Inspector
Property
Inspection Specialist
is led by John Pignatore, a Certified Inspector who brings 25 years
of experience within the construction industry. In 1994, John began
specializing in home inspections for real estate transactions within
the Richmond, Virginia area.
Certified Inspector
John Pignatore is a Registered Home Inspector (RHI) by the Housing
Inspection Foundation, which falls under the Association
of Home Inspectors. John is also a Certified Construction Inspector
(CCI) by the Association
of Construction Inspectors. Mold certified for sampling
and testing, alot of people are allergic to mold and it is growing
in alot of homes today.
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Curriculum Vitae / Resume
John E. Pignatore
Education
1963-1967 Samuel Gompers High School, Bronx, New York
:: Electrical Installation & Practice
1976-1978 Suffolk County Community College, LI NY
:: Engineering Technically
Professional Experience
1976-1981 Veterans Medical Center, Northport, New York
Construction Project Manager
:: Responsible for developing plans, designs, drawings, construction
specifications and cost estimates for a variety of medical facility
construction projects. Monitor ongoing construction and conducted
daily inspections to assure contractor's compliance to government
specifications. Reviewed submittals and weekly payrolls. Prepared
all written correspondence relating to construction contract management.
1981-1987 Veterans Medical Center, Richmond, VA
Construction Project Manager
Same duties as above
1987-2003
United
States Army, Fort Lee, VA
Construction Project Manager
:: Prepared plans, specifications and award packets for a
variety of construction projects to include housing for military
personnel and their families. Conducted periodic inspection of single
and multi-family units to determine need for maintenance, repairs
and renovations. I negotiated contractor's proposals construction
projects. Monitored contractor operations and conducted daily and
final acceptance inspections on completed projects.
1994-Present
: Property
Inspection Specialist,
Richmond, VA
Senior Inspector
:: I conduct whole house inspections for real estate transactions,
identifying deficiencies and providing written reports. I conduct
insurance risk and drive by inspections for residential as well
as commercial properties. I conduct draw inspections for lenders
and builders. Currently, conducting field inspections on multi-family
and commercial properties for GMAC,
Fannie
Mae,
Wachovia
Bank,
Wells
Fargo, USAA as well as several other insurance and
lending institutions. Act as project manager and advisor for homebuyers
on new construction. Conducted construction inspection for Famous
David restaurant, Tanning Salon, Tiny Hands Childcare centers, and
Hopewell Baptist Church.
1987-1997 Smart Electric Company
Owner
:: Licensed electrical contractor conducting business in
the Richmond, VA area. Specializing in electrical renovations and
wiring of single and duplex residential homes. Currently retired
with an active state license.
References
Mr. Michael Sly, Architect, 804-734-3368
Ms. Deborah McCullough, Engineer, 804-734-4506
Objective
Obtain field inspections contracts for residential, commercial and
construction projects in Richmond, VA and surrounding counties.
Perform risk and drive by inspections for insurance and lending
institutions.
Professional Training
Project management Military Projects
General construction quality verification
Automatic sprinkler system, design & inspection
Engineering management
Construction contractor contract administration
National Electrical code
Specification writing for construction contracts
Contract office representative
Defense specification management
Contract management
Electrical systems quality verification
Life safety code
Uniform federal accessibility standards
Professional home inspection program
Advance Mold inspection, protocols & procedures
HUD REAC Inspections
LEAD in construction
Coverage Area
City of Richmond VA and surrounding counties. Henrico County, Mechanicsville,
Glen Allen, Chesterfield, Hanover, Hopewell, Petersburg, Colonial
Heights, Prince George, New Kent, West Point, Charles City, Midlothian,
Ettrick, Sandston, Highland Spring, Varina, Chester, Ashland
