Joe Muller Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa

• Washington State registered Architect. • Participate in initial project assessment and constructability reviews with Owner.• Prepare Construction Cost Estimates used to obtain and secure project funding.• Develop 3D renderings, mockups, and other graphic representations used throughout Schematic Design, Design Development, and DPD/jurisdictional review processes.• Lead design on renovation projects valuing in range between $75k-$15mm.• Responsible for development of construction set drawings and details using AutoCad.• Assist with preparation of final Construction Documents, including development of bid packages, material selection, and technical specifications.• Coordinate with design consultants on specialty scopes including structural, electrical, mechanical, civil, and landscape by establishing project specific scope, leading progress meetings, design reviews, and managing final contract deliverables.• Perform general Construction Administration (CA) duties including submittal review, RFI and change order processing, progress meetings, punchlists, as-builts, and closeout.• Assist the firm Principal in preparing Fee Proposals, SOQ’s, and other RFQ responses.• Assist in the continuing development of office CAD Standards and file server architecture.

San Diego, California

Design Manager for the Quieter Home Program at San Diego International Airport.

Auburn, Wa

• Worked in Capital Projects with a special focus towards sheet metal and siding systems.• Developed and maintained client relationships, and tracked potential long-term projects.• Provided early budgets and VE options on large scale commercial/industrial projects.• Performed detailed takeoffs, estimates, and developed proposal letters and presentations.• Managed multiple projects with contract values ranging between $100k-$4.5mm.• Project responsibilities included final contract review and negotiation, initial job setup, vendor selection, submittals, shop drawings, material procurement, manpower forecasting, weekly scheduling, project coordination meetings, and preparing the project Foreman.• Prepared RFI’s, negotiated change orders, and tracked contract changes such as ASI’s, CCD’s, FA’s, AWA’s, and the like. First line in resolving project issues and disputes.• Finalized project budget, schedule of values, and prepared monthly pay applications.• Responsible for tracking all project costs and maintaining positive cash flow. Prepared bi-monthly financial reports and profit projections. Reviewed invoice/cost assignments for approval.

Lynden, Wa

• Began as a field apprentice in 2005, transitioning into a part-time estimating role while attending Western Washington University. Assumed full-time estimator position in 2007.• Performed detailed takeoffs and estimates on projects ranging between $50k-$5mm.• Key member in helping develop office standards and protocols in a rapidly expanding company, growing from a workforce of 12 employees in 2005 to over 75 in 2012.• Managed select projects requiring additional administrative and field support.