Michael O.

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Project Manager and Architectural Specification Writer @ McGinnis Chen Associates, Inc.
California, United States
Michael O.'s Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States, United States
About Michael O.

Project Manager with 19+ years of experience in the Facade and Building Enclosure Industry including 20+ years of AutoCAD as well as experience with Autodesk Inventor , Autodesk Revit, CATIA, Bluebeam. Specialties: System Design, Engineering Standards, Aluminum Die Drawings, Fabrication IntegrationShop Drawings, Project Management, Submittals, Curtain Wall, Storefronts, Entrances, Windows, Glass, Estimating, Fabrication DrawingsDivision 8 openings Specialties: 1. Curtain Wall2. Storefront/ window Wall 3. Architectural Door Hardware & Entry hardware4. NPD (New Product Development)4. Design Build Project5. Fire Doors (20/45/60/90/120) rating construction and listing requirements 6. Fire-rated Storefront and curtain wall7. All glass openings/ Structural Glass wall

Michael O.'s Current Company Details
McGinnis Chen Associates, Inc.

Mcginnis Chen Associates, Inc.

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Project Manager and Architectural Specification Writer
California, United States
Website:
mcaia.com
Employees:
22
Michael O. Work Experience Details
  • Mcginnis Chen Associates, Inc.
    Project Manager And Architectural Specification Writer
    Mcginnis Chen Associates, Inc.
    California, United States
  • Mcginnis Chen Associates, Inc.
    Project Manager / Architectural Specification Writer
    Mcginnis Chen Associates, Inc. Oct 2024 - Present
    San Francisco, California, Us
    As a PM/ Building envelope consultant, I provide design services relating to property restoration, property defects, casualty, and losses of significance for MCA’s customers, which include insurance companies, third-party adjusters and independent businesses and insureds. As the PM, I am responsible for working independently on small to medium sized projects or on a team in cases of larger losses in an effort to manage each of our clients’ business and operations in defining and controlling costs associated with damaged structures. Schedules and conducts inspections and field assessments to evaluate structure and property damage for clients. Reviews and synthesizes relevant information to prepare damage estimates, scopes, and project reports. Operates on behalf of clients to monitor and manage timelines, expenses, and other factors critical to operational efficiency and cost management during all phases of construction. Communicates and corresponds regularly with clients, insurance companies, adjusters, and insureds. Participates in regular client meetings and supports business development initiatives.Work independently on small to medium sized projects and part of a team on larger losses. As Construction Specification Writer to develop detailed architectural project specifications and assist project teams in coordinating contract documents for a variety of project types. Review drawings and other project information to write and edit specifications for projects and coordinate compliance with project requirements, institutional guidelines, firm standards, technical conditions, acceptable standards, and existing laws, rules, regulations, and codesPlan, schedule, organize, and prepare construction specifications for the various phases/milestone.Prepare and review the procurement and contracting requirements.Coordinate and review consultant technical specifications for conformance with firm standards and the remainder of the project manual.
  • Reflection Window + Wall, Llc
    Technical Design Manager
    Reflection Window + Wall, Llc Apr 2021 - Sep 2024
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Lead the engineering team for the Storefront and Door Group, review and produced shop drawings.Reviewed project spec's and Hardware to profile check, directed the PM team in RFI items and issue in design drawings from customer/ architect.Scope and Responsibilities1. Lead the design and development of new project specific details for existing RWW engineered systems.2. Lead the design and development of new systems and components with technical team.Key lead involvement in development of Curtain Wall system to add to RWW systems portfolio we offer.3. Support Preconstruction for development of proposal packages for project tenders, work and delegate to engineering team for proposal drawing set.4. Support Preconstruction with review and qualifications of specifications for project tenders.5. Coordination with our various engineering resources located globally (USA, Spain, China, Philippines)6. Review current design practices and departmental processes, recommend potential improvements to current processes.7. Use your experience with Inventor and Revit to establish and transition our system information into these software platforms.8. Use your experience with storefront door hardware to support the estimating and production/procurement planning of our storefront/door manufacturing entity Fab-Tek.9. Member of the Technical Review team that is available to support, review and advise members of the engineering and project management department with project specific and unique detail challenges.10. Be available as an engineering resource to our team and personnel located and dedicatedto West coast projects.11. Occasional travel to other RWW offices in USA.
  • Safti First Fire Rated Glazing Solutions
    Director Of Research Development
    Safti First Fire Rated Glazing Solutions Jul 2020 - Apr 2021
    Brisbane, Ca, Us
    • Responsible for developing and monitoring research and development plans for the R&D group, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, in accordance with the Corporate and Department Strategic Plans and Road maps. • Develop talent within the organization and implement best practices in Innovation, Portfolio Management, and Product Support. • Promote a productive R&D culture that is motivated and accountable having a customer focus on innovation, quality, and improving the user experience. • Explore new scientific technologies and approaches, and determine their applicability, while keeping abreast of competitive products and technology advances. • Represent R&D on the new product committee and the product development process - aiding to set project priorities and responsible for R&D resource allocation. • Supervise R&D managers, making sure reviews are completed and objectives are set. Assist in the development of talent within the organization, and make recommendations for promotions. • Ensure compliance to ISO and EH&S. • Support Manufacturing and Marketing groups to ensure high product quality and customer satisfaction • Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations within your department. • Analyzes and controls expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements. • Leads development and research projects and maintain the Department R&D Budget. • Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured product. • Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers. • Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations. • Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing process into and out of the company. • Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes and equipment. • Document all phases of research and development. • Product Testing.
  • Architectural Glass & Aluminum
    Project Manager
    Architectural Glass & Aluminum Oct 2017 - Jul 2020
    Livermore, Ca, Us
    Managed the total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Working with vendors, architects, owners, GCs and other trades. To ensure a seamless project completion. I reviewed all documents prior to release to fabrication and complete take-offs for use in ordering from suppliers.
  • Architectural Glass & Aluminum
    Project Engineer
    Architectural Glass & Aluminum Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
    Livermore, Ca, Us
  • Architectural Glass & Aluminum
    Engineer
    Architectural Glass & Aluminum Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
    Livermore, Ca, Us
  • Safti-First
    Project Manager Of R&D Team
    Safti-First Dec 2013 - Feb 2016
    Brisbane, Ca, Us
    Built the company inhouse lab to preform all Fire rated testing, designed and fabricated 2 mid-scale ovens. Working with the owner & the Director of Business Development, I create detailed Shop Drawings for approval and production of new products. I was responsible for conducting fire tests on glass and framing materials also evaluating the products properties and performance under strict ASTM standards. Reviewing test data and created detailed reports on the results. In addition to testing materials in-house with a two man crew.Designed system to meet the NFPA 257, UL9 , UL10B, 10C, NFPA 252 OR ASTM E119/ UL 263 Standards
  • Safti-First
    Door Hardware Specialist & Quality Assurance Quality Control
    Safti-First Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
    Brisbane, Ca, Us
    As the Door Hardware Specialist, I reviewed all door hardware schedule 087100's from arch or glazing contractor. Order direct or indirect all Door Hardware components for all current project. Div 8. from major supplier like Pemko, Von Duprin, Schlage, Yale, Sargent, NGP and Falcon.Reversed engineer 8-10 parts for the GPX door system to expand the base door thickness of 1-3/4 to 4-1/8". Tail piecs or part to replace the standard top Latch to allow the latch dis-enageent of rod. As the QC/QA position, I maintained quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, finished products, and recording the results. In the role my Responsibilities where:Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting a visual and measurement test, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materialsApprove in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the production supervisorApprove all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required testsReturn products for re-work if needed and complete documentation to confirm re-workDocument and update inspection results by completing reports and logsAccomplish organization mission by completing related results as needed.
  • Jangho Curtain Wall Americas Co Ltd
    Project Manager
    Jangho Curtain Wall Americas Co Ltd Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
    Daily supervision of company plans, directed, and coordinated activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:A. DeliverablesEstablishes and is responsible for work plan, schedule, and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.Prepare a complete installation construction narrative and schedule.Provide information to the field as required i.e. systems labeled on elevations, etc.Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.Submits engineering; product data sheets and physical samples.Take-off materials to be bought out.Buy-out all materials at or below estimate.Follow-up on deliveries – constantly – weekly/daily, whatever required.Keep good and frequent communications with general contractor.Quote profitable and timely change orders.Invoice job accurately as possible with balanced profit throughout.Submit closeout documentation. ASAP at end of job.Enact job as punch list free as possible by starting this process as soon as possible.
  • Safti-First
    Project Manager Of R&D
    Safti-First Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
    Brisbane, Ca, Us
    Project managed the installation and witnessed of UL testing for product certifications at certified test labs.
  • Sentech Architectural Systems, Llc
    Lead Designer
    Sentech Architectural Systems, Llc May 2007 - Jun 2009
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Created Custom Shop Drawings for high-end glass entrances or walls. Designed and produced any additional schematics for submittal, review, and construction. The company worked for Glazing Contractors and/or Architects. Was responsible for many projects for the company and reviewed all documents prior to release. Completed take-offs for use in estimates, also made inquires for new vendors and suppliers to complete projects in timely manors.90% of work completed in home office, 10% of time traveled to office
  • Valley Glass Company
    Estimator
    Valley Glass Company May 2006 - May 2007
    Commercial Glazing ContractorMain responsibility was to review all bid documents and/or specifications then create a take off used for requesting pricing from vendors; followed by a summarization in a formal proposal. Managed all aspects of the jobs from submittals, purchasing and change orders, engineering, and drafting of the shop drawings either by myself or from the material supplier.(Company Closed)
  • Zetian Systems Inc.
    Project Manager
    Zetian Systems Inc. Oct 2005 - Apr 2006
    Custom design of aluminum framed curtain wall systems for high rise buildings requiring a working knowledge of aluminum extrusions, die drawings and custom made parts. Effectively interprets Architectural and Structural drawings, producing unit assembly drawings for use by the assembly plant and detailing individual parts for shop fabrication use. Details construction documents for architect and general contract submissions including: Floor Plans, Elevation, Sections, and Details.
  • Oldcastle Architectural Systems
    Design Drafter And Assistant Project Manager
    Oldcastle Architectural Systems Sep 2004 - Aug 2005
    Created Shop Drawings from Architectural/Structural Drawings or Hand Sketches. Handled the submittal of the shop drawings, ordered glass samples to submit to the customer. Created fabrication drawings from the approved shop drawings, coordinated all materials to ship to the customer. For example; stainless steel spider connections, glass doors, push-pull bars, patch fittings, door panics, floor closers, extruded aluminum, S.S. cladding/break shapes.(Location Closed)

Michael O. Skills

Process Scheduler Team Building Project Estimation Green Building Contract Management Purchasing Construction Management Autocad Aluminum Construction Drawings Doors Building Envelope Bim Negotiation Project Bidding Building Materials Materials Engineering Glazing Steel Art Glass Strategic Planning Architectural Design Change Orders Fire Rated Glazing Renovation Budgeting Construction Microsoft Excel Metal Fabrication Structural Engineering Manufacturing Glass Ms Project Subcontracting Contract Negotiation Project Planning Solidworks Autodesk Inventor Product Development Project Management Computer Aided Design Contractors Submittals Revit Architecture Drawing Concrete Value Engineering

Michael O. Education Details

  • Itt Technical Institute
    Itt Technical Institute
    Computer Drafting & Design
  • Lincoln High School
    Lincoln High School
    General High School Diploma

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Michael O. attended Itt Technical Institute, Lincoln High School.

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