NICHOLAS NORTHROP
About Me:
Job Captain and Architectural Designer with 10+ years of experience guiding the technical development of healthcare, mixed-use, multifamily, custom residential, civic, and hospitality projects across San Diego. I specialize in Revit-based coordination, construction documentation, and QA/QC across all phases, from schematic design through construction administration.
I've produced complete, accurate construction document sets, resolved complex design and coordination issues, and maintained compliance with CBC, HCAI, Title 24, ADA/ABA, and SDMC. My background includes consultant and agency coordination, redlining and detail development, and hands-on construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, OAC meetings, and permit processing across multiple jurisdictions.
Known for clear communication, technical precision, and a collaborative approach, I thrive in environments where accuracy and coordination drive successful project delivery. Currently advancing toward architectural licensure as an ARE candidate, I'm focused on contributing to teams that value mentorship, accountability, and excellence in technical design.
Currently seeking career opportunities in Architecture and/or Construction Management in San Diego, CA.
Technical Precision
Every detail matters. From CBC compliance to HCAI coordination, I bring rigorous documentation standards to every phase — ensuring projects are built exactly as designed.
Collaborative Leadership
Great buildings are built by great teams. I lead production efforts with clear communication, proactive coordination, and a commitment to keeping consultants, contractors, and agencies aligned.
Site-Driven Design
Every project begins with a deep reading of its context — its program, its community, and its constraints. The best solutions feel inevitable, not imposed.
Design
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Rhino 3D
- Bluebeam
Visualization
- Enscape
- Lumion
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- InDesign
Documentation
- Construction Documents
- QA/QC Oversight
- RFIs & Submittals
- Permit Processing
- Newforma
Code Compliance
- California Building Code
- International Building Code
- HCAI / OSHPD Healthcare Facility Standards
- Title 24 Energy Standards
- ADA / ABA Accessibility Standards
- San Diego Municipal Code