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Jerome Mathews
R.G. Custom Homes LLC.
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.
23
Years of experience
9
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Evaluated contractor bids for project suitability and cost-effectiveness, selecting subcontractors for optimal project outcomes.
- Managed subcontractor schedules and communication, coordinating with suppliers and vendors to enhance project efficiency.
- Collaborated with home buyers, investors, and realtors to facilitate project goals and ensure client satisfaction.
- Civil, Architectural, and structural plan review, estimates, 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.
Chief Building Official
5 Years 8 Months- Directed construction permitting, inspections, and property maintenance compliance, ensuring adherence to local regulations and enhancing community safety for all commercial and residential construction activities within the Town of Thompson's Station.
- Reviewed building plans for compliance with local codes and regulations.
- Conducted inspections of construction sites for safety and code adherence.
- Collaborated with contractors to resolve building code issues effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections and permit approvals.
- Assisted in developing policies to enhance building safety standards.
- Oversaw accurate assessment and approval process for applications.
- Developed policies and procedures relating to the inspection process.
- Provided technical advice to contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders regarding the interpretation of building code requirements.
- Clarified and updated procedures for inspections and plan evaluations.
- Enforced corrective action when violations of code were identified during inspections.
- Participated in public hearings pertaining to proposed changes in building codes.
- Represented the department at conferences and seminars related to building regulation matters.
- Investigated complaints concerning alleged violations of applicable codes and regulations.
- Evaluated existing structures for structural integrity or modifications required by code changes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Re-evaluated commercial and residential constructions with previous failed inspections.
- 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
1 Year- 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
1 Year 2 Months- 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
1 Year 3 Months- 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.
Multi-Family Construction Superintendent
6 Months- - Completed all project phases ahead of schedule, contributing to timely project delivery.
- - Produced daily reports and facilitated inspections to meet compliance standards.
- Managed daily construction operations and coordinated project schedules.
- Supervised subcontractors and ensured compliance with safety regulations.(conducted and documented weekly safety meetings)
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and quality standards.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and construction procedures.
- Worked closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, owners representatives or others involved in the construction process as needed.
- Reviewed project plans, specifications, and change orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Resolved conflicts between general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, or owners in a timely manner.
- Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for workers in order to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
- Monitored labor productivity levels to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Inspected job sites daily for conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
- Educated employees in proper use of personal protective equipment and enforced safety requirements to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected earthwork, concrete, structural steel, decking, fireproofing, framing and finish work.
- Maintained records of all changes made during construction process including cost estimates and labor hours worked to present to the project manager.
- Evaluated approved bids from subcontractors for accuracy and appropriateness and addressed any questions with the project manager prior breaking ground.
- Identified potential problems before they arose through regular inspections of equipment, materials, building plans.
Construction & Development Coordinator
10 Years 9 Months- Supported development of 800+ DCA tax credit apartment units across Georgia.
- Managed budgets above $100M and secured favorable contracts with subcontractors and vendors to control project costs.
- Built substantial subcontractor, supplier, and specialty services pipeline to cull out undesirable workers and build a team of professionals that had consistent and dependable results.
- Coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies to maintain regulatory compliance through all development phases.
- Organized and facilitated team meetings to ensure alignment on projects.
- Assisted in resource allocation for various development projects.
- Maintained updated documentation for all ongoing initiatives and projects.
- Developed comprehensive reports on project progress and milestones.
- Managed subcontractor schedules and communication, coordinating with suppliers and vendors to enhance project efficiency.
- Collaborated with, structural engineers, architects, and civil engineers to facilitate project goals and ensure client satisfaction.
- Civil, Architectural, and structural plan review, estimates, and value engineering (residential and commercial)
- Requested, reviewed, and awarded bids from all subcontractors and suppliers. Cleaned up scope of work in contracts to minimize change orders and ensure accountability.
- Ensured ongoing state and local code compliance. BMP's, Stormwater/ rain event compliance, Safety meeting documentation, etc.
- Prepared permit applications, grading, site utilities, building, and land disturbance permits.
- Scheduled state, local, and third party building and site inspections and accompanied inspectors during site visits.
- Created and distributed punch lists to proper trades for remedy and performed followup inspections to confirm all items had been corrected.
Education
High School Diploma
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
Websites
Certification
- ICC Certified (Residential & Commercial Building, Mechanical, Plumbing), - ICC Certified Plan Reviewer, - Tennessee State Licensed Building Inspector (#3400), - OSHA Compliant | EarthCraft/LEED Familiarity
Education
other
Timeline
Project Manager
R.G. Custom Homes LLC.
03.2025 - 07.2026
Chief Building Official
Town of Thompsons Station
07.2019 - 03.2025
Tooling Technician
Magna
06.2018 - 06.2019
Ready Reserve ALA / Operations Agent
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2018
Store Manager
BAH Shoneys
03.2016 - 06.2017
Multi-Family Construction Superintendent
Fyffe Construction
09.2014 - 03.2015
Construction & Development Coordinator
PotemkinMagia Group LLC.
10.2003 - 07.2014
A.I.M. Center High School
High School Diploma