# Michael Lo > Architecture Manager, construction and Real Estate Development, Brand EV Retail/Service Center. Location: Mountain View, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/michaello Extensive experiences in High quality Design, Project Management and Construction Administration; motivated to take on challenge with significant impact, especially during Construction Completion phase of projects to successful delivery. Organize multi-disciplinary collaboration and sustainable design with architectural; engineering professionals to create high performance projects. Manage design reviews, construction packages and deliverables to support all aspects of construction and marketing operation as Owner Prep. for startup EV VinFast on 2S/3S store and EV charging facilities. Established record of design recognition through award winning projects and client in Mixed-use/Retail/Hospitality sector. Effectively use software such as AutoCAD, Sketch-up 3D modeling in design study and BIM (Revit) for record. Prepare documents and obtain projects entitlements through government agencies and receive permit for construction in cities like San Francisco, San Jose, Fremont, Saratoga, Sunnyvale and Cupertino, … Shanghai, Dubai internationally. ## Work Experience ### Senior Manager @ MVE+Partners Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Led the Type III-V wood construction phase for a 725 unit mixed-use apartment building in Santa Clara, ensuring high-quality results. • Managed pre construction projects design in the San Francisco Bay Area, delivering on-time and within budget. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on Salt Lake City project CD and client satisfaction. ### Architecture Manager @ VinFast Auto, LLC. Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Los Angeles, CA • Managed design and brand standards for VinFast Auto, LLC USA, CA. • Prepared design concepts, presentations, and schedules for showroom and service center development in NorCal. • Led cross-functional teams to achieve CUPs/entitlement and IFB/IFC for EV 2S/3S, charging design and construction pre-IPO. ### Regional Design and Development director @ Z&L Properties,Inc. Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 | Foster City, CA • Directed design and development teams for SF BayArea projects, securing executive approval and funding for each project plan. • Managed design budget, identified critical project paths, and organized cross-functional teams within the company. • Collaborated with outside disciplines to manage construction and communicate progress with stakeholders. ### Senior Architect @ Rafael Viñoly Architects Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Clara • Represented Architect for Construction Administration on-site at New Stanford Hospital during Interior and Lobby construction. • Managed design changes submittal and approval through OSHPD for the completion of the new 500-bed, 11-story hospital. • Collaborated with the developer on large mixed-use_The Hill @Vallco development in Cupertino. ### Senior Design Manager @ AE7QA (Quezada Architecture) Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area, Dubai UAE • Led design efforts as an architect for large housing development, urban design and high-rise projects in Dubai, UAE. • Developed schematic designs and key details for multifamily residential and luxury homes. • Contributed to international projects with office team AE7 on urban design and planning throughout the Middle East. ### Senior Architect Designer @ Steinberg Hart Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | San Jose, San Francisco, Shanghai • Developed schematic design and key construction details for a residential district in Chengdu, including 8 high-rise towers and luxury homes. • Contributed to winning design/build competition for Folsom Lake Community College Gymnasium. • Utilized skills in architectural design, project management, and collaboration to achieve successful outcomes. ### Project Manager @ Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 • Managed projects for large urban development in major Chinese cities, overseeing concept design, development, oversee construction phases of the Nanjing JinAo Mega Tower. • Communicated with team leaders, managed consultants and clients to ensure project success and foster professional relationships. • Served as the primary client contact, participated in marketing and business development, and prepared services contract agreements. ### Associate Principle @ Arcadis Jan 2005 – Jan 2008 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (RTKL) Lead architect and project manager for a number of large scale high-rise residential, mixed-use and retail/hospitality development projects. Interface as the firm’s key person with international clients and local design institutes, developed solid design expertise in the sector. Major Client - The MixC of China Resources Company. Design and executed projects: mixed use-LA Live!; Mall renovation at Eagle Rock, LA; Westfield Center, SF. ### Project Architect @ ARC-Architecture Resources Cambridge, Inc. Jan 1996 – Jan 2002 • Architecture designer for academic, office and lab projects, including dormitories and research labs for prestigious institutions like Harvard School of Medicine and Genzyme Corp. • Managed projects from design to construction phase, ensuring successful completion and building expansion of such technology building type. ## Education ### M.Arch in School of Architecture and Planning Massachusetts Institute of Technology ### BArch in 建筑科学, Architecture - First Year Tsinghua University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michael-lo-13141812 --- Source: https://flows.cv/michaello JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/michaello/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13