JAONTRAY D. COLEY
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Construction professional with proven track record in managing and inspecting large-scale projects to ensure quality and compliance. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering reliable results. Proficient in interpreting construction plans and specifications, and valued for adaptability in dynamic environments.
Experienced with overseeing all phases of construction inspections, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of construction processes to identify and resolve issues promptly. Strong understanding of industry regulations and effective communication skills, ensuring seamless project execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Construction Inspector
VDOT
Hampton Roads, VA
12.2024 - Current
- Project Scheduling
- Project planning and development
- Conducted thorough inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with VDOT standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with contractors to implement best practices and improve overall construction quality.
- Developed inspection reports detailing findings and recommendations for corrective actions on various projects.
- Investigated complaints, incidents, and accidents at work sites.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Re-inspected commercial and residential constructions which previously failed inspections.
- Managed documentation processes related to inspections, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
- Demonstrated expertise in various construction methodologies such as concrete placement, structural steel erection, earthworks operations, and utility installations.
- Ensured quality control with consistent adherence to industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained detailed inspection records, contributing to accurate progress reporting and seamless handover of completed projects.
- Improved project efficiency by conducting thorough site inspections and identifying construction issues in a timely manner.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Project Manager
Essential Contractors LLC
Chesapeake, VA
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
- Oversaw implementation of new project management software, facilitating more efficient workflow and better project tracking.
- Improved client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Led cross-functional teams to successful project completions, improving team cohesion and productivity with effective leadership strategies.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Promoted innovation within project teams, encouraging exploration of new tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
- Enhanced project visibility, implementing dashboard and reporting tools for real-time progress monitoring.
Constructor Inspector II
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinate construction activities
- Perform inspection duties
- Make minor field engineering decisions, and process record and financial data associated with construction, repair, or renovation of city buildings and facilities, highway and drainage facilities, or water and sewer utility systems in order to ensure compliance with city and state
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services
- Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations
- Conducted scheduled and surprise E&S inspections of in-progress construction projects
- Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence
- Read and interpret drawings and assess construction against plans
- Conduct various tests in order to ensure proper construction of: buildings and facilities, including structural materials and plumbing, electrical and mechanical components; highways, including curbs, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and pavement; drainage systems, including pipelines, structures, and erosion and sediment control facilities; or water and sewer utility systems, including structures, pipelines, and appurtenances
- Review and recommend time extension requests; and determine need, assist in negotiation, and prepare drafts of formal notifications, work orders, and change orders
Compliance Operations Manager
City of Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Document violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners
- Conduct site pre-construction meetings and coordinated post-construction meetings
- Oversee and manage the Erosion and Sediment program for the City of Norfolk
- Work from technical documentation to apply construction principles and visualize correct implementations to meet DEQ and local environmental standards
- Juggle multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Schedule routine State inspections with DEQ
Construction Inspector II
City of Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents, and accidents at work sites regarding pollution and sediment run-off
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction meetings
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state, and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment, and repair projects
- Gave information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes
- Re-evaluated commercial and residential constructions with previous failed inspections
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Worked from technical documentation to apply construction principles and visualize correct implementations to meet DEQ and local environmental standards
- Inspected construction and maintenance projects of existing roadways, structures and facilities
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services
- Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations
- Conducted scheduled and surprise E&S inspections of in-progress construction projects
- Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence
- Read and interpret drawings and assess construction against plans
Construction Inspector I
City of Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities
- Worked from technical documentation to apply construction principles and visualize correct implementations to meet DEQ and local standards
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations
- Read and interpret drawings and assess construction against plans
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes
- Gave information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes
- Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners
- Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Technology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05-2015
Skills
- License inspections
- Technical reviews
- Communication
- Report creation
- Work ethic
- Clerical
- Analytical
- Report generation
- Leadership
- VDEQ codes knowledge
- Correction plans
- Project planning
- Project tracking
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Customer Relations
- Client Relations
- Schedule Management
- Work flow planning
- Advanced problem solving
- Scope Management
- Project scope
- Detail Oriented
- Creative Thinking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation And Reporting
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Construction management
- Productivity Improvement
- Purchasing and procurement
- Data Analysis
- Project Closure
- Team Bonding
- Presentations
- Budget Preparation
- Roadway construction
- Traffic control
- Environmental compliance
- Reinforced concrete
- Structural analysis
- Erosion control
- Stormwater management
- Safety violations
- Site inspection
- Construction
- Concrete inspection
- Utility coordination
- Code enforcement
- Repair inspection
- Teamwork
- Organization skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Worksite safety
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Inspection reporting
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Plan reading
Certification
- Dual Inspector (Erosion & Sediment and Stormwater Inspector), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, 01/2016 - Present
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Reviewer, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, 01/2021 - Present
- Work Zone Safety and Flagger, VDOT, 01/2023 - Present
- VDOT Surface Treatment Certification
- VDOT Soils and Aggregate Compaction Certification
- VDOT Slurry Surfacing Certification
- VDOT Asphalt Field Level I Certification
- VDOT Asphalt Field Level II Certification
- VDOT Pavement Marking Certification
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Certification
- Guardrail Installers Training (GRIT)
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Senior Construction Inspector
VDOT
12.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Essential Contractors LLC
10.2023 - 12.2024
Constructor Inspector II
City of Virginia Beach
01.2023 - 10.2023
Compliance Operations Manager
City of Norfolk
06.2022 - 01.2023
Construction Inspector II
City of Norfolk
03.2018 - 06.2022
Construction Inspector I
City of Norfolk
06.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Technology
Norfolk State University