Michael Gassel **** NW *** Ave. Plantation, FL ***23
*******@*******.***
www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgassel
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
With 35 years of exposure to gain an exceptional working knowledge and experience in all aspects of the
construction process, from concept to completion. Able to establish a working rapport with owners,
engineers, contractors and inspectors at federal, state and local levels .
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harry Pepper & Associates, Inc. Oct. 2007 to June 2009
Quality Control Manager
Projects:
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)- South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD) - Command & Control Center
Upgraded pump stations and built communications network for manned control center.
USACE-SFWMD Kissimmee River Restoration- Structure 68A
Excavation of by-pass canal and construction of a flood control gate structure.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
U.S Army Corps of Engineers Certified - Construction Quality Management for Contractors
Construction Management Program: RMS/QCS
Direct the quality control system for all phases of each project.
Produce “Request For Information” (RFI), track and distribute to all necessary members of the team.
Review and make recommendations regarding payment applications.
Monitor document control and project communications.
Generate, review, monitor and manage schedules.
Communicate and coordinate operations on a daily basis.
Open minded with regards to new procedures to accomplish a goal.
Evaluate and recommend construction changes with regards to practicality, cost and schedule.
Insure requirements for procurement of materials and services are met.
Schedule, conduct, record and distribute progress meetings and minutes.
Program, observe or participate in testing procedures.
Follow-up on test results and documentation.
Review fabrication drawings for accuracy and perform in-progress inspections prior to delivery.
Maintained “As Built” drawings and reviewed subcontractors’ updates for accuracy.
Performed and logged daily activities of all workers and guests to the construction site.
Insured all safety standards were adhered to by both workers and visitors.
Produced and submitted O & M Manuals per contract specifications.
Monitored submittal logs for engineering and USACE for dates and status.
Originated and maintained the “Spare Parts” requirements as set in the specifications.
Compiled all necessary documentation for contract Warranty information.
Finalized and submitted close-out documents.
Assisted in site demobilization.
Danella Utility Construction, Inc. Nov. 2006- May 2007
Project Control Engineer
Projects:
City of Ft. Lauderdale Water Works 2011 Project-Water & waste water improvements
Sewer Area 4 Basins A & D
Sailboat Bend Basins A & D
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Construction Management Program: Expedition
Prepare budgets and generate monthly project status reports.
Entered production statistics for historical purposes.
Maintained equipment, materials and overhead cost coding for multiple projects.
Updated cost loaded schedules on multiple projects.
Advised project manager and superintendents of costs status on a weekly basis.
VERCON Construction Mar 2006-
Nov. 2006
Project Manager
Projects:
The Peninsula Condominium and townhouse development
Estancia Townhouse development
Highland Grove Estates Townhouse development
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Developer and CM firm for mid-rise and low rise condominiums and town houses.
Coordinated civil, structural, mechanical and electrical subcontractors on several projects.
Acquire, monitor for compliance, and close required permits from state and local authorities.
Manage construction bidding process and evaluate contractor bids.
Implement operating procedures and standards.
Prepare budgets and generate monthly project status reports.
Reviewed pay draws to owner for accuracy prior to submitting.
CMTS Florida, LLC Apr. 2005 – Mar 2006
Engineers’ Field Representative
Project:
City of Ft. Lauderdale Water Works 2011 Project-Water & waste water infrastructure improvements
Sewer Area 4 Basin
Carter & Burgess (Temporary Position) Dec. 2004 – Apr. 2005
Engineers’ Field Representative
Projects:
Multiple water, waste water and storm projects for site development.
Post, Buckley, Shuh & Jernigan May 2001 – Aug. 2004
Engineers’/Owners’ Representative
Projects:
Owner’s Representative CSX Railway Services- Hialeah, FL
Owner’s Representative National Park Service, Everglades N.P., FL
Contractor QA/QC Gilbert Southern -Hollywood, FL
Owner’s Representative National Park Service, Chickasaw N.R.A., OK
QA/QC Team Member Colorado D.O.T.
Peter Kiewit & Sons Telecom District/ Network Services Mar. 2000 – May 2001
Project Manager
Projects:
Telecom Center Build-Out, Cleveland, OH
Telecom Center Build-Out, Richmond, VA
City of Warrensburg Feb. 1994 – Mar. 2000
Public Works Inspector/ Assistant Public Works Director
Certifications
U.S Army Corps of Engineers- Construction Quality Management for Contractors
American Traffic Safety Services Association- Florida Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control
OSHA 10- Construction Safety & Health
American Public Works Association- Certified in Public Works Inspection
Education
Central Missouri State University- Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management
Missouri Water Pollution Control Association, Inc.- Basic Wastewater Treatment
USAF Training, Sheppard AFB, TX- Water Treatment Operations Specialist
USAF Training, Sheppard AFB, TX- Materials Testing/Specification Development
USAF Training, Lackland AFB, TX- Technical Instructor Course
Computer Skills
Microsoft Programs: Word Excel Outlook Project
Primavera (P3)/ Sure Track Expedition PROLOG RMS/QCS