Years of professional experience
Tom Perry
Mammoth Lakes,CA
Summary
Dynamic Building Official with proven leadership abilities, strong communication skills, extensive experience managing building division operations and collaborating with various stakeholders in a results oriented fashion.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Building Official
Town Of Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes, CA
04.2016 - Current
- Manage all operations of the Mammoth Lakes Building Division, which includes permitting, plan review, inspection and budgetary responsibilities of the Division.
- Engage with contractors, developers, property owners, architects and engineers to effectively address and manage construction-related inquiries and concerns.
- Design and implement training materials to enhance staff understanding of updated building codes and compliance procedures.
- Lead community outreach programs to educate residents on building code requirements and related information.
- Mentor junior staff, fostering professional development through guidance on technical issues.
- Establish strong relationships with internal Town departments and local government agencies to expedite permitting processes without compromising code integrity.
- Implemented new technologies such as digital plan review systems, streamlining workflows for both applicants and reviewers alike.
Building Official
County of Mono
Mammoth Lakes, CA
06.2017 - Current
- Manage the operations of the Mono County Building Division while working full time for the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
- Oversee the permitting, plan review, and inspection functions of the Building Division to ensure compliance with local and state code standards.
- Develop and manage the Building Division's annual budget.
- Collaborate with contractors and developers to address construction-related inquiries and concerns.
- Work closely with the Public Works department in conjunction with other County departments in support of code compliant and timely County projects.
- Develop training materials for staff on updated building codes and compliance procedures.
Building Official
County of Mono
Bridgeport, CA
10.2011 - 04.2016
- Served as the full time Building Official for the County of Mono managing all operations of the Building Division.
- Conducted permit technician, building inspection, and plan review duties in the Bridgeport office while serving as the full time Building Official.
- Worked closely with the Public Works Department in support of code compliant County projects.
- Other duties included preparation and management of the Building Division's budget, supervision of employee training and development, and public outreach for building code related education and consultation.
Project Supervisor
The Chadmar Group
Mammoth Lakes, CA
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Performed project supervision and assisted with project management at the Snowcreek residential developments in Mammoth Lakes
- Managed project schedules to uphold deadlines and maintain high-quality deliverables.
- Identified and executed process improvements, significantly optimizing project execution workflows.
- Assisted with monitoring project budgets and contracts.
- Interacted with public officials for administrative approvals, permit issuance and certificates of occupancy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA06-1993
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to successfully collaborate with the public, staff, outside agencies and other stakeholders
- Creative solution finder
- Proven leadership and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions
- Experience working in a fast paced environment
- Proficiency with permitting programs such as Basic Gov and Caselle, and other programs such as Word, Adobe, Microsoft Teams, and Parcel Viewer
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented prescribed (pre-engineered) building plans for various construction types, such as ADUs, garages, decks, and free standing solar PV arrays.
- Collaborated with building officials, engineers and other construction industry experts to create an alternative method of construction for a significant change to state code snow load requirements.
- Worked closely with the California Energy Commission and other stakeholders to create an exception in the California Energy Code for roof top solar PV arrays in areas of heavy snow.
- Developed and implemented expedited review processes for permits for reconstruction after wildfire events.
- Worked with the County Board of Supervisors and County staff to establish a permanent fee waiver for green energy projects.
Affiliations
- Certified Access Specialist Institute (CASI).
- California Building Officials Association (CALBO).
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
- International Code Council (ICC).
- Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials (SVABO).
- International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).
Certification
- Certified Access Specialist (CASp, State of California).
- ICC Certified Building Official (CBO).
- ICC Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner.
- ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner.
- ICC Certified Electrical Plans Examiner.
- ICC Certified Residential and Commercial Building Inspector.
- ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector.
- ICC Certified Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Building Official
County of Mono
06.2017 - Current
Building Official
Town Of Mammoth Lakes
04.2016 - Current
Building Official
County of Mono
10.2011 - 04.2016
Project Supervisor
The Chadmar Group
05.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University, Fresno