank:

17,497 / 142,658

Skill pts: 5

2D & 3D CAD Design CAD Design CAD Drafting Construction Detailing Elevations

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About

I offer professional CAD drafting services backed by a formal architectural education and hands-on experience with real-world project documentation. I understand that a drawing isn't just geometry — it's a precise technical communication tool that has to work for everyone from the design team to the contractor in the field.

What sets my work apart:
• Rigorous attention to line weights, layer organization, and drawing standards
• Ability to interpret and refine design intent, not just trace it
• Accurate dimensioning, keynoting, and detail coordination
• Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality
• Meticulous attention to detail

Services include floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, site plans, detail sheets, and as-built documentation. I treat every project — large or small — with the same level of care and professionalism.

Experience

Project Architect / Owner's Representative Confidential · Full-time May 2023 – Present 3 yrs 3 mos Cleveland, OH, United States - Serve as the owner's primary advocate and technical authority throughout the full project lifecycle, from site selection and due diligence through design, construction, and closeout
- Leverage licensed architectural expertise to independently review and evaluate design consultants' drawings, specifications, and construction documents on behalf of the owner
- Bridge the gap between ownership, design teams, and contractors — translating business objectives into design requirements and holding design/construction teams accountable to owner standards
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and scope on behalf of ownership, identifying risks early and negotiating change orders, contracts, and scope adjustments to protect owner interests
- Conduct due diligence on prospective sites/properties, including code review, and feasibility studies to inform acquisition and development decisions
- Select and manage architects, engineers, and specialty consultants, negotiating fees and scope of services and holding teams accountable to contract deliverables
- Review and approve construction documents for design intent, code compliance, and constructability before releasing for permitting and bidding
- Oversee the bidding/procurement process, evaluating contractor qualifications and proposals to ensure owner receives competitive, qualified pricing
- Conduct regular site visits during construction to monitor progress, quality, and adherence to design documents, addressing field issues and design conflicts in real time
- Review and negotiate change orders, and design vendor invoices, ensuring alignment with contract terms and project budget
- Manage FF&E, technology, and vendor coordination to ensure a complete and functional turnover to operations
Project Architect Commercial / Healthcare Architectural Firm · Full-time Sep 1998 – May 2023 24 yrs 8 mos Berea, OH, United States - Served as Architect of Record and Project Manager for a diverse portfolio of healthcare, commercial, and residential projects, overseeing all phases from programming and schematic design through construction administration and closeout
- Led design development for healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including life safety codes, ADA, FGI, infection control guidelines, and applicable state/federal healthcare facility standards
- Directed multidisciplinary project teams including structural, MEP, civil engineers, and interior designers to deliver fully coordinated construction documents
- Managed client relationships from initial concept through project completion, translating owner requirements and clinical/operational needs into functional design solutions
- Prepared construction documents, specifications, and permit submittals; coordinated plan review and approval processes with local jurisdictions and health department authorities
- Conducted site visits and construction administration, including reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, and issuing addenda and bulletins to resolve field conditions
-Balanced simultaneous projects across healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors, adapting design approach and code requirements to each project type
- Managed project budgets and schedules, proactively identifying risks and value engineering opportunities to keep projects on track
- Collaborated with hospital administrators, facility managers, and clinical staff to ensure healthcare designs supported operational workflows and patient care standards
- Coordinated with contractors and construction managers during bidding and construction phases to ensure design intent was carried through to final build
- Mentored junior architects and designers, reviewing drawings for code compliance, technical accuracy, and design quality
Project Manager Retail Architect · Full-time Aug 1995 – Sep 1998 3 yrs 1 mos Beachwood, OH, United States - Managed the full design lifecycle for retail construction projects, from initial site assignment through final turnover of construction documents to the construction management team
- Coordinated architectural and engineering drawings for code compliance, brand standards, and constructability prior to construction document release
- Coordinated permitting and jurisdictional approval processes to keep design milestones aligned with store opening dates

Education

University of Detroit Mercy Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture 1989 – 1994

Other experience

AutoCAD Instructor Developed and delivered introductory AutoCAD instruction at a district vocational school, equipping students with essential drafting and CAD fundamentals.

Licenses & Certifications

LEED Acredited Professional USGBC Jan 2003 – Present
Registered Architect, State of Ohio Ohio Architects Board Mar 2000 – Present