Michael Shuell3315 Ellwood Royal Oak, MI313.505.4339 [email protected] & additional information
Architecture is my passion. I strive to meaningfully contribute to our built environment through the creation of memorable public spaces. I seek an architecture firm which can utilize my talents, attitude, and energy.
Construction Administration• Responsible for RFI and submittal review.• Created and distributed ASI’s, Addendums, and Bulletins.• Estimated change order costs and proposed alternative cost effective design
solutions.• Issued and created Punch lists and Notices of Non-Conformance (NCN).• Reviewed Pay Applications (AIA G702/703) and schedule of value reports.
with the Site Superintendent.
Tasks include:• Preparation of preliminary architectural working drawings.• Basic analyses of design and construction systems, limited design layouts, and
construction details.• Research, gather, and record information for use in writing specifications.• Inspection of sites and work under construction and submitting findings to
project management. • Coordinate and review tenant drawings and construction schedule.
Tasks include:• Develop original and creative solutions and constructions with minimal
direction related to a 3,600 sq. ft. retail space within Citi Field, NY.• Produce complete and accurate documents for the construction of projects,
including sketches, drawings, material specifications, etc; submit them for approval to the Engineering Manager and Project Manager.
• Provide explanations and interpretations to clarify as needed.• Act as project leader within the Engineering department to manage the
project / work with other engineering detailers participating in the project.• Amend drawings to include as-built conditions.
Lawrence Technological UniversityLEED AP, BD+CUniversity of Detroit Mercy
Autocad RevitAutoTurn
Masters of Architecture, With Distinction, 2011 2010 - 2014Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2005
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesign
SketchupVRay for Sketchup (rendering)Physical Model Creation
Objective
Parsons Brinckerhoff“Independent Contractor”Oct. 2011 - Present
EEI Global“Independent Contractor”Sept. 2012 - Feb. 2013
Parsons Brinckerhoff“Architect I”Oct. 2006 - March 2011
Experience
Education
Proficiency
Physical Model and Research• Primary responsibility was the creation of a presentation model for client
display.• Produced construction drawings for two smaller buildings, a newspaper stand
and an enclosure for an emergency generator. • Extensive product research into cable railing design.
Construction Documentation and Misc. CAD work• Team member in the production of several school, auditorium, and gymna-
sium projects.• Produced interior elevation package for MGM Grand Casino, while “on loan”
to Smith Group. • Create 3D models and renderings as needed.• Perform site measurements and create “as-built” drawings for renovation
projects.
Office Standards• Sustained office CAD drafting standards.• Developed and maintained construction administration file structure.• Organized architecture material library in CSI format.
Project Management• Assist in the coordination of professional consultants, general contractors, and
local utlility companies to successfully design and permit three small transit hubs and improve 180 bus stops along 8 Mile. (Detroit, MI)
• Conducted programming interviews to determine user needs for a proposed 100,000 sq. ft. administration building. (Detroit, MI)
Architectural Design• Aided in the architectural and lighting design for a 60,000 sq. ft. saw tooth
canopy structure to shelter a proposed transit hub. (Syracuse, NY)• Developed conceptual design and created presentation documents for a 6,900
sq. ft. transit hub. (Painesville, OH)• Primary support for the conceptual site design and bus safety analysis of a pro-
posed transit hub. (Miami, FL)• Aided in site and functional analysis for a proposed 100,000 sq. ft. administra-
tion building and attached parking garage. (Detroit, MI)• Assist in the site and schematic design of five separate bus and rail facilities as
a part of the proposed Red Rocks Commuter rail system. (St. Paul, MN)• Supported the conceptual site design of several proposed commuter rail and
bus transit facilities.
Parsons Brinckerhoff“Architecture Intern”June 2004 - Aug. 2004
TMP Associates“Architecture Intern”Aug. 2004 - Oct. 2006
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