Project Manager Construction

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Waynesville, OH 45068 ******.*****@*****.***

Summary:

Experienced professional with extensive knowledge in construction

management, facilities maintenance & repair, building, fire prevention,

fire alarms and life safety codes, plan reviews, code interpretations,

testing procedures, construction methods, inspections and practical

applications of engineering and technology. Fourteen years of increasing

responsibilities relevant to government services including project

management, code regulation, urban planning & zoning, economic

development, engineering, laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents,

government regulations and agency rules. Personally inspected and issued

permits for over $200 million in private sector construction investments.

Detail oriented with a positive attitude and strong work ethic with skills

in active listening, complex problem solving, critical thinking, judgment

and decision making. Reliable with strong leadership, organizational and

communication skills.

Professional Experience:

Smith &Young, LLC. Principal

08/2011-Present

Economic development consulting firm providing community and economic

development services to local government agencies, private businesses,

individuals and nonprofit organizations. State of Ohio certified Chief

Building Official services, plan review and inspections. Presale realty

inspections and construction-related owner representation, construction

project management, full-service government affairs and client advocacy

services.

City of Loveland, OH: Building & Zoning Administrator 01/2008 -

04/01/2011

Managed Building & Zoning Department and related staff. Reviewed plans and

inspected commercial, residential and institutional building construction

projects for compliance with local, state, and national building, fire

prevention and life safety codes. Administered Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) flood prevention program. Conducted commercial

and residential property maintenance inspections. Provided staff support

for City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Staff liaison for commercial tax abatement program. Project Manager for

City construction projects. Facility maintenance manager for City owned

buildings.

. Established Technical Review Committee for all departments involved in

pre-construction project review to insure a complete understanding of

all City requirements.

. Advised and oversaw new internet based permitting software that

increased productivity and modernized process.

. Received training for the Ohio Building Officials Association (OBOA)

damage assessment team leader status in charge of organizing team of

inspectors to perform damage assessments.

. Created handouts for residents/contractors explaining codes and

procedures for building sheds, decks, fences, pools and signs.

. Reformatted and standardized forms, documents and staff reports for

Boards and Commissions to ensure better understanding of the ordinances

and of the cases before them.

. Presented training to the Senior Citizens Committee and the Police

Academy on building codes, property maintenance codes and zoning

procedures.

. Implemented complimentary existing deck inspections for improved public

safety.

. Updated Building and Zoning information documents on internet for public

information.

. Coordinated contractors for facilities maintenance, upgrades and new

installations for City owned buildings including: lighting, fire alarms,

HVAC and emergency power systems.

City of Moraine, OH: Building & Zoning Administrator 05/1998 - 01/2008

Managed Building & Zoning Department and related staff. Performed plan

reviews and inspected commercial, residential and institutional building

construction projects for compliance with local, state, and national

building, fire prevention and life safety codes. Administered FEMA flood

prevention program. Conducted commercial and residential property

maintenance inspections. Provided staff support for City Council, Board of

Zoning Appeals and the Architectural Review Committee. Project Manager for

City construction projects.

. Managed multiple City owned facilities improvement projects including:

lighting upgrades, security alarms, fire alarm and fire prevention

systems and new construction.

. Implemented after hours inspections for special needs (Holidays, Sat. &

Sun) for improved services.

. Restructured permitting process from a turnaround time of three weeks to

not more than seven days.

. Standardized and simplified permit applications from four pages to a one-

page document.

. Promoted the adoption of the current Residential Building Code for

improved public safety.

. Recommended and initiated the adoption and specific code text for the

Property Maintenance Code to ensure public health, safety, welfare and

to maintain and improve property values.

. Established procedures and practices for pro-active enforcement of the

Property Maintenance Code.

Scott M. Young

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City of Moraine continued

. Improved the City of Moraine's Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating

from '4' to '3' through improved inspection techniques and permitting

procedures.

. Organized and improved testing procedures with Fire Department for fire

alarm, fire suppression systems and life safety code inspections.

. Performed damage assessment inspections for the Mississippi Emergency

Management Association (MEMA) in conjunction with FEMA following

hurricane Katrina.

. Conducted damage assessment inspections for the Ohio Emergency

Management Association (OEMA) following flooding in Belmont County and

following the Xenia tornado.

Village of Waynesville, OH: Property Maintenance Inspector 05/2005 -

05/2006

Contracted services for inspections and enforcement of Property Maintenance

Code.

. Created, implemented and enforced a pro-active property maintenance

enforcement program for residential and commercial properties.

Greene County Ohio Building Regulations: Building Inspector 07/1997 -

05/1998

Performed plan reviews and inspections for commercial, residential and

institutional buildings for compliance with local, state, and national

building, fire alarm, fire suppression and life safety codes. Enforced

Federal Emergency Management Association flood damage prevention

regulations.

Total Dimensions, Inc.: Owner 05/1993 - 07/1998

Production and management of remodeling and general contracting company

performing residential and light commercial work. Property maintenance,

repair, installations and service of electrical, plumbing, heating & air

conditioning for rental and commercial properties. Project management,

budgeting and consultation related to construction & facilities

maintenance.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 06/1989 - 05/1993

Journeyman Carpenter for multiple construction projects.

Education & Certifications:

Ohio Board of Building Standards: Building Official & Residential Building

Official Certifications

International Code Council certifications:

. Certified Building Official

. Mechanical General

. Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector

. Building Inspector

. Mechanical 1 and 2 Family

Continuing Education for the International Code Council & State of Ohio

Board of Building Standards Certifications

Federal Emergency Management Association - ICS 100, ICS 300, ICS 400, IS

200, IS 700

Sinclair Community College - Civil Construction Technology

Montgomery County Joint Vocational School - Carpentry Program

Professional Organizations:

Miami Valley Building Officials Association (served as Secretary and on the

Board of Directors)

Southwest Ohio Building Officials Association

Ohio Code Enforcement Officials Association

International Code Council

Ohio Building Officials Association

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