Matthew McCammon
North Yarmouth,ME
Summary
Accomplished architect with a proven track record of successfully leading high-profile University projects to completion in both public and private procurement settings. With over 15 years of experience, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in producing, managing and coordinating project objectives and documentation from project kickoff to completion by working closely with both user and contractor groups.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Architect, Technical Leader
SMRT Architects and Engineers
01.2023 - Current
- Act as Senior Project Architect on various concurrent projects across multiple sectors and design phases with total construction costs exceeding $125 million.
- Actively develop and administer quality control processes internally, across all disciplines to ensure coordinated submissions in compliance with project and regulatory requirements
- Oversee select group of Senior Technical staff to coordinate and review procedures, details and management methods based on field experiences on past and current work
- Manage group of Project Coordinators to maintain documentation throughout thedesign and construction process, including but not limited to, drawings, project manuals, SIs, RFIs and Submittals, ensuring consistency in responses and formatting throughout the construction process.
- Responsible for management and evolution of Division 1 specifications and firm transition to new specification software across all firm disciplines
- Provide oversight and mentorship to younger and greener staff as it relates specifically to design coordination and construction administration methods which, at times, requires supporting them on site during OAC and site meetings.
- Participate in marketing and business development efforts for multiple market sectors including, but not limited to, client relationship development, RFP/RFQ authorship and project interviews
- Work with firm leadership to develop procedures utilizing Deltek Resource Management to streamline staffing recommendations, workload, revenue forecasting and project team organization
Director of Architecture
Barrett Made, Architecture + Construction
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided design oversight and direction to team-members for commercial and residential project types
- Reviewed procedures currently in place and provided recommendations for changes to increase the efficiency of delivery, from early proposal stages through documentation and construction
- Met with prospective clients, discussing process, duration and cost in conjunction with project proposals
- Implemented design QAQC processes by means of checklists and project templates while providing oversight across all ongoing design projects
- Authored baseline specifications in accordance with CSI MasterSpec standards based on project history
- Worked closely with estimating team to ensure scope is in alignment with cost at each milestone/phase
- Revamped fee planning procedure and project planning methods to provide clearly defined staffing needs, expectations and durations while streamlining client invoicing fee schedule
- Provided mentorship to both design and construction staff
Senior Architect
SMRT Architects and Engineers
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversaw design and documentation of multiple project types, from feasibility studies through construction administration, including the new $62 million USM Development in Portland
- Met with prospective clients across New England to help build and expand the firms’ athletic portfolio across all offices and disciplines
- Worked closely with senior firm leadership to develop more robust QAQC process, specifically during construction administration, streamlining internal review processes and timeframes
- Reviewed multiple project types at milestones dates for QAQC purposes
- Collaborated closely with marketing team to develop proposals and interview for projects
Senior Associate, Senior Project Architect
HOK
01.2012 - 04.2020
- Responsible for daily design and construction coordination for multiple ongoing collegiate projects at various design and construction stages, totaling $250 million in construction
- Conducted periodic quality control review of project documentation for proper construction methods, code compliance and specification coordination with design team to ensure effective documentation, limit liability while maintaining design intent
- Managed multiple consultant teams across the country through weekly coordination calls, monthly site visits and daily communication
- Evaluated and reviewed construction estimates at each design phase against project documentation to ensure scope is complete and in-line with expectations
- Collaborated with senior project management team to ensure project fee is being maintained, reviewed project schedule status and coordinated staffing needs across multiple offices
- Provided mentorship to younger staff members working toward achieving their license
Architect/Project Leader
Steven Kratchman Architect, PC
06.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed daily production and quality assurance of85% of office’s $1.85 million revenue
- Coordinated tasks to design staff for majority (28) of active projects, ensuring deadlines are met
- Evaluated deadlines and priorities with firm owner and marketing assistant weekly to prepare hourly staffing breakdown of each active job, assigning work to each of the5 design staff members
- Prepared zoning and as-of-right studies for clients tailored to their specific site and business plans
- Requested and reviewed consultant proposals, ensuring scope is within budget and schedule
Education
Masters of Architecture -
University of Kansas
Skills
- Contract and Project Management (AIA)
- Building code, NFPA and ADA compliance
- Technical detailing
- Creative problem-solving
- Construction documentation and specifications
- Quality control measures
- Bidding procedures
- Value engineering methods
- Bluebeam
- Revit and AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Newforma and Procore
Certifications and Licenses
Registered Architect, State of Maine
Registered Architect, State of New York
LEED AP
Fitwel Ambassador
Timeline
Senior Architect, Technical Leader
SMRT Architects and Engineers
01.2023 - Current
Director of Architecture
Barrett Made, Architecture + Construction
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Architect
SMRT Architects and Engineers
04.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Associate, Senior Project Architect
HOK
01.2012 - 04.2020
Architect/Project Leader
Steven Kratchman Architect, PC
06.2008 - 01.2012
Masters of Architecture -
University of Kansas
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