Experience

R. McGhee & Associates Architects

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Owner

  • 2001 - Present

  Principal of firm: responsible for general operations including design, project management, marketing and construction administration activities. Provide general project direction, technical and budget control, coordination with engineering and technical consultants and local building code officials on projects ranging from $500,000.00 to $83,000,000.00. Major Achievements : Bureau of Engraving Tour Bridge Modernization (current project), DCPS Phoebe Hearst School Rehabilitation and Additions (current project, DCPS Jesse Reno School Restoration and Addition (current project) and Stoddard School Rehabilitation, in association with EEK Architects, Peabody School, DC Public Library, Anacostia Branch and Tenley Branch, in association with Freelon Architects, Links, Inc. Corporate Center Restoration, Rehabilitation, IAMAW Corporate Headquarters/Lobby Center Restoration, UPS Corporate Headquarters/Lobby Center Restoration/Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation & Adaptive Reuse of Sanctuary Plus Residences and Offices, Rehabilitation Ionia P. Whipper Home Addition, Council of African American Affairs Interior Office Build-out, Kennedy Playground and Recreation Center Design, Rehabilitation of Irving Street Apartments, St. Augustine Church rehabilitation (four buildings) St Martin's Church Center for Women and Children Build-out and numerous Signet Bank Branch Offices. Show less



Hickok Cole

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • 2000 - 2001

  Responsible for project management, design, planning, construction administration, general project technical and budget control, liaison and coordination with engineering and technical consultants, local government and building code officials. Major Achievements: Provided technical and project management for the expansion and redesign of the $35M Potomac Center at 550 12th Street, S.W., for the JBG Companies. Expanded the 8 story 260,000SF building into an 11 story 445,000SF headquarters building for FEMA(GSA). Project required multiple early release packages to meet program goals. The 1968 precast and concrete building was demolished down to its skin and structurally modified to accommodate the new floor plate and additional 3 floors. The new blast resistant curtainwall and precast exterior was designed to be consistent with the Department of Justice Level IV security requirements. Project included the exterior plaza, new building lobbies, elevators and state-of-the art communication system. Other Activities: Prepared initial programming, site analysis and masterplan for the Presbyterian Home (Ingleside Presbyterian Retirement Community) in Washington, D.C. Show less



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief of Technical Design and Engineering

  • 1994 - 2000

  Responsible for cradle to grave execution of the base-wide construction contract program from concept design through final design and during all stages of construction for general facility and housing construction, infrastructure revitalization and general base improvements. Full authority and responsibility for all long range planning, design, contract maintenance, repair and construction as the Chief of Design and Engineering at Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C. Manages $3 million yearly budget for a diverse design and engineering team responsible for sustaining 607 acres, 108 operational facilities and 1300 housing units valued over $1billion. Directed an annual $30 million design and construction program. Provided technical and administrative direction of a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary staff composed of architects, engineers, construction administration personnel, CADD department and other technical personnel. Reviewed and approved construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, design calculations, construction schedules, contract cost change proposals, and preparation of engineering studies. Show less