Misael

Rojas, AIA
(347) 387-6836
mrojas0377@gmail.com
www.misaelrojas.weebly.com
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A team member that is dedicated to creating a more sustainable and efficient building environment. A leader in
the architecture and construction field looking to promote design excellence through diligent design and well-
coordinated construction documents; A professional who is aimed at learning and teaching maximum levels of
efficiency; and, to contribute to the advancement of solid design through education and leadership/mentorship
within the industry.

professional licensure technical skills

New Jersey State Licensed Architect Autocad, 3DS Max, Revit, Form-Z, Adobe
New York State Licensed Architect Photoshop & Illustrator, Bluebeam, Archi-Office,
NJ #21AI01991000 Microsoft Office, Sketchup, Microstation,
 NY #040266 Primavera Expedition, 7yrs, CM13 7 years

education project skills

Columbia University: 2010 - 2013 Studio Coordination and Management
Masters in Construction Administration Project management
Design/Problem solving capabilities
NJIT SoA: 1995 - 2001 Project and team financing, Billing & invoicing
Bachelor of Architecture Degree Client Presentations, Speaking Engagements
Marketing & Graphics
Mentoring

professional experience

Senior Project Mgr/Studio Director, CANY 07/16-01/18

An architectural consultant firm focusing on building envelope services – Design, Field Representation and Energy
Analysis.

 Studio Management of over 65+ projects and Team members ranging from five to fifteen employees
 Established project plans with VP’s and Senior Management
 Directed team meetings, site visitation overview, standards review, submittal process overview
 Created firm-wide documentation standards to increase project team efficiencies and decrease liability.
 Actively involved in business development through client and owner meetings, fostering company
relationships.
 Diligent oversight of Project Costs throughout life of project.
 Mentoring of younger staff – both technically as well as career related.
 Ensured project overall financing through billing and budgeting review with Accounting Department
 Collaboration with Architects & Engineers on over 15 projects for building envelope efficiency
 Operations Team member, collaborating with senior management on company staffing, technologies,
company practices and overall project execution
 Conducting employee reviews with Human Resources
 Design review with Architects, Project CA involving site visitation, submittal review, field reporting, code
research, Sustainability/materials review, Passive House, ComCheck Review

Project Highlights
 70 Schermerhorn Ave, New York, NY – New construction design services with Architect of record for High-
end Condominiums
 760 Melrose Ave, Bronx, NY – Restoration project completed within a tight budget and schedule
 Various Company Presentations to clients on optimized Building Envelope Systems

Associate, Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., Property Loss Consulting 04/14-06/16

Forensic Architecture & Construction Investigation
 Los Cabos International Airport, Cabo, MEX and La Paz International Airport, La Paz, MEX.
Project manager coordinating architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing damage to facility from
Hurricane Odile. Scope included site visitations, data analysis, cost estimation and technical reports. Heavy
coordination with all trades was required because of the size of the airports.
 Food Processing Facility, Augusta, GA. Project manager for property loss consulting and damage assessment
related to a fire to determine the scope of damage. Scope included assessment of all building envelope
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 systems and interior components for all trades; client communication, site visitation, site analysis and
documentation, data analysis, damage matrices, cost breakdowns and technical reports. Code research and
construction documentation also included in project duties.
 Investigation, Neptune, NJ. Served as project manager for damage assessment for a plumbing failure and
building damage. Scope included site analysis and documentation, data analysis, and forensic investigations,
team and client coordination.
 Plaza Sendero Mall, San Lucas, Cabo, MEX. Damage assessment of a mall following Hurricane Odile. Key team
member involved in overviewing architectural damage to building. Scope included site visitations, data
analysis, and technical reports.

Building Façade Restoration

 The Montrose, New York, NY. Condition assessment services for the potential acquisition of a real estate
brokerage. Scope included performing onsite observations. Services included Local Law 11 technical reports
and order of magnitude costing.

Flood Mitigation & Hazard Waterproofing

 NYU Langone Medical Center, Smilow Building, New York, NY. Architectural lead, Project Manager overseeing
design process and coordinated all trades. Redesign and implementation of flood barriers

Construction Administration
 East End Ave, High-End Residential Condominium Building, New York, NY. Construction Administrator,
Provided complete Building Envelope oversight of the Construction Administration phase overseeing field
staff and reports, submittals, and site visitation.

Staff Architect, Mitchell Giurgola Architects, LLP 8/06- 04/14

 PS281M New School, NYC (NYC School Construction Authority)
Lead Building Envelope Designer /Technical Field Representative/Construction Administrator
Full time on-Site Project Administration
Client/GC/Consultant Main Contact & Coordinator
Construction Admin. – Shop drawing review, Project Administration, Non Conformance Reports
Design/Product Research for building envelope efficiency
Contract Drawings involving Detailing for exterior envelope
Masonry, Curtainwall, Window – Detailing involving manufacturer contact and consultant feedback

 PS44r Annex School Construction, NYC (NYC School Construction Authority)

Involved heavily in Design preparation and Detail drawing from mid-design phase all the way through to
construction documentation
Full time on-Site Project Administration
Client/GC/Consultant Main Contact & Coordinator
Review and Assist with Change Order Negotiations
Site Photography, Photo Documentation, Preparing Construction Reports

Project Manager, Kossar+Garry Architects, LLP 5/05-02/06

 Chelsea Arts Tower, NYC - Project Manager, Design Phase, Const. Phase, CD’s, Const. Admin. 3D Graphics
Presentations, Site Reporting, Consultant Coordination, Specifications

professional affiliations
 Licensed Architect in (2) two states;
 American Institute of Architects of New York
 Columbia University Graduate Association
 ENYA (Emerging New York Architects) Member
 NCARB Member

honors
 K. Rob International Competition Award- First Place, Professional Hand Drawing, January 2010
 Presentation Designer: NYC Arts Commission Award; Excellence in Design- DOS M4/4a/7 Garage 2003
 First Place, CADDIES Award, Still Image, Undergraduate Dec 2000 Ed.
 Frank Travisano Award for Excellence in Art for first year design, Dean's List (1/96-1/97)

interests
 My three children, first and foremost
 Hand Drawing, Hand Drafting, Photography, Literature, Technology, Graphic Arts
 Construction: Drawings, Construction Supervision, Structural Systems, Project Management

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