For several years, I have worked as a project manager for both residential and commercial projects from preliminary design through bidding and construction administration. Being involved from the beginning of a project has proven very rewarding for me, my employer, our consultants, and the client.
The bulk of my experience is in the design and construction of custom homes and commercial or municipal projects. I have also been involved in the creation of condominium complexes, retirement facilities, LEED Certified government projects, fire stations, and small office complexes. In addition, I have produced 3D renderings and hand-drawn sketches for client review or marketing. Since some of the work has included projects in Kentucky, Florida, Ohio, and New York, in addition to Michigan, I am able to navigate the requirements of different states. Most recently, I was the sustainability coordinator and LEED AP for an education facility in Northern Michigan where we navigated strict government requirements, researched new materials and methods, and recommended efficient systems to the Air Force.
Wilcox Professional Services (Merged with BJBA), Gaylord, MI, Architect
-Managed and coordinated LEED services.
-Produced and administered Construction Drawings & Contract Documents for commercial, Federal government, industrial, municipal, multi-family, park, educational, and residential projects.
-Coordinated Bidding and Construction Administration services including shop drawing review, RFI responses, and quality assurance & control.
-Created preliminary designs and 3D models for client review and marketing.
-Prepared contracts, proposals, and Requests for Qualifications.
-Maintained client communications and consultant/team member compliance.
-Prepared responses to Requests for Qualifications or Proposals.
- Managed progress meetings, site observations and provided resolutions.
-Produced and confirmed CSI Construction Specifications.
-Prepared cost estimates, code reviews, and zoning reviews.
-Responsible for inviting and maintaining new client relationships and projects.
Bradley J. Butcher and Associates, PC, Gaylord, MI, US, Intern Architect/Project Manager
-Produced and administered Construction Drawings & Contract Documents for commercial, Federal government, industrial, municipal, multi-family, and residential projects.
-Coordinated, created, and administered Bidding and Construction Administration services and documents.
-Prepared and coordinated LEED services.
-Maintained client communication and assisted with client disputes.
-Assisted with timely responses to Requests for Qualifications or Proposals.
-Responsible for coordination between architectural, engineering, landscaping, and other consultant disciplines.
- Provided on-site observations and resolutions.
-Produced and administered CSI Construction Specifications.
-Accountable for accurate cost estimating using RSMEANS CostWorks from 10% through 100% document completion.
-Produced Preliminary layouts, sketches, and 3D models.
-Participated in presentations to public boards, directors, and at plan or site reviews.
-Responsible for inviting and maintaining new client relationships and projects.
Jonathan Lee Architects, LLC, Petoskey, MI, Intern Architect
-Produced As-Built, Schematic Drawings, Design Documents, Construction Documents, Site plans, client presentations, and portfolio pages for Commercial, Residential, Historic, and Multi-Family projects.
-Coordinated drawings and correspondence between engineers, general contractors, clients, and other architectural offices.
-Teamed with architects, engineers, and clients from New York, Florida, Virginia, and Kentucky.
-Attended progress meetings and answered on-site questions.
-Maintained office computers, printers, plot styles, and AutoCAD templates.
Chawney Homes, Novi, MI, CAD Operator
-Produced Construction, Site, and Design Documents with design principal and construction manager.
Sit Inc., Royal Oak, MI, Designer
-Worked directly with Furniture Designer to produce original chair and sofa designs.
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, US, MArch, Architecture: Sustainability
Graduated, with Distinction.
My focus of the Masters program was on Sustainability.
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, BArch, Architecture
Graduated, Magna cum Laude.
General recognitions, Other
• Recipient of Lawrence Technological Scholarship
• Top Ten in Freshman Class, 1999-2000
• Awarded “Best in Class” for Integrated Design Studio 2
• Participant in Integrated Design Studio 2 Honors Exhibition for Design
• Participant in Paris Design Studio, Summer 2002
• Member of Dean’s List 1999-2008
• Member of Lambda Iota Tau Honor Society
