JAIRUS WILLIAMS
Inglewood
Summary
Construction management professional with comprehensive experience spanning urban planning, permitting, field carpentry, and project engineering. Proven expertise in quality control, regulatory compliance, and multi-jurisdictional code coordination across Los Angeles County. Completed executive construction management training (Clark Construction SPP) and currently pursuing ICC B1 Residential Building Inspector certification. Skilled in construction documentation, site inspections, and stakeholder communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/Principal Photographer
Greener Pastures Media
Inglewood
01.2017 - Current
- Provide commercial photography and videography services for corporate, institutional, and nonprofit clients including Fortune 500 brands (Target, McCormick Spices) and educational facilities
- Managed client relationships and ensured project timelines and quality standards for commercial documentation assignments
- Coordinated multi-day site documentation projects, managing logistics, stakeholder communication, and deliverable timelines
- Produced visual documentation for construction progress and compliance, supporting facility assessments and client reporting
- Commercial Documentation & Visual Communications | Inglewood, CA
- Select Projects: Multi-day facility documentation: BUTTER LA fine art fair, SEED LA senior portraits (143 students), Watts Learning Center video production | Corporate campaigns: Target advertising (1M impressions), McCormick Spices product content | Documentary filmmaking: Co-director, South of Gold (feature-length documentary, in production)
Project Engineer
Custom & Dunsmuir
Los Angeles
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed on-site oversight for three Target Tenant Improvement renovation projects from mobilization through punch-list completion
- Conducted daily site inspections to ensure work complied with approved plans, specifications, and building codes
- Coordinated subcontractor schedules and quality control checks, ensuring timely progress reporting for project stakeholders
- Interfaced with general contractors, trade partners, and Target facilities management to resolve field conditions, maintaining adherence to project timelines
- Prepared and submitted progress reports, RFI responses, and project documentation for internal and client review, facilitating informed decision-making
- Operated site equipment (forklift) to maintain construction flow and support material logistics
- General Contractor / Construction Management | Los Angeles, CA
Permit Expediter
TDA Consultants
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Expedited building permit applications and entitlement processes across 15+ jurisdictions in Los Angeles County and surrounding municipalities
- Coordinated plan submittals, code corrections, and regulatory approvals with LADBS, LA County Building & Safety, LAFD, and municipal planning departments to ensure compliance and timely project progress
- Interfaced with plan checkers, building inspectors, and agency staff to resolve code compliance issues and expedite project approvals
- Managed entitlement coordination with agencies including LA World Airports, Bureau of Street Services, LADWP, and SWPPP administrators, facilitating project approvals and enhancing inter-agency collaboration
- Prepared and submitted construction documents for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, streamlining permit processes and ensuring adherence to local regulations
- Permit Processing & Code Compliance | Southern California
- Jurisdictions served: City of Los Angeles, LA County, Inglewood, Long Beach, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Santa Clarita, Alhambra, Rosemead, Lomita
1st Period Union Carpenter
Morley Builders
Los Angeles
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed field carpentry and construction support on LAX Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CONRAC), a major airport infrastructure project
- Gained hands-on experience in structural systems, concrete operations, and large-scale project coordination
- Assisted journeyman carpenters with formwork construction, metal stud framing, insulation installation, and material staging
- Conducted material handling, site cleanup, and safety compliance tasks in accordance with union and OSHA standards
- Participated in daily safety briefings and maintained PPE requirements on active construction sites
- Large-Scale Infrastructure Construction | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Permit Expediter
Kimberlina Whettam & Associates
Los Angeles
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed Dodger Stadium Renovation, overseeing entitlement processing and permit coordination to support project milestones
- Expedited building permits and processed entitlements for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, facilitating timely project approvals
- Coordinated plan reviews and code corrections with City of Los Angeles Building & Safety and Planning Department, ensuring compliance with local regulations
- Maintained knowledge of Los Angeles Municipal Code, zoning ordinances, and building code requirements (CBC, LAMC)
- Permit Processing & Entitlements | Los Angeles, CA
Environmental Planner
Terry A Hayes & Associates
Los Angeles
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and NEPA documentation for development projects to ensure comprehensive assessment of environmental implications
- Conducted environmental field monitoring, including noise surveys and site assessments, to identify potential impacts and inform project planning
- Authored technical sections of environmental compliance documents to meet CEQA/NEPA guidelines, facilitating regulatory approval and project advancement
- Coordinated with project teams, public agencies, and environmental consultants to ensure regulatory compliance
- Environmental Compliance & CEQA/NEPA Documentation | Los Angeles, CA
Urban Planner
David Evans & Associates
Los Angeles
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Conducted land use and zoning analysis for residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects
- Prepared entitlement submittals to City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning
- Assisted with CEQA environmental review and processing for discretionary approvals
- Conducted demographic research, transportation analysis, and policy review in support of planning studies
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, public agencies, and community stakeholders on entitlement and development review processes
- Prepared maps, exhibits, staff reports, and presentation materials for public hearings and planning commission meetings
- Land Use Planning & Entitlements | Los Angeles, CA
Education
Graduate Coursework - Construction Management
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Planning
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2013
Skills
- Visual Documentation
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Project Documentation
- Technical Reporting
- Quality Control
- Field Operations
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Urban Planning
- Entitlement Processing
- Multi-Jurisdictional Regulatory Coordination
- Building Codes
- Regulatory Agencies
- Construction Systems
- Progress Reporting
- Documentation
- Software
Certification
- ICC B1 Residential Building Inspector Certification, In Progress, 2021 International Residential Code, July 2026, Administration, Building Planning, Foundations
- Clark Construction Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) Graduate, 32-week, Project controls, Cost estimating, Quality assurance, Contract risk management, CPM scheduling, Regulatory compliance
- Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters - Pre-Apprenticeship Training, Completed, 2020
Timeline
Project Engineer
Custom & Dunsmuir
01.2020 - 01.2021
Permit Expediter
TDA Consultants
01.2020 - 01.2021
1st Period Union Carpenter
Morley Builders
01.2020 - 12.2020
Permit Expediter
Kimberlina Whettam & Associates
01.2019 - 01.2020
Founder/Principal Photographer
Greener Pastures Media
01.2017 - Current
Environmental Planner
Terry A Hayes & Associates
01.2017 - 01.2018
Urban Planner
David Evans & Associates
01.2014 - 01.2017
Graduate Coursework - Construction Management
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Planning
Arizona State University