LOUIS K. SUMMERS

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position with a reputable and growing company where I can utilize my skills to their fullest potential and contribute to the continued success of the company.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Vermeer, Ditch Witch and American Augers Directional Drills (10,000 – 100,000 lbs)

Excavator

Trencher

Backhoe

Trackhoe

Pneumatic Piercing Tool (Mole)

Digi Trak, Sub Site, Spot D Tek & Radio Detection Drill Head Locators

Utility/Line Locators

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Arkansas General Contractors License

Mississippi General Contractors License

Pipe Fusion

Electro Fusion

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Photoshop

OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS

10+ years graphic design background

Large diameter pipe installation (up to 52” diameter through the use of HDD)

EXPERIENCE

Managing Partner

SX2 Consulting, LLC – Mississippi / Alabama Jun 2021 – Mar 2023

Managing partner of a consulting company that specialized in permitting, right of way acquisitions, inspections and construction management. Primary responsibilities included, but not limited to:

GIS mapping for underground utilities

Realtime production reporting through Fieldwire App

Creating estimates in P2 software

Strand Mapping for engineering firm for upcoming utility projects

Verify station numbers and handhole/pedestal placement through the use of drones

Hiring and training employees

Billing and payroll services

Operations Manager

Team HDD, Inc – Mississippi / Louisiana / Tennessee / Texas / Alabama Feb 2010 – May 2021

Operations Manager of an underground utility company specializing in the installation of underground utilities such as fiber, telephone, CATV, water, sewer, gas and power. Primary responsibilities included, but not limited to:

Estimating

Assist with project design

OSP inspection of multiple long haul fiber projects

Coordinate with Subcontractors

Train new employees on boring machine and locators

Call in locates and coordinate with all local utility companies

Conduct safety meetings

Document & Investigate utility damages

Planning and scheduling

Owner / Operator

Amex Utility Contractors, Inc. – Mississippi / Louisiana / Tennessee / Kansas May 2007 – Dec 2009

Owner/Operator of an underground utility company specializing in the installation of underground utilities to include, but not limited to, fiber, telephone, CATV, water, sewer, gas and power. Primary responsibilities included, but not limited to:

Estimating

Field Superintendent

Operator/Locator

Process Payroll & Billing

Prepare Profit/Loss Statements

Call in locates & coordinate with all local utility companies

Conduct safety meetings

Pressure Testing

Hot Taps & Chlorination

Project Manager

BUC Underground Contracting, LLC – Mississippi / Tennessee / Georgia Aug 2006 – Nov 2006

Underground utility contractor specializing in the installation of fiber, telephone, CATV, and water. Primary responsibilities included, but not limited to:

Oversee daily progress of multiple subcontractors

Maintain daily & weekly production reports

Coordinate with Prime Contractor on a daily basis

Call in locates and coordinate with all local utility companies

Maintain damage reports

Conduct safety meetings

Project Manager / Estimator

National Underground, Inc – Mississippi / Louisiana / Texas / Arkansas / Pennsylvania Sep 2002 – Jul 2006

Underground utility contractor specializing in the installation of fiber, telephone, CATV, water, sewer, power and gas. Primary responsibilities included, but not limited to:

Prepare and submit bids

Oversee all directional drilling operations

Call in locates & coordinate with all local utility companies

Install fiber & handholes

Blow lines, pull fiber & pace pedestals

Supervisor

S&M Underground, Inc – Louisiana Nov 2000 – May 2002

Operations Manager of an underground utility company specializing in the installation of underground utilities such as fiber, telephone, CATV, water, sewer, gas and power. Primary responsibilities included, but not limited to:

Supervise all underground utility projects

Operate & locate as necessary

Operator / Locator Trainee

Boretec Construction, LLC – Louisiana Mar 1996 – Oct 2000

Underground utility contractor specializing in the installation of fiber, telephone, power and water. Primary responsibilities included, but not limited to:

Trainee learning to operate various directional drills and all necessary locating equipment

Locate existing utilities with line locator

Laborer / Operator-Locator Trainee

Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc - Louisiana Jun 1995 – Feb 1996

Undergroundl utility contractor specializing in the installation of fiber, telephone, power, water and sewer. Primary responsibilities included, but not limited to:

Perform necessary labor to support horizontal directional drilling crew

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

St. Amant High School – St. Amant, Louisiana May 1995

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