Jason Jensen
Laramie,WY
Summary
Knowledgeable Project Manger with over 15 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO
GenStarte Contracting
Laramie, WY
07.2022 - Current
- Build and managed the construction of an oxygen storeroom in a long-term care facility
- Coordinate the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors
- Met with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) area inspector, city inspector and Wyoming department of health construction inspector
- Managed the construction budget, and ensure the budget was met and the completion date for the project was met
- Built a 1,400 square foot cabin addition and a 1,000 square foot garage
- A solar electrical system was added to the cabins existing electrical system and incorporated a new standalone propane generator
- We developed a passive house drain system for a ground spring under the basement pad
- Coordinate all subcontractors and materials delivery with a 2-hour round trip from town
- Completed a tenant improvement (TI) as a superintendent in Queens Creek AZ where I coordinated with all subcontractors to finish the project 1-month early
- I worked out of town for 6 months to ensure the project was completed on time and on budget
- I met with the store owner of a monthly basis to along with the project manager on a daily zoom or telephone call to help coordinate all changes and to address concerns
- Build a working relationship with all subcontractors, inspectors, material supplies and team members.
Architectural Project Manager
Chet Lockard Architectural Associates
Laramie, WY
04.2022 - Current
- Performed code review for healthcare, commercial, residential, and lodging occupancies
- Manage a healthcare oxygen storeroom in a long-term care facility
- Monitored the construction of an expansion of an 18,545 square foot hardware store with three buildings
- Modified the hardware fire sprinkler system to incorporate a diesel-powered fire pump to save over $150,000
- Modify the two-hour separation wall to meet the city separation requirements
- Helped redesign the stairway for an apartment complex after the original architect designed residential stairs in a commercial building
- Adjust the fire sprinkler system to meet commercial standards
- Modify the decking system to meet structural support dynamics
- Coordinate the electrical contractor to provide a main branch system for the entire building
- Developed a medical clinic for a rural hospital system by renovating an existing business that met the workflow and the new Corona virus separation requirements
- Coordinate all projects with the AHJ with the Local city departments, Wyoming Department of Health, DEQ, Local fire marshal office and state electrical inspectors
- Modify an assisted living facility design to meet local state standards for egress distance, storage requirements, separation requirements and housing requirements.
Snowplow Operator and Maintenance Technician
Wyoming DOT
Laramie, WY
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Operate a 10-yard dump truck with attached snowplow and sand spread during winter conditions on Interstates, Highways and County roads in the Laramie area
- Operate heavy equipment while maintaining and building interstate infrastructure
- Transport equipment on trailers to job sites along with various pieces of equipment.
Fire and Safety Inspector
Aspen Consulting Solutions
Laramie, WY
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Travel regionally to provide fire and safety inspections to hospital facilities
- Conduct comprehensive facility inspections, I provide written reports of findings with references to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, International Code Council (ICC) and state and federal code standards
- Develop relationships with facility directors helping me to customize their needs for the future
- Develop training programs, multi-media presentations and manuals and present seminars to healthcare facility staff members on essential NFPA codes and standards
- Coordinate with architects and engineers to provide healthcare facilities with blueprints and life safety code drawings to ensure compliance with national accrediting organizations
- Construction superintendent managing construction project from start to finish working with contractors in all trades
- Developing schedules to help keep the project on time and modifying as the situation dictates
- Monitoring and accepting budget proposals to ensure the project stays on time and on budget.
Executive Director
Sierra Hills Assisted Living Facility
Cheyenne, WY
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Executive Director for a 100-bed assisted living retirement community
- Manage seven department directors and help review 50 staff members
- Develop and review monthly, quarterly and annual goals for each director
- Review and implement quarterly quality assurance tools and standards
- Respond to state health inspections with written documentation of corrective action
- Increased the monthly operating budget from $210K to $250K with an annual projected budget of $3 million
- Review monthly expense reports to ensure expenditures are aligned with projected budgets
- Review daily operations and address concerns from the corporate office, staff, residents and family members
- Managed seven construction projects including the replacement of the entire mechanical room and hot water system
- Coordinated with the building owner, management officers, insurance adjusters, building inspectors and construction contractors to ensure projects were completed in a timely manner and to facility standards.
Life Safety Code Surveyor
Wyoming Department of Health
Cheyenne, WY
06.2001 - 02.2014
- Lead Life Safety Code surveyor for the State of Wyoming, Office of Healthcare Licensing and Surveys
- Conducted annual and bi-annual fire inspections for every provider type (109 facilities) under the guidelines of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Wyoming Department of Health
- Applied federal and state regulations and developed deficiency statements that were submitted to the facility administrator, Wyoming Department of Health and CMS
- Wrote statements of deficiency that were legally defendable for CMS and the Wyoming Department of Health
- Approved plans of corrections for facilities based on deficiencies reported
- Reviewed and approved time limited waivers as well as track said waivers
- Scheduled statewide travel and national training seminars.
Booking Agent
Fred Mau Outdoor Adventures
Cheyenne, WY
11.1999 - 04.2001
- Big Game Booking Agent, I traveled regionally, representing my company with new and established outfitters, to reinforce personal relations
- Coordinate with new potential outfitters for new hunting opportunities
- Work with high economic level clients at international and regional trade shows
- Offered a wide variety of hunting and fishing opportunities in Russia, Alaska, Canada and the Western United States
- Developed pamphlets, website and brochures for clients to review and mass mailers
- Answered questions after nationally televised hunts were broadcast on several different media sources and hunting channels
- Contact potential clients by webpages, mass mailers, internet inquiries and telecommunications
- Originate and complete paperwork, licensing arrangements, financial arrangements, airfare nationally and internationally and follow up reviews with clients.
Education
B.S. Degree in Life Style Management (Exercise Physiology), emphasis in Healthcare Management and Sport Nutrition -
Weber State University
Skills
- Budget Development with a review of previous projects, materials, workforce hours, general conditions, and Overhead and Profit Presenting the budget to the client and working through objections and showing the benefits of our firm
- Workforce Management is a key role for an Executive Director and I had the lowest staff turn over for all large cap facilities in my region I attribute this to having an opendoor policy with staff and allowing them to state their concerns and addressing them I met with my department heads monthly to discuss their budgets and quarterly outlook which made each
Certification
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Certified Fire Inspector-1
- ICC National Standard General Building Contractor (A) Exam F11
- General Contractor, Class B, City of Laramie Wyoming
References
- Derek Schmidt, Division Vice President, Mountain States Division, Life Care of America, 3570 Keith St., N.W., Cleveland, TN, 37312, (307) 631-1779
- Milt Werner, Previous Lead Engineer, Wyoming Department of Health, 1381 Curt Gowdy Drive, Cheyenne, WY, 82009, (307) 287-1097
- Lance Harmon, Attorney, Bailey Stock Harmon Cottam P.C., 221 E 21st St, Cheyenne, WY, 82001, (307) 638-7745
Timeline
CEO
GenStarte Contracting
07.2022 - Current
Architectural Project Manager
Chet Lockard Architectural Associates
04.2022 - Current
Snowplow Operator and Maintenance Technician
Wyoming DOT
07.2019 - 04.2022
Fire and Safety Inspector
Aspen Consulting Solutions
05.2015 - 12.2019
Executive Director
Sierra Hills Assisted Living Facility
03.2014 - 05.2015
Life Safety Code Surveyor
Wyoming Department of Health
06.2001 - 02.2014
Booking Agent
Fred Mau Outdoor Adventures
11.1999 - 04.2001
B.S. Degree in Life Style Management (Exercise Physiology), emphasis in Healthcare Management and Sport Nutrition -
Weber State University