Christopher A. O’Brien1401 17th Street NW, #103, Washington, D.C., 20036

H-843.441.1815 obie1970@yahoo.comOBJECTIVE:

Seeking a position within an architectural firm where I can utilize my previous work and management experience within a stimulating creative environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Blythe + Associates Architects, Bethesda, MDSeptember 2011 – July 2014

Senior Project Manager – Full architectural responsibilities from schematic design to project closeout on numerous small to mid-sized municipal and government projects. Responsibilities included:

Senior Project Manager – Worked closely with the Owners throughout the entire Project process.Construction AdministrationSpecification WritingDrawing and DetailingCode ComplianceProduct Research

Projects include:U.S. Consulate, Chengdu, China: Addition to existing building with new entry, Sally Port and consular services.U.S. Consulate, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: Renovation to consular services including new facade.U.S. Consulate, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: New Service CAC and extensive renovations to 8 building compound.

AEDD Plus, Laurel, MSMarch 2009 – April 2011

Senior Project Manager – Full architectural responsibilities from schematic design to project closeout on numerous small to mid-sized municipal and government projects. Responsibilities included:

Senior Project Manager – Worked closely with the Owners throughout the entire Project process.Construction AdministrationSpecification WritingDrawing and DetailingCode ComplianceProduct Research

Projects include:East Jasper Elementary, Heidleberg, MS: 75,000 Square Foot K-6 Elementary SchoolStone County Special Needs Shelter, Wiggins, MS: 14,000 Square Foot, 150 bed FEMA 361 shelter specifically designed for patients with Special Needs.Laurel Fire Station #5, Laurel, MS: 2 bay, 7 bed full service Fire Station.

SPARC Design Studio, Inc., Charleston, SCFebruary 2008 – September 2008

Principal – Minority owner and Studio head of small start-up Commercial design office. Responsibilities included:

Business DevelopmentStudio Lead – In charge of day to day operations of firm.Senior Project Architect – Supervised and ran a team of 2-6 people from SD through PMSpecification WritingDrawing and DetailingCode ComplianceProduct Research

Projects include:418 Meeting St., Charleston, SC: 35,000 SF, 5 story, mixed-use environmentally friendly structure in the heart of downtown Charleston.

KRA, Inc., Bluffton, SCJune 2005 – January 2008

Principal – Minority owner in mid-size Commercial and Residential firm with annual billings in the $3-5 Million range. Project lead on jobs up to $60 million in construction costs. Responsibilities included:

Business DevelopmentSenior Project Architect – Supervised and ran a team of 2-6 people from SD through PMSpecification WritingDrawing and DetailingCode ComplianceProduct Research

Projects include:Edgewater, Hilton Head Island, SC: 6 Building, high-end Multi-family complex with a construction cost of $60 Million.Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC: Combination of Townhouse and Quad Multi-Family units. Won numerous awards from the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association for Exterior and Interior Design.Ethan Allen, Bluffton, SC: Worked diligently with Ethan Allen Global, Inc. and the Southern Beaufort County Corridor Review Board to develop a design that conforms to Lowcountry standards while preserving Ethan Allen’s corporate identity.Okatie Commerce Park, Okatie, SC: 18,000 SF Class A office building designed to complement existing structure on site and take advantage of wonderful natural views.

MorrisSwitzer~Environments for Health, Inc., Portland, MEOctober 2003 – June 2005

Staff Architect – Full architectural responsibilities from schematic design to project closeout on numerous small to mid-sized healthcare projects. Responsibilities included:

Project Architect – Worked closely with the Studio Head from SD through PM.Specification WritingDrawing and DetailingCode ComplianceProduct Research

Projects include:St. Francis Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Poughkeepsie, NY: 23 bed, 18,000 square foot addition and renovation to existing Emergency Department.Maine General Emergency Department Expansion, Augusta, ME: 18 bed, 11,000 square foot addition and renovation to existing Emergency Department.

Neshamkin French Architects, Inc., Charlestown, MAOctober 1998 – August 2003

Project Manager – Full architectural responsibilities from schematic design to project closeout on numerous small to mid-sized rehabilitation, adaptive use and new construction projects. Responsibilities included:

Project Manager – Worked closely with the Studio Head from SD through PM.Drawing and DetailingProduct research

Projects include:One Monument Square, Charlestown, MA: $4.5 Million renovation of existing rectory to four 2,300 square foot luxury residential units with elevator access, roof decks and underground parking at the foot of the Bunker Hill Monument.Old Salem Police Station, Salem. MA: $3 Million rehabilitation of 1912 structure into twelve residential condominium units with addition of a two unit carriage house at rear of existing building.

Architectural Job Captain – Worked closely with principals on large scale projects. Responsible for project programming, schematic and design development, code review, construction documents and specifications, project coordination and construction observation. Projects include:The Nautica, Charlestown, MA: CANA Parcel One new construction development, a $25 million urban design, housing and underground parking development on a major Turnpike Authority parcel.Charleston Chew Factory, Everett, MA: $41 million renovation of the old candy factory into artist live/work loft units.

Wood and Zapata, Boston, MA1996-1997

Provided on-call assistance in the preparation and construction of presentation models and drawings. Projects include the renovation of Soldier’s Field in Chicago, IL and a two million square foot mixed-use development in Malaysia.

EDUCATION:

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NYStudies in Interior DesignWentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MABachelor of Architecture

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

Licensed in SC and MA.AIANCARBLEED Accredited Professional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fluent in AutoCAD, Revit, MasterSpec, Microsoft Word, Pagemaker, Photoshop, Microsoft Windows. Working knowledge of 3D Studio Viz and Max and other computer software experience. References and Examples of Work available upon request.