Mohammed Addoun
White Bear Lake,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a background as a Housing Rehabilitation Advisor, General Contractor, and certified Building Inspector, actively seeking a Planning Technician position at the City of Bloomington. Bringing expertise in conducting inspections, ensuring safety compliance, providing excellent customer service, and demonstrating the ability to work under minimal supervision within the Planning Division.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Rehabilitation Advisor
City of St. Paul Planning and Economic Development
St. Paul, Minnesota
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct inspections and energy audits of owner-occupied dwellings, identifying building, housing, and related code deficiencies for the purpose of recommending needed rehabilitation appropriate to funding sources
- Emphasize safety protocols during inspections to ensure the well-being of occupants and construction personnel
- Schedule and conduct meetings, acting as a liaison between property owners, contractors, city inspectors, architects, appraisers, and outside agencies
- Obtain environmental reviews as part of the planning process
- Work under minimal supervision, prioritizing safety considerations in all aspects of project planning and execution
- Prepare and submit documents for approval: inspection reports, specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, construction budgets, and vetting contractors.
- Implement safety measures in all submitted documents, emphasizing code compliance with industry safety standards
- Assist property owners in managing the bidding process, including reviewing bids and awarding contracts with safety considerations in mind
- Provide technical advice to property owners involved in building-moving, accessibility, and energy projects, with a focus on safety best practices
- Monitor the construction process, prepare documents, and perform interim and final inspections for the purpose of authorizing progress and final payments to contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Assist with loan applications and loan closing processes
- Translate and interpret for non-English speaking persons regarding housing rehabilitation matters, emphasizing safety instructions
General Contractor
ABC Co.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
09.2019 - Current
- Set deadlines and budgets, coordinated with subcontractors, managed employees, and ensured code compliance
- Managed client expectations, dealt with emergencies, and obtained necessary construction permits.
- Performed site visits to ensure construction plans were in compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of subcontractors' workmanship for quality assurance.
- Oversaw all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
- Managed on-site personnel including laborers, subcontractors, and engineers.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, city officials and other stakeholders throughout the construction process.
Account Manager
Hilti Inc.
Roseville, Minnesota
11.2017 - 09.2019
- On-boarded new clients and provided customer service to assigned customer accounts
- Demonstrated construction power tools, firestop, and software
- Improved customer satisfaction and developed new business opportunities.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - International Business Management
Metropolitan State University
05.2017
Associate degree - Financial Management
North Hennepin Community College
12.2013
Skills
- Inspections and code compliance
- Excellent customer service
- Multitasking and adaptability
- Effective and respectful collaboration with team members and the public
- Construction project management
- Building permits and zoning knowledge
- Safety protocols and compliance
- Work under minimal supervision
- Fluent in Arabic and French
- Software Knowledge, including but not limited to GIS and electronic document management
Certification
- General Contractor
- Building Inspector
- EPA Lead Mitigation Certification
- General Business, Management, and Finance
Certification Locations
NHCC, Brooklyn Park, MN, USA, 12/10
References
Available upon request
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Housing Rehabilitation Advisor
City of St. Paul Planning and Economic Development
08.2022 - Current
General Contractor
ABC Co.
09.2019 - Current
Account Manager
Hilti Inc.
11.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor’s degree - International Business Management
Metropolitan State University
Associate degree - Financial Management
North Hennepin Community College
- General Contractor
- Building Inspector
- EPA Lead Mitigation Certification
- General Business, Management, and Finance
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