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Ruben Castro

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Hi, I'm Ruben Castro, an experienced architectural designer and project manager with a strong background in Revit 3D modeling and construction management.

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Hi, I’m Ruben Castro, an experienced architectural designer and project manager with a strong background in Revit 3D modeling and construction management. I’ve been passionate about designing functional and innovative buildings, especially in healthcare and residential sectors, and I love mentoring others to improve their skills and efficiency.

Over the years, I’ve gained hands-on experience leading projects from conceptual designs to permitting and construction administration. I’m a dependable and adaptive learner who enjoys solving complex challenges and contributing positively to my teams.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 20 roles

Job Captain · Material Design ArchitectsDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos

Key role in Revit modeling and design development for a 69,082 sq. ft Specialty Hospital including the creation of anti-ligature Revit families to meet specialized healthcare requirements. Led permitting processes for multiple healthcare facilities and oversaw adaptive reuse projects such as converting a movie theater into a health clinic. Led BIM coordination meetings and trained new employees with no Revit experience.

Job Captain · Material Design Architects— San Diego, CaliforniaJan 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Played a key role in the Revit modeling and design development of a 69,082 square foot Specialty Hospital including creation of anti-ligature Revit families for healthcare requirements. Led the creation of comprehensive construction documents and successfully navigated permitting for several healthcare facilities including two new specialty hospitals in California. Designed adaptive reuse conversion of a movie theater into a health clinic. Led BIM coordination meetings and mentored new employees with no prior Revit experience.

Residential Designer · Lars Remodeling & DesignDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Introduced 3D Lidar scanning technology to increase workflow efficiency. Managed over 14 projects from conceptual sketches to fully rendered 3D Revit models. Created construction documents for permit approvals and coordinated communications with trades and clients. Trained new Revit users to improve workflow efficiency.

Residential Designer · Lars Remodeling & Design— San Diego, CaJan 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Senior BIM Coordinator · Exante360Dec 2021 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Senior BIM Coordinator · Exante360 — Vista, CaliforniaJan 2021 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Intern Architect · Clifford Planning & ArchitectureDec 2019 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 8 mos
Intern Architect · Clifford Planning & Architecture — Honolulu, HawaiiJan 2019 – Jul 2025 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Education· 6

Bachelor's Degree · University of Hawaii, Manoa2017
Associate Degree · Palomar College, San Marcos, California2007
Associate Degree · American InterContinental University, Online2004
BEnvD · University of Hawaii, Manoa2017

Certifications and awards

Autodesk Revit Certified Professional2009
Autodesk Revit Certified Professional2030 – 2025

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