Superintendent / Project Manager

Qualifications Profile

Visionary and highly analytical professional with career history of success in a variety of construction management and project administration, with adeptness in team coaching and leadership as well as analysis of workflow management. Expert in overseeing the overall aspects of construction projects while ensuring completion within budget and time constraints. Skilled at implementing and developing solutions and procedures that drive productivity improvement, cost reduction, and overall company goals. Armed with outstanding work ethic along with capability of multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Areas of Expertise

Heavy Equipment Operations Civil and Mechanical Blueprint Interpretation Underground Utility Installation

Large Site Grading Logistics Management Safety Compliance Personnel Supervision and Guidance

Tunnel Boring Operations Hazardous Materials Pneumatic Casement Ramming Cutting and Welding

Static and Pneumatic Pipe Bursting Metal Working Machine Shop Setup and Operation

Professional Experience

Ragnar Benson Construction LLC, Rockford, IL 2014–Present

Project Manager Superintendent Jul 2015–Present

Project: Union Pacific Rail Road (UPRR), Port Laredo Intermodal Facility, Storm Sewer Phase 05 (Laredo, TX) - $35M

Render quality assurance and quality control oversight to underground utility installation, while serving as point of contact regarding safety compliance concerns

Perform systematic assessment of site blueprint and submittals

Take charge of tracking the production against bid assumptions and present daily reports to the company’s main office

Assume full responsibility for the acquisition of all equipment, materials, and supplies

Function as an effective liaison for the general contractor to the owner

Effectively manage the project consisting of 14000’ of various size concrete storm sewer pipe installation.

Project Manager Superintendent Oct 2014–Jul 2015

Project: UPRR Fort Worth Davidson Yard 121 Storm Water Drainage Project (Fort Worth, TX) - $8M

Improved tracking by 50% compared to the bid profit assumption

Served as the site safety officer, responsible for organizing and facilitating all site-specific safety trainings

Performed daily job safety briefings and performed accurate weekly safety audits as well as monthly safety review and compliance

Provided regular updates to the clients regarding the status of their project

Worked closely with the project manager in carrying out sub-contractor contract scope assessment

Organized the schedule of the survey and testing of every work group

Took charge of the Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance

Provided direct assistance to the site project manager in scheduling all updates

Acted as effective site liaison to the owner in dealing with all projects

Guaranteed precision in identifying personal protective equipment (PPE) class as well as usage for contaminated soils during tunnel boring operations

Leveraged proficiency in handling all aspects of the projects, which consisted of the following:

oTunnel boring 4 – 60” casings 1250’ each under Union Pacific Railroad’s (UPRR) second busiest rail yard, and storm water pond excavation

o24” storm sewer installation

oConcrete slope paving

oTrack under drain installation

oAccess road paving

Successfully received the Superintendent of the Year Safety Award as well as incentive bonuses, in recognition for outstanding performance in managing the highest exposure projects on UPRR’s project list

Reduced major impact to the daily UPRR operations by coordinating all contractor and sub-contractor work

Project Manager Superintendent Jun 2014–Oct 2014

Project: UPRR Illinois Tier 2 High Speed Rail Project (Carlinville, IL) - $14M

Served as project manager’s substitute in performing various supervisory duties

Took part in reviewing and approving all sub-contractor monthly billings

Encoded the Quantity of Value Earned for each subcontractor and tracking all materials installations in Microsoft Excel

Teamed up with all UPRR flaggers’ contractors and subcontractors in handling train traffic

Guaranteed adherence to the SWPPP

Helped the site project manager in organizing and updating the site schedule

Contributed to the development of a safety plan for Auger boring and welding casings in a hazardous environment

Performed systematic identification of PPE class and usage for contaminated soils during Auger boring operations

Effectively managed the project which involved the following:

oSite grading for four miles of new siding track installation

oAuger boring new drainage casings under tracks

oAuger boring of new water main and sanitary sewer under tracks

oInstallation of 14 new railroad crossings with quad and pedestrian gates

oEstablishment of three new railroad bridges and five miles of new safety fence along tracks in populated areas

Superintendent Mar 2014–Jul 2014

Project: South Carolina Ports Authority Inland Port Construction (Greer, SC) - $25M

Led the construction closeout of a new intermodal facility and site grading for the BMW distribution warehouse

Administered the project restart after the winter shutdown

Carried out prioritization, scheduling, and assignment of work tasks to sub-contractors

Arranged the schedule of surveying and testing for every work group

Effectively handled the project, with responsibilities of the following:

oRe-grading and establishment of vegetation in storm water ponds

oSite erosion repairs and re-establishment of vegetation

oSite building and electrical repairs

oGeneral site cleanup for close-out and owner acceptance

Reduced major impact to train traffic and port activities by coordinating all contractor and sub-contractor work with the Norfolk Southern Flaggers and South Carolina Ports Authority

Day & Zimmerman NPS, Homestead, FL

Logistics Coordinator Construction Supervisor Dec 2011–Oct 2013

Project: Next Era Energy–Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant - $3.2B

Ensured injury- and incident-free operations by keenly supervising the performance of all staff in completing 70,000 man hours

Directed the organization of material shipments and equipment deliveries into the nuclear plant protected area

Took charge of designing, setting up, and overseeing the scrap material survey yard

Conducted recycling of 8.4 million pounds of several scrap metals while overseeing site infrastructure repairs and upgrades

Effectively handled the site demobilization of excesses construction materials and tooling as well as the rental of equipment acquisition allocation and usage

Served as the project point of contact for the investment recovery

Accomplished the EPU demobilization one month ahead of schedule and under budget

Managed the project, which consisted of the following:

oRedevelopment of the nuclear power, generating units three and four which significantly increased power output from 750 megawatts each to 850 megawatts each

oChange-out or rebuilding of several components

oRadiological survey of all scraps materials for final disposition

Gained several verbal accreditations for attaining numerous accomplishments as the Turkey Point plant general manager; Florida Power & Light close out manager; and Florida Power & Light investment recovery manager

Functioned as site setup and contractor, responsible for staging areas which substantially reduced material handling

Construction Supervisor Logistics Coordinator Feb 2011–Dec 2011

Project: Next Era Energy–Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant - $850M

Oversaw various site logistics duties, which included serving as point of contact for site equipment and material deliveries; spearheading turbine hall and site cranes scheduling initiatives; working collaboratively with multiple work groups; and issuing contractor laydown areas for received equipment and key materials

Accomplished a wide range of projects, including the rebuilding of nuclear power generating units 1 and 2, significantly increasing power output from 500MW to 680MW

Received multiple recognition from the Point Beach Nuclear EPU director and work week manager

Powers Lake construction Co Inc. (Sewer Water Site Development Company), Twin Lakes, WI 1985–2010

Vice President and Director of Field Operations Co-Owner 2006–2010

Exhibited proficiency in managing large projects associated with sewer, water, excavation, site grading, civil, and mechanical

Supervised the performance of crew productivity for industrial, commercial, and residential site development

Displayed expertise in assuming several roles, including:

oBudget owner for capital and operations and maintenance (O&M) projects

oMember of board of directors for approval of project, scope, and finance

oOwner of the company safety and human performance programs

oPoint of contact for hiring and termination of union and non-union workforce personnel

Site Field Superintendent Project Manager 2002–2006

Functioned as highly effective director of 11 excavation and grading crews and equipment maintenance personnel, efficiently leading the following duties:

oCrew and equipment assignment and dispatching

oCrew productivity for industrial, commercial, and residential site development initiatives

oProduction and budget of utility and grading crews

oMobilization efforts of multimillion-dollar equipment inventory

oCivil and mechanical blueprint interpretation for the design accuracy and verification of quantities

Received the Contractor of the Year Safety Award 2 consecutive years from the Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association and Wisconsin Local 139 Operating Engineers in recognition for outstanding work performance.

Earlier Positions Held:

Field Foreman Project Manager

Equipment Repair Shop Foreman

Earlier Career

Wagner Equipment Company, Denver, CO

Heavy Duty Truck Equipment Mechanic

Education

Mechanical Associate of Science in Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics

Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI

Professional Development

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

-Confined Space

-Qualified Rigger

-10-Hour Construction (OSHA10)

-Rigging Qualification

-Competent Person for Trench Excavation Certificate

-Competent Person (Inactive)

-30-Hour (Inactive)

Other Courses

-E- Rail Safe enhanced (Rail Road Safety)

-CIC, Contractor in Charge (Rail Road Safety)

-PAT training, Nuclear Power Plant Unrestricted Access

-Nuclear Safety Awareness Training

-Rad Worker Training

-Crest Com 240-hour Bullet Proof Manager

-Asbestos Worker (FPL accredited)

-FF1, FF2, Fire Officer Training

-National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials

-Controlled substance and awareness and detection (Aurora Healthcare)

-Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Heavy Truck and Equipment Technician

-Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training

-Advanced First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Qualified

-Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) 40-Hour (Inactive)

-ASE Master Heavy Technician (Inactive)

License

Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) License

Activities

Town of Randall Volunteer Fire Department

-Battalion Chief 2001–2011

-Chief Engineer

-Lieutenant

Technical Acumen

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) Microsoft Project

Primavera P6 QuickBooks Pro Bid2Win (B2W) AutoCAD Lite

Patents

Karow, P.P. (Year). U.S. Patent No. 7,578,643. Place of Publication: Publisher.

Karow, P.P. (Year). U.S. Patent No. 7,811,034. Place of Publication: Publisher.

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