Hello! I am a multidisciplinary architect and designer with a track record of delivering high-end, tech-forward spaces across residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Based in New York, I combine advanced 3D visualization, BIM workflows, and collaborative leadership to turn bold concepts into ready-to-build solutions. I am passionate about crafting environments that blend form and function, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle—from concept through completion—while maintaining budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.

Chisom Okwulehie

Hello! I am a multidisciplinary architect and designer with a track record of delivering high-end, tech-forward spaces across residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Based in New York, I combine advanced 3D visualization, BIM workflows, and collaborative leadership to turn bold concepts into ready-to-build solutions. I am passionate about crafting environments that blend form and function, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle—from concept through completion—while maintaining budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.

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Hello! I am a multidisciplinary architect and designer with a track record of delivering high-end, tech-forward spaces across residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Based in New York, I combine advanced 3D visualization, BIM workflows, and collaborative leadership to turn bold concepts into ready-to-build solutions.

I am passionate about crafting environments that blend form and function, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle—from concept through completion—while maintaining budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Architect at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
December 1, 2022 - Present
Coordinate design and administration tasks among architects, engineering disciplines, and consultants; motivate cross-functional teams to deliver in fast-paced environments; proactively address design issues; assess risks and develop mitigation strategies and code analyses.
Co-Owner at JUNTERO
January 1, 2021 - Present
Specialize in architecture, interior design, photo editing, and graphic design.
Staff Architect at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
May 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Provided architectural services for a diverse portfolio including civic, cultural, educational, hospitality, corporate, resort, retail, and urban design projects. Led the production of project submittals, supported cost-efficient design strategies, and coordinated with engineers, contractors, and vendors. Produced RFPs, BIM models, 3D photorealistic renderings, and presentation materials for stakeholders.
Staff Services Architect at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
May 1, 2019 - November 30, 2022
Self-starter who demonstrates leadership, strong work ethic, and motivation; manage design tasks to ensure on-time contract deliveries while complying with performance, quality, health, safety, regulatory standards, and LEED certification.
Architect at Perkins Eastman
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Led high-visibility, multi-million-dollar projects through feasibility, planning, concept, design, and construction stages. Demonstrated initiative and independent judgment in each phase, collaborating with engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Architect at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Lead designer for multiple high-visibility projects; participated in feasibility, planning, conceptual, design, and construction stages of multi-million-dollar projects; respond promptly to RFIs and official correspondence; develop and manage submittal logs; deliver cost estimates, BIM models, room data sheets, and presentation materials.
Intermediate Architect at Perkins Eastman
May 1, 2014 - September 1, 2017
Drove strategies for development feasibility, programming analyses, and directed teams to maintain profitability and efficiency; assisted in project management for domestic and international projects across civic, cultural, educational institutions, hotels, office, resorts, retail, and urban design; prepared room data sheets, BIM models, renderings, and presentation materials; collaborated with engineers, contractors, and vendors.
Architect Intern at Gensler
September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Engaged in analytical research, code analysis, planning, schematic, design and construction analyses and documentation; prepared programming analyses, 3D modeling, renderings, and coordination with project team, client vendors, engineers, and consultants.
Architect Intern at City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport: Bureau of Design and Construction
May 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Delivered conceptual design, schematic and design development; created shop drawings, punch-lists, and on-site observation reports; prepared construction documents and participated in construction administration and site identification; 3D modeling, renderings, and sustainable work practices; maintained communication with stakeholders and coordination with consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Education

Master of Science at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Architecture at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, Management, and Planning at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Architecture at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, Management, and Planning at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

LEED Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment