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Michael W. Van Ness
Columbus,USA
Summary
16 Years of MEP and ADA design expertise in health care, commercial, industrial and various design-build projects HVAC control systems design including HVAC, heating hot and chilled water systems Years of automotive R & D facility and plant engineering office design experience including piping systems design and project management experience in health, commercial and various design-build projects including domestic and non-potable water, storm – underground and overhead and sanitary building systems MEP field engineering representative experience GSA Experience including NAVFAC Facilities, US Army Corp International energy conservation code (IECC) experience in upgrading Existing and new health care, commercial, industrial projects project management and construction management FORD LAND R & E Center Facility and Plant engineering office and project management upgrading existing campus inner structure to meet present and future customer requirements and construction management 18 months of NAVY (NAVFAC) UFC requirements review on various types for MARINE and NAVY base facilities located on East Coast
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Project Engineer
Star Consulants
Columbus, OH
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver mechanical project designs on time and within budget.
- Developed detailed project plans and schedules to ensure alignment with client specifications.
Project Mechanical Management, Project Engineer
Star Conconsultants, Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Project Mechanical Management, Project Engineer on ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation Projects) and ODNR (Ohio Department of Natural Rescources)
- Provided design requirement to updating existing facilities for 1970's construction to IBC, IMC and IPC code requirements based of IBC, IMC code construction building occupancy requirements.
- Convert the existing heat pump system to economical the system.
- Revised existing separated AHU (10 existing 70 year units) into one complete system including converting to a BAS management controls.
- Provided confirmation of the existing building operating requirements.
- Develop new requirements guest lodges to meet present day operational daily requirements.
- 2 Years of Solid Works Design Soft design ware Experience
- The Reason for leaving was due to project budget requirements reduction at the time.
Mechanical Project Management Assessment Reviewer
MSI Universal
McLean, Virginia
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Project mechanical reviewer on USAF Projects (Maelstrom AFB in Montana) for UFC which based of IBC, IMC and IPC code requirements for both project construction design issues.
- Provided design and construction confirmation for project UFC (Unified Federal code) MEP, HVAC, RFP requirements.
- Project mechanical project inspector on USAF Projects (Maelstrom AFB in Montana) for UFC which based of IBC, IMC and IPC code requirements for both project construction project scheduling of design issues review.
- Reason for leaving was due project budget reduction.
Mechanical Project reviewer (NAVFAC – NAVY)
BB & E Engineers
Northville, Michigan
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided expertise for mechanical systems review of NAVY projects submitted for proposal RIP’s for comply with UFC as basis for review of projects.
- The projects design review to confirm that the projects the matched NAVY and SOF Marine Corps design requirements for UFC which based of IBC, IMC and IPC code.
- Provide design confirmation for new and renovated of new UFC Updating requirements as they were developed.
- Provided expertise for mechanical systems review of NAVY projects that submitted for New and renovated building programs for medical and dental facilities at Navy and Marine bases.
MEP Mechanical Engineer
NORR
Detroit, Michigan
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Develop new small retail stores to meet present day operational requirements.
- Requirements that included installation of new and replacement of existing HVAC and piping systems for various clients at least 3 to 5 new projects on weekly basis.
- Provide expertise for design of HVAC systems for new commercial and retail operations store fit up packages for retail stores in various.
- All future project where put hold by clients.
Mechanical Maintenance and Operation
CRBE
Dearborn, Michigan
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Develop and provide expertise upgrading of process equipment installation scheduling for existing Ford R & E center campus to replace or upgrade existing equipment to bring present and future customer requirement.
- The campus consisted up a DYNO test laboratory, Power train and fuel system laboratory, advanced electrification center as 5 other major building.
- Develop project management and supervise several equipment installation packages consisting of air compressor, HVAC systems conversion from existing steam to hot water. both natural gas and heating.
- Provide construction management engineering expertise for renovation of HVAC systems for site small and large complex buildings.
- Develop building systems requirements for 25 percent reduction in construction costs of several of research and development facilities.
- Client changed new operation requirements.
MEP Mechanical Facilities Design Engineer
IBI Group Michigan
Michigan
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided project design management engineering expertise for renovation process equipment installation design using REVIT to design various HVAC and piping systems for 25 percent reduction in construction costs.
- Developed equipment installation packages utilizing both mechanical MEP Created and revised architecture and structure backgrounds as required for mechanical equipment and mechanical support system using both auto CADD and REVIT.
- Relocation of various compressed air, chilled water and domestic water piping systems in Ford Livonia transmission plant.
- Removal and replacement of existing HVAC systems including ductwork, air handling units using REVIT to locate equipment with the new and existing truss spaces in 3D for various Ford assemble plants.
- Coordinated equipment installation with the general contractor using REVIT modeling techniques and NAVISWORKS.
- Provided primarily project estimates 20 percent costs reduction for project scope.
EAM Engineers
Troy, Michigan
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Provided project management for design engineering expertise for renovation and installation of small to large retail store fit up packages covering MEP requirements for various construction documents.
- Developed building systems design for construction of various types build – design projects in research and development facilities.
- Provided construction engineering expertise for new renovation of HVAC systems of federal government offices.
- Company production work was reduced to zero.
MEP Mechanical Inspector/Field Engineer
US Department of State, Overseas Building Office, O.B.O., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Provided in field construction project management engineering expertise for New Consulate Compound consisting of 5 new buildings for renovation of HVAC systems including chilled water campus system.
- Administered quality evaluation and review of construction documents for onsite review submittal and contract modifications for existing structures ranging from new campus office building to consult general housing units.
- Provided construction engineering expertise for new renovation of HVAC systems of federal government offices requirements.
- The federal state department funding for projects was reduced and work was on hold.
Education
Bachelor's degree - mechanical engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, Michigan01-1996
Skills
- REVIT 2018 MEP and NAVISWORKS Experience
- Auto Cad design experience including 2018 Auto Cadd MEP
- BIM design and project coordination experience on various projects and Microstation design experience
- Developed Master Building Systems Plans, details and Schedules using Revit MEP 202
- Direct Digital Control System Design Experience
- Design/Project Management
- Design-Build/Design and Bid-Build Project Management
- QA/QC Mechanical System Design Review
- Mechanical System Commissioning Technical Evaluation Team
- Trace Trane Load 700 292 calculations and ASHRAE 901 experience
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Mechanical Project Engineer
Star Consulants
11.2022 - 05.2025
Project Mechanical Management, Project Engineer
Star Conconsultants, Inc.
10.2022 - 03.2024
Mechanical Project Management Assessment Reviewer
MSI Universal
08.2020 - 07.2021
Mechanical Project reviewer (NAVFAC – NAVY)
BB & E Engineers
01.2019 - 06.2020
MEP Mechanical Engineer
NORR
11.2017 - 10.2018
Mechanical Maintenance and Operation
CRBE
03.2015 - 10.2017
MEP Mechanical Facilities Design Engineer
IBI Group Michigan
03.2014 - 01.2015
EAM Engineers
10.2013 - 02.2014
MEP Mechanical Inspector/Field Engineer
US Department of State, Overseas Building Office, O.B.O., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.2013 - 09.2013
Bachelor's degree - mechanical engineering
Lawrence Technological University