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John Van Loh

John Van Loh

Portland, OR, USA

9+ years of experience in all phases of project delivery.

Design Lead 3 at LRS Architects Inc.

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    Job experience

    • January 2022 - July 2023
      Design Lead 3
      LRS Architects Inc.
      Portland, OR, USA

      Assisted Lead Designer in identifying and solving design problems for 340,000+ SF mixed-use, multi-building housing development in Hillsboro, OR.
      Coordinated and integrated work of structural, civil and electrical through design and construction administration phases.
      Utilized Revit in production of construction documents including plans, sections, elevations, interior elevations, wall sections and details.
      Worked in a team to produce exhibits and documentation for Hillsboro Land Use Review. Vetted early design concepts against requirements of Hillsboro Development Code to ensure compliance with zoning requirements.
      Conducted QA/QC reviews of drawings and directed other team members on necessary drawing revisions.
      Performed Construction Administration duties including providing responses to RFI’s, reviewing submittals, coordinating ASI’s and processing requests for payment.
      Attended weekly construction meetings and coordinated responses to action items arising from meetings.

    • December 2017 - January 2022
      Architect
      MCA Architects PC
      Portland, OR, USA

      Executed all aspects of project production with minimal supervision, including drafting and compilation of drawings and specifications.
      Coordinated work of structural, mechanical and electrical consultants. Facilitated consultant work by supplying information throughout all phases of design and construction.
      Conducted code research necessary to gain approval through the permitting process in multiple jurisdictions. Completed permit applications through document delivery and in-person meetings with plan reviewers.
      Acted as project manager for conversion of unreinforced masonry retail building into 6000 ft2 office in NE Portland. Organized site meetings and documented construction progress. Issued weekly meeting/observation reports.

    • March 2016 - November 2017
      Architectural Designer
      Manley Architects
      Vancouver, WA, USA

      Collaborated with senior architect in developing design solutions to complex problems for over a dozen commercial projects in new and existing buildings throughout Clark County, WA.
      Assisted architect in production of program documents and design data needed to translate client needs into solutions.
      Developed 3D presentations and marketing materials using SketchUp and VRay.
      Conducted site visits from predesign phase through construction and recorded field measurements of existing buildings in order to produce As-Built plans.

    • May 2014 - February 2016
      Architectural Intern
      SOLARC Architecture and Engineering
      Portland, OR, USA

      Applied skill in Revit and AutoCAD to produce complete drawing sets from schematic design phase through construction documents phase on multiple architectural projects ranging from large scale tenant improvements to new administrative facilities.
      Created renderings and presentation materials in Revit for client reviews and proposals.
      Assisted in research of products and materials as required by architect.
      Assisted Marketing Director with production of marketing presentations and materials.


    Education

    • University of New Mexico
      Master of Architecture
      2008 - 2011
    • University of Oregon
      B.A. Art History
      2004 - 2006

    Certifications

    • Registered Architect, State of Oregon
      Board of Architects Examiners
      ARI 12664
      September 2019 - present
    • LEED Green Associate
      US Green Building Council
      10897124-GREEN-ASSOCIATE
      February 2021 - present