Dan Nordmeyer

Director of Architecture

Greater Chicago Area

About

Recent Master's Degree recipient with a great passion and drive to better myself by gaining full-time employment at a top-tier architecture firm.

Experience

  • Ghafari Associates (10 yrs 10 mos)
    • Director of Architecture
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Manager of Architecture
      Sep 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

  • Architectural Designer at NORR Limited
    Nov 2012 - Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Architectural Designer at Tandem Architecture & Construction
    Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 · 2 mos

    Produce renderings and animations per clients requests. Coordinated project walkthroughs with sub-contractors, owners, and inspectors. Pieced together bidding and estimating documents for client presentations. Assisted in general schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

  • Student at Studio 804
    Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 · 11 mos

    Assisted in the design of an anticipated LEED Platinum project. Was the main contact in charge of coordination issues between Studio 804 and our Engineering firm. Installed many of the components of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing trades within the building.

  • Architectural Designer at Ricchio + Ricchio Architects
    May 2008 - Jul 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    · Attended continuing education classes to further my knowledge and understanding of field work · Worked on residential, commercial, and rehabbed design projects · Implemented design strategies based on existing field conditions · Worked in the field taking measurements of specific job sites · Discussed design decisions with clients to ensure the most desirable product · Successfully accomplished project tasks and deliverables in a team- oriented environment · Worked directly with City of Chicago officials to obtain building permits for respective clients