Cristian Torres

Los Angeles

Summary

Detail-oriented Intern with experience in overseeing large-scale public sector projects. Conducted thorough reviews of construction drawings to ensure compliance with District standards and building codes. Supported Project Managers in coordinating construction schedules and preliminary cost estimates for key initiatives. Managed program data to maintain historical integrity and enhance accessibility for the project team.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

Intern - Program Engineer

Kitchell

Los Angeles

09.2025 - Current

Assist Project Managers in synchronizing multi-campus construction schedules and developing preliminary cost estimates for critical infrastructure initiatives—specifically water intrusion remediation and fire alarm system upgrades, ensuring that all phasing and budget allocations align with the overarching program timeline and District requirements.
Organized recurring team meetings to facilitate project updates and collaborative problem-solving. Responsible for capturing and managing detailed meeting minutes for each session.
Tracked the progress of water intrusion assessments and distributed resulting white papers to campus stakeholders.
Provide support for the maintenance of hyperlinked, multi-layered site maps across nine campuses. This involves utilizing AutoCAD and Bluebeam to visually track the lifecycle of construction projects, from the planning phase through to completion.
Review, draft, and revise the White Papers and other auxiliary documents for the PMO Infrastructure and the capital strike team. Ensure seamless alignment between technical specifications and project narratives in accordance with District-wide standards.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of construction drawings—including architectural, structural, and MEP sets—by cross-referencing them against project manuals, District standards, and all applicable building codes to ensure that utility layouts, infrastructure details, and project components align with established program requirements and regulatory compliance.
Categorize and index critical infrastructure documentation—including building envelope assessments, hydronic system white papers, and executive summaries—into a centralized program database to ensure version control, historical data integrity, and rapid information retrieval for Senior Project Managers and Executive Leadership.

Assistant Architectural Designer

S&L Studios

San Bernardino

04.2020 - Current

Created detailed architectural drawings using AutoCAD and Revit software.
Collaborated with architects to develop design concepts and project specifications.
Conducted site visits to ensure compliance with architectural standards and codes.
Coordinated with contractors and vendors on project timelines and material procurement.
Reviewed project documents for accuracy and completeness before submission.
Participated in team brainstorming sessions to generate innovative design solutions.
Performed site measurements and gathered details of components to facilitate accurate design.
Managed multiple design tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Built relationships with community stakeholders, design consultants, contractors and elected officials to communicate permitting procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Architectural Design

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

03-2026

Skills

Revit / BIM
AutoCAD proficiency
SketchUp

Rhino
Vector Works
Microsoft Office

Languages

Spanish

Professional

English