AARON MICHAEL GRANT  

AIA, NCARB

1215 Fort Myer, Apt 102, Arlington, VA 22209

M: 832 483 6583 aaronmichaelgrant@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION 

University of Houston - Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, August 2003 - May 2010 

Bachelor of Architecture 

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design 

Cum Laude with University Honors and Honors in Major 

 

SOFTWARE 

Drafting and Modeling 

Autodesk Revit and AutoCad; SketchUp, Enscape, Podium, and V-Ray  

Presentation and Office 

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Bluebeam Revu 

 

EXPERIENCE

American Institute of Architects: Sr. Manager, ARE ArchiPrep Products, September 2019-Present

ArchiPrep

Management and development of ArchiPrep, AIA’s Architecture Registration Exam preparation program. 

Responsible for creating and implementing business and product growth strategy and solutions by working with internal teams, business partners, customers, subject matter experts, AIA senior leadership, AIA chapters, and the technology platform provider. 

Conducts market research, reviews feedback, and survey data, and coordinates competitive analysis and marketing efforts. 

Management of external content providers and QA/QC efforts.

Manages partnership with International Code Council and Wiley Publishing. 

Development of future architecture education products and curriculum. 

Learning Framework Collaboration Team

         Team tasked with evaluating and suggesting improvements to the organization’s learning offerings for members.

 

IS Architecture: Associate Designer, April 2018 – July 2019 Projects: 

Torrey Pines Lodge, 2018-2019, La Jolla, CA 

Historic Preservation and Improvement. 1922 Adobe Rehabilitation. Documentation of existing conditions and plans for improvement to existing roofing, IT routing and structural improvements.  

Kearns-Kroupa Remodel, 2018-2019, La Jolla, CA

Historic preservation and improvement. Remodel to historic mid-century duplex. Addition of second floor and third floor rooftop deck. Site Development Permit process for sensitive environmental location.  

Taylor Residence, 2018-2019, San Luis Obispo, CA 

Custom home design in Tuscan style 

Senturia Research, 2018, La Jolla, CA 

Zoning and platting research; predesign info for client.  

Ballantyne Elevator Installation, 2019, San Diego, CA 

Addition of elevator into existing residence.  

Jordan Family Residence, 2019, San Diego, CA 

Custom home design in medieval style

 

McFarlane Architects: Intern Architect/Revit Manager, September 2015 – April 2018 Projects: 

6225 Nancy Ridge Drive, 2017, San Diego, CA 

Tenant improvement of preexisting manufacturing and office building. Shell improvements and landscape improvements. Construction document development and permit acquisition.

La Jolla Pharmaceuticals, 2016-2017, San Diego, CA 

Interior Conceptual Renderings of preexisting 4 story office building and labs.  

Genesis North Tower, 2015-2018, South San Francisco, CA 

Twenty-one-level office tower core and shell modifications, tenant improvement and lab design. 

Constructed Revit model from the design architect’s previous CAD documents for coordination and lab design development. Documentation production for all phases.

Revit Manager, 2015-2018 

Developed and implemented the firm’s Graphic Standards for Revit. Transitioned office from AutoCAD to Revit  

 

Gensler Architects: Technical Designer, October 2010 - April 2015 Projects: 

Woodloch II, 2015 

Thirty-one-level office tower with connected parking garage and amenity spaces. Assisted with interior documentation.  

Anadarko Childcare, 2014-2015  

Two level, 50,000 square foot childcare facility for client’s employees. Participated in all phases of the project from Schematic Design through Construction Documents. Core and Shell focus. Consultant coordination.  

La Cantera West Ridge Campus/ Aspen Lake 2, 2014  

Spec office buildings of approximately 400,000 square feet in San Antonio and Austin, TX. Core and Shell development. Focus on exterior canopy system development and documentation. Coordination with sub-contractor and consultants. Parking scheme development coordination with civil consultants. 

Southwestern Energy Headquarters, 2013 

Two tower office building for energy company in Spring, TX. Assisted with development of Construction Documents. 

ExxonMobil Campus Project, 2010-2013  

Corporate campus for ExxonMobil in Spring, TX including 15 office buildings, 3 garages, multiple support buildings and flagship office building. Project Management Support, Construction Administration Support. Coordinated submittals and RFI’s for initial phase of construction. Developed project delivery schemes and logistical standards for coordination and documentation.  

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Architecture License 

Texas - December 2017 - #26817 

 

LEED BD+C: July 2014 (Lapsed) 

Construction Document Technologist: April 2013 (Lapsed)

OSHA 10-Hour: February 2008 

 

AWARDS

Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal: May 2010 

For demonstrating leadership, service, and the promise of professional merit 

 

Eagle Scout: September 2002 

Boy Scouts of America Troop 652 

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 

American Institute of Architects: 2019-Present

 

Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity 

National Professional Coed Fraternity for architecture and the allied arts.  

 

Regional Director: 2013-2015, 2016-2019 

National Appointed Position. Mentored students at chapters across the country to develop professional, leadership and organizational skills and acted as the liaison between the national officers and local organizations. Chapters include the University of Texas, Tulane University, Mississippi State University and The University of Florida. Current Chapters include The NewSchool of Architecture, Arizona State University, University of Southern California and the University of California, Berkeley.  

 

Cleisthenes Alumni Association Active Member: 2010-Present 

 

 

References are available upon request. For work samples and portfolio please visit  http://aaronmichaelgrant.wix.com/aaronmichaelgrant