Joe L. Blazek
                                                                                                              203 Oxford Drive
                                                                                                     Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543
                                                                                                                  717-626-6221
                                                                                                          Joe2209@verizon.net

Career Focus            Architectural Project Manager, Construction Administration, or Job Captain

Experience              •   Experienced in Construction Administration including, monitoring progress of projects,
Summary                     managing Requests For Information (RFI), all aspects of shop drawing submittals, identifying
                            problems and/or potential problems and implementing the necessary corrective actions, onsite
                            bi-weekly construction meetings, and punch lists
                        •   Operates independently, yet thrives on the collective effort and mutual cooperation of team
                            members and consultants
                        •   Developed excellent working relationships with architects, engineers, building officials,
                            contractors, and project owners
                        •   Well versed in architectural and construction knowledge
                        •   Competent staff and drawing content management

Education               Associates Degree., Architectural Technology, Harrisburg Area Community                          1995
                        College, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania


Professional            Assistant Project Manager – LSC Design, Inc., York, PA                                       5/2007 –
Experience              • Managed initial project programming and staffing requirements                                7/2009
                        • Managed contracts with clients, subcontractors and sub-consultants in
                          conjunction with project Architect
                        • Served as the primary contact with the clients, discipline heads, sub-
                          consultants, contractors, and vendors.
                        • Attended client meetings, minute discussions and emerging action meetings

                        • Administrated internal project meetings focusing on progress, milestones,
                          deliverables, staffing and coordination
                        • Performed all construction administration duties for my team’s projects

                        • Reviewed contracts, processed submittals, change orders and Requests For
                          Information (RFI)
                        • Monitored project's work progress and conformity to schedule through regular
                          site visits and bi-weekly construction meetings
                        • Checked materials and workmanship for conformity with plans and
                          specifications
                        • Responsible for final inspections and provide in-depth punch list to owner and
                          general contractor


                        Freelance Designer- Drafting and Design Solutions, Lancaster, PA                             1/2005 –
                        • Met with clients to determine scope of work, design needs, budget and project                5/2007
                          feasibility
                        • Worked within client’s budget and prepare multiple design options to meet
                          their needs
                        • Performed in-depth code analyst

                        • Prepared construction drawings for additions, renovations and new homes
                          varying from 2,000 S.F. to over 6,500 S.F.
                        • Provided CAD drafting to Architects, Builders, Contractors and Interior
                          Designers



    Joe L. Blazek   •   203 Oxford Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17543   •   717-626-6221 •   joe2209@verizon.net
Joe L. Blazek
                                                                                                            Page 2



                     Project Manager – Hex9 Architects, Lancaster, PA                                               3/2003 –
                     • Met with clients to define scope of work                                                      12/2004
                     • Visited project site to get accurate as-built drawings

                     • Provided seamless coordination between owner, Architect, Engineers and
                       Contractors
                     • Prepared accurate, detailed construction documents

                     • CAD Management

                     • Drawing Standards



                     Architectural Draftsman – Reese, Lower, Patrick & Scott., Lancaster, PA                        8/1998 –
                     • Provided design input during schematic design phase                                            3/2003
                     • Produced detailed working drawings from designers sketches

                     • Responsible for initial code compliance

                     • Completed accurate field surveys & provided accurate as-built drawings

                     • CAD Management Committee

                     • Drawing Standards Committee

                     • Green Committee

                     • Christmas Committee




                     Architectural Designer – LSC Design, Inc., York, PA                                           12/1994 –
                     • Prepared construction documents as needed for new construction, renovations                    8/1998
                       and tenant fit-outs
                     • Worked closely with all disciplines

                     • Responsible for architectural detailing




Computer Skills      Revit 2009 • AutoCAD • Flatland (AutoCAD ad-on) • Photoshop • Outlook • Excel • Word

Portfolio & References Available




    Joe L. Blazek • 203 Oxford Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17543   •   717-626-6221   •   joe2209@verizon.net

Joe L. Blazek

  • 1.
    Joe L. Blazek 203 Oxford Drive Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543 717-626-6221 Joe2209@verizon.net Career Focus Architectural Project Manager, Construction Administration, or Job Captain Experience • Experienced in Construction Administration including, monitoring progress of projects, Summary managing Requests For Information (RFI), all aspects of shop drawing submittals, identifying problems and/or potential problems and implementing the necessary corrective actions, onsite bi-weekly construction meetings, and punch lists • Operates independently, yet thrives on the collective effort and mutual cooperation of team members and consultants • Developed excellent working relationships with architects, engineers, building officials, contractors, and project owners • Well versed in architectural and construction knowledge • Competent staff and drawing content management Education Associates Degree., Architectural Technology, Harrisburg Area Community 1995 College, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Professional Assistant Project Manager – LSC Design, Inc., York, PA 5/2007 – Experience • Managed initial project programming and staffing requirements 7/2009 • Managed contracts with clients, subcontractors and sub-consultants in conjunction with project Architect • Served as the primary contact with the clients, discipline heads, sub- consultants, contractors, and vendors. • Attended client meetings, minute discussions and emerging action meetings • Administrated internal project meetings focusing on progress, milestones, deliverables, staffing and coordination • Performed all construction administration duties for my team’s projects • Reviewed contracts, processed submittals, change orders and Requests For Information (RFI) • Monitored project's work progress and conformity to schedule through regular site visits and bi-weekly construction meetings • Checked materials and workmanship for conformity with plans and specifications • Responsible for final inspections and provide in-depth punch list to owner and general contractor Freelance Designer- Drafting and Design Solutions, Lancaster, PA 1/2005 – • Met with clients to determine scope of work, design needs, budget and project 5/2007 feasibility • Worked within client’s budget and prepare multiple design options to meet their needs • Performed in-depth code analyst • Prepared construction drawings for additions, renovations and new homes varying from 2,000 S.F. to over 6,500 S.F. • Provided CAD drafting to Architects, Builders, Contractors and Interior Designers Joe L. Blazek • 203 Oxford Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17543 • 717-626-6221 • joe2209@verizon.net
  • 2.
    Joe L. Blazek Page 2 Project Manager – Hex9 Architects, Lancaster, PA 3/2003 – • Met with clients to define scope of work 12/2004 • Visited project site to get accurate as-built drawings • Provided seamless coordination between owner, Architect, Engineers and Contractors • Prepared accurate, detailed construction documents • CAD Management • Drawing Standards Architectural Draftsman – Reese, Lower, Patrick & Scott., Lancaster, PA 8/1998 – • Provided design input during schematic design phase 3/2003 • Produced detailed working drawings from designers sketches • Responsible for initial code compliance • Completed accurate field surveys & provided accurate as-built drawings • CAD Management Committee • Drawing Standards Committee • Green Committee • Christmas Committee Architectural Designer – LSC Design, Inc., York, PA 12/1994 – • Prepared construction documents as needed for new construction, renovations 8/1998 and tenant fit-outs • Worked closely with all disciplines • Responsible for architectural detailing Computer Skills Revit 2009 • AutoCAD • Flatland (AutoCAD ad-on) • Photoshop • Outlook • Excel • Word Portfolio & References Available Joe L. Blazek • 203 Oxford Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17543 • 717-626-6221 • joe2209@verizon.net