James Bliss
Seal Beach
Summary
Experienced inspector with expertise in structural, fire life safety, ADA, and MEP inspections. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional communication skills, ensuring superior quality assurance in all inspections. Proficient in producing comprehensive inspection reports and accurately interpreting plans, contributing to successful project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSA Project Inspector
Becks Construction Services
01.2024 - Current
- Streamlined inspection processes by maintaining organized records of observations, findings, and recommendations for each project.
- Maintained detailed inspection logs for future reference, providing valuable information on project performance and areas for improvement in future projects.
- Assisted in dispute resolution between stakeholders by providing accurate documentation of observed conditions and offering unbiased expert opinions when needed.
- Coordinated with other inspectors as necessary to ensure comprehensive coverage of all aspects related to a particular project''s scope of work.
- Protected public interests by ensuring all inspected structures adhered to local building codes and regulations for safe occupancy.
- Reduced rework costs by identifying errors early in the construction process through diligent inspection procedures.
- Improved overall project quality by collaborating with design professionals, contractors, and clients to address issues in a timely manner.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
DSA Project Inspector
Lewis Inspections
12.2023 - Current
- Streamlined inspection processes by maintaining organized records of observations, findings, and recommendations for each project.
- Maintained detailed inspection logs for future reference, providing valuable information on project performance and areas for improvement in future projects.
- Assisted in dispute resolution between stakeholders by providing accurate documentation of observed conditions and offering unbiased expert opinions when needed.
- Coordinated with other inspectors as necessary to ensure comprehensive coverage of all aspects related to a particular project''s scope of work.
- Protected public interests by ensuring all inspected structures adhered to local building codes and regulations for safe occupancy.
- Reduced rework costs by identifying errors early in the construction process through diligent inspection procedures.
- Improved overall project quality by collaborating with design professionals, contractors, and clients to address issues in a timely manner.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
Special Inspector
Twining Consulting
04.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of specialized inspections into overall project timelines.
- Expedited project completion times by effectively coordinating with contractors, architects, and engineers.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that led to more efficient inspection processes and enhanced team performance.
- Mitigated potential risks on job sites by diligently performing soil, concrete, steel, masonry, and fireproofing inspections.
- Streamlined the inspection process by maintaining a well-organized documentation system for all projects.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, fostering trust and confidence in the quality of inspection services offered.
Skills
- Effective communication
- Plan reading
- Quality assurance
- Inspection reporting
- Attention to detail
- Materials testing
- Field inspection
- Non-destructive testing
- Seismic retrofitting
- Reinforcement inspection
- Masonry inspection
- Concrete inspection
- Documenting evidence
- Documentation skills
Certification
- DSA Class3 Project Inspector #6492
- ACI Field Grade Technician #1021467
- ICC Special Inspector #8721678
Timeline
DSA Project Inspector
Becks Construction Services
01.2024 - Current
DSA Project Inspector
Lewis Inspections
12.2023 - Current
Special Inspector
Twining Consulting
04.2016 - Current
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