Kent Baxter Email & Phone Number

Clermont, FL, US

I perform engineering design for precast products to meet structural requirements, economics, constructability and quality by using structural engineering design using software for precast plank projects ranging in size from residential to large commercial. I perform engineering review for completeness of information, constructability details, layout, and.

• Structural design with plan modifications for custom single family residential homes of various sizes and construction material for compliance to Florida Building Code.
• Evaluation of engineered truss plans for selection of appropriate hurricane connectors.
• Perform modification of plans and produce complex structural details as necessary using AutoCAD.
• Design of slab on grade foundation systems and reinforced masonry walls.
• Communicate and clarify any field problems with clients and local municipal officials for plan review and inspection.

EAST RAND / Boksburg, Gauteng, ZA

Forensic mold assessment and sampling on primarily residential properties for insurance claims involving leaks, humidity and air conditioning malfunctions.

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Investigate and evaluate commercial and residential structures related to structural deficiencies and damages.
• Evaluations include, but are not limited to, damages related to errors and omissions during design and/or construction and failures due to material, method, maintenance, corrosion, decay, hail, wind, impact, rain.
• Investigate and verify construction compliance with applicable building codes and contract specifications. Perform structural analysis and provide recommendations for method of repair.

• Investigate and evaluate commercial and residential structures related to structural deficiencies and damages.
• Evaluations include, but are not limited to, damages related to errors and omissions during design and/or construction and failures due to material, method, maintenance, corrosion, decay, hail, wind, impact, rain.
• Investigate and verify construction compliance with applicable building codes and contract specifications. Perform structural analysis and provide recommendations for method of repair.

• Coordinate engineering requirements with Air Force users and prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates and statement of work for facility construction and various civil engineering projects.
• Perform surveys, evaluations, make recommendations and solve problems relating to structures, water and sewer utilities, roads and site plans.
• Review of contractor's submittals, RFI's and change orders on all CCAFS construction projects for architectural and civil work designed by JCWS.
• Administrator of Roof Management System for CCAFS, down range stations and tracking islands.
• Roof Management entailed roof surveying and inspection of flashing, roofing membrane, insulation and penetrations.
• Project Engineer for CCAFS sign replacement program.

• Inspected construction of capital improvement projects including waste water treatment plants, pump stations, water and sewer mains and subdivisions.
• Projects included inspection of multiple new slab/block/stucco buildings for electrical and mechanical equipment and renovation of existing Administration / Laboratory buildings.
• Duties included daily and final inspection of high and low voltage electrical equipment and sensors, high capacity generators, mechanical equipment, pumps, concrete treatment tanks and piping of all materials.
• Responsible for construction coordination, evaluation of contractor's pay request, daily field reports, and test scheduling.

• Responsible for contract administration and construction coordination between our engineers, clients and the contractors. Review of contractor's submittals, RFI's and change orders for all Wayne County Public Works.
• Performed final inspection of a new 13,000 square foot Administration Building for a large WWTP including all interior floor and wall finishes, electrical and mechanical equipment, roofing and subsurface tanks and.
• Completed daily and final inspection of a high capacity residential waste water pump station project designed to look like a homeowners brick garage with pitched roof, asphalt shingles, driveway, sidewalk and.
• Responsible for writing of Operation and Maintenance manuals for projects that I performed 100% inspection on and review of all shop drawings.
• Later transferred to the Architectural Division for design of above ground waste water structures and buildings.

Bachlor Of Science, Architectural Engineering

Diploma, General Studies