Bruce Drake
Mosinee, WI *****
715-***-**** (Home)
715-***-**** (Mobile)
abllil@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/bruce-drake/6/6b3/185
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A highly experienced Civil Superintendent (Craft) and Wisconsin Carpenter's
Union member with more than 16 years of experience managing and leading
multiple construction projects using numerous construction methods.
Experience includes Civil Construction, Project Management, Operations,
Nuclear, Safety, OSHA, Budgets, Labor Negotiations and Management,
Contracts, Union Relations and Workforce Planning. Experienced in site
development, medical facilities, commercial, residential, retail,
restaurant, big box, industrial, federal buildings, prisons and dams.
Specialized in nuclear and fossil fuel plant construction working on
improvement/remodeling efforts in a variety of power plants. Experienced
in managing multiple trades and craft to ensure safe and on time project
completion. Led crews of up to 110 employees as well as subcontractors
while ensuring safe and on time project completion for union and non-union
employers. Experience with proper disposal of hazardous waste and site
management and storm water pollution protection requirements.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CB&I 02/14 to Present
Crew Lead / Safety Lead / Safety Mentor/Crane Lift Director
Lead a crew to design, build and safely implement specialty scaffolding for
craft in a complex and risky environment at Flint Hills Refinery. Promoted
to Safety Lead, Crew Lead and Crew Lead Safety Mentor. Training classes
and DOE security clearance is required for this assignment.
C.G. Schmidt 12/13 to 01/14
Concrete and Millwork Finishing
Assigned to Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Constructed cabinets and installed
specialty trim for addition and remodeling. Forms and concrete for initial
phase of addition.
Peterson Industrial Scaffolding 10/13 to 11/13
Scaffold Specialist
Assigned to Weston Power Plant. Designed, built and safely implemented
scaffolding for craft in a complex and risky environment.
Immel Construction 06/13 to 10/13
Superintendent
Assigned to CWA Airport. Served as the working superintendent to complete
new addition and remodeling. Schedules, DCRs, reported to the project
manager. Managed subcontractors which included electricians, plumbers, and
carpenters, masons, flooring craft, dry wall, fire protection, excavators
and demolition. TSA clearance was required for this assignment.
Northern States Power Company 02/13 to 05/13
Scaffold Specialist
Assigned to Monticello Nuclear Plant. Designed, built and safely
implemented scaffolding for craft in a complex and risky environment.
Training classes and DOE security clearance was required for this
assignment.
C.G. Schmidt 12/12 to 01/13
Journeyman Carpenter
Assigned to Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Responsible for concrete and forms
for addition.
Day & Zimmerman 10/12 to 01/13
Scaffold Specialist
Assigned to Point Beach Nuclear Plant. Designed, built and safely
implemented scaffolding for craft in a complex and risky environment.
Training classes and DOE security clearance was required for this
assignment.
Bechtel 01/12 to 07/12
Civil Superintendent
Assigned to Turkey Point Nuclear Plant. Managed the Total Plant Cooling
Water (TPCW), ISO Phase and Turbine Deck as well as all of the pumping
stations and the mechanical plumbing. Managed site safety, craft,
subcontractors, and construction schedule for the Extended Power Upgrade
(EPU). Approved design changes and ensured that correct work orders were
executed on time and within budget and environmental compliance. Managed a
crew of 60 carpenters and provided backup support to the field construction
manager. Adverted potential safety hazard. Discovered that the team that
was working on the scaffolding construction had the wrong work orders.
Retrieved correct work orders, conducted a new Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and supervised the completion of the job
without incident. Created a system to handle the high volume of work
orders and a work order method to accommodate multiple requests which
allowed the completion of JSA/JHAs at one time. Cut administrative costs
and man hours while managing 1500+ requests. Security clearance was
required for this assignment.
Bechtel 10/10 to 12/11
Foreman
Assigned to Point Beach Nuclear Plant. Served as the journeyman carpenter
and quickly elevated to foreman to oversee the trades for the EPU.
Directed scaffolding, concrete, radiation protection, dry wall and
finishing projects. Led a crew of 110. Training classes and DOE security
clearance was required for this position.
Norcon Corporation 05/05 to 10/10
Superintendent
Served as a working Superintendent/Project Manager that traveled to various
sites with tools and equipment to perform, direct and manage a variety of
different projects. Secured project from theft and weather damage. Hired
and directed crews of up to 50 which included electricians, plumbers, HVAC
and landscapers while meeting budget and timeline requirements. Maintained
budget, permits, subcontractor compliance, daily/weekly reports, timecards,
material orders/purchases, project startup/turnover meetings and met with
inspectors.
Projects Included:
U.S. Border Station in International Falls, MN
. Responsible for the exterior renovation. Security clearance required
for this assignment. Secured additional work through contract review.
GSA contract to remodel border station. Work required dismantling and
replacing all security cameras, which was not covered under the
contract. Created estimates of additional scope of work and secured
GSA approval. Added additional revenue to contract completion.
Crossed the Canadian border for materials/tools.
Red Granite Correctional Institution in Red Granite, WI
. Progressively executed and completed remodeling in compliance with ADA
stipulations. Federal Security clearance required for this assignment.
University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI
. Designed and built various walking platforms to state specifications.
Also performed extensive steam tunnel repair (Spawling), ceiling
replacement and concrete structural replacement.
Weston Village Aquatic Center in Schofield, WI
. Expansion, joint repair and Stay Brite repair, Hydro Restoration.
Lake Sherburne Dam in Babb, Montana
. GSA, Department of Interior Dam and Reservoir Renovation. Blackfoot
Indian Reservation. Demolition relined flow tubes. During demolition
of 300 foot flow tubes under Lake Sherburne reservoir, there was
insufficient air flow with use of gas operated saws. Crew was forced
to come up to surface frequently for air, impacting schedule and QC
(quality control). Purchased natural gas machine which alleviated the
air quality concerns and meeting deadlines.
FBI Building, GSA in Milwaukee, WI
. Historic restoration and renovation. FBI Security Clearance required
with ability to work in all federal buildings including Judge's
Chambers and FBI buildings.
Federal Building, GSA in Chicago, IL
. Constructed water cooling tower platform. GSA security clearance
required for this assignment.
Federal Building, GSA in Eau Claire, WI
. Performed historic restoration. GSA security clearance required for
this assignment.
Federal Building, GSA in Chicago, IL
. Renovated sub-basement waste water, plumbing, transfer station and
filled entire sub-basement in flow able fill. GSA security clearance
required for this assignment.
M.A. Mortenson 2001 to 2005
Foreman
Led work crews and trades in building cancer centers and hospitals'
including Wisconsin Rapids Heart Center, Wausau Heart Center, Ministry
Saint Mary's Hospital and Saint Clare's Hospital. Directed crews of 50 or
more craft and budgets up to $300M.
California Construction 2001
Assistant Foreman
Led work crew of 15 carpenters, laborers and electricians in Kmart to Big K
renovation project throughout Wisconsin. Floor planning and fixtures.
Altimate Construction 2000
Journeyman Carpenter
Ground up construction of McDonald's Restaurant
M. A. Mortenson 1999 to 2000
Foreman
Served as Journeyman Carpenter and elevated to Foreman for ground-up
construction of Stanley Hospital and the Crandon Medical Clinic. Directed
crews of 50 or more craft.
D.B. Construction
Owner / Project Manager
Estimated, budgeted, permits and proper disposal of materials. Met with
owner and inspectors, ordered materials, and was hands-on from start to
finish. Built over 30 residential homes. Completed remodels and additions
to include flooring, drywall, decks, and painting. Split and renovated a
5,000 sq. ft. space to accommodate and build a deli and tanning salon.
Renovated a convenience store/gas station. Built an addition to expand a
bar and restaurant.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Journeyman Carpenter
Wisconsin How to Build Green, Start Here
Scaffold Erector Qualification
Safety Conscious Work Environment
Fall Protection Anchor Point
Environmental Awareness
Utility Employee FME Training
Smart Mark Standardized Safety and Health Course - 10 hour Hazard Awareness
Fleet Clearance Holder
Asbestos Awareness
Engineer Required Training
Carpenter Required Training
Nuclear Fleet Employee Training
Radiation Requalification
Plant Access Training
Enhanced RAD Worker - Skills & Knowledge Lab
FME Monitor
Foreign Material Exclusion
Radiation Worker - Initial Training in Nantel
Human Performance Tools
Fall Protection
Confined Space Entry
Ladders and Scaffolds
Fleet Clearance Process
Scaffold User
Dwelling Contractor Qualifier/Water Heater Systems/Erosion Sediment
Control/Home Improvement Trade Practices/ OSHA Requirements Asbestos
Human Performance DLA and JFG
Scaffold Competent Person
Scaffold Estimator
Qualified Scaffolding Specialist
Certified Federal and OSHA Requirements; Certificate of Erector - Competent
Person User Safety and Material Estimator
Advanced Blueprint Reading
Concrete Superintendent - Forms, Layout, Specification Adherence
Class 1 Finish Carpenter - Journeyman Carpenter
Hydro Experience (Concrete) - Reservoirs, Dams, etc.
LMS Certified Training in Safety and Environmental (Nuclear Superintendent)
Extensive Experience Healthcare Construction - Foreman
Lead and Asbestos Certification
OSHA 10 10 + and 16 Safety OSHA 30
Millwright 16 Hour Safety
Forklift Operations
TWIC/TSA Certification
Certified Crane Signaler CB&I
PRO-10
Safety Lead/Crew Lead - Manual & Non Manual Safety Mentor
FBI Security Clearance (Federal Buildings including Judge's Chambers and
FBI Buildings)
Nuclear Clearance (Grade 9 and in control rooms)
TSA Clearance - (Airports)
DOE Clearance - (Nuclear plants, Petrochemical, Oil and Gas)
CB&I Crane Lift Director