Joseph Pautsch

Architectural Designer

Milwaukee, WI, USA
Innovative Architectural Designer skilled in solving technical and design problems with expertise in educational and civil design; pursuing a similar position where an individual with problem solving abilities, leadership qualities and innovative design skills is sought.

Work Experience

Wold Architects And Engineers

Architectural Designer

- Developed relationships with teachers and principals to determine desires of the new design throughout the iterative design process.
- Designed innovative educational spaces, including media centers and flexible learning areas in projects spanning 5 schools totaling $80 million to rebuild the district’s approach on education and safety.
- Initiated coordination with fellow designers and engineers to prepare contract documents, analyze building codes, and plan building schedules for contractors using both BIM and CAD software.
- Analyzed previous asbestos reports in conjunction with engineering requirements to propose and execute a schedule for safe abatement without disrupting the school year or construction schedule.
- Represented architect on construction site to clarify specifications and advise on design corrections, under architect's supervision.
August 2017 - April 2020 Minnesota, United States

GRAEF

Architectural Draftsperson

• Engaged in coordination with fellow designers and engineers to
analyze building codes and prepare building schedules.
• Initiated large-scale site documentation on industrial buildings.
• Prepared contract documents using both BIM and CAD software.
August 2020 - December 2020 Wisconsin, United States

Architectural Design Specialist

February 2021 - Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Education

University Of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Architecture

DHARMA Research Team Member
August 2012 - May 2017 Notre Dame, Indiana, United States

Skills

Adobe Photoshop, BIM Modeling, Bluebeam, Cad Modeling, Enscape, FREEHAND SKETHCING, INTER-DISCIPLINARY COORDINATION, Lumion, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Project Research, Sketchup, Specification Writing,

Volunteer Work

ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Mentorship Program – North Saint Paul, MN, 10/2019 to 03/2020
- Guided a team of high school students through the design process of a restaurant/open market to expose them to the architecture world.
- Rebuilt the previous curriculum and introduced real-world aspects of architecture including cost-estimating and environmental studies.
- Led the group to a third place finish (last place finish the prior year).

Americorps with Casa Verde Builders – Austin, TX, 05/2014 to 08/2014
- Renovated 8 flood-damaged homes in East Austin for low-income families with at-risk high school students and fellow mentors.
- Instructed students on how to approach the college application process including SAT/ACT prep and financial aid/FAFSA.