Architect

Christopher J. Mueller

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Nashville, TN 73212

Cell: 414-***-****

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

ARCHITECT

PRODUCTION & PROJECT MANAGMENT

A dedicated, energetic, and innovative project manager / designer with extensive knowledge of construction and design implementation. Skilled at orchestrating complex projects, defining project priorities, and delegating tasks. Demonstrated record of high performance standards with a focus on quality and attention to schedules, deadlines, and budgets.

•Planning & Budgeting

•Cost Estimating

•Design & construction scheduling

•Specification writing

•Team building & leadership

•Project management software

•LEED project certification

•Construction Management

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

•Over 7 years of project management and design with well established Design firms.

•Proven ability to lead complex projects from concept to occupancy.

•Goal-oriented personality with strong leadership capabilities.

•Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.

•Proven ability to work within project teams.

•Construction background in carpentry, excavation, and countertop fabrication.

•Design experience includes small financial institutions, retail centers, large commercial projects, VA outpatient clinics, and Military institutions.

•Implemented design standards and practices.

•Supervise and prepare all aspects of project documents from construction document standards to specification manuals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

Toland Mizell Architects, Atlanta, GA (2007-2009)

•Worked directly with the client conducting due-diligence meetings and site analysis to outline project scope and site requirements.

•Developed aggressive project design and construction schedules based on client fiscal contract deadlines.

•Directed and coordinated design staff and project consultants through the complete design and construction process. Client and budget management, cost estimating, project scheduling, and specification preparation of agency projects.

•Created complex design submittal packages following strict requirements defined by the respected agencies project contract including; project narrative books, analysis manuals, specification manuals, and detailed cost estimates for each submittal phase of the project. Managed project specification documentation between multiple disciplines with SpecsIntact.

•Created and directed design staff in the completion of construction documents and specification manuals. Coordinated the design and documentation of multiple disciplines resulting in set of cohesive construction documents minimizing construction bulletins and change orders.

•Performed construction administration reviewing all subcontractor shop drawing submissions for project and code compliance. Managed all Requests for Information (RFI’s) and Change Orders.

•Design experience on new construction and renovation projects involving complex program and code requirements. Project clients include the Army Corps, Marine Corps, Navy, United States Department of Agriculture, and The Department of Veterans Affairs.

•Experience in project LEED certification and LEED feasibility credit analysis.

Job Captain

CMMI Architects & Interior Design, Atlanta, GA (2006-2007)

•Planned and produced conceptual design for High-end Hospitality and Resort clients based on project scope and site assessments.

•Built and empowered design team unity to achieve project goals and deadlines. Directed design teams to achieve aggressive project deadlines.

•Prepared construction drawings, renderings, and presentations; evaluate and select project materials; and reviewed the compliance of design work from the field to contract documents. Developed and enforced design and CAD standards within the project team.

•Evaluated design constructability and efficiency of design against standard construction techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Project Designer

The Redmond Company, Waukesha, WI (2003-2006)

•Lead projects from the initial due diligence, municipal submittals to final punch list & occupancy.

•Managed project design and construction schedules. Allocated support staff as required to meet project deadlines.

•Worked directly with clients conducting preliminary due diligence outlining project requirements based on scope and code analysis. Performed site test fits and conceptual designs for sales presentations, marketing, and municipal code reviews (planning commissions). Created holistic sales presentations using 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional techniques ranging from conceptual renderings to detailed study models.

•Created and enforced corporate and industry design and CAD standards by implementing in-house seminars and quality control reviews. Promoted efficient use of drawing and rendering tools to reduce overall design time. (AutoCAD & Photoshop)

•Created complete construction documents and specification manuals. Coordinated the design and documentation of multiple disciplines resulting in set of cohesive construction documents minimizing construction bulletins and change orders.

•Performed construction administration reviewing all subcontractor shop drawing submissions for project and code compliance. Managed all Requests for Information (RFI’s) and Change Orders.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

•Microsoft Word

•Microsoft Excel

•Microsoft PowerPoint

•Microsoft Project

•Master Spec.

•SpecsIntact

•COMCheck

•AutoCAD/Revit 2010/Microstation

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

B.S., Architectural Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (2003)

Associate AIA, the American Institute of Architects (2004-Current)

LEED Accredited NC, US Green Building Council / Green Building Certification Institute (2009)

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