Michael Hinz

Mr. Michael Hinz has over 35 years of combined experience as an Architectural Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Senior Estimator, and Building Consultant. He specializes in large, complex property losses involving reconstruction estimates for high-end commercial and residential structures affected by natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and fires. Michael has managed a wide variety of multimillion-dollar loss claims, providing cost estimates, clerk of works, and appraisal services. He is highly knowledgeable with estimating software and has extensive experience working with insurance companies and their clients, assisting them in rebuilding their lives, homes, and businesses.

Representative Project Experience

Modular Commercial Construction
Hyrdo Electric Power Plant
Industrial Packing Facility
Museum/Library
Church/School
High Rise Commercial
Builders Risk: Collapse

Senior Building Consultant
michael@AggregateCC.com
(305) 216-7337

Areas of Expertise

Building Consulting
Property Damage Assessment
Hail Damage Assessment
Contract Negotiaions and Review
Construction Estimating
Post-CAT Damage Assessments
Construction Defect Cost Estimating
Builder’s Risk Cost Evaluations
Fire/ Water Restoration
Building Codes
Appriaser/ Umpire Service

Relevant Work Experience

June 2023 – Present: Aggregate Construction Consultants
Sr. Building Consultant
Provide and document a scope of damage and a reconstruction cost estimate for insurance-related losses.

Aug 2021 – Apr 2024: RMC Group
Executive Building Consultant
Provided and documented a scope of damage and a reconstruction cost estimate for insurance-related losses.

May 2011 – Jul 2021: Grecco Construction Consultants
Regional Consultant
Provided and documented a scope of damage and a reconstruction cost estimate for insurance-related losses.

Jul 2005 – Dec 2009: Chelle Construction, Inc.
Construction Project Manager / Senior Estimator
Oversaw construction estimating, scheduling, and purchasing projects. Managed the transition to computer-based estimating, implemented software, trained estimators, and reviewed project specifications and contracts.

2003 – 2005: Rodriguez & Quiroga, Architects Chartered
Project Manager

Managed feasibility studies, schematic design, design development, and construction management.

2001 – 2002: SBLM Architects
Project Manager
Handled feasibility studies, schematic design, design development, and construction management.

1999 – 2001: Joseph Middlebrooks & Associates
Project Manager
Directed feasibility studies, schematic design, design development, and construction management.

1996 – 1999: ESA Design Group
Vice President, Project Coordinator
Led feasibility studies, schematic design, design development, construction management, and building energy calculations.

1987 – 1996: William Arthur Architects
Project Manager, Project Coordinator
Facilitated schematic design, design development, construction management, and construction administration.

Certifications

ACCREDITATIONS/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

OSHA 30
IVES Certified Boom Lift Operator
Genie Certified Mobile Elevating Work Platform
Xactimate Level II Certified
Haag Certified Commercial Roof Inspector
CIIA SEED Earthquake Evaluation
IICRC WRT S500 Certified

Computer Skills

• Windows
• Microsoft Office 365
• Xactimate
• Adobe Acrobat
• MS Project

Education

Miami Dade College 1980 – 1982

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