Seeking a Senior Level Position for a Registered Architect with with an extensive career in successfully managing and directing high-profile architectural construction projects for industrial, commercial, residential and governmental contracts.
MICHAEL R. CONTRE
PO Box 1131
Pineville, NC 28134
508-612-3833
MRContre[at]Yahoo.com
SENIOR / PRINCIPLE ARCHITECT / PROJECT MANAGER
Results-oriented Registered Architect with an extensive career in successfully managing and directing high-profile architectural construction projects for industrial, commercial, residential and governmental contracts
Proficient in the development, implementation, and management of key architectural processes such as building design, space planning, interior design, and technical details for materials and systems. Acute understanding and working knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems. Skilled in directing capital improvement projects and identifying business requirements, workflow processes, and developing effective solutions to support architectural and engineering critical and non-critical operations. Possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles of building design, alteration, restoration and rehabilitation.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Project Management & Architectural Design, Design Consultation & Program Development, Site & Master Planning, Permitting and Licensing of Buildings, Investigative and Feasibility Reports, Project Cost Estimation & Budgeting, Construction Material Analysis/Selection, Existing Building Survey & Documentation, Construction Administration & Inspection, LEED Sustainable Design & Master Planning, CSI & MasterSpec Specifications
KEYWORD
Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, produce designs, working drawings, structural, electrical and mechanical design and coordination, graphically represent building plans, draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures, engineering calculations, computer-assisted drafting (CAD), supervise, coordinate and inspect draftspersons, technicians, builder compliance with design specifications, advising on design corrections
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR, Various Locations, 2006 to Present
Launched and grew a successful architectural contracting practice, providing high-level production services consulting on codes and standards, designs, and construction documents for various governmental and private sector projects in the electrical power and nuclear industries.
REGISTERED ARCHITECT
Scope of responsibility encompasses monitoring and directing teams to ensure design and construction documents comply with codes and standards, client contracts, and government regulations. Proficient in evaluating expenses, tracking budgets, and directing projects from concept to completion; assigning work schedules and benchmarks.
Key Projects & Achievements:
** Washington Group International (2008-2009): Hired to support design engineers in creation of Special Inspections and Tests statement regarding several structures for submission to the State Building Officials (NMCID) as required by the International Building Code (IBC 2003).
*** Served as main point of contact in coordinating Registered Design Professionals, Contractors and Quality Control Professionals to ensure Inspections and Tests statement was understood.
*** Assisted in establishment of new office procedures to document on-site quality control procedures and activities to ensure they met State Building Code requirements.
** Shaw Power Group (2007-2008): Contracted to manage design of new four-story Administration Building housing Control Rooms, Office Spaces, Support Space, Showers and Locker Rooms, Lobby and Cafeteria. Developed and maintained Architectural CAD drawing standards and conventions.
*** Led research into using new “green†light weight, durable, low cost materials that could be introduced into the construction of the Electric Generating Station Turbine Building.
*** Authored 75-page document that outlined necessary codes, standards, and design responses necessary to construct the Facility in accordance with state, federal and client requirements.
** Bechtel (2006-2007): Managed and created design and construction documents to meet specific project requirements for the development of a Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Waste Solidification Building (WSB). Performed scope of work analysis to determine building alterations and required systems upgrades needed to rehabilitate an existing 1953 nuclear reactor building to current standards.
*** Supervised daily activities for five architects and CAD designers, established standards for architectural design to meet project specifications.
*** Exceeded expectations in managing preliminary programs and presenting final drafts to Savannah River Department Heads for rehabilitation of existing campus.
*** Play key role in working with Scientist and Lab equipment vendors to program and design laboratories.
LIBERTY ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATES, INC., Braintree, MA, 2000 to 2006
Utilized proven entrepreneurial insight, leadership and vast management expertise to direct the start up operation and business development efforts for this full service Architectural Planning and Design firm.
OWNER / PRINCIPLE ARCHITECT
Interface with diverse range of business clients, developers, building owners, franchisees, general contractors and A&E service engineering companies to complete sophisticated development projects. Directed all aspects of company growth, working closely with each client to assess project specifications, negotiate contracts agreements, manage project from initial planning through final client approval. Demonstrated exceptional understanding AIA standard forms and negotiating project fees, while aggressively marketing firm’s services.
Key Achievements:
** Maintained streamlined financial operations reducing operating costs by 35%, while driving business efforts to successfully complete high profile design projects.
** Developed and coordinated a strong team which led to winning numerous profitable contracts and ensured high quality design and construction documents.
** Implemented formal client development practices and retention procedures which led to establishing strong relationships with clients and winning repeat business.
BEACON ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATES, INC., Boston, MA, 1997 to 2000
Provided high-level supervisory support in managing and coordinating high profile Multi-plex Cinemas / theater development projects for National Amusements, Inc. throughout the New England area.
PROJECT MANAGER
Directed team of four architects / cad drafters, administrative personal, job captains, designers, and interns in production of construction documents for complex development projects. Managed design and architectural staff, assigned work schedules, monitored project benchmarks. Maintained communication with principle partners, reporting on project status and addressing client concerns. Ensured team implemented established policies in accordance with company procedures and state and local building inspectors.
Key Achievements:
** Improved productivity by utilizing AutoCAD’s new features that streamlined construction documents production.
** Credited for developing strong team which resulted in consistently completing projects on time / budget
** Maintained a high degree of accuracy which eliminated change orders during the construction phase.
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Additional experience gained as Project Architect for various Architectural Firms throughout Massachusetts
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - Coral Gables, FL
Certificate of Completion - AutoCAD 3D, Autodesk Authorized Training Center
Certificate of Completion - Green Building Education Services Green Building and LEED Fundamentals
Certificate of Training - RSMeans Square Foot & Assemblies Estimating Seminar
Member, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), 1986-Present; Massachusetts State Architectural Registration (Current); American Institute of Architects & Boston Society of Architects; LEED Green Associate
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