Project Manager Electrical
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DONALD L. FUCHS, JR.
*** ****** **** ** *********, Alabama 35640
386-***-**** abg5m7@r.postjobfree.com
Instructor • Code & Regulation Education Consulting Project Coordination
Versatile training specialist and project manager with over 20 years of experience developing educational
programs and business-critical processes for the construction and code enforcement industries. Adept at
developing training curricula that communicate complex technical concepts in a manner industry
professionals can easily understand. Well-versed in all aspects of fire, building, and electrical codes and
standards. Strong leader with a talent for planning and implementing multi-stage projects.
Training Development Program Management Code Enforcement Building & Construction
Project Management Curriculum Design Team Leadership Technical Instruction
Strategic Planning Policy Development Process Improvements Project Scheduling
Consensus Building Budget Administration Cost Control Issue Resolution
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY, Herndon, Virginia 2008-2010
Organization focused on code, compliance, disaster management, and other key services for the
construction sector, staffing 150.
Assistant Manager, Education & Training
Designed and presented comprehensive training courses and seminars on international building codes,
national electric codes, and home manufacturing. Designed curricula targeting state-contracted building
code professionals, designers, and contractors. Prepared and delivered RFP responses for government
inquiries into weatherization audit and training services.
Integral in winning a Texas contract for weatherization audits and a Maryland contract for training.
Defined organization-wide training policies and procedures.
Authored the training manual, which led to IBTS achieving International Association for Continuing
Education and Training (IACET) accreditation.
BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA INC. (BOAF), Longwood, Florida 2005-2008
Non-profit organization representing building officials, inspectors, plans examiners, and other professionals
in the building industry.
Executive Director
Led association operations, from overall administration through financial management. Coordinated annual
association conferences. Guided members and partner organizations in defining technical strategy.
Represented members and key contacts at trade shows and conferences. Served as primary liaison for
other associations throughout the country, as well as for government agencies, licensing boards, and
professional groups. Updated the website and online marketplace. Planned and conducted the annual
membership drive. Oversaw education and training initiatives. Negotiated and maintained state contracts.
Grew the member base from 1,200 to 3,300 and the chapters from 18 to 22 within 3 years.
Boosted the organization's net worth 2x via accounting measures and responses to state RFPs.
Reduced expenses through various means, such as internal online marketplace and website administration.
Instrumental in BOAF gaining the national honor of International Code Council Chapter of the Year.
Promoted to Executive Director of ICC Region 9, spanning Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, and Mississippi.
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INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, Birmingham, Alabama 2003-2005
Global membership organization focused on defining home, school, and workplace construction safety
codes, employing approximately 300.
Manager, Seminar Delivery & Continuing Education
Orchestrated member seminars and workshops. Developed seminar outlines and materials for national and
state organizations. Established seminar contract terms. Defined schedules and selected locations. Secured
instructors for seminars, and provided instructor training. Coordinated the activities of team members across
multiple states. Acted as subject matter expert for development of building, fire, and electrical training
courses. Delivered comprehensive technical information on building code and construction issues.
Evaluated emerging technologies and new information in the industry. Led workshops, seminars, and
training sessions for code officials, design professionals, and construction personnel.
Honored as the first ICC Employee of the Month after the ICC / SBCCI merger.
SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS, INC. (SBCCI), Birmingham, Alabama 1998-2003
Regional building safety and fire prevention association. Merged with ICC.
Instructor / Code Analyst
Planned and executed seminars and programs concerning building, fire, and electrical codes for a broad
audience of industry professionals. Taught courses on-site throughout the nation. Delivered both written and
verbal technical instruction on building codes and construction. Followed industry trends and technologies
proposed for use in building codes. Managed travel and scheduling for seminars and workshops.
Successfully directed execution of more than 2,000 training days for the southeast U.S. region.
CITY OF WINTER PARK, Winter Park, Florida 1994-1998
Administrative body of a metropolitan area with a population of 28,921.
Code Analyst / Chief Plan Reviewer
Oversaw plan review procedures for commercial and residential projects. Tracked major milestones for
construction initiatives. Established criteria and guidelines for departmental plan reviewing. Authored diverse
reports for advisory and governing boards. Coordinated with property owners and industry professionals to
provide relevant information on planning, zoning, and resolving building / fire code issues. Evaluated code
violations and complaints, conducting on-site inspections as needed. Acted as stand-in during absence of
the Building Official. Directed teams of field and office staff.
Achieved Master Code Profession Certification from the International Code Council, attaining excellent
scores on 15 necessary certification exams.
Chosen by the governor to serve 2 terms in an appointed role on the Florida Building Code
Administrators and Inspectors Licensing Board, with 2 years as Chair.
Recognized as Outstanding Employee of the Month.
Additional roles include Plans Examiner for Citrus County, Florida; Building Official for Crystal River, Florida;
Deputy Building Official for Oviedo, Florida; and multiple construction and project management roles.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Electrical Studies & Apprenticeship - Palm Beach County Vocational Education
Florida Fire Inspector Certification - Central Florida Emergency Service Institute
Building Analyst Professional - Building Performance Institute
Complete list of certifications and licenses available on request
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Certifications of Donald Fuchs
International Code Council (ICC) Professional Information:
Master Code Professional
Certified Building Official
Certified Building Code Official
Building Inspector
Building Plans Examiner
Certified Electrical Code Official
Commercial Electrical Inspector
Electrical Inspector
Residential Electrical Inspector
Electrical Plans Examiner
Certified Mechanical Code Official
Mechanical Inspector
Mechanical Plans Examiner
Certified Plumbing Code Official
Plumbing Inspector
Plumbing Plans Examiner
Combination Inspector
Combination Plans Examiner
Commercial Combination Inspector
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector II
Building Performance Institute
Building Analyst Professional (Single Family Energy Auditor)
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