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Jennifer DeForge

Granby,MA

Summary

Academic professional with extensive expertise in higher education, specializing in developing innovative teaching methods and conducting groundbreaking research. Renowned for fostering collaborative learning environment and consistently achieving positive educational outcomes. Proven ability to adapt to evolving academic needs and effectively guide teams towards shared goals.

Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Professor / Department Chair – Architectural & Building Technology

Springfield Technical Community College
01.2016 - Current
  • Assist fellow professors in teaching curriculum through the Architecture & Building Technology program
  • Work load includes lecture and lab portions to; Architectural Design 1, Architectural CAD 1, Architectural Design 2, Sustainability and The Built Environment, Building Construction Estimating, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Building Management Capstone
  • Throughout these classes we have a clear focus on sustainable building practices, materials, codes, third party certification requirements
  • Estimating and Capstone focus on real case scenarios brought in through an outside construction company
  • Architectural Design 2 focuses on urban planning with land development current to Smart Growth concepts with a twist on 3D modeling
  • Advisor to 50 +/- students in the Architecture & Building Technology program

Design Associate/Project Manager

Jos. Chapdelaine and Sons Inc.
01.2000 - Current
  • Assistant to Owner of company in all architectural design, estimating and project management for the company
  • Work with owner to create effective team within the office focused on working with fellow employees strengths and creating work flows to assist the best performance of each team member
  • Direct contact with clients on all projects for selection completion of materials and design choices
  • Direct contact with building officials, state officials for permitting and inspections processes throughout projects
  • Direct contact with subcontractors and suppliers to complete construction job cost and project specifications
  • Clerical work included; Estimating sheets completed for construction cost per projects ranging from $10,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 +
  • Direct creation and completion of project task sheets, schedules, allowance sheets, change orders and all other building industry related documents
  • Lead AutoCAD designer for company
  • Included; job site understanding for project, complete measuring of projects needed, site or buildings, creations of working drawings for all projects

Owner/Designer/Project Manager

J and R Contractors
12.2015 - 12.2020
  • J & R Contractors main focus is on energy efficient, high sustainable design & build features
  • Currently (January 2019) building 2100 square foot home in Springfield, MA holding an initial Silver LEED certification rating
  • Solar panels, Geo-thermal heating & cooling, artesian well for water on site, highly reclaiming and recycling materials for the project being used
  • Estimate build projects for construction by gathering costs from sub-contractors and suppliers, project cost ranging from $12,000.00 to $450,000.00
  • Project management services to complete the building of client’s project on schedule and budget
  • Responsible for tracking construction costs, project scheduling, code enforcement, sustainable practices enforced, and material tracking
  • Responsible for all inspections with town officials
  • Weekly meetings with customers to discuss progress on projects
  • Clerical work to include QuickBooks entry, invoicing, Microsoft Project to track schedules, working with Accountant, corporate lawyer and job tracking for three divisions on the company; Electrical, Design and Construction
  • Consultant to clients on special permitting projects through zoning boards, conservation and permitting processes
  • Create landscape plans to show projects footprint on land and effects of water runoff, exterior lighting and any other information the town or city requires
  • Create Architectural renderings to assist town committees of projects being presented

Co Owner / Designer / Project Manager

Colonial Carpentry Innovation Inc.
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Meet with clients regarding design of additions, custom homes and remodels
  • Create blue prints using software drawing programs, AutoCAD and Softplan
  • Work with clients to create a living space that meets the family's needs while creating a footprint that works with the land around the homes
  • Estimate design projects for construction by gathering costs from sub contractors and suppliers
  • Project management services to complete the building of client’s project
  • Estimated and managed projects ranging from $20,000.00 to $1.4 Million
  • Responsible for tracking construction costs to original estimates
  • Responsible for all inspections with town officials
  • Responsible for coordinating and scheduling materials and sub contractors
  • Weekly meetings with customers to discuss progress on projects
  • Create web site for business and work on marketing materials for company with Co Owner and marketing employee

Adjunct in Civil Engineering

Springfield Technical Community College
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Worked with students on drafting tables to create their custom residential homes using drawing tools
  • Discussed current building codes and techniques to make their projects code compliance and assist with the understanding of designing by hand
  • Assisted students in initial concept for using AutoCAD, program tools and AutoCAD language were taught at the beginning stages of class
  • Worked with students individually and as a group to create a two-story building using AutoCAD for their portfolios

Education

Master of Science - Studies include; multiple courses specializing in architecture and licensing in the state of Massachusetts.

Boston Architectural College
Boston
05-2018

Bachelors' of Arts - Concentration in Sustainable Build Design

University of Massachusetts / University Without Walls
01.2012

Associates of Science - Civil Engineering

Springfield Technical Community College
01.2009

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Educational leadership
  • Teaching excellence
  • Research and analysis
  • Research expertise
  • Faculty mentoring
  • Curriculum design
  • Project planning and development
  • Project management
  • Project scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • Project tracking
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Schedule management
  • Client relations
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Budget control

Certificationsmembershipspresentations

  • Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License, 2002 - Current
  • Chair of STCC Architecture & Building Technology Advisory Board, 2013 - Current
  • International Building Code courses / update code for curriculum
  • Advisory Board Member for LPVCtec (Lower Pioneer Valley Career Tech. Education Center) Building/Property Maintenance and Carpentry Programs
  • Advisory Board Member for Putnam High School in the Carpentry program
  • Advisory Board Member for South Hadley High School in the Carpentry program
  • Member of the STCC Foundation Committee
  • Academic member of the Massachusetts Building Official Certification Committee (BOCC)

Training

  • Seminars on Energy Star qualifications.
  • Continued education for maintaining Construction Supervisors License - 12 hours every 2 years since 2002.
  • Preparation for Green Associate LEED certification.

Timeline

Associate Professor / Department Chair – Architectural & Building Technology

Springfield Technical Community College
01.2016 - Current

Owner/Designer/Project Manager

J and R Contractors
12.2015 - 12.2020

Co Owner / Designer / Project Manager

Colonial Carpentry Innovation Inc.
01.2011 - 12.2015

Adjunct in Civil Engineering

Springfield Technical Community College
01.2011 - 12.2012

Design Associate/Project Manager

Jos. Chapdelaine and Sons Inc.
01.2000 - Current

Bachelors' of Arts - Concentration in Sustainable Build Design

University of Massachusetts / University Without Walls

Associates of Science - Civil Engineering

Springfield Technical Community College

Master of Science - Studies include; multiple courses specializing in architecture and licensing in the state of Massachusetts.

Boston Architectural College

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