Background
Licensed Architect (OR, WA, UT) with extensive experience delivering commercial, residential, telecom, and public‑sector projects across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West. Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop with deep expertise in construction documentation, detailing, specifications, building envelope consulting, and historic restoration.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration. Strong background in zoning and land‑use coordination, consultant management, and client communication. Experienced as both a project architect and sole proprietor, providing full‑service architectural solutions from concept through completion.
Open to Oregon‑based and remote opportunities.
Job experience
June 2015 - present
ArchitectBrian D. Fajardo, Architect (Sole Proprietor)
Portland, OR, USA
Provided full‑service architectural design for residential historic restorations, major remodels, and additions. Delivered programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and bidding/negotiation services. Coordinated surveyors, structural engineers, and contractors while managing client relationships and project delivery from concept through construction.
March 2018 - January 2021
ArchitectJ2 Building Consultants, Inc.
Portland, OR, USA
Led building envelope investigations, design solutions, and construction documentation for multifamily and commercial projects across Oregon, Washington, and Utah. Served as Project Architect for Windstone Apartments and Hilltop Condominiums, overseeing consultant coordination, detailing, and construction administration. Contributed to major projects including Rainier Tower in Seattle and The Caledonian in Park City.
March 2009 - June 2009
DesignerCSA Consulting Engineers, LLC
Oregon City, OR, USA
Produced architectural and engineering drawings for telecom, residential, and commercial projects.
2003 - 2008
Project LeadAxis Design Group Architecture & Engineering, Inc.
Portland, OR, USA
Managed design and construction administration for commercial, senior living, and auto dealership projects. Served as Zoning and Land Use Lead for multiple dealership developments, coordinating attorneys, consultants, and jurisdictional agencies for permitting, variances, and environmental reviews. Led project teams for Courtyard Fountains Senior Living and Cascade Athletic Club Pool.
November 2001 - March 2003
Designer / Architectural DesignerCSA Consulting Engineers, LLC
Portland, OR, USA
Produced architectural and engineering drawings for telecom, residential, and commercial projects. Supported design for Palapa Beach Residences in Mexico and provided drafting for structural, civil, and survey disciplines. Conducted field surveying for municipal and private clients.
November 1995 - July 2001
Architectural InternGazley Plowman Architects (GPA Architects), LLC
Portland, OR, USA
Managed multiple small‑scale commercial, telecom, and public‑sector projects across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Contributed to design and documentation for airport facilities, daycare centers, maintenance facilities, and visitor centers. Supported telecom infrastructure projects for Verizon, Nextel, BPA, Sprint, and others.
May 1994 - July 1995
Architectural InternMiller Cook Architects (MCA Architects, PC)
Portland, OR, USA
Supported design and documentation for commercial, educational, and telecom projects, including US West facilities, Burlington Northern maintenance buildings, and school district improvements. Contributed to tenant improvements at Portland Airport and United Airlines facilities.
1992 - 1993
Architectural InternPortland Community Design
Participated in design‑build projects funded by federal grants for low‑income housing in N/NE Portland. Work was published locally and in Architect magazine. Completed independent residential designs including a beach house in Cannon Beach and a studio in Los Angeles.
Education
University of OregonBachelor of Architecture1987 - 1993
Portland Urban Architecture Program.
Focus on Urban Architecture and Master Planning. Projects included South Macadam Waterfront Master Plan, Hayden Island/Jantzen Beach Master Plan, Masonry Housing Competition, and St. Paul's Cathedral Choir School Addition.
Minor in Geography
Portland State University1992 - 1993
Urban Studies
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