Director and primary manager of construction projects ranging from $100,000 to over 100 million for the Waukee Community School District in Waukee, Iowa. Act as owner's representative in all aspects of construction projects.Responsible for overseeing all phases of the design and construction process including pre-design, schematic design, design development, contract documents, bidding/negotiation, contract administration & construction, project closeout, and post-occupancy.

Apply codes to commercial, industrial, and mixed occupancies for existing, historical and new structures including educational, multifamily, and large assembly facilities, as well as hazardous, medical, and high-rise buildings.• Regularly provide technical code assistance to owners, stakeholders, designers, industry professionals and project managers. Communicating via telephone, email, or in person regarding potential code implications and impacts to projects.• Developed and conducted presentations, training, and information sessions to internal and external groups regarding new code adoptions and updates.

Owned and operated a successful custom design drafting business specializing in residential and commercial construction projects.• Built a solid client base through referrals from customers and associates.• Routinely acted as a liaison for homeowners, contractors, engineers and architects by coordinating project meetings with local associations, boards, and commissions.• Completed hundreds of design projects including custom homes, remodels, and additions throughout the Southwest.• Prepare superior quality, cost effective and efficient construction documents for residential and commercial projects using state of the art CADD software.• Provided highly accurate drafting and design for all phases of construction including foundation plans, framing plans, electrical plans, mechanical plans, and architectural and structural details.

Conducted and coordinated the review of residential building plans, specifications, and structural calculations for compliance with building, fire, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical safety codes.• Developed training materials and plan review guides in preparation for the City’s first energy code.• Provided outstanding customer service by reviewing building plans, engineering calculations, and energy calculations to ensure compliance with City codes in order to approve applications for construction permits.• Worked with design professionals, contractors and others to interpret, explain, and enforce Code requirements throughout the plan review process.• Objectively interpreted and consistently applied code requirements and related standards in accordance with City department policies.• Recommended amendments in codes to resolve design and interpretation problems in order to accommodate and control new materials, new design concepts, and new Code revisions.

Worked in a strong team environment in the design and preparation of construction documents for large-scale residential projects.• Coordinated project consultants, clients, and local building authorities.• Managed production home design and the working drawings for all company business. • Led the interviewing and selection of drafters and job captains. Trained and supervised drafters for the production of highly accurate and code compliant construction drawings.

Veteran, Honorable Discharge • Provided force protection to protect the people, property and resources of the U.S. Air Force.• Extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics to work on both stateside and overseas air bases.• Deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in support of Operation Sea Signal and provided humanitarian aid to over 5,000 Cuban and Haitian refugees.• Deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch.