EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
I bring over 15 years of hands-on cost data for construction materials and over 7 years in assisting contractors on light commercial and residential job sites for materials needs. Additionally, my experience includes scope loss/differences, quality assurance on remodel projects, documentation of commercial and/or residential building damage, roof damage evaluation, analysis of repair scopes and cost estimates presented by others, preparation of cost estimates for residential, commercial and industrial. Currently, my duties as a Building Consultant include building repair/replacement estimates and the evaluation of fire, water and smoke damage to structure, as well as any form of natural disaster (hail, tornado, hurricanes, etc.). This work typically includes site surveys, determination of scope, damage documentation, preparation of repair or replacement cost estimates, and review floor/roof layouts. I am also a Master with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), MSR (Master Fire & Smoke Restorer (FSRT/UFT/OCT/CCT/HST)), JWR (Journeyman Water Restoration Technician) (WTR/CCT/RRT/HST/ASD), and JTC (Journeyman Textile Cleaner (CCT/UFT/OCT/RRT). Additionally, I am a HAAG Certified Inspector for all types of Residential & Commercial Roofs (HCI-R/C). I am also licensed by IL, IN, IA, MI, MO, OH, TN & WI to enter active asbestos containments and / or known friable asbestos areas, as well as opine to the means and methods that are being used to abate the materials. In addition, I am also licensed by IL as an asbestos inspector, to perform inspections on buildings to identify and validate suspect materials which may contain asbestos. Lastly, I hold my OSHA, 10 Hour Construction Program Card.
My experience includes preparing repair estimates for universities, municipalities, airports, nursing homes, large warehouses, office buildings, hotels, multiple family dwellings, apartment and condominium complexes, shopping centers (strip malls and large malls), pole barn construction, schools, institutions, banks, registered historical buildings (commercial and residential) as well as numerous custom residential properties.
WORK HISTORY:
2014 – Present Building Consultant – JDH, Inc., Tinley Park, Illinois
2009 – 2014 Supervisor – Home Owners Bargain Outlet, Oak Lawn, Illinois
2008 – 2009 Jr. Building Consultant – Madsen, Kneppers & Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
2006 – 2008 Team Lead Bath and Plumbing – Lowes, New Lenox, IL
2001 – 2006 Department Manager & Account Service Representative – Menards, Tinley Park, IL
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:
- The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC); Journeyman Water Restorer (JWR), Master Fire & Smoke Restorer (MSR) & Journeyman Textile Cleaner (JTC), ID number 210897
- HAAG Certified Inspector: Residential / Commercial Roofs (HCI-R/C) My ID number is: 201912311.
- Asbestos Licensed Professional: IL (Project Manager & Inspector), IN, IA, MI, WI; OH, TN & MO (Supervisor)
- OSHA; 10 Hour Construction Program, ID number 36-004951236
- FAA – UAS Remote Pilot License No. C1274675