Robert J. Foster
Baltimore, MD 21224
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a secure position that allows me to utilize my skills. EXPERIENCE
Construction Inspector, Stantec; Baltimore, MD 2010-2016
Prepare for a project by becoming thoroughly familiar with the contract requirements, reviewing the plans, specifications and approved shop drawings
Monitor and document the contractor’s activities for compliance with safety plans, contractor’s QC plans, and report deficiencies to the Resident Engineer
Communicate to the contractor any deviations from the contract requirements and immediately report non- conformances to the Resident Engineer
Be responsible for the inspection of workmanship and materials
Record on an Inspector’s Daily Report, the items of work performed, quality status (conforming/non- conforming), personnel and equipment assigned to the work, hours worked, weather conditions, idle equipment, delays, disputes, unusual occurrences, site conditions, quantities or work measured, and materials received and used
Perform, or monitor the performance of, field tests of materials such as concrete slump, air entrainment and compaction
Verify incoming materials have acceptable laboratory test reports and abide by the contract specifications
Measure and compute pay quantities based on work performed and contract price
Attend bi-weekly progress meetings and report on the status of the work being performed
Keep organized detailed records and notes to provide a chronological history of events that happen during a construction period
Supervise surveyors, inspectors, testing services and all other personnel assigned to the project Maintenance Technician, Genesis Elder Care; Towson, MD 2008-2010
Assisting Maintenance Director in planning projects and execution according to priority
Performing repairs in plumbing and electrical to all areas of the property
Using skills in general construction including drywall finishing, drop-ceiling repair and carpentry Associate, Bed Bath & Beyond; White Marsh, MD 2006-2007
Received product in stockroom, scanning deliveries to ensure correct inventory, pricing products
Stocked shelves and overstock area on sales floor and provided customer assistance Service Dispatcher, Baltimore Gas & Electric; Baltimore, MD 1990-2005
Dispatched all service operators in district for problems received from Mainframe Customer Information System, telephone or internal communications
Maintained records including feeder books, primary, secondary and street light mini--prints
Assisted service operator by using grid cards, mini-prints and computerized Electric Trouble Operative System
Supervisor, Martin Marietta Corporation; Chase, MD 1986-1990
Handled scheduling and assignment of duties
Assured presence of sufficient materials and employees to handle work flow within operation areas
Provided fair and objective information for appraisals Assembler/Installer, Martin Marietta Corporation; Chase, MD 1985-1986
Performed a variety of assembly work including horizontal and vertical stabilizers for BI Bomber, GE fan reversers for Boeing and Patriot Project- Vertical Launching System EDUCATION
Niceville High School, Florida Diploma, 1975
SKILLS
Extensive experience in drywall finishing and repairs Long-term knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry Maintains productivity under time constraints and stressful situations Ability to coach, teach, lead and delegate responsibility to others Capable of learning new processes and procedures in a timely manner CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Traffic Managers Training Course – 2012
Electrical Hazards/Fall Hazards – 2012
OSHA 30 Hour – 2012
ACI – 2013
Flagman/Watchman – 2013
On Site Coordinator – 2013
Erosion and Sediment Control – 2015
Confined Space – 2015
OSHA Steel Erection – 2015
CPR – 2015