Hiawatha Griggs-Powell

571-***-**** Aldie, VA ad1vrh@r.postjobfree.com

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR INSPECTION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Over twenty years of experience in residential and commercial building renovation, property management and maintenance, and construction training.

HIGHLIGHTS

Commended by PA House of Representatives for exemplary contribution in school construction

Specialist in Historical rehabilitations

Ample experience training and overseeing construction teams

Excels at quality control, safety inspection, and improving process efficiency

Zoning experience

CDL Class B Drivers’ License

WORK EXPERIENCE

Construction Project Supervisor 2019 - Present

Wayne Group RBCI Joint Ventures, Ashburn VA

Managed project for Homeowners Association improving productivity to remove 308 condemned decks from apartment complex

Hired new staff and increased productivity by 7 times. Ensure jobsite is clean and clear of all debris. Oversees correct installation and use of scaffolding and site safety.

Construction Contractor/Owner 6/2016 – Present

Powell Legacy Builders, Virginia

Organizational Improvement Consultant 2017 – 2019

My Friend’s House Foundation L.A., Remote and Los Angeles

Assisted nonprofit to improve processes, nonprofit structure, and compliance and successfully gained eligibility for federal funding and donations over $25K

Increased proceeds by adding an additional sustainable income stream.

Established a process for food distribution increasing safety and efficiency for a food program that provides 375 meals per week to homeless community

Engineering Technician, Short-Term Contract 9/2019 – 10/2019

Home2Suites by Hilton, Chantilly VA

Facility Manager 2015 – 2016

Scotland Performance Institute, Scotland PA

Construction Trainer 2010 – 2011

YouthBuild Public Charter School, Washington DC

Construction Coordinator, Property Manager 2008 – 2010

Superior Quality Investments (Part-owner)

Oversaw acquisition, renovation, and lease of properties from research through rental

Wrote budget for residential and commercial property renovation including high-end units, managed renovations, installed custom tile, and designed paint and décor

Interviewed leasing tenants, screened and checked references, collected rent, made deposits

In charge of rented property repairs, performed basic maintenance and coordinated repairs, staged properties and purchased furniture

Plant Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator 2006 - 2008

LWB Refactoring, York, PA

Sole operator of a mining industry plant including using street sweeper, dump truck, and bulldozer to move and sort raw materials; monitored and operated conveyer belts and providing hands-on mechanical adjustments

Oversaw quality control and safety to screen and correct issues

Chair of Building and Grounds Committee, Strategic Planning 2007 – 2010

York School District, York, PA

Oversaw building of 5 new schools with construction budget ranging from $35M - $50M each

Oversaw new construction planning, review of subcontractor contracts, architect and facilities manager, finances, and ensured oversight and reporting to the Board

Took part in strategic planning to execute the city’s first LEAD certified school.

Managed careful planning and documentation to apply for state reimbursement,

Set up diversity hiring process by which local minorities could be trained and certified to participate in the subcontract to engage and employ the community

Construction Trainer 2002 – 2006

Crispus Attucks Nonprifit YouthBuild Charter School, York, PA

Oversaw and evaluated approximately 200 students, instructing youth on foundations of construction skills such as carpentry, drywall, finishing, light plumbing, demolition

Worked with historical district and lead teams working on historical restoration

Saved rental property company $2 Million in tax credits by managing team to implement code corrections and repairs in a timely manner

Established a program connecting youth and seniors for recreation and mentorship

Planning Commissioner 2001 – 2003 York City Planning Commission, York City

Rewrote and created a comprehensive 10-year plan for community development

Updated unified zoning code to create a unified code, oversaw application review process, made recommendations to zoning Board

Read blueprints and construction drawings and evaluated based on zoning laws

EDUCATION

License in Real Estate

Certificate in IT Foundations, George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering, 2014

Zoning Certificate, Penn State University, 2001

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