Michael Ames
Edmonds,WA
Summary
- I am seasoned Project Manager, Senior Construction Manager & Safety Professional with a vast experience in Mixed-Use, Multifamily, New Construction (Production, Semi and Custom), Tenant Improvements, and Commercial (Podium & Type 5) construction.
- Vast knowledge of all construction envelopes of Commercial, Multifamily, Mixed-Use, Single-Family, High-End Custom and Tenant Improvements).
- Highly knowledgeable with all relevant regulations of County, City, State and Federal Building Codes.
- Strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets and expectations for quality, schedule, and budget
- Consistently received bonuses by achieving 100% of business plan, on time, within budget, and inside quality parameters.
- Strong knowledge of efficient processes and procedures related to construction operations including Value Engineering.
- Vast knowledge of Safety Management/SWPPP (Certified) through-out all aspects of construction.
- Seattle University Master of Science - MS, Business Management and Leadership, 2019 - 2022 (in process) Willing to relocate to: Arlington, WA - Seattle, WA - Bellevue, WA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Superintendent/Project Manager
Greencity Development
Mukilteo, WA
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Results-driven Construction Superintendent with 20+ years managing large-scale projects, consistently delivering high-quality builds on time/budget, improving site safety by 25% through proactive programs, and proficient in budget control, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strategic Project Manager with 15+ years experience in complex project lifecycles, known for optimizing workflows, reducing project risks by 15%, and delivering projects 10% under budget while meeting strict timelines and increasing client satisfaction.
Project Superintendent
CHAFFEY CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION
Bellevue, WA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Being a Project Superintendent, my responsibility was to create the budget based off the building envelope build before including the homeowners wants and needs.
- These builds were all on an individual design and build timeline. Based off the design I had to create the Scopes of Work and contracts so that they could be sent out to bid then start the pre-con meetings with all the local jurisdictions and utilities so that I can build a construction schedule.
- Maintain a constant line of communication with the homeowner day or night for whatever want, or emergency situation arises.
Construction Manager/safety Manager/swppp Manager
TOLL BROTHERS
Kirkland, WA
03.2020 - 02.2023
- As a member of the Toll Brothers organization, I have been tasked to oversee and manage the SWPPP and Safety program for all sites I was in charge of which were a total of 3.
- I led the NW Division in all Safety aspects to keep our company goal of 90%. My responsibilities were to ensure that the daily schedule was updated (BuildPro), so that the Upper Management and Corporate Office Executives could see that all sites were being managed and kept on schedule.
- I was also tasked to make sure that all EPOs were submitted and approved in a timely manner to make sure that all Trade Partners were paid for the work they performed.
- Made sure that all daily logs, safety walks, emails and all phone calls were made throughout the day to make sure that the job was running smoothly and seamlessly.
- Performed all inspections and was the primary point of contact for necessary needs and issues for the City in which I was working in.
Senior Project Manager/superintendent of Multifamily
TREP DEVELOPMENT (MTT Construction)
Seattle, WA
02.2019 - 02.2020
- I held the position of Senior Project Manager/Superintendent for Trep Developments Multi-family units along with several mixed-use projects which included a 200-unit Podium Type 5 build.
- I took over the company's first two buildings in Phase 2 (4 Plex Bldg.'s) that were currently under construction.
- During my time there I started two more 4 Plex buildings and one Triplex which completed Phase 2.
- While under my supervision I gained over 45 days on the first two 4 Plex buildings working closely with the City of Bremerton Building Officials which in turn I gained their trust and respect in order to continue the build process.
- There were many challenges' that took place (i.e. wrong trusses on bldg. ½ and continuous framing and fire sprinkler concerns).
- I had built a reputation with the City Inspector both out in the field and along with internally.
- Building three 4 Plex was -120 calendar days behind schedule which I was able to gain over 60 days back onto the schedule.
- Building four 4 Plex and building five Triplex I personally started from permit pick-up and was able to be ahead of schedule (30 calendar days).
Project Manager
KENDALL HOMES
Renton, WA
08.2017 - 02.2019
- The position I held was their Project Manager with the responsibilities of onsite management of several sites (Milton, Kennydale, and Renton).
- I was in charge of all Commercial jobs (mixed-use, mid-rise and high-rise) schedules, budget, contracts, and scopes of work, bids and the hiring of contractors.
- Other responsibilities were approving and disapproving invoices, SWPPP program on all sites as well the safety of all contractors while working on our sites.
- I was in charge of ground up from finish plat plats (Milton, Kennydale) which included digs, utility installs and the construction from start to finish and through the NHO process as well as the Customer Service-Related items.
- My other role was the development of our new future site in Renton which was a demo of pre-existing homes and the complete infrastructure of utilities, road work and ready to build process.
Executive Production/strategic Planning Manager
BENJAMIN-RYAN COMMUNITIES
Lakewood, WA
03.2014 - 10.2015
- My position as Executive Production/Strategic Planning Manager is to oversee the team which is 5 Superintendents, 6 Detail Managers and 3 Labors.
- We built all Commercial Podium builds as well as Single Family Multifamily builds.
- We are currently in line to hit 200 homes this year.
- With that I am very involved in the land development, budgeting, entitlement processes, feasibility team and purchasing department and the everyday problem solving in order to build our product.
- I manage the Safety processes and all field concerns that need to be addressed with the local jurisdiction.
- I attend all Pre-con Meetings and lay out a timeline for development through homeproduction processes.
- My team and I did all contractor contracts for each job and then sent out and reviewed all bids.
Senior Project Manager
KITSAP COUNTY
, WA
08.2012 - 03.2014
- As Senior Project Manager my responsibilities were to oversee all construction projects in Kitsap County which were Commercial Podium, Residential and Multifamily dwellings.
- We had a total of 6 active sites as well as assisting in all Customer Service-related issues for warranty and out of warranty homes.
- I also was in charge of hiring new contractors and ensuring that schedules, budget, safety and all municipality codes were being met.
- Our average build time is 90 days, and I was consistently coming in at that time or earlier.
- Budget was a crucial aspect, and I maintained a very good budget during construction.
- Other roles were estimating, planning and all areas of State erosion controls, approve all upgrade items and descriptions as well as pricing, approve all home starts and construction schedules and timelines, review all budgets, go over and improve production systems by teaching and training and visits to worksites.
Senior Project Manager/heavy Equipment Operator
STOMPER DEMOLITION & CIVIL ENGINEERS
Euless, TX
10.2010 - 08.2012
- I have worked on many different projects that have included: concrete highway removal, concrete/asphalt removal, railroad bridges (steel, wood & concrete), water treatment plants and also house demos.
- I've operated several different types of heavy equipment. They are: 416E/450E CAT Backhoe Loader, 350 CAT Hydraulic Excavator as well as a 330 John Deere Hydraulic Excavator, Skid Steer Loaders and Wheel Loaders.
- I have also operated the Komatsu 300 Hydraulic Excavator.
- Overviewed multiple projects to ensure timely completion of work and cost control along with other roles which included scheduling, job budgets, and purchasing/contracts as well as erosion control.
Operations Manager/safety Manager
MACERICH COMPANY
Silverdale, WA
10.2008 - 10.2010
- My role as Operations Manager of the Kitsap Mall was to maintain the integrity of the mall's appearance as well as the everyday housekeeping, HVAC Department, Fire and Safety Inspections with all County Officials and all outsourced contractors.
- I was responsible for any new retail store builds (restaurants, fast food restaurants, big box), tenant build outs and re-models.
- I oversee the construction process from the time I do the Construction Pre-Con Meeting to the time they are given their COO (Certificate of Occupancy).
- I was also responsible for Kitsap Mall's other two (2) satellite properties.
- My biggest responsibility was writing Scopes of Work, purchasing and contract writing when it came to Capital Expense Projects.
- That also includes maintaining the budget and keeping it under budget (per line item) by no less than 20%.
- The biggest project I was in-charge of was the KalWall Replacement Project and Skylight Re-Sealing.
- Previous years the project was bided out and resulted in a project cost of $1.7 million dollars.
- I was given a budget of $1.6 million dollars to do the project and then was able to get the bid to $963,000.00.
- This included replacing all the interior common area KalWall, re-sealing of all eight (8) of the interior common area glass skylights and refurbishing the service corridor KalWall which was not included in previous year bid proposals.
- I was able to save Macerich $637,000.00.
- This does not include the energy cost savings or the PSE rebate program.
- I also was in-charge of the Kitsap Mall's KwH Energy Reduction Plan.
- This was a companywide program to save money in the company's energy consumption.
- In one (1) year I was able to reduce the energy consumption by almost 33% with a cost savings of over $60,000.00/year.
- The Macerich Company is the third largest mall company in the nation.
Production Manager/safety Manager (all Commercial Mixed Use)
HOWLAND HOMES
Shoreline, WA
01.2006 - 10.2008
- Managed all aspects of the construction process for the company's residential pre-construction meetings with the city and office staff to the Certificate of Occupancy.
- I was responsible for managing all aspects of project development on three different town home sites.
- Sales prices ranged between $350K and up per unit.
- Always maintained an on-time schedule so we can deliver the homes to Sales and Marketing on time, as well as instituting the company's new APP plan and was responsible for all safety aspects on all company sites as well as a new safety plan for the office staff.
- Oversaw on-site and off-site operations including scheduling, utility disruptions, regulatory compliance, and specification of construction materials and tools on all three sites.
- Managed all city inspections as well as special inspections.
- Maintained the company's Safety Logs so we are in compliance with all federal and state laws.
- Responsible for monthly site safety visits on all active sites.
- Help set-up courtesy site visits with LnI on all active sites to ensure we are following all safety rules.
Education
Business Management - Leadership
Seattle University
01.2022
Skills
- Financial model development
- BuildTopia
- Backhoe Operation
- Pre-construction inspection
- Mixed-use construction
- Management
- Computer Networking
- Plumbing
- Construction quality control plans
- Construction manager experience
- Project reporting
- Construction documentation
- Team management
- Operations management
- Sage 300 CRE
- Budgeting
- Word processing
- Roofing
- Supervising experience
- Contract management
- Mobile devices
- Microsoft Word
- Construction quality assurance
- Working on construction estimation projects
- Interpreting technical drawings
- Client communication
- Procurement
- Commercial building projects
- Construction project superintendent experience
- Procurement management
- Zoning regulations
- Construction project manager experience
- Experience in startups
- Gantt chart
- Critical path method
- Bluebeam
- Mid-rise building construction
- Productivity software
- Low-rise building construction
- Construction drawing review
- OSHA
- Climbing
- CRM software
- Profit and loss analysis
- Final construction inspection
- Landscaping
- Multifamily properties
- Decision making
- Construction submittals
- Construction project management - Longest construction project managed (More than 2 years)
- High-rise building construction
- Competitive bidding
- Estimating construction project budgets
- Construction
- Business Management
- Financial management
- Hiring
- Pruning (plant care)
- Blueprint specification interpretation
- Carpentry
- Customer service
- Research
- Financial operations management
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Construction risk management
- Construction Management - Construction management experience (More than 20 years)
- Construction scheduling
- Safety management experience within construction industry
- Profit & Loss statement
- Local building codes
- Attention to detail
- Cost management
- Residential development project experience
- Forecasting
- Construction workplace safety regulations
- Building information modeling (BIM) tools
- Construction dispute resolution
- Permitting phase involvement
- Computer literacy
- ISO safety standards
- Technical Proficiency
- CAD software
- Renovation project management
- Construction plans
- BIM360
- Construction safety management
- Senior leadership
- Construction change orders
- Schedule management
- Webinars
- Construction quality control manager experience
- Smartsheet
- Team development
- AV system installation
- Accounting
- Managing teams in a construction management role - Largest construction management team managed (11-15 team members)
- Construction negotiation
- Construction schedule coordination
- Microsoft Project
- O2C
- Financial model construction
- Interpersonal skills
- Cost control
- Construction Estimating
- Project contract management
- Commercial construction
- Healthcare facility construction project management
- Agile
- Project management software
- Managing large-scale construction projects - Large-scale construction projects managed (4-5 projects)
- Oracle
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Certified Safety Professional
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- OSHA 10
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Military Service
United States Navy, United States, Petty Officer First Class, 1990-06-01, 1994-07-31
Willing To Relocate
- Arlington, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Bellevue, WA
Groups
Pacific Little League, 2024-03-01, Head Coach and Player/Coach Development Officer
Personal Information
- Driving License: Yes
- Availability: Arlington, WA - Seattle, WA - Bellevue, WA
Timeline
Project Superintendent/Project Manager
Greencity Development
02.2024 - 11.2025
Project Superintendent
CHAFFEY CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION
02.2023 - 02.2024
Construction Manager/safety Manager/swppp Manager
TOLL BROTHERS
03.2020 - 02.2023
Senior Project Manager/superintendent of Multifamily
TREP DEVELOPMENT (MTT Construction)
02.2019 - 02.2020
Project Manager
KENDALL HOMES
08.2017 - 02.2019
Executive Production/strategic Planning Manager
BENJAMIN-RYAN COMMUNITIES
03.2014 - 10.2015
Senior Project Manager
KITSAP COUNTY
08.2012 - 03.2014
Senior Project Manager/heavy Equipment Operator
STOMPER DEMOLITION & CIVIL ENGINEERS
10.2010 - 08.2012
Operations Manager/safety Manager
MACERICH COMPANY
10.2008 - 10.2010
Production Manager/safety Manager (all Commercial Mixed Use)
HOWLAND HOMES
01.2006 - 10.2008
Business Management - Leadership
Seattle University