MC Design Build

Michael Chandler

Design & Construction Executive · Hospitality & Resort Projects · Owner's Representative

Spring, TX · mike.rcccon@yahoo.com · (435) 237-7373 · linkedin.com/in/michael-chandler-3858a63a

Design and construction executive with 37+ years of experience delivering luxury hospitality, resort, and ultra-high-end residential projects. Managed more than $500M in construction value, with individual project budgets from $500K to $125M across 12 states and 4 countries. Procore Certified, with native-level Spanish and a track record of bridging architectural design, P&L stewardship, and field execution for owners, developers, and private clubs.

Core Competencies

Design & Construction Leadership
Renovation & New-Build Delivery, Design Management, Constructability Review, Owner Representation
Capital Planning & Budgeting
Multi-Year CapEx Planning, Construction Budgeting & Cost Control, Value Engineering, P&L Management
Portfolio & Team Leadership
Multi-Site Oversight, Mentoring PMs & Superintendents, Executive & Ownership Reporting
Procurement & Logistics
Global Procurement, Supply Chain Resilience, Remote-Site Logistics; Procore (Certified), BIM Workflows
Hospitality Expertise
Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Private Clubs, Spa and Food & Beverage Facilities, Ultra-High-End Residential

Professional Experience

The Mangrove Group (Private Consulting)

May 2026 – Aug 2026

CEO & Head of Operations (Contract) · San Antonio, FL

  • Executive Leadership: Led company operations on a contract basis, reporting directly to ownership and setting priorities across the active construction portfolio.
  • Portfolio Oversight: Held project teams accountable for budget, schedule, and quality through consistent cost reporting and executive-level project reviews.
  • Process Improvement: Standardized procurement, scheduling, and project reporting workflows to give ownership clearer cost visibility and faster decisions.
  • Team Development: Led and mentored project managers, superintendents, and field staff, tightening accountability between office and field.

NewQuest Properties

2022 – 2025

Sr. Project Manager / Owner's Representative · Houston, TX

The Clubs at Houston Oaks & The Links at Houston Oaks

  • Renovation & New Build: Oversaw design and construction of club renovations and new facilities, applying architectural expertise to protect design intent, finish quality, and member experience.
  • Capital Stewardship: Directed construction phases of a $67MM private club portfolio, holding to multi-year budget and schedule requirements through value engineering and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Ownership Liaison: Served as primary executive liaison between the design team, the field, high-net-worth developers, and institutional stakeholders.
  • Procurement Strategy: Built localized procurement frameworks that cut material lead times by 15% during post-pandemic supply chain disruption.

The Mangrove Group

2020 – 2022

Project Manager / Owner's Representative · International / Remote

  • Portfolio Management: Directed a $75M pipeline of five large private residential estates in the U.S. and abroad (Bahamas, Mexico), delivering every project within ±2% of budget.
  • Regulatory Navigation: Standardized permitting and entitlement workflows across international jurisdictions, pulling project starts forward by an average of 4 weeks.
  • Full-Cycle Oversight: Managed every phase from permitting to final inspection, holding a consistent quality standard across geographically dispersed sites.
  • Team Leadership: Aligned multilingual, culturally diverse project teams around shared schedules and quality expectations.

Yellowstone Club

2018 – 2020

Project Manager · Big Sky, MT

  • Resort Development: Led construction oversight for multimillion-dollar luxury condominium towers, spa facilities, and restaurants in North America's premier private ski and golf community.
  • Owner Representation: Managed stakeholder communication to align project goals with the exacting expectations of an ultra-exclusive membership.
  • Compliance & Entitlements: Ran permit and entitlement processes under complex mountain-resort and environmental regulations.

Discovery Land Company / Starfish Company

2015 – 2018

Project Manager — Bakers Bay Resort · Great Guana Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas

  • Resort Portfolio: Directed construction of Owner, Resort, and Private products, including the Beach Club Restaurant, Beach Club Spa, Market by the Pier, and multiple ultra-luxury single-family residences.
  • Island Logistics: Ran procurement and logistics for remote-island construction with limited local infrastructure, keeping materials and crews moving on schedule.
  • Cross-Cultural Leadership: Used native-level Spanish to lead and communicate with an international workforce.

Private Owner / Developer — Private Island Estate

2015 – 2018

Owner's Representative / Project Manager · Abaco Islands, Bahamas

  • Executive Representation: Represented the owner on a $125M+ estate development, managing design, development consulting, and land development, with project budgets from $500K to $125M.
  • Workforce Development: Worked with government officials to secure skilled labor from multiple regions and launched training programs that built construction skills and lasting jobs for local Bahamians.

Architectural Design & Construction Consultant

2013 – 2018

Private Owners / Developers · Great Guana Cay & Great Abaco Island, Bahamas

  • Design & Constructability: Provided architectural and constructability consulting so design intent translated cleanly to field execution.
  • Logistics & Compliance: Developed logistics strategies for remote-island sites and managed local permitting, codes, and environmental requirements.

Big D Construction — Signature Homes & Hospitality Division

2014 – 2016

Construction Consultant / Sr. Project Manager · Multi-State (concurrent engagement)

  • Luxury Portfolio: Directed luxury home projects across multiple U.S. states with budgets of $12.5MM–$25MM, plus a $74MM private resort project.
  • Process Optimization: Reduced costs through strategic logistics and procurement management while holding luxury-market standards.

RCC Construction

2004 – 2013

Sr. Designer / Owner / Construction Licensee · Del Monte Forest, CA

  • Design-Build Leadership: Directed construction management and partial design for two private resorts valued at $76MM.
  • Signature Project: Designed and built a large Texas equestrian ranch on a $24MM budget, with full architectural and construction oversight.
  • Client Representation: Served as owner's representative and trusted advisor to high-net-worth clients on private estates valued at $7.5MM–$28MM.

Earlier Career

Designer / Construction Consultant · The Pebble Beach Company

1993 – 1996

Design, remodel, and construction consulting for one of America's most iconic resort properties.

Construction & Operations Consultant · Inn of the Anasazi

1991 – 1993

Recruited by the cofounder to establish operations for a new boutique hotel in Santa Fe, NM.

Architectural Design Assistant · Robert Young and Associates

1987 – 1989

Design support for retail, commercial, and hospitality venues in Dallas, TX.

Design / Remodel Team Member · Rosewood Hotel Group

1986 – 1987

Collaborated on innovative design solutions for luxury hotel remodel projects in Dallas, TX.

Career Impact

37+ Years

Industry Experience

$500M+

Construction Value Managed

$500K – $125M

Project Range

12 States · 4 Countries

Geographic Reach

Education

Architecture Studies — University of Texas

1985

Certifications & Distinctions

  • Procore Certified — Financial Management & Core Tools
  • Languages — English; Spanish (native-level fluency, used daily on international job sites)

Professional references and detailed project portfolio available upon request.