Jason Slaughter
Blue Ridge
Summary
Results-driven professional seeking a Project Manager position where I can leverage my leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills to successfully deliver projects that create lasting value. Eager to advance my career by leading cross-functional teams, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and contributing to the development of strong, sustainable communities through effective project planning and execution.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President, Project Manager
Salas O’Brien
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for managing projects and leading a multidisciplinary team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Designers and Engineers from proposal development through construction closeout.
- Served as the primary point of contact for clients, cultivating long-term relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business, and ensuring project objectives, schedules, budgets, and deliverables were consistently achieved.
- Actively supported business development initiatives by developing client partnerships, participating in networking and marketing efforts, pursuing new project opportunities, and preparing technical and fee proposals.
- Defined project scope of work, negotiated project requirements, and managed project execution throughout all phases.
- Directed project coordination efforts among clients, architects, contractors, and consulting teams, facilitating regular meetings to address design challenges, maintain project alignment, and drive timely decision-making.
- Oversaw the preparation, quality assurance, and delivery of engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and construction documents while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Provided construction administration services, including the review and response to RFIs, submittals, change orders, and design clarifications, as well as conducting site visits, field observations, and progress inspections.
- Led project walkthroughs and developed detailed punch lists to identify deficiencies and ensure successful project completion.
- Consistently delivered projects on schedule and within budget while mentoring junior engineers and designers, fostering professional growth, strengthening team performance, and supporting a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
- Coordinated with the billing department each to ensure projects were being processed and billed correctly. Reviewed all invoices for approval before being sent to the client for accuracy.
Plumbing / Fire Protection Design (Roanoke Office Leader)
Salas O’Brien
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw design and implementation of plumbing and fire protection systems for Roanoke office.
- Designed various building systems, including sanitary waste, hot and cold water, and fire suppression.
- Prepared construction documents, technical specifications, and engineering calculations to ensure compliance.
- Provided construction administration support through site visits and field inspections.
- Reviewed shop drawings and responded to contractor RFIs to maintain project flow.
- Trained new employees on company protocols and office software systems.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training new staff members.
Plumbing / Fire Protection Designer
Lawrence Perry & Associates
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Designed plumbing and fire suppression systems tailored to client needs.
- Created CAD drawings, system specifications, and calculations to support compliant system design.
- Developed sanitary waste, domestic hot and cold water, stormwater drainage, natural gas, wet pipe, dry pipe, and clean agent fire suppression systems.
- Provided construction administration support through site visits, inspections, shop drawing reviews, responding to RFI's and reviewing shop drawings.
Fire Protection Designer IV
Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern (HSMM) / AECOM
10.2006 - 08.2019
- Designed fire suppression, fire alarm and life safety layouts to meet client specifications.
- Provided code analysis for life safety systems to support the Architect in developing code compliant floor plans.
- Produced CAD drawings, system specifications, and hydraulic calculations for code compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive code analysis and cost estimations for effective project planning.
- Supported construction phases with site inspections and shop drawing evaluations.
- Performed risk assessments to identify potential fire hazards in designs.
- Mentored junior designers on best practices in fire protection design methodologies.
- Collaborated with architects to integrate fire safety measures into designs.
- Provided technical support during construction phases for fire protection systems.
- Collaborated with Arlington VA office to establish standardized fire suppression CAD details.
Application Engineer Technologist
Altec
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Designed custom Aerial Bucket Trucks and Digger Derricks to meet specific customer requirements.
- Developed 3D drawings, schematics, and technical documents to ensure production accuracy.
- Collaborated with assemblers during assembly providing engineering support from start to a finished product.
- Conducted pre-delivery walkthroughs with customers to verify product quality and completeness.
CAD Technician III
Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern (HSMM) / AECOM
10.2006 - 04.2008
- Produced and submitted CAD drawings of HVAC systems for contractor use during construction and pricing.
- Provided CAD support to Mechanical Engineers, enhancing project efficiency.
- Created as-built drawings for clients upon project completion.
Engineering
PowerSystems International
08.2003 - 10.2006
- Developed disaster relief centers and inflatable structures for FEMA, providing critical support during Hurricane Katrina response efforts.
- Designed custom trailer systems for military clients, integrating generators and HVAC systems to meet specific operational needs.
- Managed projects from initial design through final development phases.
- Created detailed CAD drawings of assemblies, including comprehensive bills of materials and piece parts for efficient production.
Education
A.A.S. - Mechanical Design
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
1000 College Dr, Clifton Forge, VA 2442201-1998
Skills
- Project scheduling
- AutoCad
- Revit
- Microstation
- Bentley BIM (3D)
- SolidWorks (3D)
- Smartsheets Management
- Bluebeam
- HASS Hydraulic Calculations
- Microsoft Office Products
- Hewlett Packard ME 10
Education Certification
- Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, A.A.S. in Mechanical Design, 1995-1998
- Previous Member of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
- Previous Member of SFPE (Society of Fire Protection Engineers)
- Previous Member of ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers)
Timeline
Associate Vice President, Project Manager
Salas O’Brien
10.2022 - Current
Plumbing / Fire Protection Design (Roanoke Office Leader)
Salas O’Brien
10.2022 - 07.2023
Plumbing / Fire Protection Designer
Lawrence Perry & Associates
08.2019 - 10.2022
Application Engineer Technologist
Altec
05.2014 - 06.2015
Fire Protection Designer IV
Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern (HSMM) / AECOM
10.2006 - 08.2019
CAD Technician III
Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern (HSMM) / AECOM
10.2006 - 04.2008
Engineering
PowerSystems International
08.2003 - 10.2006
A.A.S. - Mechanical Design
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College