Brian Foley, P.E., C.B.O.

Experience

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  Federal Highway Administration

  Jun 1985 - Oct 1987

  Assistant Bridge Engineer

  Reviewed plans of federally funded bridge projects. Performed field inspections to determine conformance with federal construction guidelines. Provided guidance to local officials in the administration of the Federal Aid Program. Designed and inspected federal bridges. Conducted materials testing, inspections and surveying for roadway construction projects.

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  Sverdrup Civil Jacobs Engineer

  Oct 1987 - Apr 1990

  Civil Structural Engineer

  Served as inspections consultant to the Virginia Department of Transportation's roadway widening project and associated interstate overpass. Conducted materials testing, inspections and supervision of traffic safety personnel. Conducted field investigations and structural analyses of existing highway bridges.

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  MMP International, Inc.

  Apr 1990 - Jun 1993

  Structural Engineer

  Performed structural design, produced construction documents and composed project specifications for new building construction projects. Produced developmental studies of proposed federal construction projects. Provided special inspections for new building construction. Conducted forensic engineer of existing buildings.

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  Fairfax County Government

  Jun 1993 - Apr 2021

  Directed the daily operations of the Building Division responsible for plan review and inspections services for a county of 1.2 million residents with a staff of 110. Established measurable goals and objectives for each organization and tracks attainment. Ensured permit applications and designs for residential, multi-family and commercial projects comply with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (International Code Council family of codes), the Code of the County of Fairfax and departmental policies and procedures. Developed and maintained work policies/procedures/strategies that promoted efficient/effective and safe use of inspection and plan review staff. Made adjustments to staffing to assist with the overall goals/objectives of the agency. Provided technical interpretations of applicable codes and ordinances and makes recommendations on changes. Served as the Building Official for Fairfax County and the Towns of Vienna and Clifton. Participated in the emergency operations center and directs others to staff the agency's department operations center in preparation for damage assessments. Show less Served as assistant to the Building Official and technical consultant to other county agencies related to structural and building code applications. Coordinated and conducted code interpretations and modifications. Testified and defended county positions at local and statewide appeals boards. Performed field inspections of existing structures to determine code compliance. Prepared, researched, evaluated and defended code changes at the state and national levels. Provided training relating to the building code, structural systems and county and state programs. Created and maintained typical construction design guides such as decks and finished basements. Evaluated emerging methods, materials and technologies for acceptance in Fairfax County. Served as an emergency responder for damage assessment. Show less Served as structural subject matter expert. Provided code interpretations, developed code modifications and defended the county at the local appeals board. Reviewed problem plans and conducted field inspections as required. Collaborated with industry to resolve construction-related issues. Managed the agency's website, publications and forms. Served as a representative to numerous department-wide technical, leadership and management teams. Created and provided training for consulting engineers, architects, code officials and industry groups. Participated in national technical committees through the International Code Council. Show less

  • Building Official

    Jun 2015 - Apr 2021

  • Deputy Building Official

    May 2010 - Jun 2015

  • Deputy Director, Building Plan Review

    Dec 2001 - May 2010

  • Chief Structural Engineer

    Sept 1997 - Dec 2001

  • Building Plans Examiner

    Jun 1993 - Sept 1997
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  Commerce City, Colorado

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2023

  Chief Building Official

  Manges the daily operations of Community Development's Building Safety Division which processes permit applications, reviews building plans and conducts inspections to ensure conformance with the International Code Council family of codes. Leads the organization by developing strategies that promote efficient/effective service delivery. Provides technical interpretations of applicable codes and ordinances and makes recommendations on changes.

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  None

  Jul 2023 - now

  Retired