Mike N.
Architectural Designer & Drafter
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I provide CADD services directly to homeowners, contractors, and architectural & engineering firms. I have over two decades of diverse architectural project experience consisting of more than 1.2 million square feet of renovation and ground-up projects.
I'm available for simple tasks, such as converting paper or PDF drawings to AutoCAD, or more complex design projects that require preparing a full set of construction plans ready for permitting.
I can provide the following services:
- Paper/Image/PDF-to-CAD Conversions
- CAD Drafting Services (AutoCAD or Chief Architect)
- 3D SketchUp Models
- Illustrative Exhibits (Photoshop of hand-drawn or CAD plans & elevations)
- Tenant Improvement Plans
- Complete Residential Design Services
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I'm available for simple tasks, such as converting paper or PDF drawings to AutoCAD, or more complex design projects that require preparing a full set of construction plans ready for permitting.
I can provide the following services:
- Paper/Image/PDF-to-CAD Conversions
- CAD Drafting Services (AutoCAD or Chief Architect)
- 3D SketchUp Models
- Illustrative Exhibits (Photoshop of hand-drawn or CAD plans & elevations)
- Tenant Improvement Plans
- Complete Residential Design Services
Experience
- OWNER / CONSULTANT ArchSource · Self-employed Jul 2021 – Present 5 yrs 2 mos League City, TX, USA Provide consulting Project Management and CAD services for commercial and residential architectural projects. I work directly with homeowners and principals of small to mid-size architectural firms. Services provided include planning, schematic design, procurement of entitlements, preparation of contract documents, bid management, and construction administration services.
- ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER Chipman Architects · Full-time Dec 2008 – Jul 2021 12 yrs 7 mos Newport Beach, CA, USA Managed onsite and offsite CADD drafters and engineering consultants in preparation of construction documents. Performed construction administration services including review of shop drawings, response to RFIs, evaluation of Change Orders, and conducted site visits and punch walks.
- JOB CAPTAIN / ARCHITECTURAL CAD DRAFTER Chipman Architects · Full-time Dec 2004 – Dec 2008 4 yrs Newport Beach, CA, USA Developed and supervised the production of schematic design, design development, and construction drawings for commercial, residential, school, and church projects. Coordinated drawings with engineering consultants.
- ARCHITECTURAL CAD DRAFTER Chipman Architects · Full-time Jul 2003 – Dec 2004 1 yrs 5 mos Newport Beach, CA, USA Prepared schematic design drawings and construction drawings including plans, elevations, sections, and details for commercial and residential projects.
- DIRECTOR OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS Lejman Geotechnical Group, Inc. · Full-time Nov 1996 – Jul 2003 6 yrs 8 mos Laguna Hills, CA, USA Prepared and/or supervised the preparation of construction drawings, topographic maps, geologic maps, geological cross-sections, and trial exhibits for soils engineering firm specializing in forensic engineering investigation, remediation, and construction defect litigation.
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Area of Expertise
Construction Drawings
Home Design
Design & Drafting
Commercial Drafting
New Residential Design
PDF to DWG Conversion
AutoCAD Drafting & Design
Architectural Drawing Services
AutoCAD Conversion Services
Floor Plan Design
Retail Space Construction Drawings
Paper to CAD Conversion
PDF to CAD Conversion
2D to 3D Modeling
Architectural Site Plans
Architectural Detailing Services
Architectural Planning and Design
Architectural Drafting Services
As-Built Drawings
Location
League City, TX, United States