JOHN KNIBBS

**** ******* ****** ** #***-***, San Diego, CA 92108 (H) 619-***-**** (C) 619-***-**** ad0v7x@r.postjobfree.com

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Detail-oriented Quality Control Manager with 8 years of experience detecting product defects prior to delivery. Skilled in preparing comprehensive quality control reports, including origins of defects and shift production. Committed to efficiently inspecting all products for safety and quality issues to enhance customer experience. Proficient in Procore, Revit and MS Project, paired with first-rate organizational and time management abilities. As a Quality Control Manager and Superintendent I've managed projects which include: Aviation Fueling (SAN Diego Airport - current project), DOD projects (TopGun School-NAS Fallon), stadiums (Anaheim Angels, Indian Wells Tennis Garden), Heavy-Civil (CalState San Marcos), Tenant Improvements and Historical renovation projects. Affiliations

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, LEED U.S. Green Building Council, CMAA -Construction Managers Association of America.

Skills

Integrated Project Delivery (Procore)

Building Information Modeling (Revit,

Navisworks, Sketchup)

Scheduling (MS Project)

Estimating

Safety

Project Management

Superintendent

Construction Management

LEED - Building practices

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -Certified (CQM)

Construction Quality Manager

OSHA 30 Certified

U.S Navy - combat medic (FMF)

Aerospace physiology.

Work History

Quality Control Manager & Site Safety Officer 09/2020 to Current NOVA GROUP INC – San Diego, CA

Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended actions, per plans and specifications. Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction. Collaborated with SD City Inspectors, Fire Department (Hazardous Materials), FAA, Aviation Fuels

(Menzies) development teams (Airport Authority), internal customers (Burns & Mac) and product line management (NOVA) to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors. Used PROCORE to produce reports regarding daily production quality, nonconformance of products or processes and quality trends.

Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.

Rejected defective products and approved correct products. Collaborated with contract representatives and oversaw quality control implementations and reporting.

Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow. Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues. Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth. Quality Control Manager - Naval Aviation NAWDC 06/2019 to Current Straub Construction – San Diego, CA

Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center -$32 million project - Over 15,000sf of reinforced Slab on Grade and CMU structure.

Conducted all critical pre-con, Install and follow up conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives Created periodic QC reports outlining productivity rates, crew sizing and workflow Spearheaded development of Quality Control program and implementation of PROCORE Created chronological photographic database of all materials install ed per plans and specifications Receive and document all materials received and stored properly Conduct/schedule and publish weekly Quality Control meeting minutes Scheduling - Pre-construction pull planning sessions with subcontractors for actual productivity rates and crew sizes for each phase of the project

Publish, document and log: RFI's, Submittals, Red-Lines, Procurement lead times, Schedules, Shop drawings, As-builts, daily logs, SWPPP's, BMP's, IIPP's and APP's. Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules Conduct/coordinated inspections with subs, consultants and NAVFAC Close-Out "Red-Zone" and Training

Commissioning, Final Punchlist and Final BDO -Cert Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion

Monitored processes and procedures to comply with company policy and state and federal regulations

Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work. Superintendent, Project Engineer 02/2016 to 03/2018 Watkins Landmark Construction – Carlsbad, CA

Upper Voltaire Mixed-Use residential and Parking - $28 million. Reinfroced concrete parking structure with a podium deck. Connections to city Storm Drain man hole connections, Domestic Water, Sanitary waste & Fire Suppression.

Cal State San Marcos (Bloc C project) - 13 million. Install all Strom drain structure for 17 acre projects to include all Water Stops, Bells, RCP's, Domestic Water structures, grading, paving, curbs and sidewalks.

St. Therese of Carmel - Underground Water retention basin. Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys

Handle RFPs, RFIs and RFQs to keep project planning moving smoothly Selected and oversaw subcontractors, built positive relationships and made timely corrections to maintain design specifications

Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion

Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery

Determined project schedule, including sequencing all construction activities for optimal efficiency Provided safety kits to all construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems

Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns

Construction Manager 03/2013 to 01/2016

Bowman Consultants Inc. – San Diego, CA

Oversaw entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management

Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives

Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives

Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities Prepared regular interval progress reports

Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions

Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration Assisted the operations group with warranty service repairs Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout

Aerospace Physiology Tech; Aerial Gunner, CASEVAC. 01/2004 to 01/2010 Fleet Marine Force Combat Medic – U.S. Navy

(HM2FMF) Fleet Marine Force hospital corpsman specializing in advanced trauma life support, aerial cas-evac and aerospace medicine: treating casualties in theater, (CAC) combat air crew aerial gunner

(CH53E platform).

Awarded the NAM (Navy Achievement Medal)-NMCSD Balboa: Aerospace Physiology Tech (AVT): implementing a template coding systems for budget calculations, which yielded an increase to the aerospace medical department's revenue value by 941%. Languages

Fluent in Spanish.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Construction Management 2015

New School of Architecture + Design - San Diego, CA Top 2% of class - Dean's list.

Emphasis in Building Information Modeling, Integrated Project Delivery, Virtual Design & Construction, LEED design & construction.

Recipient of Pillars Scholarship ($5,000).

Continuing education in CMIT (Construction Manager In Training). Associate's Degree in Engineering (San Diego City College). Accomplishments

Navy Achievement Medal (NAM): Increased departmentrevenue by 941% Valedictorian - Hospital Corpsman"A" School

(2) Presidential Strike-Flight Air medals in combat - Iraq Movie credits - Ride (1998)

Certifications

CQM - Construction Quality Management - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CMIT - Construction Manager In Training Cert. - CMAA LEED Accredited Professional - Green Building Certification Institute OSHA 30 - Construction Safety & Health

Certified Real Estate Appraiser.

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