RESUME
MICHAEL L. BARRETT, ARCHITECT
Westminster, CA 92683
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am an accomplished senior program/project management professional with extensive experience in designing, developing, and constructing multi-million-dollar property investments. These projects include commercial, industrial, multi-family, and mixed-use properties that range from single small buildings to multi-building complexes and business parks. I have managed the multiple facets of successful projects as well as mentoring and training others to become successful in the future. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Abbeyside Construction
San Francisco, California
March 2013 – September 2024
Senior Project Manager
I joined the team at the request of the Owner and have served to support successful project delivery for Owners as direct team management as well as indirect management through design management, constructability review, construction management, and field management. American Multifamily Inc
Huntington Beach, California
January 2008– March 2013
Director of Pre-Construction Services
I returned at the request of the Owner as the Director of Pre-Construction Services and had successfully supported projects in distress due to reduced documentation quality to secure their successful delivery. This included direct field support as well as intense plan review to eliminate impacts in the field due to inadequate construction documents. I also managed the in-house design department for the delivery of design/build and development projects including consultant coordination and agency coordination. John Laing Homes - Urban
Culver City, California
October 2006 – January 2008
Senior Pre-Construction Manager
I successfully provided support to the Urban Division due to missing experience in all of the departments as well as other divisions in the company. This included managing the design, budget, schedule, agency coordination, and construction. I also helped modify projects during construction to assure that they meet the corporate goals for quality to the buyer as well as controlling budget and schedule. American Multifamily Inc
Huntington Beach, California
July 2004 – October 2006
Preconstruction Manager
I successfully provided preconstruction management including design management, constructability reviews, code analysis, value engineering, agency coordination, and field support on multi-family and mixed use projects. I also, provided support to all levels of projects including the design teams and field staff providing solutions to issues developing on projects reducing schedule and budget impacts. Perlman Architects of California Inc
Newport Beach, California
May 2002 – April 2004
Vice President
I managed the office including the practice, business, and personnel. This included single family, multi- family, tax credit, and commercial projects. Projects were located in California, Nevada, and Utah. Marx/Okubo Associates
Costa Mesa, California
January 2001 – May 2002
Senior Associate
I provided project management, construction management quality/cost control, property assessments, and design/plans review for various clients including large investment groups (e.g. CIGNA and Prudential) and large developers (e.g. The Irvine Company).
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Gruma Project Services (Mission Foods)
Los Angeles, California
1992 – 2000
Director of Facilities Development
I successfully managed the program including all facilities development and remodel projects throughout the United States as well as in Mexico and England. These include:
Fresno, CA – 104.000 S.F. plant/distribution/office facility
Jefferson, GA – 121.000 S.F. plant/distribution/office facility
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – 303.000 S.F. plant/distribution/office facility
Houston, TX – 88,000 S.F. plant/distribution/office facility
Dallas, TX – 67.000 S.F. corporate offices
Seattle, WA – 105,000 S.F. plant/distribution/office facility
Coventry, England – 65,000 S.F. plant/distribution/office facility Howard F. Thompson Associates
Newport Beach, California
1983 – 1992
Project Architect
The projects that I successfully delivered included large commercial and industrial projects for major users (e.g. Pepsi Cola) and developers (e.g. The Irvine Company and The Koll Company). I also managed the office standards (drawings, details, and specifications). Architectural Team Three
Santa Ana, California
1980 – 1983
Architectural Project Manager
I managed office/retail/industrial projects for users and developers. Various Construction Companies - Eight Years as a Commercial Carpenter. EDUCATION
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, California
1982 – Bachelor of Architecture
1980 – Bachelor of Science in Architecture
CONTINUING EDUCATION
American Disabilities Act
Contract Negotiations
Manufacturing Plant Layout
Project Management
Concrete Technology
Roofing Technology
LICENSE
State of California – Architectural License
COMPUTER SKILLS
I have levels of proficiency in the following computer software programs: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Access, ACAD, MS Outlook, AIA Electronics Documents, Lotus Notes, Expedition, etc. TESTIMONIALS
I received a testimonial award from Gruma Corporation (Mission Foods) Financial Planning Department for special help in coordinating a financial package of $67 million to make further development possible while offsetting the Peso devaluation of 1994.
LEADERSHIP
Reporting to me directly in various positions were up to 15 persons. Outside of the organization had been as many as 30 (contractors, consultants, etc.) depending on the project load.