Construction Electrical

Hai-Jun Zheng (Chris)

***** ******* **. **** *** (Minnetonka, MN 55345( 785-***-**** (cell)

abl06z@r.postjobfree.com

August, 2010

To Whom It May Concern:

I am seeking employment as Building Plans Examiner/Inspector. My work

experience and expertise in architecture, urban planning and building code

compliance makes me the perfect candidate.

Working for the City of Lenexa in the Community Development Division, I

have had extensive exposure in all construction types, of project

management, construction contracts, cost benefit analysis, specifications

and project coordination activities as well as a thorough understanding of

construction drawings and building codes. I have built effective

relationships with contractors, architects and engineers while working on

projects ranging from small to multi-million dollar contracts.

My extensive experience and expertise in the areas of architecture, urban

planning, building inspection and plan examination from the growing city of

Lenexa can also prove to be beneficial to your city or organization.

Furthermore, my excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skill,

plus my good work ethics, my attention to detail, my desire to learn, and

my ability to work well with others will prove me to be a value asset to

your team as well.

Attached please find my resume for your review. I would appreciate the

opportunity to discuss my qualifications with you. Should you require

further details of my work experience, or need references, they will be

available upon request. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Hai-Jun Zheng (Chris)

Hai-Jun Zheng (Chris)

14414 Stewart Ln. Unit 202 (Minnetonka, MN 55345( 785-***-****

(cell)

abl06z@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Master of Urban Planning

May, 2004

University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045

Bachelor in Architecture

May, 2001

University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045

Bachelor in Architecture

May, 1998

VERITAS University, San Jose, Costa Rica

Certification and Skills:

. Certified Building Plans Examiner, Certified Building Inspector

and Certified Accessibility Building plans examiner/Inspector.

Energy Plans Examiner

. Extensive knowledge in ICC CODES.

. AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, ArchiCAD, Arc GIS, Cornerstone CL,

Pentamation, Accela-Permiting Software and Freehand sketch.

. Actively pursuing the International Certified Building Official

certification. (ICBO)

Work Experience:

Building Codes Plans Examiner: City of Lenexa. Lenexa, KS June 2006 -

Present

Responsibilities:

. Evaluate and analyze plans for compliance with building, plumbing,

mechanical, and electrical codes based on accepted engineering

practices.

. Apply engineering principles and practices in the technical

examination of property development plans.

. Conduct plan reviews with property owners and design professionals.

. Prepare and update educational material for the general public.

. Verify compliance with the city adopted codes and ordinances

regulating building construction.

. Design and create guidelines on various building permit

requirements.

. Perform special projects related to code enforcement and code

interpretation.

. Oversee the timeliness of the building permit approval process.

Building Inspector: City of Lenexa. Lenexa, Kansas Jan.

2005 to May 2006

Responsibilities:

. Coordinated inter-dept. approvals of residential, office, multi-

family residential, and light commercial building construction.

. Inspected and enforced building, plumbing, and electrical codes on

newly constructed, altered or repaired buildings and/or existing

structures.

. Evaluated and analyzed a wide variety of structural, mechanical,

electrical and plumbing installations for code compliance using the

International I codes.

. Interpreted and provided guidance on codes, regulations, and

departmental policies to other inspectors, contractors, engineers,

architects, and the general public.

. Authorized issuance of temporary and permanent Certificates of

Occupancy and/or Certificates of Compliance, and issued Notices-to-

Appear in court.

Planning Intern/Technician: City of Spring Hill. Kansas Jan.

2004 to Dec.2005

Responsibilities:

. Worked on several urban planning projects.

. Researched and assisted with rewriting of city ordinances.

. Designed and modeled multiple buildings.

. Performed Arc GIS mapping, and assisted with zoning requests and

inquiries.

Architectural Intern: Indeca Arch. San Jose, Costa Rica

May 1998 to Oct. 1999

Responsibilities:

. Worked on architectonic modeling, graphic rendering, and site

analysis and planning.

. Produced site drawings using AutoCAD.

. Created freehand perspectives, models, and sketches.

Business Manager and Owner: San Jose, Costa Rica June 1990

to Oct. 1999

Responsibilities:

. Oversaw the hiring, training, evaluating and firing of personnel.

. Handled day-to-day operation of the store, including: supervising

employees, maintaining appropriate inventory level, record keeping

of purchases and sales, examining products purchased, end of day

cash reconciliation.

. Ensured that customer satisfaction and service were at the highest

standards.

. Planned and coordinated advertising and promotional displays for

maximum potential.

References: Available upon request.

Miscellaneous: Fluent in Spanish and proficient in Chinese.

Contact this candidate