Sammie Sutton
Brandon,US
Summary
Dynamic Building Inspector with extensive experience at Mississippi Home Corporation, adept at ensuring code compliance and identifying safety hazards. Proven track record in project management and preparing accurate estimates. Skilled in critical thinking and team management, consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Inspector
Mississippi Home Corporation
Jackson, Mississippi
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Conducted on-site investigations and monitored construction activities to verify code compliance.
- Conducted inspections of buildings, equipment and grounds for deficiencies and evaluated for potential health, safety and code violations.
- Investigated complaints of violations of building codes from citizens or government officials.
- Performed re-inspections to ensure that corrections have been made in accordance with the approved plans.
- Identified potential safety hazards in buildings due to noncompliance with local codes or standards.
- Documented findings on inspection reports and issued violation notices when necessary.
Senior Estimator/Senior Inspector
Vinebrook Homes
Ridgeland, MS
04.2019 - 03.2023
- Scope, Create budget & inspect rental property including move ins & move outs
- Test & Report all issues of home to company file & site
- Inforce company policy, including checking vacancies for unwanted & illegal tenants
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections
- Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates
- Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget
Senior Rental Inspector/ Senior Project Manager
Conrex Property Management
Ridgeland, MS
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Inspect rental property including move ins & move outs
- Test & Report all issues to home
- Inforce company policy
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes
- Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects
- Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones
- Delivered high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects
Maintenance Supervisor
Lakeshore Landing
Ridgeland, MS
11.2009 - 01.2014
- Repair Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing, painting & electrical work
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance
Maintenance tech
The Mark of Ridgeland
Ridgeland, MS
01.2005 - 11.2009
- Repair Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing, painting & electrical work
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services
Maintenance Tech/Make Ready Technician
The Trace of Ridgeland
Ridgeland, MS
12.2003 - 01.2005
- Repair Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing, painting & electrical work
- Scheduled orders to meet production goals and formed action plans to handle time component constraints
- Implemented quality assurance and safety standards and maintained compliance with construction contract documents and contractor safety program
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed
Heating and Air Conditioning Service Technician
K and T construction Company
Jackson, MS
06.2002 - 07.2003
- Installed refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems, positioning compressors, motors and other components in accordance with design specifications
- Repaired, adjusted or replaced defective HVAC elements to bring systems back to full functionality
- Performed all work in accordance with established safety procedures
Spot Welder
Viking Range
Greenwood, MS
01.2002 - 03.2002
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials
Internship Student
Ms Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS
08.2001 - 12.2001
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property
- Troubleshot systems and equipment and ran tests to make effective recommendations
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment
- Troubleshot systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage
Education
Home Inspection - Home Inspection
Jackson Career Center
Jackson, MS05.2013
H.V.A.C Degree - Heating And Air Trade
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05.2002
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, MS05.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Tulane University
New Orleans, LASkills
- Building Inspector
- Residential Estimator
- Drywall repair
- Painting
- Floor repair
- Heating and air conditioning
- Plumbing
- Project planning
- Preparing estimates
- Construction and building
- Structural systems
- Obtaining bids
- Schedule coordination
- Data gathering and analysis
- Project management
- Scope development
- Team management
- Proposal development
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Computer skills
- Communication
- Team building
- Code compliance
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Graphic Designer
- Videography on some weekends
- Repair Computers including software and hardware
- Clown and entertain sickly children at the Children Hospital
Languages
English
Additional Information
No (Background Check), No, No
Timeline
Building Inspector
Mississippi Home Corporation
10.2023 - Current
Senior Estimator/Senior Inspector
Vinebrook Homes
04.2019 - 03.2023
Senior Rental Inspector/ Senior Project Manager
Conrex Property Management
01.2014 - 04.2019
Maintenance Supervisor
Lakeshore Landing
11.2009 - 01.2014
Maintenance tech
The Mark of Ridgeland
01.2005 - 11.2009
Maintenance Tech/Make Ready Technician
The Trace of Ridgeland
12.2003 - 01.2005
Heating and Air Conditioning Service Technician
K and T construction Company
06.2002 - 07.2003
Spot Welder
Viking Range
01.2002 - 03.2002
Internship Student
Ms Delta Community College
08.2001 - 12.2001
Home Inspection - Home Inspection
Jackson Career Center
H.V.A.C Degree - Heating And Air Trade
Mississippi Delta Community College
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Tulane University
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