Architect

Michael W. Tucker, AIA, LEED-AP

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Dolton, Illinois 60419

Home: 708-***-****

Email: **********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Exploring opportunities to contribute architectural/construction expertise with the intent of developing proactive design solutions for increased efficiency, sustainability, productivity, quality and profit levels within an organization committed to design excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪ Demonstrated strong leadership skills as a technical coordinator, assisting designers with all technical issues.

▪ Coordinated plans with various engineering disciplines and QA/QC of construction document sets.

▪ Participated in every phase of design including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, construction administration, and move-in coordination.

▪ Developed matrixes, schedules and identified milestones for tracking project’s progress.

▪ Developed preliminary cost estimates, specification manuals and architect’s punch list.

▪ Complete AIA forms for addendums, architect’s supplemental instructions, change orders, proposals requests, construction change directive and request for information.

▪ Attend weekly construction meetings.

▪ Developed building code analysis and reports on ADA compliance.

▪ Reviewed and approved shop drawings and contractors’ pay requests.

▪ Reviewed bid proposals and made recommendations on contractor selection.

▪ Conducted construction site observations and site surveys.

▪ Eagerly served as lead architect on several highly technical design projects for computer data centers.

▪ Responsible for assisting contractor with obtaining building permits, and completing self-certification documents.

▪ Traveled nation-wide to lead the effort to manage the construction administration phase for our national accounts.

▪ Significantly enhanced construction document process to maximize productivity, efficiency, quality and profitability.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS:

Perkins + Will; 330 N. Wabash Ave. Ste. 3600; Chicago IL. 60611 (Feb. 2004 - June 2009)

The Environments Group; 303 E. Wacker Dr. Ste 800; Chicago IL. 60601 (Dec. 1989 - Feb. 2004)

Montgomery Ward; Chicago IL. (Dec. 1987 - Dec. 1989)

Architemps, Inc.; Chicago IL. (Aug. - Dec. 1987)

Kraft Foods; Skokie IL. (June - Sept. 1986)

EDUCATION:

Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago, Illinois

Major(s): Architecture

Degree: Bachelor of Architecture with minor in Business Management; 1987

TRAINING, HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS:

▪ Licensed Architect, State of Illinois

▪ LEED-AP Certified

▪ Passed Real Estate Licensing Exam

▪ Continuing Ed. course in General Contracting

▪ Continuing Ed. course in Construction Estimating

▪ Auto-CAD super-user

▪ Knowledgeable in Revit

▪ Windows XP or Vista Operating System

▪ Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Project

▪ Ameritech Center project published in April 1993, Interior Design

▪ IBD Interior Design Magazine Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) 1993

▪ IBD Best of Competition Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) 1993

▪ Performance Bonuses received 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009

▪ Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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