* Digital Portfolio available upon request

Misael Rojas (973) 632-9219

mr3137@columbia.edu mrojas0377@gmail.com

Misael Rojas, Assoc. AIA

Professional Objectives To work in an architecture and construction field that is dedicated to design excellence through well-

coordinated construction documents; and, committed to rigorous adherence to project objectives during the construction administration phase of the project.

Education Columbia University

projected 2013 Master’s of Science in Construction Administration A.R.E. Candidate (currently testing) New Jersey Institute of Technology-School of Architecture

2001 Bachelor of Architecture Degree Experience

8/06- Current Staff Architect, Mitchell Giurgola Architects, LLP

PS281M New School, NYC (NYCSCA)

Construction Document Team / Technical Field Representative/CA

On-Site Project Administration for project

Construction Team meeting coordination – Minutes preparations

Client/GC/Consultant Coordinator – Construction progress reporting for GC payment

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

Design Review meetings with Client

MEP Coordination

Estimate preparation

Payment Requisition Review w/Client and Contractor

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

Technical Field Representative/CA

On-Site Project Administration for project

Meeting coordination – Minutes preparations

Client/GC/Consultant Coordinator – Construction progress reporting for GC payment

Construction Admin. – Shop drawing review, Project Administration, Non Conformance Reports

Review and Assist with Change Order Negotiations

Site Photography, Photo Documentation, Preparing Construction Reports

F.I.D. Compliance review meetings

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Compliance review/coordination with consultants

Project Closeout coordination and documentation

Expedition – Project coordination

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

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

Bradford Mews Condominiums, South Nyack, NY – Space Layout, CAD

Palisades Gardens Clubhouse, Pomona, NY – Detail DD Phase Dwgs 11/04-04/05 Staff Architect, HLW, Consultant

Colombia University, NYC- Design Phase of Lab planning, Site visitation and documentation

AVON Laboratories, Suffern NY- Space analysis, Fire Code Drawings, Graphic Presentations for Staff Orientation Sessions

SCA (New York City Schools Construction Authority), NYC- Extensive Renovation Work

* Digital Portfolio available upon request

9/01-11/04 Staff Architect, Edwards and Kelcey, Iffland Kavanagh Waterbury, NYC

Department of Sanitation Project, NYC

Design, Presentation, CAD Operation, Technical Specifications

Construction Administration: Consultant coordination: Specs, Shop Drawings, Construction Supervision, Job/Construction meetings, Site Evaluation

Director of 3D Model Construction and Graphics presentation

CD’s on several major Architectural Projects throughout Tri-State area

Coordination with Civil, Structural, Environmental, and MEP engineers as well as clients

PS #3 Elementary School, Jersey City, NJ

Involved heavily in Design preparation and Detail drawing from mid-design phase all the way through to construction documentation

Maher Terminals, Maher Terminals-Straddle Carrier-Fleet Maintenance and Administration Building/Maher Marine Buildings, Port Newark

Staff Architect responsible for assisting project Architect in developing the building design and coordinating of construction documents for the Marine Building and the building design of the Straddle Carrier Building. Coordinated drawings for the Clerical Services Building for the same complex.

Sussex Wantage New Library, Newton, NJ

Staff Architect for designing the new 13,000 SF library serving Sussex-Wantage area of Sussex County, NJ.

Computer Skills AUTOCAD (all versions) 13 yrs., 3DS Max, Revit, 1yr, FORM-Z, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, MS Word,

PowerPoint, Excel, Sketchup, Microstation (intermediate skill) Primavera Expedition, 5yrs, CM13 5 years Other: Excellent drafting and model-making skills (portfolio attached)

Prof. Affiliations American Institute of Architects of NY - Associate Member

Columbia University Graduate ENYA (Emerging New York Architects) Member CMYK - Partner, Non-Profit Organization for the Arts IDP Architectural Registration Requirements Completed Architectural Registration Examination (currently undergoing)

Member of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Organization Incorporated Member of the E.O.P. (Educational Opportunity Program) of N.J.I.T. Member of S.S.S.P. (Student's Support Services) of N.J.I.T.

Honors K. Rob International Competition Award- First Place, Professional Hand Drawing, January 2010

Presentation Designer: NYC Arts Commision Award; Excellence in Design- DOS M4/4a/7 Garage 2003 First Place, CADDIES Award, Still Image, Undergraduate Dec 2000 Ed.

First Place, 3rd Year Computer Studio/CAD Design Spring, 1999 Frank Travisano Award for Excellence in Art for first year design, Dean's List (1/96-1/97)

Interests Construction: Drawings, Construction Supervision, Structural Systems, Project Management

Environmental Sustenance Construction Methodologies, “Green Building” LEED Graphics, Design, Technology, Graphics/Art presentations, Photography, Literature