Challenging career upgrade to an architectural supervisory postition with possibilities for future advancement.
MICHAEL J. SPARKS, AIA, LEED® AP
588 COUNTY ROAD 2175 EAST
Secor, Illinois 61771
Phone: (309) 744-2583 CELL (309) 360-7152
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Well-rounded Architect with over 27 years experience in all facets of building design and construction, including marketing, presentations and interviews, programming, building design, construction document production, construction administration and observation, and post construction services, including LEED certification. Substantial career experience in several market segments, including Healthcare, Education, Commercial/Office, and Municipal/Government. Strong leadership by example and project management skills, including meeting and presentation organization, preparation and distribution of reports, schedules, budgets, etc., as well as staff management and mentoring. Proven interpersonal communication skills with clients, consultants, and contractors. Top team player, but also able to work independently if needed.
ï‚Ÿ Project Manager responsible for multiple new and renovation projects at Ottawa Regional Hospital, including a CT Room Addition, Parking Deck Addition, Community Cancer Center, ER Addition, and two Medical Office Building projects.
 Project Manager for $10.6M Bank/Office Building project completed in 2007 and obtained LEED Silver certification in 2009. Also PM for tenant finish-out packages, including Farnsworth Group Inc.’s Architectural and MEP engineering office finish-out.
ï‚Ÿ Project Manager responsible for design, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration/observation for an $11.6 M Parking Deck/Commercial space structure for Town of Normal, Illinois Uptown Redevelopment.
ï‚Ÿ Architectural PM for a $50M+ new water treatment facility for Bloomington-Normal, IL which included design, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration/observation for eight new process structures.
ï‚Ÿ Obtained LEED AP certification in January 2008. Have worked on several LEED targeted projects.
ï‚Ÿ Promoted from Sr. Project Manager to Architectural Manager in 2004. Responsible for management of architectural staff of approximately six employees.
 Worked previously on contract basis for 1-½ yrs. prior to being brought on full-time as first employee.
ï‚Ÿ Project Manager responsible for design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration/observation for new Community Cancer Center in Normal, IL.
ï‚Ÿ Project Manager responsible for design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration/observation for several local large bank projects.
ï‚Ÿ Project Manager responsible for design development, construction documents, bidding and construction administration/observation for a variety of local hospital renovation projects.
ï‚Ÿ Project Manager responsible for design development, construction documents, and construction administration/observation for a new clubhouse at an Arnold Palmer designed municipal golf course.
 Worked on several Bank projects - responsible for DD, CD‘s, and construction admin./observation.
ï‚Ÿ Completed remaining Architectural Registration Exams and obtained Illinois Registration in 1991.
 Worked on design and construction documents for new Performing Arts Center at Governor’s State University southeast of Chicago, IL.
ï‚Ÿ Spent two years as specification/construction document quality control coordinator.
ï‚Ÿ Architectural Project Manager for several structures at new Peoria Air National Guard Base.
ï‚Ÿ Worked on State of Illinois Energy Reduction Grant projects for various local school districts.
ï‚Ÿ Assisted with Asbestos Identification Surveys and Remediation Plans.
ï‚Ÿ Worked as an architectural Intern/draftsman for an A/E firm specializing in Commercial Development of spec office buildings, strip shopping centers, and multi-family housing developments.
ï‚Ÿ Acquired familiarity with precast concrete and tilt-up construction techniques and practices.
ï‚Ÿ Developed an understanding of Central Texas building practices and codes, and construction requirements.
1983 – 1984 Architectural Intern F. William Volk, AIA, St. Petersburg, Florida
ï‚Ÿ Architectural Intern in single-owner practice. Worked on high-rise and single-story retirement and assisted-care facilities. Also worked on design and finish-out of several small commercial spaces.
ï‚Ÿ Attended National AIA Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana in May, 1983.
ï‚Ÿ First job after graduation - hired as temporary and upgraded to permanent status after one year.
ï‚Ÿ Worked as a designer/draftsman on healthcare, education, and correctional facility projects.
ï‚Ÿ Performed document reproduction duties for firm, including blueprints, sepias, etc.
REGISTRATION
Registered Architect – State of Illinois – Since 1991 Ability to obtain State of Texas licensure within 60 days through reciprocity application LEED® Accredited Professional, 2007
MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Architects, Central Illinois Chapter
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Studies University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois – graduated summer 1981
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, OneNote and other Microsoft office software Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and other design/drawing software
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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