REBECCA LEVIN

SENIOR DESIGN ARCHITECT

Design Architect – Architectural Design – Project Architect – Project Manager

Exceptional record of achievement providing architectural designs that combine function and form with quality and style to meet client needs. Excel at taking on and completing challenging projects, including new constructions, renovations, and additions. Background includes residential, commercial, mixed-use, and institutional work. Special expertise in the production of construction documents, drafting of interiors and exteriors, and coordination of architectural commission packages. Able to serve as a key point of contact to clients, collaborate with other trades, and lead complex projects. Highly adept with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Sketchup.

Key Skills:

Architectural Design – Residential Design – Construction Administration Project Management – AutoCAD – Schematic Design Presentations Zoning & Code Research – Revit – Regulatory Compliance Client Relations Technical Documentation – 3D Drawings – Rhino Modeling – Sketchup Modeling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMMUNITY SERVINGS, Boston, MA

Packaging Associate 11/2024 – 04/2026

Assisted in the packaging, sorting, curation, and delivery of 1.2 million medically tailored meals annually to 8,000 clients experiencing critical and chronic illnesses, as well as their families. Engaged positively with volunteers to support food packaging operations while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for both short-term and long-term participants. Hosted over 20 volunteers each weekday, including both individual participants, school groups and corporate groups from the local community. Executed daily food packaging and sorting across more than 60 specialized medical diets, assembling tailored meal packages—including entrées, soups, salads, desserts, and other items—for delivery to clients.

STERN MCCAFFERTY ARCHITECTS, Boston, MA

Design Architect 08/2021 – 04/2024

Recruited to manage single-family residential projects, including new construction, interior and exterior renovations, and additions, ranging from under 4,000 sq. ft. to as large as 16,000 sq. ft. Multiple projects involved homes built in the 1800s, which require special considerations. Produced construction documents for pricing and permitting, prepared designs and drawings, and served as a main point of contact to contractors. Performed AutoCAD drafting and Sketchup modeling. Communicated extensively with clients. Photographed and drafted interior and exterior conditions.

  • Collaborated with company owner on design ideas for a project that expanded from an interior bathroom renovation to 2 bathrooms, all lighting in the house, and all mechanical systems. Performed all architectural drafting.
  • Drafted all interior conditions, including custom millwork, for a $15M, 16,522 sq. ft. new construction Third Beach Rhode Island oceanfront home and guest house. Managed all interior millwork submissions. Performed Sketchup modeling of all interior stair options. All drafting performed in AutoCAD.
  • Facilitated the success of a 4,490 sq. ft. interior and exterior renovation of a Back Bay townhome built in 1883. Represented firm at all client meetings and presented client with design solutions. Managed all documentation and submittals. Produced architectural commission packages. I produced 3D design studies and construction detailing for the main interior feature stair, as well as interior finish, window replacement and site details.. All drafting performed in AutoCAD.
  • Key point of contact to client, construction manager, consultants and project team for a 9,000+ sq. ft. addition and interior renovation project of an 1870 home in Newton. Project included a 3rd-floor guest room addition, 2nd-floor bedroom expansion, kitchen renovation, and total upgrade of the mechanical, electrical, and communication systems. Oversaw documentation, design presentations, zoning and code research, and compliance. Drafted all permits, construction sets, addenda, and sketches. Attended Newton building department meeting to discuss bay window concept, and submitted the Historic Review Application to the City of Newton Planning Department. Modeled interior stair options in Sketchup. All drafting performed in AutoCAD.
  • Designed and documented custom millwork and assisted client in purchasing lighting and furniture for a 1700sf Cape Cod home.
  • Measured, designed and documented two bathroom remodels as well as new lighting and baseboard heating system for an entire home in Chestnut Hill.

PETER MCDONALD ARCHITECTS, Eastham, MA

Architectural Designer 2021

Carried out the preparation of schematic designs, measurements, and drawings for a company specializing in single-family residential projects, including renovations, expansions, and additions. Authored technical documentation for pricing and permitting. Communicated with clients, consultants and city officials. Produced hand sketches, AutoCAD drawings, and 3D visualizations.

  • Drafted a wide variety of existing and proposed design solutions to meet client needs.
  • Completed all work within assigned time frames and with superior quality.

NEME DESIGN STUDIO, Long Beach, CA

Contract Façade Specialist (remote) 7/2020 – 4/2021

Developed façade cladding systems in Revit for this $5.9M façade design and digital fabrication company with a global client base. Drafted shop drawings and fabrication tickets in Revit and AutoCAD. Analyzed engineering reports to verify panel and attachment limitations. Researched and resolved building envelope and waterproofing issues in Revit and AutoCAD.

  • Created Revit families for a major project involving façade cladding systems.
  • Enabled a project win by preparing material estimates and panel shop drawings for a 200,000 sq. ft. copper panel-clad building designed by Marlon Blackwell. Resolved building envelope and waterproofing issues in Revit.
  • Produced multiple fabrication tickets for 70,000 square feet of interior steel panels for Google office space.
  • Independently managed drawing development and consultant coordination of a 2-story private residence in Michigan. Developed shop drawings, coordinated waterproofing details with consultants, created Revit panel families and fabrication drawings.
  • Prepared shop drawings for 3 stations and connecting concourses for the Los Angeles airport expansion project.
  • Weathered steel exterior facade cladding for AVC Community College Discovery Lab.
  • Custom fireplace for a single family home, in AutoCAD.
  • Weathered steel signage for a shipping center.
  • Brief small scope studies of metal panel assemblies in Rhino, for use in proposals.

SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL LLP, Chicago, IL

Project Manager 2019 – 2020

Oversaw projects as large as 1.2 million sq. ft. and $1.4B for this $347M globally recognized architectural firm. Staffed projects and analyzed budgets for feasibility. Created marketing proposals for new work. Served as a key point of contact between project teams, clients, and contractors. Prepared and managed consultant and service provider agreements, with an emphasis on minority- and women-owned businesses. Ensured compliance with city requirements. Verified consultants carried the proper insurance.

  • Guided the design work for a 1.2 million sq. ft. airport terminal project, including staffing and budgeting.
  • Directed the daily planning and management for a skydeck renovation at the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Building). Monitored project, tracked scope, schedules, and fees, and ensured completion of deliverables.
  • Contributed to business growth by preparing proposals and establishing partnerships with local architects, engineers, and service providers.

RATIO ARCHITECTS, Chicago, IL

Project Architect 2016 – 2019

Managed and executed architectural design work for this $84M firm. Oversaw project teams that included junior architects and interior designers. Responsible for project schedules, documentation, and budgets. Acted as the zoning and building code analyst for public and private projects, including FHA housing initiatives. Conducted zoning schematic studies. Led projects from design development through construction documents phases.

  • Selected to represent the Chicago office on the corporate Design Excellence Committee. Worked with the company president on the creation of design excellence goals.
  • Chosen to arrange lectures with former project managers and site visits to the Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing and the Chicago Apple Store.
  • As Project Architect, spearheaded architectural design and documentation for the 107,000 sq. ft., $75M Hulman Center Arena Renovation and Expansion in Terre Haute, IN. Supervised 4 designers and oversaw model creation and monitoring. Managed project from Schematic Design through 50% complete construction. Reviewed project cost estimates and developed a value-engineered design solution that was accepted by the client. Reviewed submittals during construction administration. Updated models in Dynamo for import to Revit. Acted as Revit Model Manager.
  • Project Architect and Project Team Manager for the 300,000 sq. ft. CHA Edith Spurlock Sampson Apartments mixed-used residential construction project. Supervised a junior architect, interior designer, and landscape architect. Performed building code analysis and held responsibility for FHA, Illinois Housing Development Authority, UFAS and accessibility compliance, schematic design, and design development packages. Acted as Revit Model Manager.
  • Project Architect for the 105,000 sf $15M SUNY Buffalo Athletics Fieldhouse. Solely responsible for development of documentation through Design Development in Revit.
  • As Project Architect, created the schematic design and design development documents for a 200,000 sq. ft., $60M mixed-use Dual-Hyatt Hotel in Indianapolis, IN. Acted as Revit Model Manager.
  • Conducted massing and programmatic evaluations for a 300,000 sq. ft. mixed-use (theater, retail, office space) tower and hotel tower study in Chicago, IL.
  • Provided code analysis and programming concepts for a project involving the conversion of a 64,000 sq. ft. abandoned school into a vertical hydroponics farm, workforce educational center, and residences in Chicago, IL.
  • Provided technical interior and exterior detailing and interior finish fire code research for a Graduate Hotel renovation project in Iowa City, IA. All documentation produced in Revit.
  • Chosen to serve on the Nerd Emporium Project Fractal Research Team, an R&D committee that explored innovations in automation generative design with a focus on automating aspects of the programming process utilizing Dynamo scripts in Formit.

MITHUN ARCHITECTS, Seattle, WA

Project Architect 2013 – 2015

Carried out client communications, design drawings and submissions, documentation preparation, code and ordinance compliance management, interior and exterior detailing, building systems coordination, and more.

  • Played a key role in the design of a 580,000 sq. ft., $188M, LEED Gold Certified student and faculty housing project that won the University of California San Diego Mesa Campus Housing Competition (AIA San Diego Design Awards 2018). Directed the internal production staff for 3 buildings. Coordinated housing design with building energy code requirements. Managed all drawing submissions. Acted as Revit Model Manager.
  • As Project Architect, managed technical and community design review board deliverables, code and ordinance compliance, and architectural documentation for an 85,000 sq. ft. Decibel mixed-use Type V over Type 1 residential and restaurant project in Seattle, WA. Acted as Revit Model Manager.
  • Created the interior stair upgrade, exterior façade, and waterproofing drawings for a 120,000 sq. ft. recladding and renovation project involving a mid-century Paul Thiry-designed commercial office building in Seattle, WA. All documentation produced in Revit.
  • Performed exterior and interior detailing, organization and management of architectural deliverables, and building systems coordination for a 124,000 sq. ft. mixed-used affordable housing project that was LEED Gold Certified, in Seattle, WA. All documentation produced in Revit.
  • Performed exterior and interior detailing, organization and management of architectural deliverables, and building systems coordination for the Hirabayashi Place 91,000 sf mixed-use affordable housing project in Seattle, WA. All documentation produced in Revit.
  • Provided technical oversight, exterior detailing and interior code review for a 15,000 sf new construction independent school in Sun Valley, ID. All documentation produced in Revit.

ZIMMER GUNSUL FRASCA, New York, NY / Seattle

Project Architect 2010 – 2013

Carried out design, drawing, document management and submission, model management, and technical leadership for commercial projects, including new constructions, renovations, and expansions. Supervised production teams. Worked closely with owners, clients, and project teams. Managed submittals.

  • As Project Architect, led the planning, design, and delivery of a 60,000-square-foot laboratory fit-out for NYU Medical Center’s East River Science Park. Managed the project from Schematic Design through Construction Administration, serving as the primary client liaison and coordinating all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering disciplines. Integrated laboratory equipment planning with architectural design and building systems, performed comprehensive code and ADA compliance reviews, and directed space planning, interior finishes, and wayfinding design. Oversaw bidding, construction administration, and punch list activities while producing and coordinating construction documents in AutoCAD.
  • Provided exterior technical leadership for a 400,000 sq. ft. Amazon office building that was LEED Gold Certified, in Seattle, WA. Exterior included unitized aluminum curtain wall and metal panel. Provided oversight for building and energy code compliance and completed documentation for permitting sets. All documentation in Revit.
  • As Project Architect, led the planning and technical delivery of the 17,000-square-foot NW Hospital Renovation and Expansion, managing the project from Design Development through Construction Documents. Served as the primary client liaison and coordinated all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of building systems. Directed the planning and coordination of laboratory equipment with architectural design, performed comprehensive building code and ADA compliance reviews, and led the design and detailing of the new main lobby exterior, maintaining design intent while meeting technical and constructability requirements. Acted as Revit Model Manager.
  • As Project Architect, led the planning and technical delivery of the 13-story, 375,000-square-foot LEED Gold Wexford Science and Technology laboratory and office building designed to accommodate flexible, lab-ready tenant spaces. Developed the lobby and landscape design. Managed the Design Documentation phase, serving as the primary coordinator for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering disciplines. Collaborated with consultants to integrate the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s first approved clinical facility utilizing active chilled beam technology with enthalpy heat wheel energy recovery, reducing building energy demand by up to 30% while enhancing long-term laboratory flexibility. Produced and coordinated construction documents in AutoCAD and design studies in Rhino.

RAFAEL VINOLY ARCHITECTS, New York, NY

Architectural Designer 2010

Oversaw exterior cladding design, including curtain wall systems, structural coordination and production for a 4.8 million sq. ft. hotel, conference, and residential space project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Supervised the production team. Design Development drawings produced entirely in Rhino.

KOHN PEDERSEN FOX & ASSOCIATES, NY, NY

Architectural Designer 2006 – 2009

Designed and developed proposals, interior and exterior concepts, and design documentation for commercial, research, science, residential, and academic buildings in the US, Japan, and China. Spearheaded the introduction of Revit to the architectural profession through early collaboration with Autodesk as one of the firm’s first Revit Managers, testing software functionality and providing direct feedback during platform development. Directed implementation of Revit workflows on major projects, including the Park Fifth Residential Tower in Los Angeles, the firm’s first project completed in Revit. Solely responsible for documenting all facade systems, including multiple types of unitized curtain wall systems for the Advanced Science Research Center CUNY project. Developed interior concepts in Rhino for the lobbies of the Advanced Science Research Center CUNY project.

DASILVA ARCHITECTS, NY, NY

Project Coordinator 2003-2006

300,000 SF $125M infill addition for NY Presbyterian Heart Hospital. Head interior draftsperson for Design Development and Construction Document phases of work. Direct coordination with Design Architect Pei Cobb Freed and Partners. Managed one draftsperson, coordinated equipment plans and expansion joint conditions with engineers. Oversaw interior drawing set quality and completeness. Project received Modern Healthcare Award of Excellence. Achieved LEED Gold.

INTERNSHIPS

  • Gensler, New York, NY 2000–2001, 2002
  • Kohn Pedersen Fox & Associates, New York, NY 2000
  • Create, New York, NY 1999
  • Kann & Associates, Baltimore, MD 1998, 1999

EDUCATION

BFA in Architecture, Parsons School of Design, The New School, NY, NY

Course work in Architecture, University of Cincinnati, DAAP, Cincinnati, OH

LICENSURE

Registered Architect in NY

Previously held LEED Building Design & Construction Certification (LEED BD+C) for 13 years. Currently this credential is inactive but can be reactivated upon request.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Bluebeam Revu, Newforma, Deltek, Salesforce, Adobe Suite, InDesign. Exposure to Dynamo and Formit.

SELECTED PROJECTS LIST

Design Architect, Stern McCafferty Architects:

Architectural Designer, Neme Design Studio:

  • Google Pier 57: 70,000 sq. ft. project involving interior steel panels for an office space.
  • LAX Expansion: Included 3 stations and the connecting concourses for Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Bentonville City Center: 200,000 sq. ft. copper panel-clad building designed by Marlon Blackwell.

Project Manager, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP:

  • O’Hare Satellite Terminal and Terminal Airport Plan. $1.4B, 1.2 million sq. ft. new construction that included multiple satellite concourses at O’Hare International Airport.
  • Willis Tower Skydeck Renovation. Multiple renovations to the skydeck of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower).

Project Architect, Ratio Architects:

Project Architect, Mithun Architects:

Project Architect, Zimmer Gunsul Frasca:

Architectural Designer, Rafael Vinoly Architects:

Architectural Designer, Kohn Pedersen Fox & Associates:

  • Advanced Science Research Center / The CCNY Center for Discovery & Innovation (New York, NY).
  • Park Fifth Residences (Los Angeles, CA).
  • Temple University Mixed Use Development (Tokyo, Japan).
  • University of Michigan Ross School of Business Feasibility Studies (Ann Arbor, MI).
  • Shenyang II / Palace 66 Hang Lung Plaza (Shenyang, China).
  • University of Minnesota Science Teaching & Student Services Center Proposal (Minneapolis, MN).

Project Coordinator, DaSilva Architects:

  • NY Presbyterian Milstein Heart Hospital Infill Addition (New York, NY).

Architectural Internship, Gensler:

  • Ernst & Young 5 Times Square (New York, NY).

Architectural Internship, CREATE:

  • Various Superfresh Supermarket projects in the Northeast
  • Zany Brainy Toy Store (New York, NY)

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