Gerald Schmitt
Macedonia
Summary
Dynamic Project Inspector with Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works, skilled in inspection reporting and fostering teamwork. Enhanced project quality through effective collaboration and timely issue resolution, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Recognized for delivering tailored solutions and maintaining a safe, organized work environment, boosting client satisfaction and project success.
Experienced with conducting thorough inspections to ensure project compliance. Utilizes effective communication and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues. Track record, measure, calculate for project payments. Maintaining high standards of quality and safety throughout all project phases.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Inspector
Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works
03.1999 - 04.2025
- Improved overall project quality by collaborating with design professionals, contractors, and clients to address issues in a timely manner.
- Contributed to successful project completion by consistently meeting deadlines for inspection reports and follow-up evaluations.
- Supported cost-effective solutions by advising on alternative materials or methods that met performance requirements without compromising quality or safety.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and contractors, fostering open communication channels for addressing concerns or potential issues during projects.
- Boosted client satisfaction levels by delivering consistent high-quality inspection services tailored to their specific needs while maintaining utmost professionalism at all times.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and building codes by meticulously reviewing project documents, plans, and specifications.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication lines with colleagues, sharing experiences, and offering assistance when needed.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
Welder Fabricator
Cuyahoga County Engineers Maintanance
02.1991 - 03.1999
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Education
No Degree - Public Works
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH03-1999
Skills
- Construction
- Concrete testing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Inspection reporting
- Safety awareness
- Self motivation
- Plan reading
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved various issues which led to compliance to plans and specifications.
- Collaborated with team for project assignments, maintain project records, reports and utilizes construction management system. Provide detailed field measurement's and calculations and project payment of items.
Certification
ACI Concrete testing certification.( currently experied)
Timeline
Project Inspector
Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works
03.1999 - 04.2025
Welder Fabricator
Cuyahoga County Engineers Maintanance
02.1991 - 03.1999
No Degree - Public Works
Cleveland State University
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