Frederic McCoy, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Past

Principal and Sr. Project Manager at JPRA Architects
Director of Design Administration at Catallo Associates
Architectural Coordinator at The Taubman Company

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Education

Lawrence Technological University
University of Detroit Mercy

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Architecture & Planning

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Frederic McCoy, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP’s Summary

A Senior Project Management / LEED position at an innovative organization involved in large new developments and adaptive re-use and redevelopment sites, that would benefit from profitable project direction and sustainable design expertise. Able to relocate. Check my website at www.fredericmccoy.com

Frederic McCoy, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP’s Specialties:

Successful direction and completion of LEED Silver Certification for new 30,000 sq. ft. architectural studio;
Over 25 years experience working with leaders in the retail, office and commercial development industry;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Proven approach to project management and problem resolution;
Maximization of limited resources to successfully achieve project goals

Frederic McCoy, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP’s Experience

Principal and Sr. Project Manager

JPRA Architects

(Privately Held; Architecture & Planning industry)

October 1991 — June 2009 (17 years 9 months)

Senior Project Manager/Principal and Sustainable Design specialist at a leading architectural firm in the retail design field, working on large, complex commercial development projects for national clients around the country. Consistently met demanding schedules and often exceeded project profit goals.

Began on a contract consulting basis in Fall 1991; became full-time staff member in February, 2003. Rose through the ranks becoming an Associate, Sr. Associate and finally Principal and shareholder.

Recently completed 3½-year long, $100-million-plus expansion/renovation of nation’s first fully enclosed retail mall on east coast while in full operation - an example of enlightened adaptive re-use versus bulldozing or abandonment. Successfully obtained LEED Silver Certification for new JPRA Office Building in 2008. In 1996, directed adaptive re-use of 1920’s downtown movie palace into new Detroit Opera House. Other major projects include Eastwood, The Gardens Expansion, Metropolis, The Mall at Robinson, and FountainWalk. A detailed project list with descriptions and photos is available on request.

Acted as point of contact with clients and technical consultants; in-house team leader and supervisor; mentor and advisor for staff. Oversaw/prepared design development, and construction documents, specifications. Administered construction phase and coordinated with contractors, building and planning officials, department stores, and leasing agents. Drafted, negotiated and administrated contracts for services. Active in program to begin integrating Sustainable Design into firm's practice, and in management and administration of the firm as a Principal.
Director of Design Administration

Catallo Associates

(Design industry)

January 1987 — October 1990 (3 years 10 months)

Managed staff of 40 interior designers and architects working on corporate and professional office interiors for major developers, at one of area’s most well-known such firms at that time. Work supervised included programming, space planning, interior finishes and architectural detailing, furnishings selection and specification, construction documents and site observation. Organized and rationalized growing staff and brought continuity, consistency and efficiency to project management procedures .
Architectural Coordinator

The Taubman Company

(Public Company; TCO; Real Estate industry)

October 1977 — June 1985 (7 years 9 months)

At well-known national developer of large retail projects, was member of team responsible for managing consultants for projects under development and construction; checking documents; field observation and problem resolution leading to successful project completion. Handled special projects for senior management and managed design and implementation of large elaborate new office interior.

Frederic McCoy, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP’s Education

Lawrence Technological University

B. Arch. , Architecture , 1974 — 1977

Degree conferred "cum laude"
University of Detroit Mercy

B. Environmental Studies , Architecture , 1968 — 1972

Degree conferred "magna cum laude"

Additional Information

Frederic McCoy, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP’s Websites:

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Frederic McCoy, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP’s Interests:

architecture and interior design, sustainability, urban planning and policy, music, arts, classic automobiles

Frederic McCoy, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP’s Groups:

American Institute of Architects, United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Symphony Orchestra/Symphony Hall, Michigan Opera Theatre/Detroit Opera House, Detroit Zoological Society