Sylvester “Leigh” Nelson
*** ***** ******* ** ******, TN 38583 8515 931-***-**** *********@*****.***
Construction Superintendant / on-site Project Management
Construction manager with a 16-year record of success overseeing the construction of multimillion-dollar roadway,
i nfrastructure, site preparation, and airport projects for Federal, State government and private-sector clients.
E xperience includes managing crews of up to 60 in highway/bridge improvements, airport improvements, and site
p reparation projects. Backed by strong references and a proven history of safe on-t ime, on-budget and high-quality
p roject completions
Key Skills
H ighway Construction Projects Site Safety/OSHA Compliance Budgeting & Cost Controls
Infrastructure Improvement Projects Field Engineering Construction L iaison Duties
Environmental Compliance Change Order Management Subcontractor/Crew Supervision
Employment History Summary
BlueGrass Contracting Corp (Lexington, KY) Construction Supervisor 05/2011 to 01/2012
I performed the duties of Construction Superin tendent/Forman for the replacement of two bridges (metal t russ and concrete),
reconstruction of roadway and historical structures in the Chickamauga Battlefield Park.
Mark Johnson 859-***-****
Dixie Roadbuilders, Inc (Waycross, GA) Construction Superintendent, 03/2004 to 10/2010
I performed the duties of Construction Superintendent, responsible for the scheduling and prosecution of various roadway and site
preparation projects. I was responsible for supervising the production output of various crews and sub contractors personnel. I supervised
up to 60 people on a daily basis.
Alton Walker 912-***-****
GA Dept. of Transportation (Waycross, Ga) Senior Construction Project Manager, 08/94 to 03/04
I worked as a Senior Project Manager on several State/Federal construction projects. I was responsible for ensuring that the work was
completed in accordance with all State/ Federal standards and guidelines. Responsibilities required direct supervision and training of junior
personnel and contractor personnel. I supervised up to 12 people daily.
Greg Walker 912-***-****
US Navy (Norfolk, VA) Electronics Technician - Nuclear, 06/80 to 11/88
I served as an electronics technician assigned to the Reactor Controls division onboard submarines responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the reactor Instrumentation and Controls systems. I was assigned duty as Engineering Dept. Safety Officer, 3M
Supervisor, and RC Div Leading PO.
P roject H ighlights
Infrastructure Improvement Projects (2004 to Present) Budgets: $1M to $42M
Construction of one-way pairs and the widening and reconstruction of US441 through the City of Homerville, Ga. The
p roject involved extensive rehabilitation of the city’s water and sewer system and railroad coordination.
E DS-545(33)01/BR-0001(219)01 10.2 miles of widening and reconstruction on US-1 in Ware Co. including removal of
four bridges and construction of eight bridges and a railroad overpass..
PRA-CHCH13(2) Roadway/Bridge project for F HWA i n Chickamauga Battlefield Park
E DS545(13)01 8.6 miles of widening and reconstruction of US-1 from Bacon Co. line to the city of Alma, including
construction of two bridges over Lit tle Hur ricane Creek.
Airport Rehabilitation Projects (1994 2010) Budgets: $0.5M to $2.5M
W idening/Resurfacing of runway and drainage improvements at Jesup GA Airport
Repaving runway and taxiways, and signal light improvements at Bacon County airport
Site Preparation Projects (2004 2010) Budgets: $1M to $2M
Clinch County Hospital, Flash Food Truck Stop, and Clinch County Airport
Education & Certifications
OSHA30 Certificate_6904590
USACE QC Manager 784
Waycross High School graduated in 1980
US Navy1980-1988 Reactor Operator/Electronics Technician