James A. Yoder
Building Envelope Commissioning Manager
Boardman,Ohio
Summary
With 30+ years of experience in construction project management, building enclosure design, roofing programs, support service programs, and functional testing, my expertise spans government, federal, commercial, institutional, healthcare, and aviation sectors. I have planned, directed, and managed project teams for supporting service programs, building envelope assessments, and property condition assessment programs. I excel in problem identification and solution provision. Dedicated to mentoring, training, and empowering team members for exceptional performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Manager – Building Envelope Practice
Prime AE Group, Inc.
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed and directed a team of professionals conducting Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) services for new and revitalization projects, including building envelope assessments, performance testing, quality assurance observations, design review of architectural drawings and specifications, constructability reviews, submittals, RFI's, and shop drawing reviews
- Responsible for proposal writing and contract procurement
- Manage and conduct Due Diligence and construction services
National Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) Lead and Project Manager
Burns & McDonnell Engineering
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed and directed a team of professionals conducting Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) services for new and revitalization projects, including building envelope assessments, performance testing, quality assurance observations, design review of architectural drawings and specifications, constructability reviews, submittals, RFI's, and shop drawing reviews
- Responsible for proposal writing and contract procurement
- Manage and conduct Due Diligence and construction services
Building Envelope Senior Project Manager
ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Managed and conducted Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) services including:
- Building envelope design review of architectural drawings and specifications
- Constructability Reviews
- Submittals, RFI's, and shop drawing review
- Quality Assurance Observation (QAO) of mock-up installations, field installations, and testing observations
- Building enclosure meetings
- Responsible for marketing, proposal writing, and contract procurement
- Responsible for building envelope assessments, reporting, and design recommendations
- Managed and conducted Due Diligence services including:
- Property Condition Assessments (PCA)
- Property Capital Needs Assessments (PCNA)
- Accessibility Compliance Audits
- Pre-and Post-Construction Surveys
- Pavement Condition Assessments
- Managed and conducted Construction Services including:
- Construction quality assurance observation
- Contract administration
- Field performance testing, including air and water infiltration testing
Regional/National Account Manager
Sodexo/Roth
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Responsible for the professional account management of the Roth Bros
- Inc
- Roof Asset Management (RAMS) program for the United States Postal Service (USPS)
- Lead National Account Manager for the USPS HUB Program
- Prepared written scopes of work, estimates, and proposals for solicitation and procurement
- Optimized the USPS HUB program, increasing procurement by 600% and increased the HUB program dollar amount threshold of projects to be solicited for procurement by 200%
- Implemented program optimization in Q2 of FY2014 which resulted in a 352% + increase in solicitation and procurement thru Q1 of FY2016
- Restructured and expanded Sodex/Roth's nationwide solicitation network and Third-Party Roofing Contractors (TPRCs) affiliate program which was adopted as a best practice
- Co-authored Sodexo/Roth's internal Roles and Responsibilities for the 2015 USPS Roof Replacement Program
- Lead SHPO (State Historical Preservation Office) reviewer and compliance manager for the evaluation, documentation, and submission of projects to the State Historical Preservation Office
- Provided detailed and functional recommendations for additional construction work, including providing drawings, notations, and specifications
- Revised the 2014 steep slope roofing specifications and details that were subsequently adopted as USPS standard
- Managed Design Development, Contract Administration, Procurement Documents, Funding Modifications, Change Order Modifications, and Project Close-Out contract packages
Managing Partner
Buckeye Land Holdings, LLC
09.2011 - 02.2014
- Founding member of the company, responsible for implementing the company's vision and direction
- Formulated and implemented the company's strategic plan and managed the company's daily operations
- Maintained awareness of the competitive landscape, expansion opportunities, customers, markets, new industry developments and standards
- Marketed and negotiated the company's oil and gas consulting contracts with private landowners and commercial businesses
- Marketed and negotiated structured oil and gas leases with major and mid-major oil and gas companies
- Directed and managed the acquisition and assignment of mineral interests and joint venture agreements
Sr. Project Architect and Project Manager
The 4M Company Architects
09.1997 - 08.2011
- Managed $102 MM + of new, renovation, and adaptive reuse construction projects for the private, commercial, retail, institutional, religious, and government sectors
- Development of architectural designs and generation construction documents
- Management of a multi-disciplinary project team including consultants, contractors, and vendors throughout the construction phases and through job completion
- Construction project management including multiple-prime contractors, professional consultants, and vendors through all phase of construction and project close-out
- Developed detailed construction budgets, auditing, and budget control
- Developed and managed critical path schedules, project milestones, and timeline adherence
- Developed detailed project specifications, code compliance, and inspection agency submissions
- Authorized RFI's, change orders, construction directives, and addendum approval
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial project requirements
- Implemented, directed, and generated investigative condition reports of building structures
Project Architect and Project Manager
K Anthony Hayek and Associates
03.1997 - 09.1997
- Project team leader of new construction and development projects
- Management of a multi-disciplinary project team including consultants, contractors, and vendors throughout the construction phases and through job completion
- Directed the development of the architectural design and generation of the construction documents
- Authorized RFI's, change orders, construction directives, and addendum approval
- Consulted with clients determining functional and spatial project requirements
Intern Architect
Brian Key's and Associates
09.1996 - 03.1997
- Responsible for all phases of the architectural services; Preliminary Design, Schematic Design, Construction Documents, Bidding/Negotiation, and Construction Contract Administration
- Developed architectural designs and generated construction documents
Intern Architect
Vogel Peter's and Associates
08.1994 - 09.1996
- Responsible for all phases of the architectural services; Preliminary Design, Schematic Design, Construction Documents, Bidding/Negotiation, and Construction contract administration
- Developed architectural designs and generated construction documents
- Client contact, consultation, and relationship management
Intern Architect
Richard Fleischman + Partner Architects, Inc.
01.1993 - 07.1994
- Collaborated with a major Eastern European city's local city planners and architects to collect population demographics and data for a multi-segmented city master planning analysis
- Design development, urban context, and master planning parameters solution solving
- Client contact, consultation, and relationship management
- Developed architectural designs and generated construction documents
Education
Accredited CxA + BE - Building Enclosure Assemblies & Systems
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Kent State University
Kent, OH 05.2001 -
Professional Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Kent State University
Kent, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Building Envelope Commissioning
Building Science and Technology
Project management
Project planning and development
Client Engagement
Contract management
Presentations
Marketing
Networking and Rapport Building
Mentoring
Certification
CxA + BE
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Career advancementTimeline
Manager – Building Envelope Practice
Prime AE Group, Inc.
08.2024 - 03.2025
National Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) Lead and Project Manager
Burns & McDonnell Engineering
06.2021 - 08.2024
Building Envelope Senior Project Manager
ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC
04.2017 - 05.2021
Regional/National Account Manager
Sodexo/Roth
04.2014 - 04.2017
Managing Partner
Buckeye Land Holdings, LLC
09.2011 - 02.2014
Accredited CxA + BE - Building Enclosure Assemblies & Systems
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Kent State University
05.2001 -
Professional Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Kent State University
05.2001 -
Sr. Project Architect and Project Manager
The 4M Company Architects
09.1997 - 08.2011
Project Architect and Project Manager
K Anthony Hayek and Associates
03.1997 - 09.1997
Intern Architect
Brian Key's and Associates
09.1996 - 03.1997
Intern Architect
Vogel Peter's and Associates
08.1994 - 09.1996
Intern Architect
Richard Fleischman + Partner Architects, Inc.
01.1993 - 07.1994