Dan Cox
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Results-driven Facilities Planning & Engineering Specialist with proven skills in project management, construction oversight, and quality assurance. Adept at implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Facilities Planning & Engineering Specialist
Los Rios Community College District
Sacramento, CA
10.2014 - 12.2025
- Led design and construction of projects to enhance campus buildings and infrastructure to promote student learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop technical specifications for new systems and equipment.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, updated district guidelines and reduced project turnaround times.
- Monitored construction schedules to minimize delays and reduce change order costs.
- Worked with contractors, design teams and end users to meet campus needs.
- Supported in-house teams in their roles as project managers.
Adjunct Professor Building Inspection Technology
Los Rios Community College District
Sacramento, CA
08.2007 - 12.2014
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated discussions that promoted critical thinking and student participation.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance course offerings and implement best teaching practices.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
DSA Class 1 Inspector
Self Employed
Elk Grove, CA
08.1986 - 10.2014
- Provided inspection services to local school districts on projects ranging from $25K to $88M.
- Established relationships with DSA and local authorities to promote efficient inspection and close-out of projects.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Identified and documented discrepancies, facilitating timely resolution of issues.
- Developed inspection protocols to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Streamlined reporting processes, improving turnaround time for inspection results.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Monitored schedule and progress payments to promote accurate payments to contractors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Golden Gate Unversity
San Francisco08-2007
Certificate - Building Inspection Technology
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA08-1986
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA08-1981
Associate of Arts - General Education
American River College
Sacramento, CA08-1980
Skills
- Team Building
- Project management
- Advanced problem solving
- Infrastructure upgrades
- Quality control guidelines
- Material selection
- Environmental compliance
- Quality assurance controls
- Construction oversight
Certification
DSA Class 1 Inspector License #896
Timeline
Lead Facilities Planning & Engineering Specialist
Los Rios Community College District
10.2014 - 12.2025
Adjunct Professor Building Inspection Technology
Los Rios Community College District
08.2007 - 12.2014
DSA Class 1 Inspector
Self Employed
08.1986 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Golden Gate Unversity
Certificate - Building Inspection Technology
Cosumnes River College
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Cosumnes River College
Associate of Arts - General Education
American River College