RESUME
FRED R. VERNON
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Phone: Cell 661-***-****
Email: ***********@***.***
Profile
Superintendent/PM/QCM/SSHO with over 30 years experience in General
Engineering Construction projects. A results oriented leader who has a
proven success record and extensive knowledge of all phases of the
construction industry from Quality Assurance /Quality Control to Estimating
and Contract management. Certified Navy/U.S Corps of Engineers Quality
Control Manager (exp. 2014). NAVFAC/USACE EM385-40Hour Certified. Performed
ISO 9100 Audits and Surveillances from concrete batch plants to pipe and
structural welding evaluation. Performed duties as construction
superintendent on a oil refinery owned by ARCO. Member of the American
Society of Quality (ASQ).
Has concurrently participated in management of multiple projects in the
$1.2 million to $800 million range. Is a proven motivator and proactive
team player using analytical skills, extensive knowledge of all areas of
construction and communication to solve problems and increase profitability
without sacrificing quality.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Quality Control (NAVFAC/USACE Certificate EM-385 NAVFAC/USACE 40
Certified) hour Safety Class
Supervision based experience Strategic planner
Excellent Communication Skills Team Player and Leader
Project Management Computer Skills
Knowledge of all Trades Evaluator / Trainer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Coppertop / LEDCOR Raleigh, North Carolina July 1, 2011 to
Present (to end of March)
Quality Control Manager $19m Knightdale Army Reserve Center, North
Carolina
. Responsible for monitoring subcontractor conformance to construction
quality requirements.
. Represented company quality control at weekly owner's meetings.
. Administered EM-385 safety compliance. (SSHO)
. Prepared and processed submittals.
. Coordinated Commissioning of building.
. Supervise document control and plan configuration management..
. Review and take appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues.
. Schedule and evaluate third party inspections.
.
J&P Construction Santa Maria, California
Nov.1, 2010 to May20, 2011
Project Manager/Superintendent /Quality Control Manager/Site Safety and
Health Officer MACC Contracts, China Lake NAWS, CA.
. Responsible for monitoring subcontractor conformance to construction
quality requirements.
. Represented company quality control at weekly owner's meetings.
. Administered EM-385 safety compliance. (SSHO)
. Selected subcontractors bids.
. Supervised multiple projects.
. Reviewed compliance of Design/Build with RFP
Barnhart-Heery Inc. San Diego, California Mar 2009 to Sep 2009
Quality Control Manager of $63m Navy Weapons and Armament Facility, China
Lake NAWS, CA.
. Responsible for monitoring subcontractor conformance to construction
quality requirements.
. Represented company quality control at weekly owner's meetings.
. Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues.
. Reviewed compliance of Design/Build RFP
. Reviewed supplier and manufacturer's Quality Manuals for contract
conformance (Submittals).
. Supervised configuration management responsibilities (Plans and
specifications issues).
Flatiron/Fluor/Parsons JV Los Angeles, California Apr 2008 to
Feb 2009
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer performing quality assurance audits and
surveillances on manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors on the EXPO
Light Rail System, Los Angeles, CA.
. Responsible for monitoring supplier conformance to material quality
requirements.
. Represented Project Quality Manager at weekly staff meetings.
. Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues.
. Reviewed supplier and manufacturer's Quality Manuals for contract
conformance.
. Assisted in configuration management responsibilities.
. Reviewed compliance of Design/Build with RFP
Fredrick Vernon Construction Tehachapi, CA 2002 to Apr 2008
Owner
Manager of all estimating, quality control and contracts on housing and
commercial projects.
. Responsible for coordinating material and subcontractors.
. Monitored and reported on productivity, cost and quality.
. Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues.
. Conducted daily meetings with Team Leaders to communicate and problem
solve.
. Served as consultant on design/build projects.
West Coast Nielsen Bakersfield, CA May 2001 to Mar
2002 (Division of F. H. Paschen of Chicago)
Superintendent and Quality Control Manager and inspection on all Job Order
Contracts (JOC) for Kern County
. Responsible for achieving production goals on over 216 projects ranging
from automated prison door replacement at Lerdo Prison to radio tower
erection work throughout the county.
. Monitored and reported on productivity and quality of TI (tenant
improvement).
. Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues.
. Conducted daily meetings with subcontractors to communicate and problem
solve.
. Estimated various projects utilizing Progen JOC estimating Software.
D. J. Amoroso San Francisco, CA Jul 2000 to May 2001
Superintendent on Air Train System (Four Stations and Pedestrian Bridges)
at S.F. International Airport
. Responsible for achieving production goals for demolition and
construction.
. Monitored and reported on productivity and quality control on Department
of State Architect (DSA) projects.
. Represented Company at weekly Owner's meeting at Palo Alto School
District as projects superintendent. (Construction and remodel of two
grammar schools simultaneously).
. Conducted daily meetings with subcontractors to communicate and problem
solve.
PAC-CON Construction Tehachapi, CA Feb 1998 to Jul 2000
(formerly A.E. Norcross, Inc)
Superintendent and Quality Control inspection on projects including
concrete forms, rebar and pours
. Responsible for achieving production goals.
. Managed and reported on productivity and quality on several water pumping
stations and waste water treatment facilities.
. Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues.
. Conducted daily meetings with subcontractors to communicate and problem
solve.
R.J. Lanthier Corcoran, CA Aug 1997 to Jan 1998
California State Prison construction
Quality Control inspection on projects including duct installation and
equipment (DSA Project).
. Responsible for achieving production goals.
. Managed and reported on productivity and quality on five gymnasiums, a
hospital and kitchen facility.
. Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues.
. Conducted daily meetings with foremen to communicate and problem solve.
Volt Mechanical, Inc. (Formerly Green Tag Mechanical) China Lake Naval
Testing Facility, CA and U.S. Army Proving Grounds, Yuma, AZ Jun
1987 to Aug 1997
Construction of Advanced Weapons Support Facility ($30 Million), China
Lake, CA
Quality Control inspection on projects including duct installation,
equipment, site utilities and Co2 ammunition cooling and storing system for
five Artillery and Mortar Firing Positions, Yuma, Arizona.
. Performed duties on loan to Metric, Inc. as Quality Control Inspector on
the construction of a $10 Million Vibration Testing Facility, Yuma
Proving Grounds, Arizona.
. Responsible for achieving production goals on all projects.
. Estimated over $100 million in Municipal and Military projects around the
world including a $2 million automated material retrieving monorail
system for U.S. Army Depot, Tracy, CA., a $4 million Federal Post Office
remodel in Seattle, Wash. and a $5 million hurricane rehab. project at
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
. Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues
. Conducted daily meetings with foremen and subcontractors to communicate,
problem solving and safety.
Green Tag Mechanical, Inc. Santa Barbara, CA Jun 1975 to
Jun 1987
Estimated and supervised construction of over $16 million in General
Engineering, including formed concrete structures, pipeline, electrical,
mechanical piping and processing systems.
. Constructed pipeline projects from Cambria Pines to Los Angeles.
. Supervision on projects including bridges, dams, site utilities,
petroleum processing plants and the construction and quality control
inspection on U.S. Navy Sea Water Desalination Plant on San Nicolas
Island, Naval Air Station.
. Performed duties on loan to A.E. Norcross, Inc. as Quality Control
Inspector and Supervisor on the Time and Material construction contract
of the Aminoil Elevated Pipe Line and Installation of the third
H.I.R.T.Burner at the Arco Refinery, Ellwood Facility, Goleta, CA.
. Responsible for achieving production goals on all projects.
. Estimated over $50 million in Municipal and Military projects around
California including a $5 million Waste water treatment plant in
Moorpark, CA.
. Became a trusted contractor and the University of California at Santa
Barbara and performed many non-competitive bids on campus under DSA
specifications.
. Conducted daily meetings with foremen and subcontractors to communicate,
problem solve and safety issues.
Educational Background
. Graduate of Santa Barbara High School, Santa Barbara, California.
Attended Santa Barbara City College for three years with field of study
in engineering and creative writing.
. Interests included photography, cross-country and track.
. Drafted into the U.S. Army.
. Attended Signal Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS), Fort Gordon
Georgia and was Commissioned Lieutenant. Signal Control Officer at 22nd
Signal Group, Stratcom, Heidelberg, Germany. S-2 officer w/Top Secret
ESI Clearance ('67-'69).
. Completed plumbing apprenticeship course.
. Instated as journeyman plumber/fitter with Local 114, Santa Barbara.
. Vietnam Era Veteran.
. Member of American Society of Quality (ASQ).
. Certified Navy/U.S. Corps of Engineers QC Manager and EM-385 40 Hour
SSHO.
OTHER INTERESTS
Computer skills, including but not limited to Word, Primavera Sure Trak
(Sure Trak & P3), Progen, Prolog, Excel, Graphics & Estimation programs. An
ability to absorb new software in minimal time.