Darren Knudsen
St Albert,Alberta
Summary
I am excited to bring more than 30 years of experience in the field of Architectural design and Safety Codes coordination to your organization. I have demonstrated the ability to work as a team member and independently, when required. I bring enthusiasm to any task, along with my attention to detail, organization skills, and willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new situations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Codes Coordinator
University Of Alberta
09.2005 - 08.2023
- Create and maintain accurate and complete safety codes files and documentation throughout all phases of construction.
- Maintained and oversaw project compliance to the Safety Codes Act, Alberta Fire Code and National Building Code.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed policies to improve construction safety and occupant safety.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adjudicate issues that arise between contractor, project managers and contracted accredited inspection services.
- Asses and review closed files to ensure documentation is complete and project deficiencies are resolved in writing.
- Provide support to Safety Codes Council during annual audits to assure procedures and documentation align with the Quality Management Program (QMP).
- Reviewed and approved invoicing for services rendered by the accredited inspection services.
- Supervised and coordinated Annual Building Fire Safety Inspections, tracked progress, and assigned deficiencies to various department for resolutions.
- Provided maximum occupant load calculations for planners and registrars office depending on room use based on the Alberta Fire Code.
Lead Project Designer - Architecture
University Of Alberta
10.1989 - 09.2005
- Met with various cliental (professors, lab techs, and associate deans) to assess and confirm their needs in order to renovate and create new classrooms, lecture theatres and lab spaces.
- Created Architectural drawings (floorplans, sections and details) including specifications, utilizing Autocadd programs.
- Collaborated with other design disciplines ( Electrical and Mechanical technologists and Engineers ) to produce a concise set of construction drawings.
- Conducted site inspections, before, during and after construction with client and Safety Codes Inspectors to ensure client satisfaction and Safety Codes Compliance.
- Researched University records database for previous project drawings and original construction drawings to assist in design drawing development.
- Maintained quality control utilizing department design guidelines and practices.
Water Rights Technologist / Draftsman
Alberta Environment
10.1987 - 10.1989
- Provided drafting support (manual ink) to Engineers and Technologists by creating new or altering existing drawings related to Water Rights license applicants and licensees.
- . Map and track new and existing projects utilizing the Alberta Township System (ATS).
Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABNo Degree - History And Classics
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABComputer Aided Design And Drafting
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.1990
Level One And Level Two Autocadd - Computer Aided Design And Drafting
Alberta School of Drafting
Edmonton, AB05.1986
Skills
- Technical Drawings
- Safety Knowledge
- Safety Audit
- Recordkeeping Skills
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Risk Management
- Troubleshooting
- Organization and time management
- Experience with Alberta Building Codes and Fire Codes
Timeline
Safety Codes Coordinator
University Of Alberta
09.2005 - 08.2023
Lead Project Designer - Architecture
University Of Alberta
10.1989 - 09.2005
Water Rights Technologist / Draftsman
Alberta Environment
10.1987 - 10.1989
University of Alberta
No Degree - History And Classics
University of Alberta
Computer Aided Design And Drafting
University of Alberta
Level One And Level Two Autocadd - Computer Aided Design And Drafting
Alberta School of Drafting
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