Chris Burkert
12182
Drum Salute Place
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 795-3275
Cab2326@aol.com
Education: North Rockland High School
Thiels, New York
Northern Virginia Community
College
Manassas, Virginia
Civil Engineering
Property Inspector Training
Institute
Attended more than 800
hours of training, classes, and seminars
related to code &
Construction.
Experience:
Capital Home Inspections
CEO
1985-
*To survey existing homes for
major deficiencies in the following areas consisting of structure, electrical,
heating and air conditioning systems, plumbing, basement/crawl space, exterior,
roofing system, and grading. To educate
homebuyers on the above related areas and provide clients with complete
comprehensive report. Was an instructor
for field and class with Home Pro Training Institute of New Home
Inspectors. Personally inspected more
than 10,000 homes in the Northern Virginia Area.
Bureau Veritas
Project Inspector
2010 to Present
Project: Bolling Air Force Base
*Performed field inspections of
commercial and residential buildings involving the application
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
gas and building codes. Review
construction plans, prepare and
Maintain records of
inspections. Enter inspections in
computer (E-inspections). Attend project
meetings and conferences. Prepare monthly reports to the project manager. Investigate construction issues and recommend
corrective actions. Maintain a good
working relationship with contractors.
Inspected more than 2,500 new home, renovations, and light commercial
buildings.
IBTS Institute for Building Technology and
Safety
Project Inspector
2005-2010
Projects: Fort Belvoir and Quantico Military
Base
*Responsible for the exact same
project inspector role I have with Bureau Veritas which includes performing field
inspections of commercial and residential buildings involving the application
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
gas and building codes. Review
construction plans, prepare and
Maintain records of
inspections. Enter inspections in
computer (E-inspections). Attend project
meetings and conferences. Prepare monthly reports to the project manager. Investigate construction issues and recommend
corrective actions. Maintain a good
working relationship with contractors.
Inspected more than 2,500 new home, renovations, and light commercial
buildings.
Fairfax County Department of
Environmental Management, Fairfax VA
1987-2002
Senior Commerical Inspector
*Performed field inspections of
commercial and residential buildings for all types of plumbing and gas
installations for compliance with applicable plumbing and gas codes. Determined if plumbing and gas installations
were completed in accordance with approved plans and codes. Performed cross connection inspections on new
and existing buildings. Prepared and
maintained records of completed inspections.
Investigated complaints and recommended corrective action when
appropriate. Provided information to
interested parties. Attending meeting
and conferences. Prepared reports and
composed correspondence.
Senior Residential Inspector
*Performed multidisciplinary
inspections involving the application of residential, mechanical, electrical,
gas, plumbing, and building construction codes, ordinances, and
regulations. Resolved citizen
complaints.
Public Utilities Inspector
*Inspected the installation of
storm sewer, public sanitary sewer, water services, roads, curb and gutter,
parking lots, and erosion & sediment control.
Soil Team Supervisor
*Reviewed engineering reports submitted
by independent engineering firms for compliance with approved plans and
specifications including county/state requirements. Fielded inspections of foundations, slab,
drainage systems, walls, waterproofing in problem soils areas. Kept daily records and submitted monthly
reports.
Plan Reviewer
*Reviewed residential
construction plans for conformance with local and state building code
requirements to resolved construction problems and answer citizen and
contractor questions.
Washington Testing Company/Professional
Service Industries, Inc. Fairfax VA
Project Manager, Engineering
Technician
1979-1987
*Responsibilities included
preparation of geotechnical and construction materials testing reports, report
review, evaluations, supervision and training for field technicians, and
marketing professional services for company.
Performed all areas of technical laboratory and field testing associated
with foundations, concrete, soil, structural steel, asphalt, masonry and
fireproofing for commercial and residential construction.
Training:
*V.D.H & T. Bituminous
Concrete
*Erosion & Sediment Control
State of Virginia
*Fairfax County Public Utilities
*Virginia Cross Connections
Memberships:
*Virginia Building & Code
Official Association Member
*Virginia Plumbing Inspector
Association Member
*Virginia Mechanical Inspector
Association Member
Certifications:
*Certified Combination
Inspector-ICC International Code Council
*IRC-International Residential
Code
*ICC-International Commercial
Code
*Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical,
Building, Fire Protection
References:
*Dick Myer Project Manager IBTS
540.226.9606
*Bob Kelly Project Manager Bureau
Veritas 240.855.5442
*George Creci Quality Control
Manager Hunt Construction 915.208.1691
*Tom Coone Project Manager Clark
Construction 703.926.0148
*Grace Highman Homeownership
& Relocation Services Housing and Community Development 540.246.5095
*Jim Moore Fairfax County
Commercial Plumbing Supervisor 703.324.1910
*Performed ASHI-VA Property
maintenance code inspection for Grace Highman and Michelle Meadows
