Matthew I.

Experience

• Senior Architectural & Mechanical Designer Srote & Co Architects · Full-time May 2020 – Oct 2025 5 yrs 5 mos St. Louis, Missouri, United States Lead architectural and mechanical design documentation for residential and commercial building projects, supporting projects from conceptual development through construction documentation and permitting.
  
  - Develop detailed Revit BIM models for residential and commercial building projects.
  - Produce coordinated architectural plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and construction documents.
  - Develop permit drawing packages based on project requirements, existing conditions, design concepts, and consultant information.
  - Prepare accurate floor plans incorporating walls, doors, windows, stairs, fixtures, equipment, dimensions, annotations, and architectural components.
  - Develop exterior elevations and building sections to communicate architectural design, materials, heights, openings, roof conditions, and construction relationships.
  - Create roof plans, reflected ceiling plans, enlarged plans, wall sections, and architectural details.
  - Develop 3D building models and conceptual studies in SketchUp to evaluate massing, proportions, spatial relationships, and design alternatives.
  - Use AutoCAD for detailed 2D drafting, documentation, revisions, and legacy drawing coordination.
  - Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building-system requirements.
  - Review architectural and mechanical interfaces to identify conflicts involving equipment, clearances, penetrations, access, and building geometry.
  - Develop existing-condition and as-built drawings from field measurements, photographs, reference drawings, and site information.
  - Prepare drawings suitable for permit submission, contractor pricing, bidding, construction, and client review.
  - Incorporate consultant information and coordinate multidisciplinary drawing updates.
  - Review drawings for dimensional consistency, drawing standards, constructability, and coordination before issue.
  - Implement design revisions based on client, consultant, contractor, and permitting feedback.
  - Maintain organized BIM/CAD files, drawing standards, model components, templates, and project documentation.
  - Support design development by evaluating alternative layouts, materials, building configurations, and construction approaches.
  - Communicate technical design information clearly to project teams and coordinate drawing revisions through project milestones.
• Architectural Designer / CAD Designer CJB Architecture and Design · Full-time Aug 2016 – Feb 2020 3 yrs 6 mos O'Fallon, Missouri, United States Supported architectural design and technical documentation for small- to mid-sized commercial and residential projects, developing drawings from early design concepts through coordinated construction documentation.
  
  - Created detailed AutoCAD and Revit drawings for residential and commercial building projects.
  - Developed architectural floor plans, elevations, sections, roof plans, details, and construction documentation.
  
  - Converted conceptual layouts and client requirements into organized architectural drawing sets.
  - Developed Revit models to coordinate building geometry and produce consistent plans, elevations, and sections.
  - Produced accurate dimensions, annotations, keynotes, tags, schedules, and drawing information.
  - Assisted with permit and construction drawing packages and incorporated revisions required during project development.
  - Developed architectural details for walls, roofs, floors, openings, stairs, ceilings, and other building elements.
  - Used SketchUp to develop conceptual 3D models and communicate design intent.
  - Assisted with existing-building documentation and renovation/remodeling projects.
  - Coordinated architectural layouts with structural and MEP requirements.
  - Reviewed drawings for dimensional accuracy, consistency, constructability, and coordination.
  - Worked with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients to resolve drawing and design issues.
  - Updated drawings based on field information, design revisions, consultant comments, and construction feedback.
  - Maintained organized CAD/BIM project files and supported efficient document production.
  - Assisted with design studies, material selections, layout alternatives, and presentation drawings.
  - Supported projects through multiple design phases while maintaining drawing accuracy and project standards.
• Mechanical Designer / Building Systems Designer Killeen Studio Architects · Full-time Sep 2013 – May 2016 2 yrs 8 mos St. Louis, Missouri, United States Combined mechanical design knowledge with architectural drafting and building documentation to support multidisciplinary building projects.
  
  - Developed architectural and mechanical CAD documentation for residential and commercial projects.
  - Produced detailed plans, elevations, sections, layouts, and construction drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
  - Developed coordinated 3D building models and architectural layouts.
  - Assisted with mechanical equipment layouts, equipment clearances, service access, penetrations, and building-system coordination.
  - Coordinated mechanical requirements with architectural layouts and available building space.
  - Assisted in identifying clashes between building elements, equipment, structural components, and architectural features.
  - Prepared design revisions based on field conditions, client requirements, and construction feedback.
  - Supported existing-condition documentation and renovation/remodeling projects.
  - Developed technical details and drawing information required for construction.
  - Assisted with material, component, and equipment coordination.
  - Worked with project teams to improve constructability and reduce coordination issues.
  - Supported project documentation from early design through construction.