Kristen Payne
Deputy Director of Cincinnati Building Department | Bachelors of Fine Art in Architecture
- Role
- Deputy Director at City of Cincinnati
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristen Payne
With nearly 5 years at the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, my career reflects a dedication to community enrichment through architectural excellence. Over 18 years in the industry, I’ve gained extensive experience in retail, government, and library projects—directing complex, multi-million-dollar construction endeavors with precision and purpose.I’m skilled in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with multiple designers, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam, and additional experience in Revit, MicroStation, and Photoshop. My expertise spans construction project management, budget oversight, design documentation, and Construction Administration—on both the architect and owner sides.Whether managing new builds, expansions, accessibility upgrades of historic libraries, retail renovations, or new federal facilities, my greatest passion remains the same: creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for all.
Experience
Deputy Director
Mar 2026 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US
Supervised inspectors and administrative staff, ensuring efficient daily operations of the building division. • Enforced federal, state, and local building codes, issuing violations and conducting inspections. • Managed the review and approval of building plans, specifications, and site layouts to ensure compliance. • Acted as a liaison for developers and city departments, resolving complex compliance issues effectively.
Education
Miami University
Bachelors of Fine Art, Architecture
2003 — 2007
Skills
- Microstation
- Cad
- Architecture
- Word
- Photoshop
- Sketchup
- Construction Drawings
- Design Documents
- Construction Document Review
- Autocad
- Architectural Drafting
- Formz
- Specification Editing
- Revit
- Adobe Photoshop
- Interior Architecture
- Bluebeam
- Architectural Drawings
- Bim
- Project Management
- Leed Ap
- Watercolor
- Architectural Design
- Submittals
- Autocad Architecture
- Powerpoint
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