Project Construction
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VICTOR L HOWARD
McCook NE
69001
909-***-****(cell)
308-***-**** (message)
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Burns&McDonnell, Kansas City, Missouri Aug 2012 to May 2014
QA/QC Manager
PSE&G, Susquehanna-Roseland 230-500 kV Transmission Project. Northern New Jersey
Familiarize with contract specifications, drawings, environmental requirements, and access locations.
Develop, implement, and supervise project specific QA/QC program to ensure that contractors and sub-
contractors execute all work in accordance with project requirements. Schedule and conduct quality
meetings with contractor QA/QC personnel regularly to review construction as-builts and all other quality
related documents. Serve as the primary contact for all quality related items and issues. Interface with,
Engineering and Construction Management to assist in identifying and resolving all material, fitting,
drawing, design, and procedural issues relating to construction quality. Develop and/or assist in the
development of project specific quality reporting and tracking systems including reporting document
design and turnover packet requirements. Develop or assist in the development of QA/QC section of
project PEP to ensure QA/QC program meets all contractual requirements. Interface and cooperate with
project Construction Manager in assigning and supervising field Inspectors/Superintendents/Coordinators.
Review and assess field inspection reports. Conduct field visits to monitor work when appropriate. Reject
work that does not meet project design and/or procedural specifications through issuance of non-
conformance reports. Track and verify re-work of all rejected items and follow-up with closure of related
non-conformance reports. Travel as required to conduct proto-fit source inspections on various tower
types at manufacturer facilities. Review contractor submitted change orders and respond accordingly.
KENNY CONSTRUCTION, Northbrook, Illinois Dec 2008 to Aug 2012
QA/QC Manager
Wind Energy Transmission Texas 345 kV WETT Project
Become familiar with specifications and requirements per project drawings and contract. Develop,
implement, and supervise QA/QC program and ensure that contractors and sub-contractors execute
program and policies according to project requirements. Conduct QC audits daily, weekly, and per any
specific client requirements. Schedule and conduct quality meetings with contractor QA/QC personnel
regularly to review work as-builts and other quality tracking documents. Serve as the primary contact for
all quality related items and issues. Interface with, and assist Engineering and Construction in identifying
and resolving all material, fitting, drawing, and design issues relating to quality. Develop and/or assist in
the development of project specific quality reporting and tracking systems including reporting document
design and development if necessary. Supervise all QA/QC specialists and Inspectors, review reports
from all field inspections. Reject any work that does not meet Contract/Client design criteria as well as
procedural specifications through issuance of non-conformance notices. Track and confirm that re-work
of all rejected items meets project requirements and follow through with closure of related non-
conformance reports.
Construction Coordinator
Southern California Edison 500 kV DPV2 Project,
Attend and actively participate in daily POD meetings. Present any additional items that were overlooked
or special circumstances such as upcoming street or distribution line crossings, non-typical hazards in or
near work areas, high traffic areas, ESA’s, livestock sensitive areas; Interact with construction supervisors
to address any issues, questions or concerns regarding work going forward; receive updates on crew plans
and positions or recent changes in such as needed for progress tracking and crew monitoring. Identify and
discuss all potential obstructions with production and develop plans to minimize them; conduct meetings,
stand downs, or “Take 5’s” regarding any special topics as required through notification from project
managers.
Typical daily field functions included onsite safety evaluation of all work sites visited to include JSA
review, general safety practices and PPE; safe setup, correct grounding, and proper use of equipment.
General condition and proper use of tools and equipment; visually monitor all field construction activities
to include drilling, stub and concrete placement, structure erection, and wire installation to assure all work
is being performed in compliance with design and procedural specifications as well as environmental
provisions set forth by client / contract and all related local, state, and federal regulations; interact daily
with construction personnel and remain available in the field to assist with troubleshooting any issues that
arise through the course of the work day. These issues may include but are not limited to fitting /
fabrication trouble, construction drawing problems, material issues, disgruntled property owners or
citizens, and environmental issues. Interface with project engineering, material, environmental,
procurement, and management personnel to expedite resolutions; coordinate with construction crews and
appropriate utilities to control existing line outages/caution orders, and line covering when necessary;
photograph work in various stages and maintain an organized photographic project folder.
Administrative functions include developing field progress tracking reports for each phase of
construction; maintain tracking report updates and submit as prescribed by construction manager.
First Energy, 500 KV TrAIL Project. Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland.
Construction Coordinator
Attend and actively participate in daily POD meetings. Present any additional items that were overlooked
and/or special circumstances such as upcoming street or distribution line crossings, non-typical hazards in
or near work areas, high traffic areas, livestock sensitive areas; interact with construction supervisors to
address any issues, questions or concerns regarding work going forward. Receive updates on crew plans
and positions or recent changes in such as needed for progress tracking and crew monitoring. Identify and
discuss all potential obstructions with production and develop plans to avoid them; conduct meetings,
stand downs, or “Take 5’s” regarding any special topics as required through notification from project
managers.
Typical daily field functions include onsite safety evaluation of all work sites visited to include JSA
review, general safety practices and PPE. Safe setup, correct grounding, and proper use of equipment.
General condition and proper use of tools and equipment; visually monitor all field construction activities
to include drilling, stub and concrete placement, structure erection, and wire installation to assure all work
is being performed in compliance with design and procedural specifications as well as environmental
provisions set forth by client / contract and all related government regulations; interact daily with
construction personnel and remain available in the field to assist with troubleshooting any issues that arise
through the course of the work day. These issues may include but are not limited to fitting / fabrication
trouble, construction drawing problems, material issues, disgruntled property owners or citizens, and
environmental issues. Interface with project engineering, material, environmental, procurement, and
management personnel to expedite resolutions; coordinate with construction crews and appropriate
utilities to control distribution line outages, caution orders, and line covering when necessary; photograph
work in various stages and maintain an organized photographic project folder.
Administrative functions include developing field progress tracking reports for each phase of
construction; maintain tracking report updates current and submit on time as set forth by construction
manager.
TOWNSEND ELECTRIC 2008
Horizon 115 kV Happy Jack Cheyenne Wyoming Wind Turbine Collection System
Journeyman Lineman / Foreman
Responsible for planning construction tasks and coordinating equipment and personnel to perform them;
expedition of job tasks assigned by General Foreman; installation quality; and safety and training of
subordinates.
MORTENSON 2007
34.5 kV Smokey Hills Salina Kansas Wind Turbine Collection System
Journeyman Lineman / Foreman
Responsible for planning construction tasks and coordinating equipment and personnel to perform them;
expedition of job tasks assigned by General Foreman; installation quality; safety and training of
subordinates.
HORIZON 2007
34.5 kV Elk Horn Baker City Oregon Wind Turbine Collection System
Journeyman Lineman / Foreman
Responsible for planning construction tasks and coordinating equipment and personnel to perform them;
expedition of job tasks assigned by General Foreman, installation quality; safety and training of
subordinates.
MASTEC 2006
Journeyman Lineman
Functioned and performed typical duties as Journeyman Lineman on various transmission and
distribution projects throughout the Dallas Metropolitan area. E.g. Pole replacement, wire replacement,
line relocation, and new construction.
HENKLES&MCCOY 2003/2004
Journeyman Lineman
345 kV lattice steel transmission project. Auburn, Washington.
GREAT SOUTHWESTERN 1996/1997
Journeyman Lineman
• 500 kV lattice steel transmission project. Bellingham, Washington.
• 345 kV lattice steel transmission project. Olympia, Washington.
• 345 kV wood pole “H” structure project. Lincoln, Nebraska.
• 138 kV structure reinforcement and conductor replacement project. Lexington, Nebraska.
AMERICAN LINE BUILDERS 1989-1995
Journeyman Lineman / Foreman
• 69kV single pole transmission project. Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
• 138kV wood pole “H” structure transmission project. Kittaning, Pennsylvania.
• Storm restoration project following Sept 1992 Hurricane Iniki. Kauaii, Hawaii.
• Various 138kV and 69kV transmission and distribution construction and maintenance projects
throughout the Hawaiian Islands in keeping with ongoing contracts with HECO.
EDUCATION
Garfield High School. Rifle, Colorado. 1977-1978
Kent State University, General Studies. 2002-2003.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
American Red Cross standard first aid certification
OSHA 30 hour safety training
ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY;
1987-88 Miami FL. Various FP&L Transmission and distribution projects throughout the Miami-Dade
area. Irby Construction.
1986 Couer'd lane ID. BPA 500kV M2W lattice steel project. Helicopter Erection and wire stringing. Bart
Associates.
1984-85 Delta UT. 500Kv DC IPP-STS lattice steel project. Irby Construction.
1983-84 Springerville AZ. TEP 500kv SPRINGERVILLE Guy supported lattice steel project. Helicopters
utilized on erection and wire stringing. –Irby Construction
1982-Tell City IN. AEP 765kV lattice steel Tell City IN - Maysville KY. Irby Construction.
1981-Kearney NE. NPPD 345kv lattice steel Kearney to Grand Island. Richards & Associates.
1981- Salida CO. Tri-State Curecanti-Poncha 230Kv lattice steel project. Transpower.
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1980-Sutherland NE. NPPD 500kV MANDAN lattice steel project. Malcolm Larson Construction.
1979-Torrington WY. NPPD Torrington-Wheatland 345kV lattice Steel project. Hoosier construction
1978- PSCC RIFLE TO Craig Co 345KV lattice steel- Irby Construction
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