I would like to introduce myself to you. I am a highly talented Business Professional with extensive project management, possessing excellent technical skills. I am a flexible, diverse, and disciplined team leader and multi-tasker with the ability to effectively solve problems and collaborate with all levels of staff. Using exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, I can easily develop rapport with peers and clients from diverse backgrounds and at all levels.
I have proven abilities based on my business acumen and leadership skills. I am experienced in all facets of construction, including residential, commercial, and industrial. Throughout my career, I have accumulated an extensive background in working with various Federal, State and Local agencies and am skilled in managing multi-million dollar projects among multiple Federal, State and Municipal organizations. I have worked six natural disasters with FEMA throughout the Gulf Coast. This progressive experience, coupled with my education and natural leadership abilities, I believe, will make me a prime candidate for your business.
I am an innovative candidate who has excelled in unique and highly demanding environments. Coupled with my proven track record and multi-faceted work experiences, I will certainly be a valuable asset to your business.
Please review my enclosed resume, and please feel free to contact me directly at (814)827-3423 or jm_bickel[at]yahoo.com
Sincerely,
James A. Bickel
JAMES A. BICKEL
528 MYRTLE AVE, TITUSVILLE, PA 16354
PHONE (814)827-3423,
PROFILE
Results-driven Business Professional with broad-based experience in managing projects among multiple national, state, and municipal organizations and has conducted specific evaluations and compliance analysis on diverse construction, maintenance and humanitarian projects. Effective communicator possessing excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Expertise includes:
 Project Management Area Economic Development
 Cost Analysis Funding Management
 Engineering Liaison Municipal Relations
 Process Improvement Training & Development
 Strategic Planning Team Leadership
 Regulatory Compliance Permitting Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FLUOR GOVERNMENT GROUP/TRS STAFFING SOLUTIONS Gonzales,Louisiana
REGULATORY & PERMITTING MANAGER 2005 – 2006
Worked with all facets of construction, engineering, permitting and regulations for the recovery efforts as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Researched ordinances, codes and agency requirements to develop policies to meet request and policies for each agency’s submittals. Developed policies to design drawings to meet the request of different agencies.
 Served as liaison between FEMA, Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies, Federal, State and Local Governments and Fluor Engineering to ensure compliance with all Codes, Regulations and Ordinances for construction of 235 commercial FEMA Emergency Housing Sites.
 Reviewed plans and specifications prepared for compliance and accuracy and did take offs for the submittals.
 Managed efforts between the engineering group, construction groups, subcontractors and Federal, State and local regulatory agencies to acquire the proper permits for construction in a timely and organized manner to prevent construction delays.
 Provided permitting information and cost to contract management for inclusion in request for proposals.
 Managed the Environmental preparation and submittal of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and permitting documents for various sized sites.
 Managed the preliminary environmental site investigations and sampling activity to determine feasibility of potential building sites.
 Worked with Fluor Construction Management in implementing Best Management Practices (BMP)for storm water controls and inspected sites for compliance.
 Managed environmental close out inspections and prepared final reports.
 Managed efforts between power and utility agencies to ensure adequate power and services would be available upon completion of each site.
JAB CUNSULTING Owner/General Contractor 1994 - Present
Performed and managed housing inspections for brokers, banks and individuals. Served as construction consultant and engineer liaison for other private contractors and project owners, including residential, industrial and commercial project phases. Managed request for proposals bidding process, man hours, construction and inspections throughout all construction phases. Managed and coordinated all job site sub-contractors. Provided project owners with daily field notes.
 Remodeled a historic 1883 tavern and restaurant and served as acting General Contractor for building a $1.3M, 15000 sq. ft. home and a $700K, 17th century style barn.
 Sold and constructed 284 homes.
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FEMA)/ATCS,P.L.C.
MOBILE HOMES OPERATION SPECIALIST Pensacola, Florida
2004 -2005
Worked 6 disasters in Florida and Louisiana and managed all facets of construction, permitting and inspections. Served as Technical Assistant Contractor (TAC) with the FEMA Individual Assistance Program for Mobile Homes Operations, Temporary Emergency Housing and was responsible for over 400 private sites, commercial sites, EGS, and group sites for a 6 county area in Florida. Managed site request for housing disaster victims, performed site evaluations to determine site feasibility, acquired Right of Entry and located required utilities. Performed quality control and quality assurance during and after installation.
 Trained new FEMA TAC to perform their duties, develop routes and coordinate between Mobile Homes Operations, Installation Contractor, State, County and local Regulatory and Permitting Agencies to acquire proper permits for construction in a timely and organized manner.
 Managed interactions with the Volunteer Liaison Agency (VOLLAG) and the disaster victims to acquire additional monies, personal items, septic systems and other associated necessities to help the victims through the Temporary Emergency Housing transition.
 Managed all maintenance work orders and performed quality control and quality assurance on all maintenance work.
 Trained and certified for Preliminary Disaster Assessment (PDA) to performed damage assessment after a natural disaster to determine the amount of FEMA aid needed in counties or to the state. Trained and certified for the Federal Assets Assessment Team (FAAT) to determine the amount of damage existing, already installed FEMA units following a natural disaster.
TITUSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Titusville, PA
HOUSING REHABILITATION INSPECTOR 1998 – 2002
Restored housing stock for low to moderate income residents.
 Served as housing and Rehabilitation Inspector and Construction Project Manager
EIGHTY-FOUR LUMBER Meadville, PA
MANAGEMENT & OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE 1990-1994
Performed outside sales duties for residential and commercial building supplies.
 Managed 4 county sales regions, securing new accounts with contractors, as well as cost accounting and complete material take-off lists for sales estimates.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE 1980-1990
UNITED STATE MARINE CORPS
SERGEANT – HONORABLE DISCHARGE
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
 PUBLIC SPEAKING
 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
 HOMETECH AMERICA – Building Inspection, Residential and Commercial 2000
FEMA
 Principles of Emergency Management, Introduction to the Incident Command System, I-100 for Disaster Workers, National Incident Management System (NIM
Excellent References Available Upon Request
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