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William O'Donnell
An experienced engineer who has collaborated with some of the world’s most celebrated architects, including Bjarke Ingels, Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas and Carlos Zapata, William leads our Miami and San Francisco offices.
His decades-long career is reflected in projects across the country, from resorts, hotels and theme parks to healthcare facilities, airports, and large-scale renovations.
William currently leads the concept design of the Hard Rock Guitar Tower at the Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as the structural design for Harmony Cove, a 1,000-room hotel and casino in Jamaica, and MSC Miami Cruise Terminal in Florida—the largest cruise terminal in the world.
Previous work includes Atlantis I-III, a resort containing the largest ballroom in the Caribbean; the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Brickell Key, Miami; Albany Resort in The Bahamas, a a complex of seven buildings, each with its own unique style, and the award-winning Aston Martin Residences in Miami.
Education:
BS Civil Engineering, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
MS Structural Engineering, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
Professional Licenses & Certifications:
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, US Virgin Islands
Certified by the Structural Engineering Certification Board
US Government Secret Clearance
USCG 100-ton Ocean Operator Captain's License
Memberships and Affiliations:
American Concrete Institute
American Society of Civil Engineers
National Council of Structural Engineers Associations
Board of Trustees, Barry University
Board member, Miami Supportive Housing Corporation, a non-profit organization
Board member, Miami Rowing Club
Industry Advisory Board, University of Miami College of Engineering
Industry Advisory Board, University of Miami, School of Architecture, Construction Management Program
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