Paul A. Gruber

*****-** ******* **. ********, FL 34748

acuxmx@r.postjobfree.com 239-***-****

Safety and Construction Superintendent

Quality Control Superintendent / Team Safety Manager Process Improvement / Construction Safety & Health Standards Experienced and focused Site Safety Manager and Assistant Superintendent dedicated to overseeing operations and training teams to fully comply with company and OSHA standards to reduce and eliminate accidents and injuries. Intuitive manager implementing procedural enhancements that ensure high-quality construction alongside top safety and security of all team members. Solid record of cost control, skillfully manage claims, and subcontractor relationships. Detailed in coordinating schedules, materials allocation, and logistics. Experience across heavy machinery, railroad and concrete commercial construction in design and build industries as well as installation and maintenance.

Safety & Quality Control Management Strengths:

Security Process Design & Execution Safety Program Administration Safety & Quality Management Cost Reduction and Avoidance OSHA Compliance / Training Site Team Training & Development Quality Control Initiatives Regulatory Compliance

Subcontractor Relationship Management Team Building & Leadership Professional Experience

COLOMBO ENERGY – GREENWOOD, SC

Safety Manager, (10/2015 to Present)

Directed, trained, implemented and coordinated companies to enforce OSHA and company construction safety policies and procedures.

Managed contractors schedule and relations to follow project safety standards, policies and procedures to ensure safe work areas. Manage contractors conduct safety briefings to ensure health and safety is number one. Developed site specific policies. Coordinating contractors to manage day to day construction operations to ensure they follow tight construction schedule. Managed incident accident investigation and report. Oversaw inspections of cranes, heavy equipment, tools, scaffolding, rigging, trenching shoring, extension cords, personal protection, equipment, confined spaces, and hot work. Selected Contributions

Manage construction site safety for the successful completion of a new wood pellet manufacturing facility. Played key roll in overseeing 16 contractors relationships to maintain safety and production. Manage all traffic control of contractor’s material and equipment deliveries.

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POLIVKA INTERNATIONAL – WARREN, OH

Safety Manager/Assistant Superintendent, Suffolk, VA (9/2011 to 7/2015) Coordinated with sub contractor implementing company safety policies for them to follow, and enforcing policies and procedures while maintaining an accident free work site. Assigned as the safety manager onsite for various projects. Conducted morning safety briefings to ensure that all polices were discussed in detail and coordinate with each sub contractor to oversee if any special procedures would have to be employed for their particular duties onsite. Manage all safety training in house while maintaining accurate, and up to date logs and reports for the project. Review the day to day construction operation ensuring that the project follows safety policies and plan specification while adhering to tight construction schedules.

Selected Contributions & Projects:

Constructed a track siding in Suffolk, VA for Union Pacific Constructed two track sidings along mainline in Vinita, OK for BNSF Kansas City Southern track siding adjacent to mainline in Corpus Cristy, TX Expansion of Houston, TX storage facility for BNSF HERZOG CONTRACTING –St. Joseph, MO

Safety Manager, Santa Fe, NM (9/2007 to 5/2011)

Oversee adherence to safety compliance programs for two separate railroad installation and maintenance projects for nationally recognized railroad and civil construction companies. Tasked with overseeing teams and coordinating with project managers across multiple railroad construction and maintenance sites to ensure zero / reduced-incident operations across busy and complex track and heavy construction projects. Coordinate site safety programs, lead trainings, and manage reporting. Implement policies and procedures to ensure team members comply with company and state regulatory guidelines. Oversee implementation of OSHA safety and security compliance for seven Track Crews and teams using heavy construction equipment. Managed accident and incident reports and drug screens. Selected Contributions & Projects:

Successfully oversaw safety policies and procedures for installing 17 miles of ballasted and direct fixation track with significantly reduced safety incident. Supported project mangers in coordinating and completing projects to comply with SWP3 (Storm Water Pollution control guidelines) on NWROF (Northwest Rail Operating Facility). Managed safety and security compliance for complex highway traffic control projects to attain reduced safety incidents for the Herzog/Kewitt Joint Venture Rail Runner Phase II.

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OPUS SOUTH – Naples, FL

Safety Director / Assistant Superintendent, (5/2006 to 7/2007) Teamed with project managers and oversaw site crews to ensure complete safety compliance at multiple commercial construction sites for a leading design-build development firm. Directed implementation, training, and continued management of strict safety and security measures in compliance with company standards as well as OSHA guidelines for complex commercial projects. Managed vendor and subcontractor relations and ensure compliance with site standards. Oversaw materials sourcing, procurements, and allocation for equipment including cranes, heavy equipment, extension cords, saws, drills harnesses, scaffolding, lock out tag out, rigging, trenching, shoring and personal protection equipment for team members.

Selected Contributions & Projects:

Oversaw site safety for the successful completion of the Ave Maria Town Center, valued at $60 million, to maintain low workers compensation cost per hour of $ .04 per hour per employee. Played key role in overseeing 15 subcontractor relationships to maintain safety across all operations.

*** Received honorable discharge from 4 year tenure in the US Army *** Certifications / Training

Bachelor of Business – Syracuse University - Syracuse, New York Certifications:

E-Rail Safe systems

BNSF Contractor orientation

Kansas City Southern “Train the Trainer”

Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Construction Permit Requirements, Certificate Excavation Trenching and Shoring Competency Certificate OSHA Certified, Occupational Safety and Health in Construction Industry Railroad Track Safety Training

OSHA 10, 30 and 500

Hazwoper

Accident and Incident Investigation

Pipe work, Welding and Burning

Confined Space Entry

Electrical Safety

CPR/ AED and First Aid Certified