RICHARD CARTWRIGHT

PO Box ***, ***** South Hwy. *8, La Mesa, New Mexico 88044

575-***-****: 575-***-**** • n541wt@r.postjobfree.com

PAVING / MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

Award-winning paving and maintenance management professional with extensive background in assembling cohesive teams and driving superior project results. Trusted project superintendent with expertise in completing multi-million dollar projects on time and within budget. Collaborative project manager who partners with owners and customers to understand and adopt expected job outcomes. Skilled at delivering excellence beyond expectations and maintaining a high level of quality and professionalism among teams and management.

Federal Highway Administration

Heavy Highway Construction • City/County/State Road Construction • FAA Construction Oversight

Concrete Structures • Asphalt Paving • Dirt Work • Private Sector Project Management • Budget Development

Building Demolition • Utilities • Client Relations • Team Leadership • Multi-phase Project Oversight

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LaForge & Budd Construction Co. Parsons Kansas

General Superintendent – 2011-Present

Oversee and manage job setup as well as develop job schedule. Monitor and control projects through administrative teamwork with Project Manager to ensure job is completed on schedule and within budget. Establish and monitor project objectives to ensure that job specifications are met and adhered to at all times. Work closely with Project Manager, owner representatives and contract officials, to correct and minimize any unsafe or non cost effective, work procedures, public complaints and job construction issues. Develop and provide calculations for job material quantities and costs as well as equipment and staff resources needed to complete job. Ensure daily safety management and programs and all documentation thereof. Implement a strict Quality control plan and closely monitor results. Responsible for daily documentation of progress and timely and accurate, project related documentations and updates.

MORROW ENTERPRISES, INC., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Superintendent – 2004-2011

Drive successful oversight of all phases of up to 5 simultaneous projects. Spearhead team efforts of up to 50 employees to meet project and client requirements. Manage all dirt work and site work preparations. Establish grades and settings and identify/correct any discrepancies in cutting, filling or paving. Allocate personnel and equipment while maintaining costs. Create and oversee safety programs to ensure optimum job site safety. Team with engineers and inspectors to identify and correct potential plan/spec issues or project delays/downtime. Schedule testing. Oversee materials and testing quality control measures. Track all job activities/quantities.

Key Achievements:

Saved significant time in project corrections by applying finish blade operator expertise to every job.

Established use of laser auto grade controls for both dirt work and paving operations within the company.

Received client praise for outstanding team results by spearheading team efforts to meet client requirements.

Hold certifications in inspections and traffic control functions.

Completed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Management training.

Received numerous bonuses for delivering required PWL by launching and requiring adherence to a team-wide quality control program.

GARRETT WESTERN CONSTRUCTION, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Finish Blade / Foreman – 2003-2004

Planned and drove daily operations and crew functions. Managed personnel and adhered to all environmental, safety, and health regulations. Ensured projects met all federal and state requirements. Oversaw project costs and supervised various work crews. Uncovered project discrepancies and worked with management to resolve issues pre-project.

Key Achievement:

Became sought-after manager by client companies by providing superior oversight and quality work.

THE LITTLE SCRAPER COMPANY, Phoenix, Arizona

Finish Blade Crew Leader – 2000-2003

Worked with a number of larger client companies to provide planning and team oversight. Directed daily team operations and worked with various management to ensure adequate scheduling. Managed finish blade phase of paving projects. Maintained compliance with necessary federal and state regulations.

RICHARD CARTWRIGHT

575-***-****: 575-***-**** • n541wt@r.postjobfree.com

CUPIT AND COMPANY INC., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Superintendent – prior to 1996-2000

Directed team efforts to complete various paving and asphalt projects. Managed excavation and dirt work project teams and ensured all work aligned with project objectives and specifications. Oversaw quality control, establishing strict controls and ensuring all teams perform within guidelines/expectations.

MILITARY SERVICE

UNITED STATES NAVY

Equipment Operator – prior to 1996

Helped complete several construction and demolition projects, including demolition of 3-story buildings and construction of building pads. Paved runways and used asphalt/paving skills to construct roads and highways.

Key Achievements:

Promoted to E-4 status, charged with leading 15-person team.

Garnered numerous letters of recognition and appreciation for outstanding work results and team leadership.

Received promotion to E-5 status.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MSHA 24-Hour Safety Training

OSHA Competent Person Training

Erosion and Sediment Control, Site Management SWPPP

HAZWOPR Training

OSHA Safety Training

Advanced First Aid

Hazmat