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Roseville, Ca, Us

Roseville, Ca, Us

New York, New York, Us

Michael leads a diverse team of highly qualified, motivated, and knowledgeable Construction and Project Managers that bring a superior client experience to all levels and stages of any project. Working closely with the exceptional Cumming Cost Management team to ensure positive outcomes. Operating in both the public and private construction arenas Michael drives all projects to a successful completion.Outstanding leadership, project management, and team building are cornerstones of every project.

Corte Madera, Ca, Us

Michael orchestrates daily construction activities while managing multiple private / public projects simultaneously, from budgeting to closeout, across the Bay Area. He is responsible for pre-construction, zoning, permitting, team selection, owner / tenant representation, project financing, hard / soft cost estimating, project planning and design, on- / off-site progress, work quality, closeout of construction and development contracts, and project evaluations. Michael regularly builds construction teams, hires general contractors, and acts as binding agent between designers, architects, constructors, engineers, officials, vendors, inspectors, banks, clients, and the firm. He advocates for property owners as main point of contact. His Select Achievements: • Managed $95M in construction projects over past (5) years (most w/o assistance), from cradle to grave, coordinating 20+ multidisciplinary professionals per project. • Managing (5) projects concurrently with $35M total budget as Owner's Rep, including budgets, workflow, timelines, contracts, teams, project controls, RFIs / cost / schedule impacts. He also developed and managed risk for all change orders, RFIs, submittals, owner billing.• Led seismic and tenant improvement upgrades for historic, 60-year-old commercial structure located in the heart of SF Chinatown, working jointly with multiple prime contractors.• Requested personally to manage commercial renovation as Project #3 for repeat client.Construction & Development Management Owner RepresentationSite ManagementContract NegotiationsProject Budget Control & ReportingFeasibility & Master PlanningMaterials PurchasingPrioritization & CommunicationRisk ManagementLandlord, Tenant & Client RelationsVendor & Contractor ManagementSafety Improvements & ComplianceProcess & Schedule OptimizationDesign TroubleshootingBuilding Codes

Michael managed the construction of key projects for a firm serving as the CMAR for public works of improvement. He brought a deep knowledge of all major building practices and professional relationships with numerous local contractors in managing daily activity of field construction processes, including oversight of safety, security, and management of owner and neighborhood expectations in difficult project locations. He joined as a consultant to the owner in the design development and construction phases; coordinated project teams of 20+ and managed $5M - $10M budgets.His Select Achievements Include: • Steadily improved project execution and performance while controlling construction costs within a guaranteed maximum price. • Introduced additional tracking of short-interval schedules, updated CPM schedule development, and streamlined work and database flow.CMAR Building PracticesNetwork of ContractorsContinual Process Enhancement Controlling Construction CostsImproved KPIs / Performance-Tracking Streamlining ProcessesDatabase Management Construction & Development Management Owner RepresentationSite ManagementProject Budget Control & ReportingPrioritization & CommunicationRisk ManagementVendor & Contractor Management

Petaluma, California, Us

Michael managed multiple $5M - $25M public works projects as the on-site lead for the general contractor, overseeing project schedules and timelines, construction documents, permitting, teams, budgets, and reporting. He also scheduled and led subcontractor, design, and OAC meetings; identified and solved design issues; and navigated local building and city politics. His Select Achievements Include: • Upheld profitability of Golden Gate Recreation Center—a 14K sq. ft. new-construction project for the City of Oakland—despite owner and schedule challenges by streamlining processes for greater efficiency.• Led the commissioning of $24M Alameda County Public Health Building and Sheriff's Office, including complicated lab environment and seismic upgrade/remodel, verifying all subsystem project requirements.• Accelerated timeline by 30% for seismic upgrade to Lowell High School—a SF Bond A $5M project.Public WorksOn-Site Lead Project Schedules Contractor Management Driving Profitability New-Construction ProjectsSeismic UpgradesControlling Construction CostsAccelerating TimelinesImproved KPIs / Performance-Tracking Streamlining ProcessesDatabase Management Construction & Development Management Site ManagementProject Budget Control & Reporting

San Francisco, California, Us

Michael developed, estimated, and managed complex projects ($20K-$1M) for high net worth (HNW) clients within defined scope and to budget. He solicited bids, developed cost estimates/proposals, analyzed labor productivity, and authored project execution plans; conducted job walks with subcontractors while creating/managing RFIs and change orders.His Select Achievements Include: • Managed complex tenant improvement warehouse conversion for tech startup in San Francisco, working with limited budget on highly accelerated timeframe. • Led design-build of $1M perimeter/privacy wall for demanding HNW client, resolving disputes, improving coordination, and ensuring compliance across development, estimating, and execution.• Strengthened relationship with long-term client ($60K construction project of estate in Napa) and created plan to resolve pest problem, resulting in client satisfaction.Residential Construction Warehouse Conversion Design & Build Customer Relationship Management Resolving Problems Driving Profitability Construction & Development Management Owner RepresentationSite ManagementContract NegotiationsProject Budget Control & ReportingFeasibility & Master PlanningMaterials PurchasingPrioritization & CommunicationRisk Management

Michael served as a trusted business partner to owners in estimating, planning, and managing residential construction projects—handling design and plan review, cost/labor analysis, construction documents, bids, negotiations, subcontractor selection, material selection/purchasing, scheduling, project budgets, building code compliance, project development, quality control, and certification of occupancy. He also helped coordinate project teams.His Select Achievements Include: • Managed $600K addition and whole-home remodel on complex lot in the Oakland Hills while navigating and ensuring compliance of newly enacted building codes. • Selected to lead construction of $250K eco-friendly kitchen remodel in architect/client's home.• Prepared project estimates and set up templates for change orders, bidding, RFIs, progress logs, and submittals. Successfully estimated project costs in relation to manpower, equipment, and materials. Prepared all bid packages/proposals. Clarified and interpreted bids. Developed scope of work on project specifications. Residential Construction Estimating / Planning / Managing Projects Home-AdditionsHome RemodelsEco-Friendly Construction Sustainable Building Practices Bid Management Design & Build Customer Relationship Management Resolving Problems Driving Profitability Construction & Development Management Owner RepresentationSite ManagementContract Negotiations

Michael founded, launched and led this residential construction company. He oversaw the daily operations and construction projects, including estimating, job costing, construction planning and scheduling; hired, trained, and supervised employees; and managed financials, operations, business development, relationship building, and project development.His Select Achievements Include: • Completed home renovation of a multi-story residence designed by Julia Morgan, converting multi-unit building back into a single-family home in Berkeley. • Earned award from the Berkeley Historical Society for preserving the historical integrity of a multi-story home in the Berkeley Hills while performing a full home seismic upgrade on historical un-reinforced concrete.Residential Construction Estimating / Planning / Managing Projects Home-AdditionsHome RemodelsEco-Friendly Construction Sustainable Building Practices Bid Management Design & Build Customer Relationship Management Resolving Problems Driving Profitability Construction & Development Management Owner RepresentationSite ManagementContract Negotiations