Chris Murray

About Chris Murray

Chris Murray, Architect, NCARB has been effectively developing his career in residential architecture for over 15 years. He has been fortunate enough to gain excellent work experience at some of the best firms in Orange County. Chris is a hands-on Project Manager and leads a team of five architects currently working on six multifamily projects at various stages of construction throughout the West Coast. His expertise in building codes and building systems is demonstrated by his thorough understanding of a broad range of construction types (Type I, Type and Type V) and product types (Podium,Wrap, Mixed-Use, Walk Ups, Townhomes and Student Housing). Colleagues and management would describe Chris as genuine, focused, professional, responsible and very detail oriented. He is resourceful and finds creative solutions to challenges and is thorough in everything he does. He is an invaluable member of the team as well as a strong leader. Chris thrives in this profession because of his ability to combine his dedicated personal work ethic, experience and technical knowledge with his intrinsic artistic ability. Specialties:* Design, consultant coordination, construction documents, construction knowledge * Autocad, Revit Architecture, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office

Experience

1. Architect

   Humphreys

   Jul 2012 — Present · CA

   Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients * Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination and communication * Work with clients to identify objectives and formulate options; conceptualize projects and establish key work priorities for development of design, scheduling and budgeting * Manage, review and contribute to the production of construction documents * Resolve complex design issues by providing innovative and practical technical solutions * Interface with new and existing clients, contractors and consultants to assure quality control in the field and on documents * Work cooperatively with city officials and agencies * Provide leadership, motivation and development of team members * Provide superior service, quality work and timely production within established deadlines

Education

• Golden West College

  Associate of Arts, Architectural Technology

• Southern California Institute of Architecture

  B.Arch, Architecture