Amir Safvat

o Lead building code analysis, life safety assessment and ADA research, verifying zoning, and programmatic requirements
o Direct selection of building systems, MEP/Structural design, material and methods, energy efficiency studies and specifications
o Oversee project’s budget through bid and negotiation process, ensure quality control and best practice
o Direct & delegate production of CDs, review design development with internal team as well as with GCs and clients
o Manage consultants, ensuring well-coordinated documentation, and efficient project delivery during each milestone
o Carry out project schedule & supervise VE process, permitting, construction administration, RFIs and submittal procedures
o Execute RFPs and RFQs, negotiating consultants’ scope of work, monitor risk mitigation and contingency plans
o Consulting with clients during predevelopment phase, serving as an advisor during early feasibility and site-acquisition
o Participating in new business development and continuously improving relationships with existing clients

o Managed multiple projects including full-service hotels, franchise restaurants, new construction, and remodeling
o Provided timely delivery of drawings at each phase, meeting critical dates, budgets, and client’s objectives
o Regularly verified zoning requirements with AHJ, and created master plans/schematic layouts for potential sites
o Participated in zoning cases such as SUP, Re-platting, Re-zoning, and assisted clients in predevelopment phase

o Designed diverse projects, mainly Type-V wood frame including retails, small practice MOB offices, banks, churches, Industrial
o Provided master planning for large sites for commercial and residential developments
o Created schematic design concepts, using digital renderings, animations, and hand drawn sketches
o Performed & coordinated complex details and assemblies based on project’s budget, ensuring best practice
o Coordinated consultants and design team from conceptual phase to CA phase
o Produced construction documents, schedules, and details

o Projects included hospitality, self-storage, luxury single family residential
o Assisted in completion of CDs and provided client presentations, 3D computer generated renderings