James Andras 2807 Rice Boulevard • Houston, TX 77005 • (713) 539.1901 • jamesandras@gmail.com Professional Experience MG Architects Houston, Texas Architectural Designer August 2015 - Present • Major involvement on five Amegy Bank projects. SD- CA. (scales: 2, 000 -11,000 SF) • Work closely with project team developing BIMM models & construction documents • Deliver accurate 3d models or renderings of wall sections, millwork, & building envelopes • Assist in managing client expectations, organization, & team communication • Assist with bid & permit drawings, code research, & administration directly under principal Scott Clanton • Edit specifications, coordination with general contractor, & CA drafting • Provide communicative drawings to project management & design team • Coordination with building consultants, signage companies, & fabricators • Form relationships with consultants, integrated project management & face-to-face client interaction • Create graphics for large-scale bank lobbies, client presentations, & professional renderings Studio RED Architects Associate • Assisted with multiple projects, at various phases of design; SD, DD, CD, CA • Shadowed and received daily instruction from principal Micah Simecek • Drafted construction documents for HCCS Technology Center. • Provided construction drawings & CA for Boyert Shooting Center. • Developed SD drawings & attended regular meetings for the Kinkaid parking garage • SD drawings for Unity Circle of Light Church & provided presentation material • Design & bid permit drawings for an office fit up of Hospitality USA • Drafted permit revisions for the Original Ninfas on Navigation • Firm received 2015 AIA firm of the year award for city of Houston
Houston, Texas June 2014 - August 2015
Merriman Holt Architects Houston, Texas Summer Intern June 2013 - August 2013 • Aided in the master planning of Trinity Episcopal Church & Revit model • Collaborated with clients over program strategy on Trinity Episcopal Church • Shadowed project manager, Michelle Carter for interior renovation of West University Methodist • Produced construction drawings for Memorial Methodist Church Renovation • Provided administrative needs for staff members & attended regular client meetings University of Houston- Graduate Design Build Studio Houston, Texas Student Designer March 2012- August 2012 • Designed & built an outdoor solar- powered classroom with the GDBS team • Aided in planning, construction documents, and assembly of Alief Community Garden Pavilion Nature Center • Presented to clients of the SPARK Non-profit organization and finalized construction under limited budget Education University of Houston Graduate School, 2011- 2014 Masters, Architecture Baylor University, 2007- 2011 B.A. Studio Art- Sculpture, Minor: Business Administration Kinkaid Preparatory High School 2004- 2007
Computer Skills: Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino 3D Modeling, 3DS Max, & ArchiCAD.