Quality Control Project
Resume:
Deane Henry Ramsdell
Steilacoom, Washington 98388
E-mail: abl6o5@r.postjobfree.com
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Work History
February 1, 2009 - Present
QC Consultant/ Manager
USACE Design Build
Ft. Lewis, WA
Employer Confidential
Clark Construction - January 3, 2008 - January 9, 2009
7500 Old Bethesda Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
Senior Construction Compliance Inspector (75K)
Responsible for all geo-technical, structural, drainage, pavement, and
ITS(intelligent traffic system) inspections on $135M design-build project.
Inspected for compliance to construction documents, standard plans and
specifications as well as general and special provisions. Supervised 4
inspectors and testing staff. Project consisted of 2 new bridges and 4
miles of widening (2-3 lanes). Conducted inspections of both precast/pre-
stressed and cast-in-place concrete, drilling and placement of 10' X 65'
drilled shafts, including cross hole sonic logs, 15 mechanically stabilized
earth walls (MSE) as well as installation of extensive drainage and
electrical piping. Both asphaltic and Portland cement concrete paving
scopes were extensive and were subject to inspection as well as statistical
analysis.
Professional Service Industries (PSI) September 16, 1999 to December 23,
2007
10025 So. Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98498
Branch Manager/ Technical Director (70K + Bonus)
Responsible for day to day operation of a $6M (annual branch revenue)
engineering, testing and inspection branch. Directly supervised 30+
inspectors, engineers, and administrative staff. Developed and maintained
internal and field quality control disciplines. Provided direct oversight
of all working projects and project managers. I was responsible for
generating annual budgets and for maintaining adherence to corporate
revenue and margin goals. Monitored high volume soils/asphalt laboratory
for acceptance/rejection criteria compliance. Extensive experience in the
inspection and testing of concrete, shotcrete, masonry, structural steel
and high strength bolting as well as lateral framing. Experienced in
roadway construction and all aspects of asphalt placement and both
volumetric and Marshall Series testing and evaluation. Extensive experience
performing inspections at Fort Lewis for FY02,03,04,05,06, Gray Army
Airfield Apron, close working relationship with contractors such as
Bristol, Aluttiq, Mortensen, Absher and Centennial.
Detailed work experience:
During construction of Gray Army Airfield Apron I utilized field
engineering experience to design and develop load testing apparatus for
aircraft hold-downs. This device enabled the hold-downs to be tested at 22
1/2 degrees from virtually any opposing attachment point and reduced time
for testing by 50% at a very low bias (<1%). I also developed the quality
management plan for compressive, and most notably, flexural specimen
sampling, transportation and testing. I have 12 years of asphalt placement
and testing experience which includes volumetric and Marshall series. I am
very familiar with the statistical analysis programs for both WSDOT and the
USACE. I have been involved with QCS since it's early years and have
watched it evolve to what it is today and while the operating system is old
by today's standards, I am able to fully utilize it and when fully utilized
it is still a fairly comprehensive tool. It is the absolute center of every
project and mastery of it will make the difference in CCast ratings every
time.
I provided near real time reporting of construction activities through
development of shared access web site which enabled both the contractor and
USACE to view all reported inspections and test results as they took place.
Provided engineering consultation on roadway sections and pervious concrete
applications. Performed extensive geo-technical oversight during
installation of water, storm sewer, and electrical utility elements. Worked
closely with USACE and contractor to monitor compliance with hazardous
and/or contaminated soils removal and disposal. Provided extended scope of
monitoring involving multiple contractors for the installation of plumbing,
HVAC, drywall, substrate preparation (moisture and ph) for flooring.
I am able to both interpret and develop civil, architectural, and
structural plans and specifications and have developed multiple information
gathering and reporting procedures for a variety of clients. I have
composed numerous PowerPoint presentations on topics ranging from
construction services to "best management practices" as they pertain to
construction methods and procedures. In short, I possess a comprehensive
knowledge of construction methods and practices developed through many
years of very diverse project experience. I have extensive experience with
concrete, masonry, soils, structural steel, pre-stressed concrete (both
bonded and unbonded), cold-formed steel and wood framing, gunnite,
shotcrete, spray applied and troweled fire proofing along with precast
concrete. I have designed both Portland cement and asphaltic concrete mixes
to include Superpave and HMA. I am very familiar with FEMA and other
federal/military policies and procedures that pertain to construction and
quality control.
Project History Summary
In the past twenty years I have been fortunate enough to experience a
diverse scope of projects and responsibilities thereon. This includes the
largest infrastructure projects in Washington as well as over ten years
working with and for the USACE on virtually every fiscal years projects on
Fort Lewis (now Joint Base Lewis McChord). My experience with, RMS/QCS and
the three phase process utilized by our government makes me a true asset to
any company seeking to pursue work in that sector. As anyone who has done
work with the USACE knows, project set-up, specifically the QC plan,
submittal register and defineable features of work, will determine whether
or not your project will be given an outstanding evaluation and
subsequently position you for additional work. Unlike private sector work
where quality control attitudes range from superior to simply mandatory,
the role of the Construction Quality Control System Manager in government
work is the "center" that all other things must first and last be in
compliance with.
Project Experience
Quality Control/Senior Compliance Inspector Seminar II Project
Responsible for all inspections including geotechnical, structural, MEP,
pre-stressed concrete (post-tensioned) for 5 six story CIP concrete
buildings at The Evergreen State College. Developed and implemented complex
quality control program for 2.5 year long project providing all third party
testing, inspection and shared access distribution of same. Project
included 24 post-tensioned slabs and extensive architectural concrete
Project Manager Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Managed all third party QC testing and inspection for the new Tacoma
Narrows Bridge. Provided geo-technical, asphaltic concrete paving, as well
reinforced concrete inspection and testing services for $1B design / build
project. Supervised all dedicated inspection staff and monitored testing
for compliance / rejection criteria. All testing and inspections were done
to WSDOT standard plans and specifications as well as GSPs and contract
documents.
WSDOT / Sound Transit Light Rail C-630 $180M Sea-Tac Washington
I provided project management, on-site laboratory, and inspection services
for a design/build project consisting of 2 miles of cast-in-place, post-
tensioned, elevated guideway and track on grade, as well as a new airport
station and three 4 lane bridges, two of which were entirely cast-in- place
deck on trap girders, and the other was multiple duct, bonded system, post-
tensioned trapezoidal girders. There was a total of 4 miles of new multi-
lane roadway and 275,000 cubic yards of imported fill as well as 22, 10 ft.
diameter drilled shafts from 35 to 65 ft. in depth. I provided all geo-
technical inspections including cross-hole sonic logs. Supervised staff of
5 inspectors and 2 lab technicians as well as performing all of the
inspections for the post-tensioning. Developed and implemented complex
QA/QC program maintaining compliance with WSDOT standards as well as
specifications set forth by IBT(engineer of record) and Sound Transit. This
project was WSDOT compliant but without WSDOT QV, other than final audit.
This was a challenging environment due to the fact that the Port of Seattle
was my client, the light rail portion belonged to Sound Transit and the
bridges were funded by WSDOT. I developed a reporting system that
interfaced with the Port's software yet provided full access to Sound
Transit and WSDOT. I generated document templates that incorporated all
three entities requirements without duplication and utilized Microsoft
Sharepoint as a centralized point of contact.
Sound Transit Light Rail C-510 $165M Seattle Washington
I provided project management and all structural testing and inspection
services for conversion of twin bore bus tunnels to light rail, from South
Seattle to Denny Way. Implemented complex Quality Control program which
included testing of concrete, shotcrete, structural masonry, NDE for SMAW,
FCAW, and thermite rail weldments as well as extensive Holiday testing of
rail boot. Performed and/or supervised all required inspections of
structural elements. Developed real time reporting procedures which enabled
contractor and Sound Transit to view inspection and testing reports as they
were generated. I also conducted constructability and field engineer work
plan reviews to create very proactive approach to testing requirements
which resulted in significant positive impacts to schedule and
profitability. Received letters of commendation from both contractor and
Sound Transit which resulted in being awarded another segment of light rail
without regard to pricing.
Sound Transit Light Rail C-755 $ 255M Tukwila, Washington
I provided project management and all structural testing and inspection
services for 4.5 miles of elevated guideway and 2 miles of track on grade.
I supervised 4 full time inspectors and testing staff as well providing
oversight of complex quality management program. Inspected drilling and
placement of rebar and concrete in 30+ drilled shafts which included cross-
hole sonic testing and correlative concrete curing program. I also
performed rebar inspections of all reinforced concrete elements which
included columns, beams, bents, and precast guideway sections. I also
developed correlative concrete curing program utilizing maturity meters
(time/temperature curve) and Sure Cure protocols. Performed inspections of
all post-tensioning of segmental guideway and developed tensioning log and
procedure for elongation calculations that was adopted by Sound Transit for
other projects. Maintained on site testing facilities which included soils,
concrete, and NDE for structural steel elements.
I 405 Bridge Deck Overlays California Department of Transportation
Provided on site and batch plant inspection and testing services for $16M
microsilica concrete overlays on nine bridge decks. I performed inspections
during the removal of existing concrete and the repair and preparation of
the rebar and substrate prior to placement of new overlay. I developed near
real time reporting utilizing Sharepoint which enabled both client and
contractor to access inspection reports and testing results as they were
generated. Worked closely with concrete supplier to monitor air, slump and
temperature, both on site and at batch plant, to maintain conformance
during 100 + degree placement temperatures resulting in no rejection of
concrete.
Education and Certifications
High School Graduate
Class of 1974
South Portland High School
South Portland, Maine
Some CLEP college credits (available with some "sleuthing")
Northwest Council of Engineering Labs Courses/Certificates of Completion
Reinforced Concrete 1 and 2
Structural Masonry
Intensive Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel and Bolting
Current Certifications
USACE CQCSM Certificate
ICC Reinforced Concrete
ICC Pre-stressed Concrete
ICC Structural Masonry
ICC Structural Steel and High Strength Bolting
ICC Master of Special Inspection
Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO)
All of the above as well as:
Technical Director
Field Supervisor
Professional References
Jim Schettler P.E. / S.E.
Senior Design Engineer
Jacobs Engineering
Bellevue, WA
Randall Mawdsley P.E.
Senior Design/Build Quality Assurance Manager
WSDOT
Olympia,WA
Lloyd Detterich V.P.
CTL
Tacoma, WA
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