Senior HVAC Designer/Mechanical Project Manager

Michael W. McClaferty

*** ** *** ****** ♦ Cape Coral, FL 33990

239-***-**** cell/239-***-**** home

*.*.***********@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

Results-driven HVAC Systems Designer/Project Manager offering nearly 30 years of experience in HVAC design and construction. Proven ability to deliver significant revenue and productivity through well-managed, on-time projects. Enjoys navigating all aspects of complex projects in a wide range of industries including office, retail, health care, educational, hospitality, industrial, pharmaceutical and government projects. Significant experience in HVAC start-up and basic commissioning work.

Core Competencies

♦ Client Relations and Negotiations ♦ Cost Reduction and Avoidance ♦ Budget Management

♦ Project Scope Development ♦ Team Building ♦ Troubleshooting Construction Difficulties

♦ LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

Professional Experience

TLC Engineering for Architecture, Fort Myers, FL 1998 – present

Project Manager, 2006 – present

Project management experience includes complete mechanical systems design packages, code analysis, cost estimates and construction phasing, fee negotiations, supervision of engineers/draftsmen/technicians, and coordination with consultant disciplines and contractors while providing HVAC design, start-up and basic commissioning for various projects as assigned by the Division Director. Recent major projects include:

• Chico’s, Ft. Myers, FL – Office Renovation/Central Energy Plant – Tenant fit out of existing 200,000 sf warehouse to office space plus a 4,000 sf building and site that will house chillers, pumps, cooling towers, emergency generator and thermal storage tanks. Includes 4,000 tons of chilled water with water cooled chillers and ice storage.

• Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman BWI – Energy Conservation Measures – New chiller and generator to provide full heat recovery to preheat domestic hot water supply.

• Monroe County Public Works Facility, Rockland Key, FL– New 15,000 sf government center includes 11,000 sf garage and workshop building for vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance, with welding shop, paint shop, overhead trolley and lifts, carpenter shop, sign shop, and equipment storage. Also included are administrative offices, meeting rooms, restrooms and locker room.

• Naples Auto Dealership, Naples, FL – New Jaguar, Maserati, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin Auto Dealership. Includes 75,000 sf vehicle storage facility, auto maintenance area and sales center.

Specialist HVAC Designer, 1998 - 2006

Designed HVAC, facilities piping, and mechanical systems for commercial, education, hospitality, government, and institutional projects, including equipment specification, development of control schemes, sequence of operation and technical support for installation. Provided design drawings in Auto CAD format. Utilized computer aided software for load calculations and equipment selection. Supervised engineers/draftsmen/technicians. Conducted site visits and field inspections to verify conformance with design drawings and specifications. Provided interface between engineer/construction contractors, architects and owners. Provided construction start-up and basic commissioning services. TLC Employee of the Year, 2004 and 2006.

• Sloppy Joe's, Key West, FL - HVAC Renovations – Design of new HVAC systems for the phased addition of new property (Speakeasy) and replacement of existing HVAC system for the current property. The HVAC system design includes new rooftop units; DX split systems, exhaust fans, ductwork, thermostatic control system, diffusers/grilles, and grease hood design.

• Suncoast Beverage Sales, Ft. Myers, FL – New 10,000 sf office space, 4,500 sf open truck dock, 25,500 sf enclosed garage space and a 23,500 sf refrigerated warehouse space. Multiplex cooling system for truck refrigeration overnight. New cooling system approximately 100-tons.

• Signature Place, Ft. Myers, FL – Mixed-use development of a city block with the following components: Shell retail (15,000 sf), shell office (40,000 sf), 5-story parking garage, 34-story residential building (429,000 sf) with business office, health club and media room, as well as loft/town homes at street level

Process Plus LLC, Cincinnati, OH 1996-1998

Lead Mechanical Designer

• Duramed Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility, Cincinnati, OH – New construction and renovation including HVAC/facilities piping design, dust collection, controls upgrades and installation support, systems commissioning.

• National Starch, Indianapolis, Indiana – Multiple projects providing modifications to an existing manufacturing facility including HVAC/piping/dust collection and packaging line design. Constructed utilizing design/build approach.

Belcan Engineering Services, Inc. 1989-1996

Mechanical Designer

• Egyptian Air Force, Cairo, Egypt - Engine Support Facility – New construction and renovation/50,000 sf HVAC, facilities piping, plumbing in support of General Electric F16 engine maintenance project.

• Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities, Indianapolis, IN & San Juan, PR – Multiple projects including new construction and renovation providing HVAC/facilities piping design and installation support

Perfection Mechanical Services, Cincinnati, OH 1979-1989

20th Century Air Conditioning Company, Cincinnati, OH

Service Technician

Provided start-up commissioning, service and installation of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. Designed and implemented preventative maintenance plans. Supervised assistants. Maintained records and inventory. Provided interface between service company and building owners/facility managers.

Military Experience

Ohio Army National Guard 1975-1996

Retired as First Sergeant

Sixteen years Infantry Reconnaissance, two years Infantry Battalion Intelligence Sergeant, two years First Sergeant M-1 Abrams Tank Company. Responsible for training, motivating, leading and directing approximately 75 subordinates. Soldier of the Year, 1982. Non-Commissioned Officer of the year 1986. Army Commendation and Army Achievement medals.

Technical Skills

♦ Auto CAD 2008 ♦AutoDesk ABS ♦Trane Trace 700 ♦ Microsoft Office Suite

Education & Affiliations

• Cincinnati State and Technical College, Associate of Applied Science HVAC Design

• Emerging Leaders Certificate of Completion, 10/2007 - 10/2008.

• Graduated from Primary, Basic, and Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer's Courses.

• Society of American Military Engineers.

• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

• CxA Certified Commissioning Agent expected August 2009

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