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Professional Design Services and Project Management

James Bergen

You have a dream. It’s my task to listen to your dream and turn it into a reality. I will work with you to meet all your design goals, considering budget, and find creative ways to make your project stand out.

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Qualifications

15

Years of Architectural Drafting

19

Years of AutoCad Experience

60

Projects Completed

Skills

Plan Input

Client interaction to devise the layout and design of their project.

Analysis

Elevations, building and wall sections, details.

MEP Trade Coordination

Conversation that is dialogue between the office of the architect and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers.

DOCUMENTS

I can establish a working set of documents for the purposes of bidding. I also have experience with contract administration.

Education

  • 1986-1992 BA – Speech Communications, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.
  • 1995-1996 Architectural drafting courses, Athens Technical Institute, Athens, Ga.
  • 2000 Certification, AutoCAD r14, Gwinnett Technical Institute.
  • 2002 Certification, Project Management Program, Gainesville College, Gainesville, Ga.
  • 2011 Leadership Dawson County

Employment

Director of Operations/ Construction Administrator, Hill Design & Associates,
Architects, Inc.

2004-2015

Mastered the skills of basic design, drafting Construction Documents, measuring and
generating accurate as-built conditions, and the coordination of all related MEP trades,
including some structural. Verify with local code officials that all plans meet local code and ordinances, and assist Client with bidding and permitting of their project. Other duties have included heavy client and contractor interaction, equipment coordination, submittal reviews, and the creation of AIA documents.

Plans Examiner, Forsyth County Planning & Community Development.

2015-2017

Perform in-depth plans review for all projects to ensure the plans meet Life Safety, IBC
construction, and ADA compliance. Meet with architects, contractors, and residents to work with them to bring their respective plans into compliance, as well as assist them in permitting their project.

Construction Administrator, Hill Design & Associates, Architects, Inc.

2017-Present

Assist in the design and development of all projects, and turning designs into workable design documents for the intent of bidding. Once the project is awarded, work to ensure the building is constructed per the design documents and serve as the Owner’s advocate during the construction phase. Coordinate all Owner supplied equipment, approval all AIA Pay Applications and Change Orders, and work with the general contractor to resolve all construction conflicts.

PARTNERS

SELECTED REFERENCES

Grace Animal Hospital Front

Dr. Russ Sprinkles – Owner
Grace Animal Hospital
2865 Union Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28054 704-853-8866
gracevet.com

Mickelson Construction Services Logo

Danny Mickelson – President
Mickelson Construction Services
3475 North S Street
Pensacola, FL 32505
850-432-9954
mickelsonconstruction.com

Dr. Cassandra Cruzen – Owner
Animal Health Care Center
11055 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 461-8440
ahccmadison.com