Richard Jackson
29637 Woodgate Drive, Milton,Delaware
Summary
Seasoned Director within the Engineering Division and extensive experience at Sussex County Government, excelling in budget planning and project management from conception to completion. Proven track record in stakeholder collaboration and team leadership, driving engineering initiatives that enhance safety and quality standards. Recognized for fostering continuous improvement and effectively managing capital projects within operational budgets.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Construction Admin & Damage Prevention
Sussex County Council
Georgetown, DE
11.2004 - Current
- Managed project timelines and resources for multiple engineering initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align engineering projects with strategic goals.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in engineering work.
- Facilitated training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge in engineering practices.
- Directed budget planning and allocation for various engineering projects and departments.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering division at Sussex County Council.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Interfaced with upper-level management regarding project status updates and future plans.
- Collaborated with other departments to implement new technologies and systems.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure employees met goals and objectives.
- Reviewed designs from vendors for accuracy, completeness, quality, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, reliability.
- Evaluated vendor proposals and negotiated contracts for equipment purchases and services rendered.
- Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Managed relationships with regulatory agencies responsible for approving new constructions projects.
- Reviewed documents such as blueprints, drawings, bids, change orders, invoices, purchase orders. related to construction projects.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cape Henlopen High School
Lewes, DE01-1994
Skills
- Budget planning
- Project management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Engineering standards
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Performance evaluation
- Client relations
- Material and equipment procurement
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Detail focused
Certification
- Sussex County Government Leadership Development Program
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) - Delaware T2/LTAP
- Asphalt Construction Best Practices - Delaware T2/LTAP
- Time and Project Management - Owens Campus
- Managing Fatty Waste in Collection Systems and Lift Stations - Delaware Tech
- Global Positioning Systems - Delaware Tech
- Startegic Customer Service Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Construction Admin & Damage Prevention
Sussex County Council
11.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cape Henlopen High School