Mark Farrior
Architect * Construction Manager * Construction Administrator

http://www.linkedin.com/in/markfarrior
E:  farrior.mark@Gmail.com


Summary

•Registered architect in the state of Texas.
•Experienced in all facets of the architectural process, from programming to project completion.
•Managed the construction phases of over a hundred projects as construction administrator.
•Skilled in crafting clear and concise contract-related communications.
•Experienced in numerous building types and with projects of varied sizes.
•Software:   MS Suite: (Word, Excel, Outlook), Constructware, activeCollab, AutoCAD, Cadvance, Flofinity

Experience

MG Architects 
(formerly McCleary German Architects)             
Houston, Texas
Construction Administrator 
7 /2015 –  Present

Building Types: Financial Institutions, Office

•Evaluates built work for compliance with construction documents.
•Issues construction phase correspondence including proposal requests, architect’s supplemental instructions (ASI) and request for information (RFI) responses.
•Reviews submittals, payment applications, and close-out documents.
•Examines construction drawings and specifications for quality control purposes.

IDC, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Project Manager at Lamar Consolidated ISD, Rosenberg, Texas 
7/ 2013 - 7/ 2015

Building Types:  Educational / Athletic Facilities

•Managed the development of construction contracts from the initial planning stages and onward.
•Reported construction activities and progress to the program management team and to District reps.
•Evaluated constructed work for compliance with the construction documents. 
•Was District's liaison with projects' GCs and Architects, in resolving construction related issues.
•Served as one of the District's representatives at OAC meetings, trade start up meetings, etc.
•Assisted the team in identifying and evaluating issues in the field or at existing facilities.
•Aside from work in LCISD, also provided consulting to IDC's clients in the private sector.


Texas-IBI Group
(formerly Bay Architects)    
Houston, Texas
Field Representative
4/ 2012  -  3/ 2013

Building Types:  Educational

•With every site visit, authored and distributed reports regarding construction activities, progress, and issues.
•Evaluated constructed work for compliance with the construction documents. 
•Directed start up meetings at project sites for various trades (e.g., masonry, waterproofing, roofing).
•Reviewed Contractors' applications for payment.
•Acted as the liaison between the GC and the firm, in identifying and resolving construction related issues.
•Conducted and documented observations at critical construction milestones.
•Reviewed construction documents for quality control purposes.


ModSpace
(a modular building dealer)       
Houston, Texas
Construction Manager / Estimator                                                   
 9 /2010 –  8 / 2011

Building Types: Modular Buildings:  Offices, Schools, Clinics, MRI Suites

•Produced specifications and scopes of work for RFQs ; refined site and floor plan designs. 
•Ensured that plans met life safety and accessibility (ADA) codes.
•Evaluated quotes from sub-contractors in structuring proposals for sales team.
•Prepared cost estimates and developed cost documents for sales proposals.
•Inspected buildings at the factory for workmanship and compliance with construction documents.
•Presented AIA continuing education courses to architectural firms.


MG Architects 
(formerly McCleary German Architects)             
Houston, Texas
Construction Administrator 
5 /1999 –  6 /2010

Building Types: Financial Institutions, Office

•Architect’s liaison with GC and Owner representatives during the construction phases of projects.
•Evaluated built work for compliance with construction documents.
•Issued construction phase correspondence including proposal requests, architect’s supplemental instructions (ASI) and request for information (RFI) responses.
•Reviewed submittals, payment applications, and close-out documents.
•Examined construction drawings and specifications for quality control purposes.


Matrix Spencer Architects
(formerly Spencer Partnership Architects)                                  
Houston, Texas
Project Architect and Production Team Member                             
8 /1997 –  4 /1999

Building Types: Religious, Educational, Aviation

•Produced AutoCAD construction drawings and coordinated work with engineers.
•Assisted CA department with various construction administration duties.


                
Education

•Bachelor of Architecture; Mississippi State University