James K. Ambrose, cqm, sac, SSHO, CHST

**** ****** **** **** ( Leesville, LA 71446 337-***-**** (

Cell 803-***-**** acpbqx@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Accomplished management professional with all aspects of safety, health,

environmental, Superintendent and quality assurance with occupational

certifications, and a wide range of practical experience. Excel in contract

delivery to US government clients. Consistently achieve targeted results by

ensuring compliance with rigorous safety and quality standards, technical

specifications, and special conditions within scopes of work and contracts.

Involved in project management and project administration, facility design,

construction, scheduling, budgeting, and hazardous materials storage,

transportation, and disposal.

Construction Quality Management ( ASHE Healthcare Construction ( Certified

Safety Auditor, BCSP Certified Construction Health Safety Technician

Safety Audits Safety Program Design Environmental Audits

Project Coordination Review/Compliance Scaffolding Trainer

Safety Project Completion Safety Inspections

Training/Orientation Analysis

Timeline Administration Cost of Materials Contingency

Analysis Planning/Execution

Storm Water Pollution Environmental Compliance Risk Analysis

Prevention Plan Operator Officer Contract Competent Person Ariel

Competent Person Trench Lifts

Competent Person Fall Safety Certified Safety Auditor

Protection Competent Person Asbestos in Construction

Competent Person Confined Space Lead in Construction

Scaffold

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JAMCO VENTURES III

2014-2015

Site Safety Health Manager

LGS Warehouse renovations 210,000 Sqft Twenty Five bay warehouse 12

MIL Project

NAVFAC Contract

job duties are the same as below

Sauer Inc. - Barksdale Air Force Base, LA

Site Safety Health Manager

2013- 2014

8th HQ Renovations 70,000 sqft 30mil project

job duties are the same as below change USACE to NAVFAC

The Ross Group Inc - Fort Polk, LA

Site Safety Health Manager/Assistant Superintendent/Storm Water

Pollution Plan

Operator/Environmental Compliance Officer

2012-10/13

10th MEB HQ construction 23Mil

Responsible for managing, implementing and enforcing the Contractor's

Safety and Health Program in accordance

With the USACE EM385 1-1, OSHA 1926 regulations, Reviewed, authored

and accepted APP, JSA, AHA, PTP, fall

Protection Plans, Critical Lift Plans, Contractor Orientations, and

AHA Review, Trench Safety, LOTO Review

Site Specific Safety Plans, Site Specific Safety Meetings, Traffic

Control Plans

Develop occupational safety elements for an integrated HS&E

management system, including preparation and

Dissemination of all relevant documentation, development of

appropriate safety standards, reporting information

And emergency response management. Provide operational compliance and

coordination with installation

Environmental staff.

Authorized representative for the purpose of overseeing compliance

with environmental requirements, including

The Construction General Permit, at the Maneuver Enhancement Brigade

- Brigade Headquarters project

Construction site, authorized to sign any reports, storm water

pollution prevention plans and all other documents

Required by the permit. Responsible for the daily operations of the

project, including scheduling and coordination

of material, tools, equipment, safety accessories, subcontractors and

TRG field personnel relative to the specific

Construction phase, while continually updating the Project Manager of

progress, issues and problems.

. Understand, promote and adhere to all relevant health, safety and

environmental regulations and policies in undertaking all activities.

Liaison with regulatory bodies to ensure TRG is compliant with and

meets all mandatory health, safety and environmental requirements

. Work with all employees to promote a culture of continuous HS&E

improvement; develop and implement practical and effective programs,

both preventative and remedial, promoting health and safety and safe

working practices

. Proactively keep up to date with all latest developments and new

legislation. Maintain a working knowledge of all the health, safety

and environmental legislation and any developments which affect TRG

business activities

. Develop and facilitate in-house training with managers and employees

regarding key HS&E issues to ensure HS&E is a priority for all team

members

. Develop, implement, evaluate, and provide management and

administrative support of company HS&E policies and procedures such as

but not limited to: AHA's, Fall protection training, Systems Auditing,

Emergency Response, Site Specific Safety Plans

. Ensure TRG understands and complies with all external audit

requirements such as OSHA, DISA, etc.

John J Kirlin, LLC - Fort Polk, LA

Construction Project Manager/Quality Control Manager/Safety

Manager/Superintendent/Bidder Estimator 2008-2012

Meet exacting quality and safety standards by overseeing subcontractors

in execution of construction projects in the field. Coordinate all

aspects of complex construction activities and ensure compliance with

organizational quality standards, performance objectives, safety

requirements, and project specifications/contracts by conducting site

inspections and evaluating subcontractor performance. Promote a safe work

environment and address/resolve issues related to staffing, resources,

project costs, timelines, and equipment operation. Generate written

reports detailing progress and administer project budgets and timelines.

Interview, hire, and train staff. Analyze and assign tasks in accordance

with project requirements and specialized skills of each team member.

. Devised and implemented strategies to maximize construction project

quality and safety.

. Successfully completed in excess of 35 complex construction projects

ranging from 36 mil to $15,000.000

. Played a major role in development of a new safety program, which

resulted in zero recordable injuries and zero lost time accidents

since inception of the program.

. Conceptualized and redesigned forms which allowed for greater

usability and project tracking in support of the contract.

RRAC Mechanical Contractors - Fort Polk, LA

Plumbing Foreman Safety Officer 2007-2008

Directed construction site activities and reported on all aspects of the

job to determine estimated time to completion, materials required,

progress of the job, time entry/scheduling, and employee activities to

ensure compliance with quality standards. Gave Tool Box Talks, Site

Qualified / Competent person, maintained an in-depth knowledge of

regulations and construction codes for the state, city, and authority

with jurisdiction to ensure ongoing success.

. Applied expertise to confirm adherence to standards, blueprints, and

specifications to attain targeted results related to each project,

then situated water and waste pipes prior to pouring building

foundation.

. Met exacting requirements to plumb pipes for building's bathrooms and

kitchens, while working around electrical wiring and other issues.

Glued/soldered pipes, inspected pipes for leaks, installed

fixtures/appliances, and confirmed functionality.

. Devised and implemented a strategy that saved the company in excess of

1500 feet of pipe by rerouting potable water lines.

. Redesigned ionized water system which eliminated additional costs.

Bombard Mechanical Contractors - Fort Polk, LA

Plumber Pipe Fitter Foreman 2006-2007

Managed and reported on daily activities. Red lined drawings and as

builds. Installed mechanical piping systems. Confirmed all materials were

installed correctly and met all standards and codes.

. Demonstrated expertise in the area of safety, which earned designation

as Field Safety Officer.

. Oversaw employees and confirmed adherence to exacting company safety

and policies.

MMC - Fort Polk, LA

Lead Pipe Fitter 2005-2006

Oversaw and reported on daily activities. Employed expertise to red line

drawings and as built. Skillfully performed installation of mechanical

piping systems. Confirmed materials were properly installed and met all

standards and codes.

. Applied expertise in the area of safety and earned designation as

Field Safety Officer.

. Confirmed employees met exacting company safety and policies.

EDUCATION

BA - Business Management ( Canterbury

Computer Science - Coursework ( Weber State

Ogden Applied Technology Center ( Welding and Blue Print Reading

SOFTWARE SKILLS

MS Word ( MS Excel ( MS PowerPoint ( 4CLICKS Project Estimator ( Mileage

Logger ( QuickBooks

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors Certificate ( ASHE

Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC) ( Certified Safety Auditor

(SAC) ( 4Clicks Solutions Certificate ( EPA Universal Technician ( State

Plumbing Board of Louisiana Journeyman Plumber ( NITC Medical Gas

Installer/Brazier U/A Card ( United Association BTJ Plumber ( United

Association Certificate of Medical Gas Qualification ( Crane Operator 75

Ton Rough Terrains ( Certified Pipe Welder ( Certified Brazier ( OSHA 30-

hour Construction Safety and Health ( Army Corps of Engineer CQM, OSHA 30

Hour ( ( American Crane Company, Crane Safety and Certification ( Medical

Gas Installation and Repair ( Local 525 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Journeymen's Course ( Construction Health and Safety Technician CHST,

Scaffolding Trainer

TECHNICAL TRAINING

AT Level 1 Awareness Training #106135031574008BA19BE0 ( Crane Safety

Associates of America, Inc. Mobile Crane Operators Safety Course ( World

of Concrete and World of Masonry Seminars ( Hazardous Waste Handling (

Working with Acids ( Working in Extreme Heat Conditions ( Fire Safety (

CPR ( First Aid ( Lock Out and Tag Procedures ( Scott Air Packs Supplied

Air ( Confined Entry and Procedures ( Lubrication and Preventive

Maintenance ( JLG Man Lift 100' Pucker Factor 100% ( Back Hoe ( Track Hoe

( Front End Loader ( Rough Terrain Fork Lift ( Manitex Boom Truck 110' (

R&O Boom Truck 110' ( Grove Cary Deck Crane 40' ( Grove Mobile Rough

Terrain Crane 75 Ton ( 5-95 Ton over Head Cranes ( Time Management ( Team

Leadership and Morale, Scaffolding Train the Trainer ( Environmental

Compliance Officer ( Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee

activities through interface with QC and project management/supervisory

personnel.

. Assist in supervision and coordination of project emergency action

procedures, including work assignments, personnel administration,

staffing, and training for emergency contingency plans.

. Participate in developing and conducting job site staff and safety

orientation training program.

. Conduct project safety audits and property damage and personal injury

investigations on a daily basis.

. Ensure that each project site conforms to all applicable safety

regulations.

. Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe

conditions/activities. Issue Confined Space Entry and Hot Work permits as

required.

. Provide solutions when sites are found to be in violation of safety

standards.

. Accompany OSHA compliance officers, corporate officers and insurance

inspectors during on-site audits as required.

. Provide safety and environmental training for all employees on site and

monitor contractor compliance with OSHA and Company requirements.

. Maintain all safety documents for each project site.

. Conduct Safety Meetings as needed.

. Complete and submit an Unplanned Event form to HR Specialist when a

work related injury occurs.

. Assist in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations.

. Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

. Manage staff through ensuring appropriate staffing, provide formal and

informal evaluations/feedback, addressing employee issues when warranted

and providing appropriate training and mentoring.

Expectations

. Dependability in meeting attendance guidelines.

. Review and accept company policies and procedures for performing.

. Show initiative in seeking increased responsibilities and volunteer

readily for additional assignments when needed.

. Effectively perform employment responsibilities balancing the

utilization of time versus costs.

. Progressive in increasing job knowledge and exhibit ability to learn

and apply new skills.

. Make timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment while keeping

appropriate people informed in the decision process.

. Identify problems, gather and analyze information skillfully. Consult

with entities associated and affected by issue.

. Organize and prioritize work activities while utilizing efficient time

management skills in meeting deadlines or staying on schedule with

projects.

. Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in written

correspondence.

. Meet established goals while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness to

ensure quality of work

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