John W. Maxwell Email & Phone Number

Altoona, Pa, Us

Altoona, Pennsylvania Area

--Responsible for annual project budgets of while simultaneously designing and permitting multiple projects--Manage development of new store locations and future sites which includes convenience stores with kitchens, stores with drive-thru, car washes and fuel canopies while securing all building, health, sign and land development approvals for construction--Participated in site feasibility studies and initial site visits with Real Estate department to provide guidance regarding cost estimates, visibility, site ingress/egress, signage, and utility connections--Directed operational workflow and full project life cycle, from surveying, design of graphic presentations, compliance with municipal zoning ordinances and regional requirements, DOT approval, construction plan approval and permits, to offering extensive knowledge of site design and detailed grading plans to ensure the proper parameters were met successfully--Represented store development department at public meetings with Site Selectors and Attorneys to secure zoning and variance approvals--Established multiple industry networks to design and permit plans to meet specific company goals, engaging architects, civil engineers, traffic engineers, contractors, geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers and wall designers as needed to successfully complete projects--Organized store development and construction department tours of existing facilities and project sites under construction to improve company requirements and the overall prototype plans--Prepared project schedules and cost estimates issued to corporate office upper management--Conducted onsite supervision of contractors during construction to ensure the highest quality and standards and managed all engineering functions to meet company design specifications

Roanoke, Virginia Area

--Responsible for site construction documents prepared by using the latest version of AutoCAD and supplied expert knowledge for department design team, CAD/Drafting, rezoning exhibits, site designs, grading and drainage, and erosion control plans. --Partnered with design team at all project phases from concept to rollout on project planning activities --Created value engineered construction drawings and renderings to ensure quick and appropriate turn around, to result in larger profit margin--Consulted, met, and advised clients on project scope and municipal requirements for acquiring necessary permits

Greater Atlanta Area

--Directed and oversaw multiple projects including: site design, landscape plans, grading, drainage, sanitary sewer design and erosion control--Consulted with clients to determine their project scope and then incorporated plan approval timeline and cost estimate into proposal format for that individual --Designed construction documents for commercial, industrial and residential land development projects in Atlanta and state of Georgia--Projects included single family subdivisions, apartment complexes, schools, convenience stores, hotels, warehouses and amusement parks--Consulted with clients on site and planting plans and made recommendations on various design options, cost projections and purchasing to ensure quality on the project