Architecture graduate with 2 yrs of experience, 1 yr as a Junior Architect and 1 yr leading a Planning and Design Department. After early leadership exposure, I’m seeking a role that allows me to deepen my technical skills, learn within a structured team, and grow through mentorship and collaboration.
Carl Patrick Dichoso
@carlpatrickdichoso
Architectural designer and department lead specializing in design-to-construction coordination and quality assurance.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Architectural Designer who leads the Planning & Design team, focused on coordinating details and supporting projects from schematic design through site execution.
I have led department operations, reviewed and approved construction drawings, conducted site inspections, and enforced QA/QC to ensure design integrity and buildability across residential, commercial, institutional, and resort projects.
My background includes producing detailed renderings, walkthroughs, permit sets, and as-built drawings, while managing materials selection, procurement coordination, and client presentations to meet budgets and client objectives.
I value clarity, teamwork, and organized documentation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Planning and Design Head
FIRISGO Construction
May 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Leads the Planning & Design department, managing architects and site teams to ensure design intent, approve construction drawings, and enforce QA/QC while coordinating materials, schedules, and client meetings across projects.
Junior Architect
FIRISGO Construction
Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)
Produced working drawings, schematic designs, and as-built documentation; conducted site inspections and QA/QC; coordinated with engineers and purchasing to support construction and material procurement.
Junior Architect
SMARTHOUSE Philippines
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Developed design concepts and detailed architectural working drawings for residential, commercial, and industrial projects; led client meetings, site visits, and cross-disciplinary coordination to ensure constructability and compliance.
Intern Architect
Asuncion-Berenguer Inc.
Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (1 month)
Prepared as-built plans, elevations, sections, and 3D models for residential and commercial projects and assisted with project proposals and technical documentation for high-rise revisions.
Education
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Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Architecture
Activities and societies: Thesis: Design 9 Top 3; Certificates: Furniture and Interior Design Competition Champion (2019)
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a thesis titled "Targeted Application of Biophilic Design to the Heart Specialty of Cagayan Valley Medical Center" and recognized in Design 9 Top 3.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Senior High School Diploma, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Grade: With Honors
Activities and societies: Thesis: Best in Research (2018) — Assessing the Effectiveness of Pulverized-rice Husk as Heat Insulation
Completed Senior High School in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand with honors; thesis awarded Best in Research assessing pulverized-rice husk as heat insulation.
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