Jim Collins Ph.D., P.E.
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Kevin Rooney
I had the pleasure to work with Jim during our time together at Roseburg Forest Products. Jim was selected to commission the Engineered Wood Products program at RFP from an engineering standpoint. Roseburg's success therein was directly attributable to Jim's effort. He guided the technical attributes of the project through the maze of regulatory hurdles needed to gain code acceptance, establishment of all technical literature and documents, launching of software, and much of RFP's marketing literature. Jim was (and is) an easy person with whom to work: informative, always patient, and an excellent teacher. When our Scrimtec project launches, I would hope Jim would be willing to be a part of it. Jim is a world class engineer/manager.
Bob Berch
Jim Collins was very instrumental in helping to build Roseburg Forest Products' Engineered Wood Products (EWP) during his time there. His understanding of the engineering requirements, national codes, and the manufacturing and market dynamics along with how to leverage both the strategic and tactical opportunities during his tenure was excellent. Jim also has a great depth of knowledge on how the industry works and has exceptional skills for teaching and educating while keeping a balance for what is good for the company he works for while at the same time satisfying the needs of the customer
Kevin Rooney
I had the pleasure to work with Jim during our time together at Roseburg Forest Products. Jim was selected to commission the Engineered Wood Products program at RFP from an engineering standpoint. Roseburg's success therein was directly attributable to Jim's effort. He guided the technical attributes of the project through the maze of regulatory hurdles needed to gain code acceptance, establishment of all technical literature and documents, launching of software, and much of RFP's marketing literature. Jim was (and is) an easy person with whom to work: informative, always patient, and an excellent teacher. When our Scrimtec project launches, I would hope Jim would be willing to be a part of it. Jim is a world class engineer/manager.
Bob Berch
Jim Collins was very instrumental in helping to build Roseburg Forest Products' Engineered Wood Products (EWP) during his time there. His understanding of the engineering requirements, national codes, and the manufacturing and market dynamics along with how to leverage both the strategic and tactical opportunities during his tenure was excellent. Jim also has a great depth of knowledge on how the industry works and has exceptional skills for teaching and educating while keeping a balance for what is good for the company he works for while at the same time satisfying the needs of the customer
Kevin Rooney
I had the pleasure to work with Jim during our time together at Roseburg Forest Products. Jim was selected to commission the Engineered Wood Products program at RFP from an engineering standpoint. Roseburg's success therein was directly attributable to Jim's effort. He guided the technical attributes of the project through the maze of regulatory hurdles needed to gain code acceptance, establishment of all technical literature and documents, launching of software, and much of RFP's marketing literature. Jim was (and is) an easy person with whom to work: informative, always patient, and an excellent teacher. When our Scrimtec project launches, I would hope Jim would be willing to be a part of it. Jim is a world class engineer/manager.
Bob Berch
Jim Collins was very instrumental in helping to build Roseburg Forest Products' Engineered Wood Products (EWP) during his time there. His understanding of the engineering requirements, national codes, and the manufacturing and market dynamics along with how to leverage both the strategic and tactical opportunities during his tenure was excellent. Jim also has a great depth of knowledge on how the industry works and has exceptional skills for teaching and educating while keeping a balance for what is good for the company he works for while at the same time satisfying the needs of the customer
Kevin Rooney
I had the pleasure to work with Jim during our time together at Roseburg Forest Products. Jim was selected to commission the Engineered Wood Products program at RFP from an engineering standpoint. Roseburg's success therein was directly attributable to Jim's effort. He guided the technical attributes of the project through the maze of regulatory hurdles needed to gain code acceptance, establishment of all technical literature and documents, launching of software, and much of RFP's marketing literature. Jim was (and is) an easy person with whom to work: informative, always patient, and an excellent teacher. When our Scrimtec project launches, I would hope Jim would be willing to be a part of it. Jim is a world class engineer/manager.
Bob Berch
Jim Collins was very instrumental in helping to build Roseburg Forest Products' Engineered Wood Products (EWP) during his time there. His understanding of the engineering requirements, national codes, and the manufacturing and market dynamics along with how to leverage both the strategic and tactical opportunities during his tenure was excellent. Jim also has a great depth of knowledge on how the industry works and has exceptional skills for teaching and educating while keeping a balance for what is good for the company he works for while at the same time satisfying the needs of the customer
Credentials
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AutoCAD 2018 Essential Training
LinkedInMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Logic Pro X: Making Beats
LinkedInMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Logic Pro X: Mixing and Mastering
LinkedInJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Six Sigma Foundations
LinkedInNov, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Keystone Custom Homes
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United States
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Structural Engineer
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Feb 2021 - Present
Perform structural engineering design for custom homes Perform structural engineering design for custom homes
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Blueprint
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Structural Engineer
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May 2019 - Jan 2021
Develop structural engineering plans for custom residential homes. Review structural plans of Type V and Type III multi-family buildings and townhomes for Code compliance (wind/gravity) and modify for compatibility with Blueprint’s method of design and installation. Coordinate with MEP engineers for optimal layout within the framing. Perform final structural review of Dietrich model before fabrication. Resolve manufacturing and installation issues and design repairs as needed. Developed a VBA design program for CLT wall panels (KLH manufacturer) supporting in-plane shear and gravity loads.
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Structural Engineer
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Apr 2018 - May 2019
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MiTek USA
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Burnsville , MN
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Engineering Manager of Codes and Specifications
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Mar 2013 - Oct 2017
Responsible for obtaining and updating new/existing code evaluation reports and product approvals (ICC-ES, IAPMO-UES, LA City and Florida) for USP, Hardy Frame and Zone Four products. Review and verify structural calculations, test reports and production drawings for submittal package. Interface with ICC-ES on qualifying inspections for plants in Shanghai and Hong Kong as well as three domestic plant audits. Overseeing USP’s re-entry into the epoxy anchor market by procuring code reports and developing design software per ACI 318-14. Also analyzed new product development process and wrote specification for MiTek’s future epoxy anchor software
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ICC Evaluation Service LLC
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Whitter, CA
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Director of Engineering
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
Responsible for hiring and training technical staff, allocating staff resources and increasing overall productivity. Mediated between technical staff and report applicants to resolve issues and keep applications moving forward to publication. Represented ICC-ES to external organizations such as SEAOC and NCSEA. Organized joint NCSEA Annual Conference and ICC-ES Committee Meeting in St Louis, MO in October 2012. Also presented, see Structure Magazine 9/12/12 pg. 26. Also https://www.structuremag.org/wp-content/uploads/C-Editorial-Malley-Aug121.pdf http://media.iccsafe.org/news/es-enews/2012v8n2/ncsea-program.pdf
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ITW Building Components Group, Alpine
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Orlando, FL
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Chief Engineer
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2003 - 2010
Managed operations for Connector Division, delivering structural engineering for 120+ truss fabricators in Southeast region. Oversaw truss designs and repairs to ensure compliance with state building codes and hurricane-design guidelines. Resolved technical engineering issues as needed. Managed budget and employee hiring; supervised up to 22 engineers and 14 administrative staff Managed operations for Connector Division, delivering structural engineering for 120+ truss fabricators in Southeast region. Oversaw truss designs and repairs to ensure compliance with state building codes and hurricane-design guidelines. Resolved technical engineering issues as needed. Managed budget and employee hiring; supervised up to 22 engineers and 14 administrative staff
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Roseburg Forest Products
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United States
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Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales and Product Engineer
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2000 - 2003
Drove company entry into competitive EWP industry by liaising with Sales Manager to establish effective business plan. Built plan from ground up and maximized development of new manufacturing facility handling I-joists and laminated veneer lumber (LVL). Defined technical information for design brochures and contributed to marketing material creation. Secured required National Code Acceptance reports for all products prior to market launch. Drove company entry into competitive EWP industry by liaising with Sales Manager to establish effective business plan. Built plan from ground up and maximized development of new manufacturing facility handling I-joists and laminated veneer lumber (LVL). Defined technical information for design brochures and contributed to marketing material creation. Secured required National Code Acceptance reports for all products prior to market launch.
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Union Camp Corporation / International Paper
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Birmingham, AL
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Chief Sales Engineer
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1997 - 2000
Manage entry into EWP market and oversaw new EWP manufacturing facility. Led 2 PEs in creating technical literature, developing code evaluation reports, and testing Keymark design software. Provided training in product design/repair, field problem-solving, and in-house quality control. Ensured optimal performance of one inside sales representative. Served as co-chair of APA PRI 400 I-joist standard technical committee. Manage entry into EWP market and oversaw new EWP manufacturing facility. Led 2 PEs in creating technical literature, developing code evaluation reports, and testing Keymark design software. Provided training in product design/repair, field problem-solving, and in-house quality control. Ensured optimal performance of one inside sales representative. Served as co-chair of APA PRI 400 I-joist standard technical committee.
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Senior Engineer
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1996 - 1997
Spearheaded development of construction hardware industry’s 1st software program "USP Connection" to enable accurate and fast sizing of EWP hangers; developed specifications and hired programmer. Interfaced with key EWP manufacturers including Trus Joist, Georgia Pacific, Louisiana Pacific, and Willamette to integrate new software with their proprietary layout programs. Launched testing program with University of California – Irvine for USP hardware to meet seismic specifications established by Structural Engineers Association of Southern California’s North Ridge earthquake evaluation.
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Automation / Regional Engineer
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1989 - 1996
As Automation Group Engineer: 1993 - 1996 Englewood, CO Collaborated with software development team to enhance structural design software, relied on by 6K+ users in North America, Europe, and Asia for sizing 90% of products. Delivered customer training and developed documentation. Built 12-person engineering team to manage testing of new TJ-Xpert program. Directed hanger manufacturer qualification and assessment to ensure system compatibility. As Regional Engineer: 1989 - 1993 Marlton, NJ Reviewed and sealed shop drawings for residential, multifamily, townhomes and commercial structures designed with company products (TJI joists, LVL, PSL, LSL and tubular steel web trusses). Participated in task force that collected and analyzed data from 750 TJI floor systems and made recommendations/guidelines that are the basis for Weyerhaeuser’s current TJI-PRO Rating System: https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/woodproducts/engineered-lumber/resources/tj-pro-rating/
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Education
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Stevens Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Civil Engineering / Structural -
Rutgers University
M.Sc., Civil Engineering / Structural -
Rutgers University
B.Sc., Civil Engineering / Structural
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