Mc Carty Holsaple Mc Carty, Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at Mc Carty Holsaple Mc Carty, Inc.:

Broad and deep experiences on a broad range of project types including health care facilities; institutional facilities; educational facilities; religious institutions; city courthouse; convention center; airport terminal; various state university athletic facilities, dormitory / administrative / classroom buildings, and campus improvements; historic renovations; corporate office complexes; office buildings; parking structures; retail facilities; public libraries; restaurants; theaters; banks; museum, and much more. CONTRACTS * Provided contract support. * Communicated contract policies / procedures to project teams. * Reviewed requests for proposals and proposed contract terms and conditions for consistency with contract policies / procedures. * Supported contract negotiations as needed. * Prepared form documents and project correspondence. * Developed and maintained basic contract templates and standard language. * Assisted the outside legal counsel and project teams in preparing project documentation related to potential or actual legal issues. * Liaise with the outside legal counsel as needed for legal research and claims support. * Assisted issuance and renewal of local practice licenses / registrations. * Assisted the legal counsel in preparing and presenting education materials related to contracts and other legal topics. CODES * Analyzed building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs. DESIGN * Obtained and assembled data to complete architectural designs, visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary. * Performed a variety of assignments such as conducting architectural studies, developing design concepts and design criteria, and preparing related reports. * Drew rough scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data. * Laid out and planed interior room arrangements. * Responsible for design decisions, involving spatial and aesthetic elements, as well as detailing of materials. * Coordinated structural, electrical and mechanical designs with architectural design. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS * Produced plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and notes with manual drafting techniques from accurate sketches and/or verbal directions. * Prepared standard details for master details book. SPECIFICATIONS * Worked with Project Architects in producing Project Outline Specifications and coordinated Outline Specifications with requirements of design / construction. * Created all project specification sections from Master Specification Section Library. * Produced and compiled project manuals on many multi-million dollar projects. * Served as corporate technical resource focal point for specification and construction product issues, answered questions and supplied guidance to Project Architects and Engineers with regard to technical issues and specification production. * Managed and trained assigned staff on issues related to specifications. * Oversaw procurement of all Federal / State / local codes, standards, regulations, ordinances and technical resource materials, as required to keep recourse library current. * Oversaw all inquiries from and contact with building product manufacturer's representatives. * Advised members of the construction contract administration staff on many issues related to the more responsible and thorough administration of the construction contract to make the Projects more profitable and reduce the Architect’s liability. QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEWER * Performed QA reviews of plans and specifications at various phases for contractual and technical issues in accordance with Project’s plans for the successful completion of the project works. * Proactively analyzed and reviewed technical aspects of 90 % complete design drawings and specifications relative to accuracy, completeness, construct ability, and quality assurance in order to make a more complete, thorough, and coordinated set of Contract Documents. * Reviewed and coordinated structural, electrical and mechanical drawings with architectural drawings. * Conducted code compliance reviews. ESTIMATING * Performed construction cost estimating quantity take-offs. BIDDING * Prepared and executed Request for Proposals (RFP’s). * Advertised Projects for Bid and distributed bidding document packages to plan review rooms. * Received, analyzed and negotiated construction bids, selected Contractors, and negotiated Construction Contracts Agreements. * Prepared and executed Construction Contract Agreements, Addenda, and any modifications to the contractual plans and specifications. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION * Staff management. * Coordinated administrative functions and prepared legal documents required to administer construction contracts. * Constantly reiterated to staff, “If it is not documented, it never happened.” * Assisted and coordinated with schedulers and estimators. * Directed and managed field surveillance of all construction activities on multimillion-dollar projects. * 81. Represented Architect on construction site, conducted site observations to record and report existing conditions, resolve construction issues, observe rate of progress, and ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications and contract provisions, including schedules, budgets, establish acceptable levels of workmanship, and use of approved materials. * Performed QC reviews of work in progress, and supported quality control efforts and score carding system to benchmark contractor’s and sub-contractor’s performances. * Assisted G.C. in resolving unique design details in field. * Conducted cost analysis. * Communicated directly with in-house architect and project managers, as well as consultants, vendors and contractors via direct personal interaction. * Obtained Owner's, design team's, and Consultant's support and approval of any modifications to Contract Documents during construction phase. * Made recommendations to Owner for work rejection for Contractor’s failure to conform to Contract Documents. * Interpreted Contract Documents for G.C.. * Processed and responded to G.C.'s Requests For Information (RFI's). * Resolved complex technical and design issues as they arose on site, and then followed-up with formal documentation. * Listened and evaluated G.C.’s recommendations on how to do work more efficient, less costly, less time consuming, etc. * Identified potential progress delays. * Conducted pre-bid, bid opening, pre-construction meetings, on-site progress meetings, and substantial and final inspections. * Reviewed G.C.'s front-end submittals, shop drawing, product data, sample submittals, other technical submittals, and closeout documents. * Reviewed / evaluated G.C.'s change order proposals (COP’s). * Prepared and executed Request For Proposals (RFP’s), Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI’s), Change Directives (CD’s), and Change Orders (CO’s). * Prepared various reports and correspondence pertaining to construction progress, payments, modifications, materials, delays in construction as they relate to construction activities. 99. Reviewed G.C.’s receipt of materials and equipment procured by G.C.’s purchase orders. * Insured timely receipt of Owner’s furnished equipment. * Reviewed, evaluated and certified G.C.’s Applications for Payment. * Performed continual safety inspections checking work areas and methods of performance for safety practices. * Observed MEP system’s startup and commissioning of facility. DOCUMENT CONTROLLER * Prepared / coordinated the printing and distribution of final drawing and specification packages for permitting, bidding and construction as well as in-house distribution. * Prepared, coordinated and maintained project drawing / specification / modification / correspondence filing system. * Coordinated and documented all drawing / specification / contract document revisions. * Prepared files for storage / archiving as appropriate during construction and at project close out. * Performed general office duties, plotting of drawings, and all other responsibilities associated with my assigned position as may be appropriate. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Assisted various project managers in their time of work overload. Performed various project management duties including coordinating and facilitating such tasks as: * Cultivated and lead strong client relationships. * Implemented multiple projects through the management and coordination of internal and external consultants, and other team members including design consultants hired to perform professional services. * Collected and/or compiled project data, such as measurements, counts, inventory of existing conditions, meeting notes and gathered published information from Internet or manufacturer’s literature. * Analyzed technical implications of Architect's design concept, calculating weights, volumes, stress factors, etc.. * Organized drawing layouts. * Performed project documentation as required such as indexing project data and correspondence. * Wrote reports such as feasibility studies, condition reports and recommendations. * Supervised and provided technical guidance CAD drafters, resident Architects and design Architects as needed. * Operated conventional drafting station to produce charts, forms and records. * Developed innovative strategies to deliver Architectural and Engineering services across all project types by conducting ongoing reviews and enhancement of current processes and systems. * Developed and maintained Architectural and Engineering Program Manuals, Scopes of Work, and standard operating systems. * Utilized effective cost control metrics and reporting systems to monitor conformance to the Architectural and Engineering contracts. * Coordinated Engineering drawings and project flow. * Provided the seal and signature of a professional architect when required by statute or contract. PROJECT ARCHITECT Assisted various project architects in their time of work overload. Performed various project architect duties including coordinating and facilitating such tasks as: * Managed, organized and coordinated project teams and team assignments. * Created and communicated clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements. * Provided coordination with client and project teams during all phases to ensure production of contract documents were aligned with design intent and technical quality. * Managed all phases of projects, including project set-up, design and construction administration. * Negotiated fees and contracts for projects, managed project schedule, budget and staff, and project set-up with consultants, vendors and contractors. * Coordinated activity and communication between project teams, consultants, clients, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, regulatory agencies, and other disciplines to meet overall project objectives. * Assisted the project team during the full design process. * Tracked financial performance of project. * Ensured projects conform to contracts. * Resolved complex technical and design issues as they arose, and provides guidance and mentorship to team. * Reviewed drawings, specifications, renderings, layouts, study models, and color boards prepared by architectural designers to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. * Reviewed and coordinated structural, electrical and mechanical designs with architectural design. * Ensured accuracy of technical documents and coordinated with Quality Assurance Director. * Participated in the construction administration of project assignments, including evaluation of bids, review of shop drawings and submittals, quality control, site visits.

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Owner/Architect Agreements, Owner/Contractor Agreements, Cost Analysis / Budget Management, Contract Development / Administration, RFP / RFI / ASI / CD / CO / COP, Training / Coaching / Supervision, Time Scheduling, Work Scheduling, Specification Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Resource, Owner Representative / Liaison, Construction Contract Administration, Construction Management, Construction Inspection, Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Field Surveillance, Documentation / Reporting, Regulatory / Environmental / Safety Compliance, Code Compliance / Research, Client Relations, Architect

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