Orlando McRae
Development Project Director at McKibbon Places- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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LEED BD+C
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Experience
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McKibbon Places
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Project Director
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Nov 2022 - Present
Project Management and Owner's representative for new build, renovation, and conversion projects for mid-scale to upper-upscale / full-service projects. Project Management and Owner's representative for new build, renovation, and conversion projects for mid-scale to upper-upscale / full-service projects.
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Landmark Properties, Inc.
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Urban Design Manager
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Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Currently, onboarding into the multifamily build to rent markets while supporting the company's growth as the largest private student housing developer in the country. Also, supporting Landmark's expansion in the new Atlanta / Buckhead office collaborating with our architects and consultants on student housing and multifamily projects across the US. Currently, onboarding into the multifamily build to rent markets while supporting the company's growth as the largest private student housing developer in the country. Also, supporting Landmark's expansion in the new Atlanta / Buckhead office collaborating with our architects and consultants on student housing and multifamily projects across the US.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director - Property Improvements and Renovations Luxury, Lifestyle and Premium Brands
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Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
Managed (3) Regional PIP Managers for IHG’s luxury & lifestyle, Premium Brands. Responsibilities included but not limited to internal reporting to senior leadership on staffing, project and standards compliance, escalation, and team performance. Led the team with the introduction of the company’s first voco hotels during Covid. Supported the PIP Manager's travel and project scheduling, and participated in required internal and external meetings with owners, development partners, design consultants, and other internal and external stakeholders through all design and architectural phases of active and proposed projects. Show less
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director Project Management
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Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
Main point of contact for over (60) new build, operating renovation, or conversion projects by working closely with third party developers for all ten Starwood brands. Manage, coordinate and oversee design, construction and pre-opening processes from the conceptual development stage through opening on a timely and economical basis; coordinate planning, project development and coordination with design management as well as other internal Starwood stakeholders. Track project status internally through our ABCD database, collaborate externally with owners on setting accurate construction completion dates and model room execution for PIP’s and/or new build projects. Perform site visits during construction and pre-opening activities on new build and conversion projects. Coordinate and conduct owner’s meetings and kick-off calls for all new projects. Introduced Bluebeam to the A&C group and created tutorials via email to assist in training and implement paperless review process. Work closely with design managers in performing design reviews and brand standards compliance. Brand Champion for Four Points for (12) months revising, maintaining, and releasing Four Points prototype documentation. Perform Aloft Value engineering measures to promote brand growth and cost savings to owners while maximizing return on investment. Spear-headed converting the Aloft prototype documentation from Autocad to Revit with external consultants. Special Projects include full collaboration on a Starwood owned site in Buckhead-Lenox area with Starwood and third party residential developer using Revit and other tools to streamline the process. Show less
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Marriott International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Manager
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Mar 2008 - Apr 2012
While at Marriott, I Managed the design of over (200) two-hundred new build and conversion select service hotel properties for Marriott International; collaborated with owners and their consultants on prototypical and custom hotel projects for consistent guest brand experiences and standards across the United States; reviewed all phases of design from desktop feasibility reports through construction; coordinated with regional project managers for design implementation and post-opening construction issues; collaborated with Interior Designers, MEP Engineers and other consultants for integrated project delivery; performed on-site observations and design meetings at all phases of hotel development; closely interacted with internal and external hotel developers, feasibility consultants, vendors, owners, product/brand development teams, and hospitality operators for latest hotel and design trends. Show less
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Project Architect
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Oct 2006 - Apr 2008
While at Frutchman I was the Project Architect for $30 Million (452) guestroom and public space Conversion of Midtown, Atlanta Sheraton to a W Hotel using Revit 9.0. Provided Construction Documentation for interior retrofit during fast-track hotel conversion. Other projects included completion of ALOFT 1.1 Prototype drawings for Starwood Hotels, Westin Dulles Airport Washington, DC, Westin National Harbor Washington, DC. While at Frutchman I was the Project Architect for $30 Million (452) guestroom and public space Conversion of Midtown, Atlanta Sheraton to a W Hotel using Revit 9.0. Provided Construction Documentation for interior retrofit during fast-track hotel conversion. Other projects included completion of ALOFT 1.1 Prototype drawings for Starwood Hotels, Westin Dulles Airport Washington, DC, Westin National Harbor Washington, DC.
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Wilson Associates Architects
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Atlanta, Ga
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Job Captain
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Apr 2006 - Oct 2006
$250,000 - $600,000 Managed junior staff for prototypical and non-prototypical restaurant projects (Starbucks Coffee Company). throughout South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Prepared permit response comments and coordinated consultant’s revisions. Interacted with Brand Design Managers, Development Managers and Construction Managers in all phases from Starbuck’s. $250,000 - $600,000 Managed junior staff for prototypical and non-prototypical restaurant projects (Starbucks Coffee Company). throughout South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Prepared permit response comments and coordinated consultant’s revisions. Interacted with Brand Design Managers, Development Managers and Construction Managers in all phases from Starbuck’s.
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Marriott International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Coordinator
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Jun 2004 - Apr 2006
Ensured brand compliance on numerous Managed, Franchised, Renovation and Conversion hotel projects. Reviewed Preliminary, Schematic, and Construction Documents for compliance with Marriott International standards over (5) brands of hotel types (Courtyard, Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites) Ensured brand compliance on numerous Managed, Franchised, Renovation and Conversion hotel projects. Reviewed Preliminary, Schematic, and Construction Documents for compliance with Marriott International standards over (5) brands of hotel types (Courtyard, Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites)
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IA Interior Architects
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United States
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Design Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Job Captain
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2001 - 2001
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Education
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Howard University
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture -
DeVry University-Georgia
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General