Ray Mueller Email & Phone Number

United States

Chicagoland

More With Mueller was created because of a gap in the residential market - There is little to no advocacy for homeowners when looking to buy a home or undertake a renovation project. Using my unique career background in both design and construction project management, I will help guide you through your home inspection and your home renovation projects by delivering quality services that are both customized and valuable. I realize purchasing a home may be your single largest investment, and I want to provide peace of mind by tailoring my experience and services to you, and delivering them as efficiently and effectively as possible.Want More? Get More!

Lead construction projects across Midwest, Southeast, and Eastern seaboard. Responsibilities included:•Establish the ‘Project Plan’ - Support the Senior Project Manager and Principals with strong grasp of the project's pillars, program, budget and goals. •Team Selection - Assist with due diligence, selection and hiring of architect(s), designers, engineers, contractors and other specialists as needed•Contract Administration – Provide contract administration of project-related contracts between the Owner and the various consultants and contractors required to execute the project•Design Process - Hold steadfast with the design phases of a project: pre-constructions, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration as well as specifications•Plan Reading - Familiar with plans for most phases of construction including architectural, structural, MEP, landscape•Budget Management – Develop detailed project budgets to define all known and projected costs to complete the projectInvoice •Pay App Review – Review invoices to ensure adherence to contracted amounts•Change Order Management - review and negotiate change orders and provide recommendations•Schedule Management - Develop and maintain the Project Milestone Schedule •Insurance Management – Maintain current COIs from all vendors and log in contract tracker•Meeting Coordination/Notes – Schedule meetings, lead meetings, and record meeting notes•Project Status Report - Provide weekly summary level Status Reports of the Project•Team Management - Management of more junior employees, such as Associate Project Managers in a way that is encouraging and motivational to the team

Oversee (20) properties containing top-tier flex spaces and offices in the Midwest and North Regions including Chicago, Washington DC, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Norfolk, Richmond, and Albany. Responsibilities include:• Managing projects with schedule, budget, and quality goals being met.• Analyzing the financial results, accounting, and reporting on projects.• Identifying risk, creating mitigation strategies, and managing appropriately.• Assisting with the underwriting, diligence, and business plan creation for potential acquisitions.• Presenting new ideas and financial data to leadership and stakeholders. • Negotiating of purchase price and terms of third party contracts, materials, and services.Created SmartSuite infrastructure and technology to turn basic corporate suites into suites with smart features, including audio and security systems.

Chicago

• Project manager with a combined 10 years of experience as a project manager and interior designer. • Met with general contractors and sub-trades to coordinate DIRTT construction requirements, and inspected the overall quality of work of installers. • Built and maintained strong proactive communication among architects/designers, general contractors, sub-trades, and end-users throughout the project life cycle, from projection conception through project completion. • Reviewed contract documents for DIRTT construction projects, verified schedules and budgets. • Oversaw project planning including scope of work development and project design. • Assessed issues and took decisive action to address them quickly and efficiently to minimize financial impacts and keep the project on schedule.

Chicago

• Experience in all phases of the design process: programming, site evaluation, test fits, space planning, schematic design concepts, design development, construction documentation, permitting, bid review and leveling, FF&E selection and specification, and construction administration• In-depth knowledge of furniture, materials and finishes, custom furniture design and specification, furniture mockup and bid preparation, evaluation, and leveling• Experience in multiple construction disciplines, including Corporate, Education, and Government

B.F.A, Interior Design

Rome Center

B.A., English, Latin