My goal is to further develop my craft incorporating a rational response to the environmental challenges of the changing times by initiating architectural design with integrity and a positive dynamic impact in our world today with a promise for an improved tomorrow.
“Change is the only constant. Flexibility must be the only logical approach.”
Firm Profile:
Jeramie Rittiluechai Architecture 2009-Present
www.rittiluechai.com
Jeramie Rittiluechai Architecture is a full service Architectural practice with a twist. The organization is set up differently from a traditional Architectural Firm. JRA has relationships with numerous independent contractors (Professionals, Designers and CAD Technicians) that are utilized to provide a variety of services and expertise to a project. Through the independent contractors, JRA is capable of putting together a team that is capable to meet the needs of any size or type of project.
JRA can provide “Green” design services under the LEED program provided and administered by US Green Building Council.
JRA provides Project Management services to clients. JRA is working towards providing a turnkey option to our clients with the use of our relationships with local Independent Contractors in Construction.
Registered Architect in the State of Texas - NCARB Certified - LEED AP and LEED AP BD+C
USGBC organizational member - HUB Certified – VN # 64951 - NCTRCA Certification pending for Minority Owned Business Enterprises (MBE)
Professional Experience:
Carrell Poole & Yost Architecture 2000-2009
info.cpyarch.com
CPY is an Architecture firm consisting of 3 Principals, several Interns, and supporting staff located in the Dallas Area. (Totaling 15-20 people) In this smaller firm, my skills were aggressively developed due to the advantage of necessary cross training and multiple responsibilities required of each individual to support our clients within a lean company culture.
Team Leader 2006-2009 (Management & Leadership role) *Trained, developed, mentored, and directed 3 associates/interns
Project Manager 5 years experience (2004-2009)
Associate Staff (2000-2004)
Results-oriented Team Leader managing various project relationships with sizeable accounts within several industries with a focus on team building, such as: Restaurants, Retail, Multi-Family, Office Interiors, Residential and others.
Dynamic clients include (but are not limited to): TGI Friday’s, Chili’s, Brinker, Starbucks, Johnny Rockets, Varsity Grill, Blue Mesa, Pizza Hut, Yum, Wagamama, Anton Foods, HMS Host, and NGSI.
Provided On-Site Team Lead and Project Management services in the following states: TX, CO, FL, NY, NJ, PA, MN, MA, ME, NH, VA, IL, OK, AZ, IN, GA, SC, MD
Detailed management of full architectural assignments, including but not limited to: proposals, schematics, design development, construction administration and documents, permitting, Redline Corrections, Presentations, Schematic and Design Development
Astute strategic focus and in accordance with professional industry standards with ultimate client focus prevailing which resulted in high satisfaction of clients proven by residual projects with current clients and their referrals.
Proven goal-oriented customer retention and focus while coordinating multiple projects with consultants, vendors, clients and contractors on complex and varied projects in a competitive market. Effectively and efficiently contributed to the accuracy of the Product Library of vendors and the accuracy of the Continuing Education Program of Architecture Accreditations by archiving documents into office systems and communicating updates to our staff.
Completed over 100 projects in this 9 year service.
City of Lubbock, Texas 1999-2000
Engineering Technician/Planning Department
Development of City Documents for Annexed Land.
Documentation of Zoning Variants.
Academic Experience:
“My position as an instructor has allowed me to continue my own development while helping to shape the young minds that will enter my industry.”
Westwood College 2009-Present
www.westwood.edu
Westwood College offers more than 25 diploma, associate, bachelor's and master's programs, ranging from Business Administration to Criminal Justice to Game Art & Design to Computer Network Management. You can go to college online or at one of our 17 campuses in 6 states. Westwood offers a unique hands-on, career-focused curriculum providing three-year bachelor’s degrees and two-year associate’s degrees in high-growth fields.
Lead Instructor in the CAD department teaching programs AutoCAD 2009 and Revit 2009 used in Commercial and Residential Design.
Program Advisory Committee. I conducted the discussion of the Westwood program with Professionals in the industry to enhance the curriculum.
I participate in the Program Development Conference Calls with other instructors Nationwide to discuss various aspects of the program from textbooks to curriculum.
Adjunct Instructor in the Construction Management program (Bachelors Degree) teaching reading Construction Documents and Materials & Methods.
Texas Tech University, College of Architecture 1994-2000
“My education not only provided me the skills to begin my career as an Architect but provided me with the social conscience to have my work make a difference. Architects have a responsibility to provide their services to all regardless of the financial scope of the project. The architect must aid in redefining our built environment to reflect the values of our community and culture.”
Bachelor of Architecture (Professional Degree)
Minor in Sociology
Dean’s List
Tools of the Trade:
“Technology is more than a means to provide services for clients. Technology can allow the Architect opportunities to explore innovative solutions at a reduced time frame and cost to the client. This is essential in my practice and I continue to expand my knowledge of the latest software available.”
Photoshop CS4
AutoCAD 2010
Revit Architecture 2010 (BIM Services coming in January 2010)
List of Services:
“I provide a full level of traditional Architectural services that fit the needs of my clientele. These services range from programming to construction administration. My interests have broadened my experience and I have been expanding my range of services to reflect the changing times. The new services added to my practice are intended to allow myself to become a Master Builder. The Master Builder provides the clientele a turnkey option for their projects.”
Architecture
Programming
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Permitting
Construction Administration
Prototype Development
Experience in developing prototypes for various facility types from Restaurants to Retail.
Services to maintain the prototype through continuing development through processes.
Design Services
Graphic Design
Branding and Logos
Alternative Energy/Sustainable Design Services
LEED certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.
Rendering Services
Full Color renderings
3D Modeling coming in January 2010
Permit Expediting Services
Providing exhaustive due diligence reports on potential sites while identifying challenges and impediments to development.
Conducting timely commercial/residential permitting services.
Attendance and assistance in presentations used for meetings or hearings including but not limited to Planning Boards or Commissions, City or Town Councils, Neighborhood Associations, Technical Design Review Panels, etc.
Construction/Project Management
I bring from my (10 years) experience an array of construction/project management services that brings true quality control, with budget and schedule benefits to process.
Providing site photos/progress updates from the construction.
Third Party construction observations to review pay applications.
Value Engineering with project alternatives.
Constructability reviews.
Practice Areas:
“My experience has allowed me the ability to work in some specialized areas and facility types.”
Markets
Residential: builder sets, remodels and custom homes.
Retail
Office
Restaurants in all states listed above: ground ups, remodels, and in line stores
Airports: (DFW, Chicago O’Hare, Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver Airport, Philadelphia Airport, Newark NJ, Indianapolis, Tulsa Airport, OKC Will Rogers, San Antonio, Austin Bergstrom, LOVE field (hangers)
Malls: North Park/TGIF, Tyson’s Corner/TGIF, Valley Stream, NY/TGIF, Discover Mills Malls/TGIF, Colorado Mills Mall/TGIF
College Campuses/food court projects: Clemson, Baylor and UNT
Fort Worth Zoo: food court and ice cream parlor, (this addition was more expensive than a start up for a zoo).
Professional Organizations:
American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2004-Present www.aia.org
Texas Society of Architects (TSA) 2004-Present www.texasarchitect.org
American Institute of Architects of Dallas (AIA) 2004-Present www.aiadallas.org
Young Architects Forum (YAF) 2009-Present
I am 2010 Chair for the YAF.
I am the organizer of the granted YAF mentorship program in the Dallas area.
Small Firm Round Table (SFRT) 2009-Present
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) 2003-Present www.ncarb.org
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) 2008-Present www.usgbc.org
My practice is an organizational member of the USGBC. I am also a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP).