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Detroit, Michigan, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Lake Orion, Michigan, United States

• Assist and/or lead the development of construction documents for residential construction projects• Assist in preparation of proposals and prepare invoices• Ensure accuracy and prepare technical documents• Conduct product research and develop specifications• Conduct code evaluation of proposed projects• Prepare architectural site plans to align with building department requirements• Create company project templates using Revit Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Provide management for design through construction • Manage multiple projects and contractors simultaneously within a fast-paced environment to meet accelerated deadlines• Develop short- and long-term operational goals and recommend improvements for the leadership team• Negotiate fees and services with outside contractors and consultants• Prepare construction contracts, project plans, and review cost estimates• Submit documents for building permits, work closely with building officials and plan reviewers as required to eliminate permit delays• Regular site visits and communication with contractors throughout construction to assure the project is on schedule, budget, and to prevent delays• Review and approve timesheets, expense reports and time off requests for direct and indirect reports• Invoice reviews and approval, assist accounting with invoicing clients and expense reports.• Work directly with leadership and accounting for new project set up in software.• Reduce errors and omissions through thorough document review and create templates to streamline projects• Manage key vendors and library, schedule presentations for interior finishes and lighting reps, attend architectural, interior, and lighting events and inform staff of new products• Responsible for client relationship and management• Promote collaboration to empower and motivate teams

Southfield, Mi

• Managed All Projects from design thru construction administration• Organized complex projects, planned and defined priorities, established milestones, monitored/leveraged service providers, and held accountable• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal clients, contractors, consultants and vendors• Budgeting and cost estimation over project life cycle• Review construction bids and recommend value engineering as necessary to stay within established construction budget• Drive completion of project schedules for each discipline and monitor progress to meet milestone schedules• Leadership skills with ability to motivate teams to maximize performance• Design/Space Planning, Program Client Space, Advise on effective use of office space

Southfield, Mi

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Southfield, Mi

• Coordinated with IT to deploy and maintain the toolkits for local operations• Provided leadership and innovation• Coordinated BIM implementations of complex architectural and engineering projects• BIM execution planning, workflow development, process review to increase quality deliverables, training• Assisted with development of corporate BIM project template

Southfield, Mi

• Manage service delivery providers, key vendors, PO requisitions and invoice processing to deliver improved client service• Develop and execute start-up of project delivery implementation process for assigned projects from design through construction• Support Director of Real Estate and Procurement and Real Estate Managers • Serve as liaison to partner organizations including Real Estate Managers, Facility Managers, IT, Procurement, Landlords, Local Operations, Finance/Accounting • Collaborate with internal and external partners to define expectations and execute the established level of service to our clients • Develop and maintain project related documents • Prepare master schedule for real estate project delivery, improving efficiency by automating the schedule template • Create/define Soft and Hard Costs, track budget and invoices throughout project automated template based on established standards via head count and square foot• Coordinate and facilitate client feedback interviews to establish satisfaction level with service provided, followed up with implementing continuous improvement strategy for use on future projects• Manage project costs to established, approved budgets resulting in delivery of project at or under approved costs• Extensive knowledge of construction and project delivery techniques including IT and AV implementation, furniture fixtures & equipment deployment particularly in the leased office environment• Streamlined the project budgeting process thru development of automated template utilizing standardized and historical project costs to increase budget

Southfield, Mi

• Managed initial project setup, project execution plans, safe work plan and project/initiation quality audits, Office Audits, Corrective Action Reports, Project Reviews and Client Feedback

Southfield, Mi

• Managed All Projects from design thru construction administration• Organized complex projects, planned and defined priorities, established milestones, monitored/leveraged service providers, and held accountable• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal clients, contractors, consultants and vendors• Budgeting and cost estimation over project life cycle• Review construction bids and recommend value engineering as necessary to stay within established construction budget• Drive completion of project schedules for each discipline and monitor progress to meet milestone schedules• Leadership skills with ability to motivate teams to maximize performance• Design/Space Planning, Program Client Space, Advise on effective use of office space• Coordinated and integrated commercial office design disciplines

Southfield, Mi

• Assist and/or lead the development of Construction Documents and specifications of both ground up and interiors scope for projects.• Prepare and ensure accuracy of technical documents• Conduct code evaluation of proposed projects• Provide input on technical issues• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives

Southfield, Mi

• Organized and maintained project files• Participated in the construction administration of project assignments, including submittals, RFI’s and site visits

Bachelor Of Science (B.S. Arch.), Architecture

Bachelor Of Science (B.S. Int. Arch.), Interior Architecture

Associate Of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Architectural Technology