Daniel Blandford

**** ******** ******* . *** **** Obispo, California 93401 .

abyddp@r.postjobfree.com . 805-***-****

Project Management Profile

Business Administration . Contractor Management . Technical &

Engineering

Highly experienced Construction Manager with PMP Master's Certification.

Expertise in overall planning, organization, and direction of logistics.

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Talent for

developing long-term relationships that result in profitable continuing

business. Superior product presentation and service capabilities in

response to unique needs of each customer. Track record of controlling

overhead, developing mutually beneficial contract agreements with

subcontractors and vendors, maintaining full compliance with industry and

safety regulations, and ensuring on-time completion of projects.

Core competencies include:

Strategic Planning / Code Compliance / Site Safety

Operations Construction Logistics / Scheduling

Recruiting & Staffing Quality Assurance / Client Relations

Initiatives

Bidding / Negotiations / Procurement / Inventory Management

Contracts Cost Controls / Environmental Issues

P&L / Budget Analysis

Insurance / Permitting

Professional Experience

ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION - Sacramento, CA

GENERAL MANAGER, MM/1994 to Present

Oversee business operations and project management, schedules, and

logistics. Review contractual obligations with crews, meet with clients,

and inspect job sites. Manage team of up to 45 employees. Maintain

accountability for diverse projects worth up to $ 500,000. Monitor

progress according to plans, specifications, and timetables. Ensure

compliance with worker safety, industry regulations, and property

protection agreements. Monitor bookkeeping, payroll, and business

documentation records to ensure accuracy and compliance. Negotiate with

vendors and subcontractors for materials, terms of delivery, man-hours, and

legal accountability. Interact with local inspectors and ensure compliance

with codes.

. Recruit, train, and mentor all on-site personnel as well as site

managers.

. Handle all HR functions, including performance reviews, and

promotions.

. Coordinate and monitor safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA

standards.

. Solely authorized to sign off on punch lists and final payments.

. Key Projects: Roseville H.S., Roseville, Ca. Folsom H.S. Folsom,

Ca., California Family Fitness

FIRST SOLAR, TOPAZ SOLAR FARMS - Santa Margarita, CA

CIVIL SUPERINTENDENT, 1/2012 to 5/2013

In charge of up to 80 technical and trades staff on world's largest solar

project currently under construction. Monitored logistics and processes for

capital expenditures. Ensured budget and schedules met. Maintained high

level of productivity and assured principal owners time-frames met and

quality standards in place at all phases of project. Facilitated all

contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and

local building requirements. Conducted site inspections and communicated

with all contractors till projects completed. Responsible for compliance

with environmental and safety issues. Maintained accurate records for

equipment use, inventory, and budgets.

. Developed and implemented first onsite "hammer rebuild" program for 24-

hour turnaround.

. Managed comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all

equipment used.

. Served as primary contact with sub-contractors, safety personnel,

compliance personnel, QC inspectors, biology representatives, and

state and county agencies.

. Conducted inspections on underground installation of AC / DC cables.

. Collaborated with teams of biologists, fish and wildlife

representatives, county inspectors, and other agencies to ensure

project compliance with130 conditions of approval.

FIRST SOLAR, AQUA CLIENTE SOLAR FARM - Dateland, AZ

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT, 5/2009 to 12/2011

Led construction activity for company providing custom installation of

components for solar panel support system. Managed project with contracts

worth up to $900 mil. Maintained ongoing discussion of designs and methods

of building with clients, architects, supervisors, and subcontractors.

Coordinated civil engineers, landscapers, and CAD technicians while

providing on-site construction management.

. Maintained productive relationships with compliance and biological

representatives.

. Managed safe and productive workplace.

Previous experiences with Teichert Construction, Sacramento, CA as Heavy

Duty Repairman and Heavy Equipment Specialist; maintained and operated

excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, and scrapers. Served in U. S. Army as

Power Generation Specialist.

Education & Credentials

PMP Master's Certification (2013) - Villanova University

Associates in Industrial Engineering - American River College, Sacramento,

CA

Heavy Duty Repairman Apprenticeship, Journeyman Certification

Operating Engineers Local 3, Sacramento, CA

Blue Print Reading Quality Control and Inspection

U. S. Army Materials Research Center, Sacramento, CA

Licensure

California C60 Contractor's License #744892 American Welding Society

Certified Welder

Member, American Welding Society PMI Project Management Professional

(PMP) Certification

Member, PMI Professional

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