Principal/Studio Head

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Candidate No.
3811418

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 3811418

REGISTERED ARCHITECT | DESIGN & REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LEADER — STUDIO OPERATIONS & OWNER-SIDE DELIVERY

Core Expertise

  • Design leadership for mixed-use, commercial, residential, hospitality, and educational developments.
  • Owner-side architecture and studio operations including SOPs, standards, and department growth.
  • Project delivery from concept through construction administration and Architect of Record duties.
  • Financial and operational oversight: budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, and ERP integrations.
  • International project coordination and consultant management across complex, multidisciplinary teams.

Project Background

  • Led nationwide real estate development projects supporting site selection, feasibility, and design.
  • Managed large-scale mixed-use and commercial developments with tenant improvements and renovations.
  • Directed K–12 educational facility design, airport and rail infrastructure documentation, and delivery.
  • Implemented CAD standards, LiDAR workflows, and digital asset libraries improving documentation efficiency.
  • Oversaw construction administration and contractor coordination to ensure schedule, quality, and compliance.

Key Skills

  • AutoCAD | ArchiCAD | Revit (experienced) | Bluebeam | Adobe Creative Suite
  • Procore | Yardi | ERP implementation | Construction administration workflows
  • Design leadership | Studio operations | SOP development | Team hiring and development
  • Feasibility studies | Due diligence | Contract oversight | Consultant coordination
  • LiDAR scanning workflows | As-built capture | Documentation standards and libraries

Education

  • Master of Architecture — University of Virginia; study abroad experience in Venice, Italy
  • B.S., Architectural Studies — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Dean's List; study abroad experience

Awards & Recognition

  • Registered Architect (multiple jurisdictions); NCARB certificate; LEED AP; AIA member; Procore Certified (Owner PM & Financial Management)

Why Interview this Candidate?

They are a registered architect with 20+ years of international and owner-side experience leading architecture, design operations, and real estate development programs. Proven at establishing studio standards, implementing ERP and Procore integrations, and deploying LiDAR-enabled documentation to improve delivery efficiency and quality. Brings Architect of Record experience, team development, and measurable financial and operational stewardship to scale a growing studio and improve project outcomes.

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