Alli Stipes

Experience

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  City of Kokomo

  May 2011 - Feb 2020

  Planner

  • Reviewed construction plans and collaborated with developers to refine building and architectural designs.• Managed address assignments for Howard County and utilized mapping software for accurate plotting.• Processed rezoning cases, variances, special exceptions, development plans, subdivision cases, and building permits.• Prepared comprehensive Staff Reports for presentation at public meetings, also utilized GIS mapping software & contributed to drafting the Kokomo-Howard County Plan.• Assisted in amending municipal zoning codes, sign ordinances, and subdivision regulations.• Played a key role in developing construction plans for various projects including the Kokomo Municipal Stadium, Kokomo YMCA, multiple subdivision developments, apartment complexes, university student housing, and mixed-use retail and residential projects, as well as the downtown parking garage.• Reconciled requisitions and maintained organization of general fund files, facilitated new hire processes, and provided assistance with orientation and payroll activities.• Managed insurance enrollment and administered employee benefits, researched legal compliance and contributed to drafting HR policies.• Drafted legal documents and city ordinances, reviewed tort law claims, prepared motions, and compiled litigation materials for court proceedings. Show less

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  Project CSI

  Feb 2020 - now

  Project Manager

  • Spearheading permit procurement across multiple states on aggressive timelines, ensuring regulatory compliance.• Conducting thorough permit due diligence, research, and inspection closeouts for Certificates of Occupancy.• Maintaining proactive client communication regarding permitting progress and potential impacts on scope, schedule, or cost.• Cultivating strong relationships with municipalities and jurisdictions to streamline permitting processes.• Managing project tasks, subcontractor coordination, architect and engineer collaboration, license procurement, and software updates to ensure project efficiency and compliance.• Ensuring compliance with DOT regulations by maintaining vehicle records, conducting DOT Safety Audits, managing driver logs, and overseeing vehicle maintenance. Show less

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  CommunET

  Oct 2020 - now

  Project Manager

  Monitoring project expenses, regularly updating clients on schedule adjustments, providing detailed project status reports on a weekly or daily basis, collaborating with the design team to address comments, and engaging in negotiations with reviewers to achieve optimal outcomes for the client. • Overseeing permitting activities for a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from interior renovations to newly constructed stores for a multi-site fast-food client. • Managing land disturbance permits, site development plans, and erosion control, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. • Facilitating coordination with clients, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors to meet permitting requirements and inspection schedules. • Providing utility coordination for wet and dry utilities, including electrical, water, gas, stormwater, wastewater, and telecommunications. Show less