Certifications
Jerome Mathews
Thompson's Station,TN
Summary
Accomplished construction leader with over a decade of experience in multi-family, light commercial, and rehabilitation projects. Manages all phases of development from site preparation to closeout, ensuring quality and budget compliance. Drives efficient site operations and builds high-performance teams to deliver complex projects on time and under budget.
Overview
7
7
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
R.G. Custom Homes LLC.
Thompsons Station, TN
04.2025 - 08.2026
- Assessed contractor bids for project suitability and cost-effectiveness when selecting subcontractors for optimal project outcomes.
- Oversaw subcontractor schedules and facilitated communication across suppliers and vendors to streamline project efficiency.
- Collaborated with home buyers, investors, and realtors to facilitate project goals and ensure client satisfaction.
- civil architectural and structural plan review, estimating, and value engineering (residential and commercial)
- Ensured ongoing state and local code compliance. (site and building inspections)
- Prepared building permit applications and submitted for approval through GeoCivics portal.
- Requested local building inspections and accompanied inspectors during site visits.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Chief Building Official
Town of Thompsons Station
Thompsons Station, TN
08.2019 - 04.2025
- Directed construction permitting, inspections, and property maintenance compliance, ensuring adherence to local regulations and enhancing community safety.
- Developed updated inspection standards and builder accountability policies, improving compliance and accountability among builders.
- Ensured ongoing state compliance; held multiple ICC certifications.
- Led MTCOA as President, fostering regional collaboration on building codes to enhance consistency and effectiveness across jurisdictions.
- Digitized permitting workflows, streamlining submission and approval processes.
Tooling Technician
Magna
Spring Hill, TN
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained and repaired 120+ production molds to ensure optimal functionality.
- Positioned and secured 1,500 lb+ molds in the foam department for proper operation.
- Repaired an average of 341 hand tools per month.
- Conducted daily department inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Partnered with engineers and supervisors to manage stock and product quality.
- Achieved production targets through organized and efficient task management. through efficient task management and organization.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols.
Ready Reserve ALA / Operations Agent
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Nashville, TN
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Completed certification program as Operations Agent, coordinating above/below wing operations and ground-to-air communications to facilitate on-time departures.
- Led ramp crews and executed nightly station shutdowns, ensuring compliance with corporate protocols and operational readiness.
- Promoted to ALA Ramp Crew Lead in under one year.
Store Manager
BAH Shoneys
Nashville, TN
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Oversaw daily operations and coordinated scheduling for a team of 35 employees to ensure efficient workflow.
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
- Developed training programs for new hires and enforced health and safety standards to maintain workplace compliance.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
Construction Superintendent
Fyffe Construction
St. Fyffe, AL
10.2014 - 04.2015
- - Completed all project phases ahead of schedule, contributing to timely project delivery.
- - Coordinated on-site construction operations and contractor activities to ensure project alignment.
- - Produced daily reports and facilitated inspections to meet compliance standards.
Construction & Development Coordinator
Potemkin Magia Group
Atlanta, GA
11.2003 - 08.2014
- - Led the development of 800+ DCA Tax Credit apartment units across Georgia.
- - Oversaw budgets exceeding $100M, securing favorable contracts with subcontractors and vendors to optimize project costs.
- - Coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure regulatory compliance across all development phases.
- - Handled site inspections, managed emergency repairs, and implemented wetlands mitigation strategies to maintain project integrity.
Education
High School Diploma -
A.I.M. Center High School
Vidor, TX05-2003
Skills
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Vendor Negotiation
- Safety management
- Code Compliance & Inspections
- LEED / HUD / DCA Coordination
- Digital Permitting Systems
- Plan Review (Architectural/Civil/Structural)
- Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, PlanGrid
- AutoCAD review
- Equipment Coordination, Underground Utilities, Directional Drilling
- Workflow planning
- Project development
- Planning and scheduling
- Safety protocol
- Meeting facilitation
- Building regulations
- Residential construction
- Construction management
- Vendor sourcing
- Cost control
- Relationship building
- Budget adherence
- Communication skills
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Project development
- Schedule management
- Project scheduling
- Commercial construction experience
- Cost reduction and containment
- Milestone tracking
- Document management
- Staff management
- Purchasing and procurement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Conflict management
- Permit processing
- Project planning
- Progress reporting
- Site safety coordinator
- Building applications
- Budget forecasting
- Performance improvements
Certification
- ICC Certified (Residential & Commercial Building, Mechanical, Plumbing), - ICC Certified Plan Reviewer, - Tennessee State Licensed Building Inspector (#3400), - OSHA Compliant | EarthCraft/LEED Familiarity
Timeline
Project Manager
R.G. Custom Homes LLC.
04.2025 - 08.2026
Chief Building Official
Town of Thompsons Station
08.2019 - 04.2025
Tooling Technician
Magna
07.2018 - 07.2019
Ready Reserve ALA / Operations Agent
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
07.2017 - 09.2018
Store Manager
BAH Shoneys
04.2016 - 07.2017
Construction Superintendent
Fyffe Construction
10.2014 - 04.2015
Construction & Development Coordinator
Potemkin Magia Group
11.2003 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
A.I.M. Center High School