Joel Gonzalez Sandoval
Maurice,IA
Summary
Seasoned Building Official with significant knowledge in construction codes and regulations. Experience includes supervising building inspections, reviewing construction plans, and ensuring compliance with local, state ordinances. Strengths lie in effective communication, leadership skills, adaptability and ability to make informed decisions quickly. Previous work has resulted in improved safety standards, efficient processes, and high levels of regulatory compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
South Dakota Air National Guard
Sioux Falls , SD
2024.05 - Current
- Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes.
- Created detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer
City of Sioux Center
Sioux Center , IA
2022.08 - Current
- Issued permits for construction activities in accordance with local ordinances.
- Investigated complaints concerning alleged violations of applicable codes and regulations.
- Provided training sessions on various aspects of the Building Code for personnel from other departments.
- Coordinated efforts between multiple departments to ensure timely review of projects.
- Attended meetings with local government officials regarding development issues.
- Reviewed site plans for conformance with zoning ordinances and land use regulations.
- Compiled data on buildings constructed or altered within the jurisdiction.
- Provided technical advice to contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders regarding the interpretation of building code requirements.
- Maintained records on all approved plans and documents related to building projects.
- Prepared written reports summarizing findings from inspections and investigations.
- Developed policies and procedures relating to the inspection process.
- Enforced corrective action when violations of code were identified during inspections.
- Conducted field inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and permit requirements.
- Reviewed plans and specifications for compliance with building codes, laws, and regulations.
Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman
South Dakota Air National Guard
Sioux Falls , SD
2019.01 - 2024.05
- Operate range of heavy equipment with advanced skill.
- Operate machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Meet project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Adhere to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Move equipment between job locations using dump truck and trailer.
- Load and move materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Perform preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Remove topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
Construction Laborer
Schelling Inc.
Sioux Center , IA
2020.01 - 2022.08
- Utilize hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Work independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Work with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Demonstrate safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Observe safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Bring materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Collect measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Determine materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Interact daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Interpret job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
Foreman/Supervisor
MLG Construction
Sheldon , IA
2019.07 - 2020.01
- Traveled across the United States building Menards.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Monitored workshop work flow for over 15 employees.
New Business Development Representative/Inside Sales Representative
Groschopp
Sioux Center , IA
2018.01 - 2019.07
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
- Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new and prospective clients.
- Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches.
- Arranged potential client contacts, cultivated relationships and followed through all service needs.
- Communicated with leadership teams by spearheading regular meetings to discuss objectives.
- Pursued website inquiries in specific territories to increase potential customer base.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA05.2015
Skills
- Situational Awareness
- Team Player
- Large-Scale Measurement
- Subcontractor Management
- Superior Work Ethic
- Construction inspection
- Site Inspections
- Complaint resolution
- Bilingual
- Contractor relationship development
- Building Code Knowledge
Certification
- Operations Management (Air National Guard)
- Pavement and Equipment Operation (Air National Guard)
Timeline
Operations Manager
South Dakota Air National Guard
2024.05 - Current
Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer
City of Sioux Center
2022.08 - Current
Construction Laborer
Schelling Inc.
2020.01 - 2022.08
Foreman/Supervisor
MLG Construction
2019.07 - 2020.01
Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman
South Dakota Air National Guard
2019.01 - 2024.05
New Business Development Representative/Inside Sales Representative
Groschopp
2018.01 - 2019.07
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Northwest Iowa Community College
- Operations Management (Air National Guard)
- Pavement and Equipment Operation (Air National Guard)
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