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Vanessa Nsidinanya, CFM, ENV SP

Houston,United States

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Office of the County Engineer, excelling in project management and conflict resolution. Proven track record of enhancing project efficiency through innovative strategies and team leadership. Proficient in AutoCAD and skilled in fostering critical thinking among team members, driving successful project outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Senior Private Development Inspector - Inspector III

Office of the County Engineer
Houston, United States
05.2025 - Current
  • Manage a team of up to 15 inspectors, overseeing project assignments and schedules to enhance operational efficiency and ensure timely project completion.
  • Spearhead initiatives to streamline team operations, resulting in an increase in project efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
  • Facilitate high-level conflict resolutions with stakeholders, ensuring smooth project closeouts and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external parties.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional development within the inspections team.

Adjunct Construction Supervision Instructor

Lone Star College - North Harris
Houston, United States
05.2024 - 12.2025
  • Lead the instruction and curriculum development of undergraduate courses in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting, blueprint reading, and modeling, with a focus on fostering critical thinking, technical proficiency, and industry readiness.
  • Mentor students through hands-on projects and real-world applications to cultivate their problem-solving skills.
  • Develop lectures, course materials, and instructional plans for student utilization.
  • Collaborate with faculty on course curriculum and assessments.

Private Development Investigator - Inspector III

Office of the County Engineer
Houston, United States
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Conduct extensive reviews of civil site development projects to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Daily collaborations with developers, contractors, county personnel, and stakeholders to address concerns and ensure a full understanding of Harris County expectations.
  • Manage project suspensions to ensure compliance with Harris County regulations and maintenance of a project's integrity.
  • Facilitate conflict resolution to drive timely and efficient project closeout.

Private Development Inspector - Inspector III

Office of the County Engineer
Houston, United States
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Performed on-site assessments of residential and commercial developments to ensure compliance with Harris County regulations and construction best practices.
  • Monitored final construction phases with meticulous attention to technical specifications, documenting deviations and coordinating with stakeholders to address compliance concerns.
  • Trained new inspectors on daily duties and responsibilities while fostering skill development and team efficiency.
  • Performed disaster recovery efforts to include both visual and damage assessments.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture -

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Revit
  • Project Management
  • Project Evaluation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Technical Writing

Certification

• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
• Certified Floodplain Management (CFM)

Projects And Initiatives

  • Stormwater Quality Integration, 11/2025 - Present: Facilitating the collaboration between private development and stormwater quality inspection teams, streamlining operations, and ensuring adherence to environmental standards.
  • Virtual Inspections Implementation, 10/2025 - Present: Developed the process for implementing virtual inspections into our current daily operations. These virtual inspections would allow for reduced drive-time/man hours and increase inspection efficiency.
  • Elevation Certificate Standard Operating Procedure, 02/2025 - 07/2025: Directed an overhaul of the Elevation Certificate review process, conducting a thorough evaluation of existing procedures and outsourced contracts to enhance efficiency. Delivered key outputs, including a formal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Canned Comments, successfully reducing the review queue from over 125 to single digits.
  • Call Center FAQs, 01/2025 - 04/2025: Developed a comprehensive FAQ document for the Permits Division's call center to improve response accuracy and enhance customer satisfaction through informed support.
  • Inspections Group Review Panel, 10/2023 - Present: Selected to serve on a high-impact panel of leaders intended to address important topics, discussions, and updates regarding team efficiency. These responsibilities include the upkeep of standardized procedures, policies, regulations, and team engagement.
  • Inspector Examination Overhaul, 02/2024 - 06/2024: Led a comprehensive reassessment and redevelopment of the Inspectors' Exam, which involved a meticulous update of existing exam questions and the modernization of the exam administration platform.
  • Violation Canned Comments, 03/2024 - 04/2024: Spearheaded the development of an extensive document to streamline the violation citation workflow and increase efficiency for the Private Development Inspections Group with the Harris County Engineering Department.
  • Inspections Canned Comments, 09/2023 - 11/2023: Led the initiative to create an extensive resource intended to streamline the inspections workflow for the Private Development Inspections Group with the Harris County Engineering Department.
  • Complaints and Violations Training, 06/2023 - 06/2023: Designed and delivered an assembly of standard procedures required to conduct thorough complaint assessments. This deliverable has been implemented as a tool for team training purposes.

Timeline

Interim Senior Private Development Inspector - Inspector III

Office of the County Engineer
05.2025 - Current

Private Development Investigator - Inspector III

Office of the County Engineer
01.2025 - 05.2025

Adjunct Construction Supervision Instructor

Lone Star College - North Harris
05.2024 - 12.2025

Private Development Inspector - Inspector III

Office of the County Engineer
10.2022 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Architecture -

University of Houston
Vanessa Nsidinanya, CFM, ENV SP