Safety Representative

Construction Education

Bachelor of Science Eastern Michigan University

Construction Management

Degree Obtained 12/2006

Associate in Applied Science Oakland Community College

Major: Management Development- Construction

Management

Degree Obtained 6/2005

Construction Experience

Building Technology Associates, Oak Park, MI

2011- 2012

Site Manager- Department of Energy- LANL, LLNL, Sandia and Pantex; Chicago

Public School

. Observe contractors compliance with their own safety competent

person's direction

. Inspect contractor's work to ensure compliance with plans and

specifications

. Prepare contract daily progress reports

. Prepare daily safety and security reports

. Participate in pre-construction meetings

. Coordinate between subcontractor and DOE personnel to facilitate

work

. Adhere to all safety and health standards, regulations and work

practices and use proper

protective equipment as required

. Observe contractors work practice and immediately report any

variances

. Evaluate the competency of the contractors safety competent

person and report any

concerns

Shurtleff and Andrews Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT

2008- 2009

Safety Representative- Prairie State Energy Campus/Coal Fired Power Plant/

Steel Erection

. Inspect worksite, by visual observation, to report on potential

violations

of Occupational safety and ILOSHA standards

. Evaluate working conditions and recommend improvements actions

in safety & health

methods, practices and procedures

. Investigate occupational accidents and injuries to determine the

cause and

recommend corrective action

. Responsible for enforcing safety rules, identifying and

correcting unsafe

Conditions

. Procure and maintain construction site safety equipment (fire

extinguishers,

First aid kits, MSDS, etc.)

. Gather evidence and prepare report on safety violation

complaints

. Document accident, injury and illness reports

. Prepare and maintain reports, files and written correspondence

related to work

. Perform related work as assigned

. Prepare and conduct safety meeting with 160 iron workers to

discuss standards,

cited violation of potential hazards, demonstration of proper

equipment usage to related work,

resolve employee disputes or concerns regarding safety issues

. Conduct new hire orientation and urine drug screen

. Conduct hands on aerial JLG man lift training

. Daily inspect scaffolding or as needed

M.A. Mortenson Company, Minneapolis, MN 2007

Field Engineer- Green and Renewable Energy/Wind Turbine Industry

. Work with state and county public officials to secure

appropriate building,

road and work permits

. Review contract drawings and specifications for accuracy and

completeness

. Document work progress through daily reports

. Expedite materials, including establishing lead times and

tracking deliveries

. Coordinate the use and maintenance of the information populated

within

the Project Management Control System

. Participate in project safety audits

. Interpret plans, specifications and details for subcontractor

. Implement quality control management procedures

. Inspect turbine parts and blades for damage

. Request information from project participants

. Process submittals and change orders

. Coordinate subcontractor work schedule

. Review all samples, brochures, shop drawings

J.O.A. Construction Inc., Detroit, MI

2004

Assistant Project Manager/ Project Engineer- Public Commercial Project

. Process change orders, initiated proposals, cost sheets/

analysis

. Negotiate contract price, monitored budgets, and coordinated

subcontractor

schedules

. Assist estimator with light estimating, facilitated owner

meetings, and

distribute meeting minutes

. Manage a $672,000 renovation contract for 12 recreational

facilities

. Submit application and certificate for payment

. Develop scope of work with owner and request for information

Auch Company, Pontiac, MI

2002 - 2003

Project Engineer- Private Commercial Project

. Assist project manager in $43M project with administrative

phases of

pre-construction and construction for the Detroit Symphony

Orchestra Hall

. Obtain city permits and built relationships with city inspectors

. Work closely with owner representatives, architects, engineers

and subcontractors

. Organize and facilitate subcontractors meetings

. Monitor open issues related to project closeout

. Create project schedules using Primavera software

. Process change orders, request for information and submittals

. Review all samples, brochures, shop drawings and process

submittals

. Review contract drawings and specification for accuracy and

completeness

Home Depot, Southfield, MI

1999-2001

Millwork Specialist

. Process customer orders for custom doors and windows

. Assist and advised customers regarding purchases for home

projects

. Help develop marketing and product promotions for millwork area

. Schedule delivery appointments

. Explain and demonstrate best methods for completing home

projects

Awards: The Auch Company Scholarship, 2001 and 2002

ASC/AGC Commercial Building Division Student Chapter Competition- 3rd

place

Affiliations: AGC Student Chapter- Eastern Constructors

Student Member and Volunteer- Habitat for Humanity

Public Service: Volunteer Public Safety Officer, Precinct Delegate

Certifications: OSHA 30, preparing for the Construction Health and Safety

Technician certification, CPR, AED, and First Aid

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