AZEL KODI
***** ******** **, ********** ** ***** · 571-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
PROFILE
Self-motivated, organized and manage tasks/priorities well, innovative architectural professional with adept communication and excellent analytical skills, positive attitude to problem solving approach. Demonstrate strong presentational skills and thrive in any multi-disciplinary environment by being a team player with an ability to seek continuous self-improvement of knowledge and skills. EXPERIENCE
01/2021 – 06/2021
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II, FAIRFAX COUNTY GOVERNMENT- LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (LDS)
• Used technical knowledge of the VCC (Virginia Construction Code), Fairfax County Code, Stormwater regulations, LDS Policies and Procedures and all other applicable codes to execute daily tasks accordingly
• Used technical knowledge of licensing requirements to ensure applicants are properly licensed with the Department of Professional and Occupation Regulation by ensuring the plans are stamped by a professional licensed engineer
• Reviewed plans to ensure submitted documentation met all the applicable codes such as the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance, stormwater ordinance, and sediment and erosion control regulations
• Upon submission of site-related plans and waivers, identified minimum requirements, reviewed for completeness, ascertained scope of work, and determined acceptance in accordance with applicable codes/ordinances
• Processed plans to and from appropriate review agencies
• Communicated with customers and county staff regarding stormwater program related submissions and requirements
01/2018 – 01/2021
CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENACE PROJECT MANAGER, FAIRFAX COUNTY GOVERNMENT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
• Conducted site visits and surveyed buildings to assess existing conditions
• Created scope of work (SOW) and performed contract administration on Architectural/Engineering (A/E) projects and managed the construction process with general leadership per assigned project
• Conducted and commented on all projects review phases with Architects
• Ensured cost control and claim avoidance
• Ensured contractors conformance with schedule, plans, specifications, and requirements of contract
• Acted as the main point of contact for assigned project by facilitating contactors with full 2
access to the areas of work
• Prequalified contractors to participate in bidding, reviewed proposals and awarded contracts to qualified contractors per Fairfax County Standards
• Reviewed and approved RFI’s, Submittals, and payments throughout project phases in Procore
• Performed Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) as well as constructability reviews of bid documents
• Coordinated and chaired weekly project meetings with contractors
• Negotiated change orders
• Produced progress reports and reported to management
• Provided timely and effective communication to all stakeholders to mitigate conflicts
• Approved punch list to ensure customer satisfaction per scope and per Fairfax County
• Prepared project closeout documentation through warranty period and maintained project logs
• Provided assistants on miscellaneous projects requested by team lead 07/2017 – 12/2017
CAD SPECIALIST, FAIRFAX COUNTY GOVERNMENT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARMENT
• Created and modified commercial facility space plans drawings by consulting with space planners to reflect existing conditions
• Conducted various space planning projects throughout the county
• Updated redline drawings by collaborating with planners and engineers
• Produced and submitted permit drawings for renovations to achieve ADA code compliance
• Followed up with permit department on the status of permit application and acted upon any additional required documents
• Provided assistants on miscellaneous projects requested by team lead 03/2016 – 07/2017
DRAFTER/ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, CORTEK
• Improved security communication system for Naval Bases by creating accurate drawings of communication center rooms
• Coordinated with electrical data and security professionals to create design solutions for security systems for entrance gates
• Assisted supervisor with miscellaneous tasks
• Consulted with onsite surveyors to obtain accurate information on areas of work
• Updated drawings per redlines and comments from the engineers representing the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
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03/2015 – 03/2016
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER/ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, GLOBAL PROJECTS ASSOCIATES
• Conducted drafting on various projects utilizing Revit & AutoCAD
• Updated redline drawings to reflect changes per architect’s comments
• Assisted in the construction administration phase: general review, site instructions, change orders, and interpretation of contract specifications
• Consistently applied company’s Quality Control procedures and took ownership of their work
• Assisted the Senior team members with other tasks such as updating logs and checklists 11/2014 – 02/2015
SPACE PLANNER/MOVE COORDINATOR-114TH CONGRESSIONAL TRANSISTION AT CAPITOL HILL, CAPITOL HILL/U. S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
• Surveyed existing offices to provide accurate measurements of Congress offices
• Coordinated and conducted reconfigurations of office layouts by collaborating with the Architects of the Capitol to create code compliant drawings
• Provided designed layout drawings to congress’s office manager for approval
• Coordinated and ensured final move schedule
• Ensured customer satisfaction is achieved and maintained closeout documents EDUCATION
05/2014
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE, HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Address: 2400 6TH ST NW, WASHINGTON DC 20059
Presently taking ARE exam (Architectural Registration Exam) SKILLS
• AutoCAD 2021
• Revit
• SketchUp
• Procore
• Adobe Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ProjectDox
• PAWS
• Fido