DONALD S. MAYES, MBA

Wormleysburg, PA ***** 717-***-**** ad4ymt@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/donald-mayes-mba-4a388748

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Extensive experience with expertise managing and inspecting all aspects of construction, including site development and skilled building trades, and building a variety of constructions involving residential, commercial, institutional and industrial, from high-rise buildings to bridges. A background in structural engineering and design provides ability to review proposed designs and specifications with an experienced constructability perspective. Detail-oriented ability to oversee construction projects from conception through completion by working with design professionals, government agencies, contractors, and other related administrations for completion of projects on time, within budget and with excellent quality.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Construction Management Construction Inspection Quality Control/Assurance

Contract Management Project Management Workplace Safety Client Relations

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Engineering Technician, Construction for US Navy’s Facilities Command at Naval Support Activity in Mechanicsburg, PA:

Reviewed construction drawings and specifications for constructability and accuracy and follow up with designers on errors and omissions.

Maintained daily contact with contractors to resolve problems, maintain schedules, ensure proper construction methods are being followed, and quality is being maintained.

Supported the review of all government approved technical and administrative submittals including schedule of prices, critical path schedule, accident prevention plan, activity hazard analysis, safety and health plan, quality control plan, test plans/reports and performance verification tests of major systems.

Ensured contractor is following proper safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and NAVFAC EM 385-1-1.

Structural design civil engineer for Consulting engineering, architectural, and construction firms:

Designed steel superstructures and reinforced concrete substructures for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects using AISC and ACI standards.

Experienced with AutoCAD and design software programs Enercalc and STAAD.

Acquired skills in using engineering software as a primary tool to design most all building components.

Developed skills in surveying and site layout for buildings and other structures.

Calculated storm water runoff and drainage requirements to design detention basins using federal technical specifications.

Experienced with on-lot sewage disposal design and permitting process.

Familiarized team with local, state, and national codes such as IBC, BOCA, OSHA and NFPA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

City of Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA January 2024 – March 2024

Project Manager

Accenture Federal Services, New Cumberland, PA December 2020 – March 2023

Construction Engineer

Construction Engineer for Defense Logistics Agency modernization project.

Company representative for all submissions regarding general construction to the Federal government managers and engineers.

Client relations for all project aspects, including scheduling, RFI’s, construction drawings and specifications, work coordination with ongoing operations and managers.

SJS Executives, Virginia Beach, VA July 2018 – December 2020

Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician on a military base for modernization and renovation projects.

Navy construction representative with work including reviewing construction drawings, coordination of work, client coordination, in-place work quality assurance, and workplace safety.

JMT Inc., Camp Hill, PA May 2017 – April 2018

QA Manager

Quality Assurance Manager for Pennsylvania Public-Private Partnerships Rapid Bridge Replacement Program for the construction of 7 bridges.

Represented PennDOT during all bridge construction operations including excavation, placement of concrete for abutments, barriers, and decks, setting of beams, traffic control, approach paving, E & S controls and bridge walk-through punch lists and openings.

Conducted reviews of all construction work and site work, and generated reports including photos submitted to PennDOT of work in progress and completed.

Worked alongside visiting PennDOT personnel during construction hold points and conducted and reported wage rate interviews.

Benaka Inc., New Cumberland, PA October 2015 – January 2016

Construction Quality Control

Construction Quality Control Manager and Site and Safety Health Officer for new and renovation construction on a military base.

Self Employed 2013 –2014

Renovation Construction

Navarro & Wright, New Cumberland, PA 2011 - 2013

Transportation Construction Inspector

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

VE Engineering, New Cumberland, PA

Bridge Construction Inspector

Rettew Associates, Mechanicsburg, PA

Construction Inspector

Dauphin County Housing, Steelton, PA

Modernization Administrator

Public housing modernization administrator responsible for all administrative actions related to programs involving the construction, rehabilitation, and modernization of rental units:

Set criteria for selection of design professionals and construction standards.

Reviewed and approved plans and specifications for proper design, costs and construction standards for general construction, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

Coordinated construction document preparation including contracts, advertisement for construction bids and qualifications of contract bidders.

Conducted daily inspections of all ongoing work in progress and maintained daily reports.

Reviewed and processed requests for payment, change orders, claims and disputes and project close-out documents.

Coordinated communications with maintenance staff and tenants who may be affected by modernization work.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, M.B.A., Management

Bachelor of Science, B.S., Structural Engineering

Penn State University, University Park, PA

EIT Certificate OSHA 30 Hour Certification EM-385 Certification CQC Certification

References and letters of recommendation available upon request

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