Safety, Quality, Construction Project Management, Telecommunications
Resume:
Brad Kollaja
Columbus, Texas *****
********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-kollaja-38028a27/
Safety, Construction/Project Management and Quality
23+ years’ success leading initiatives in Safety, Quality and Construction Project Management
Safety, Construction Project Management and Quality Professional combined with a wealth of knowledge and experience driving small and large-scale commercial construction projects from the pre-construction phase to completion. Highly motivated with 23 years’ experience to strategically develop and execute plans that clearly outline safety, quality, construction and project management goals and objectives. Armed with strong leadership and communication skills and a team player mentality, I look forward to your company’s challenges.
Highlights of Skills
Advanced in Safety, OSHA Safety Compliance’s, Safety Management, Safety Inspections, Hazard Control & Assessment, OSHA Reporting and Recording, Training and Development, Risk Identification and Mitigation, Incident Investigation, Safe Equipment Operations, FMCSA and US DOT compliances.
Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Operations Management, Pre-Construction, Commercial Construction, Project Tracking Timelines and Milestones, Purchasing, Materials, Budgeting, Inventory and Costs.
Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance Control, Quality Audit and Inspection Programs to ISO 9001. Strategic Operations Planning, Team Leadership and Microsoft Office Programs.
Telecommunications, Aerial, Underground, Tower & Civil Construction.
Career Experience
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & HEALTH
Aztec Events and Tents Houston, Tx. June 2018-March 2020
Develop, Establish and Maintain a comprehensive Safety and Health program in accordance with those compliance’s governed by local, federal or state agencies such as OSHA, ANSI, DOT, or FMCSA implemented throughout Commercial Construction Event projects.
Assess and analyze all departments, processes and materials for potential hazards and safety.
Work with the appropriate personnel to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate accident prevention and hazard control strategies.
Monitor operations and conduct Risk Assessments at construction sites and implement safety measures with Project & Construction Managers and Construction crews.
Ensure company-wide compliance with all laws, standards and codes.
Coordinate the activities of all members of the company's safety and health program.
Conduct safety committee meetings.
Plan and implement safety and health-related training as required by OSHA and DOT/FMCSA regulations and job specific needs, including competent person training.
Maintain all required safety and health - related records and reports.
Conduct on-site accident investigations as necessary.
Coordinate the investigation of accidents/ incidents to ensure all requirements for OSHA, insurance, and legal issues are addressed.
Performs follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with policies and training are implemented at the work locations.
Develop and maintain company-wide emergency action plan (EAP).
Establish and maintain an ongoing safety promotion effort/employee incentive safety program.
Analyze the company's products and services from the perspective of safety, health and liability.
Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring for noise and atmospheric exposures.
Develop, implement and monitor the Fleet Safety Program.
Responds to all workers compensation claims and maintains company vehicle per the company policy.
Maintains current knowledge of regulations and updates.
Monitor and assist Fleet department with DOT inspections, reporting and recording according to FMCSA and US Department of Transportation.
Monitor Warehouse Safety activities of employee personnel.
Develop and Monitor Job Hazard Analysis Program.
Coach, Mentor and Train employees for Safety Orientation, Driver Safety, First Aid CPR, Forklift, Fall Protection and Scaffolding Training.
Perform regular Toolbox and Safety meetings.
Develop and monitor Safety Data to Executive Management team.
OSHA Injury Tracking Application Portal; OSHA 300 Log Reporting and Recording.
Assist with Risk Mitigation and Injury claims.
Manage project timelines, milestones, budget, materials and costs.
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & HEALTH
Shaffer Sports Houston, Tx. June 2018-March 2020
Develop, Establish and maintain a comprehensive Safety and Health program according to those compliance's governed by local, federal or state agencies such as OSHA, ANSI, DOT, or FMCSA for implementation throughout US Pro Golf and Circuit of the America Construction Event projects.
Execute the Health and Safety Program in the workplace and at construction job sites.
Maintain knowledge of current Regulation updates to the Health and Safety Program.
Execute Policies to establish a culture of Health and Safety.
Monitor operations and conduct Risk Assessments at construction sites and implement safety measures with Project & Construction Managers and Construction crews.
Analyze and evaluate the Company's Safety, Health, Liability, Risk Assessment and Hazard potential to employee safety.
Plan and Implement training required by the Health & Safety Program and OSHA Regulations including competent person training.
Conduct employee training for Safety Orientation, Driver Safety, First Aid CPR, Forklift, Fall Protection, Scaffolding Training and Accident Investigation Programs.
Perform Safety Inspections regarding the Job Hazard Analysis Program, Weekly Safety Meetings and Toolbox Topics.
Inspect tools and equipment for safe operation and defective conditions.
Conduct the investigation of accidents/ incidents to ensure all requirements for OSHA, insurance, and legal issues are addressed.
Monitor and evaluate accident prevention and hazard control strategies.
Conduct weekly safety committee meetings and review current Incidents.
Maintain all required Safety and Health related Safety Data Sheets, Records and Reporting.
Develop and maintain company-wide emergency action plan (EAP).
Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring for noise and atmospheric exposures.
Monitor and assist Fleet department with DOT inspections, reporting and recording according to FMCSA and US Department of Transportation.
Responds to all workers compensation claims and maintains company vehicle per the company policy.
Develop and Publish Safety Data to Executive/Management teams; JHA Activity, OSHA Logs, Experienced Modification Rates (EMR) and Total Incident Reporting Rates (TIRR).
OSHA Injury Tracking Application Portal; OSHA 300 Log Reporting and Recording.
Manage project timelines, milestones, budget, materials and costs.
Assist with Risk Mitigation and Injury claims.
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & HEALTH
Quanta Services Telecommunications Houston, Tx. October 2016-May 2018
Develop, Establish and maintain the Safety and Health Program is in accordance with federal, state and local agencies such as OSHA, ANSI, DOT/FMCSA on Aerial & Underground Fiber Telecommunication projects.
Execute the Health and Safety Program in the workplace and at construction sites.
Monitor operations and conduct Risk Assessments at construction sites and implement safety measures with Project & Construction Managers and Construction crews.
Perform Safety Inspections regarding the Job Hazard Analysis Program, Weekly Safety Meetings and Toolbox Topics.
Manage a regional team of 8-10 Safety Managers, Supervisors and Coordinators.
Manage vendors and or suppliers; review and approve quotes and purchase orders within Oracle.
Manage budget, costs, timelines, corporate goals and objectives.
Investigate Incidents, provide root cause analysis, risk mitigation and apply corrective actions.
Analyze KPI's and develop corrective action plans to achieve strategic goals.
Develop and monitor Safety Data to Executive Management team.
Provide safety recommendations and corrective actions to Executive Management staff.
Identify and conduct training initiatives to improve safety.
Provide safety leadership to all employees and subcontractors during construction projects.
Conduct weekly and monthly safety meetings during construction phases.
Conduct weekly and monthly construction safety inspections to ensure all employees are working safely.
Maintain and distribute effective Personal Protective Equipment.
Review and approve expenses, travel and time reports.
Maintain Training Records and Documentation.
Coordinate and conduct the following safety training; OSHA 10/30hr, Safety Orientation, First Aid CPR, Bucket Truck, Horizontal Directional Drill, Confined Space and Job Hazard Analysis Program.
OSHA Injury Tracking Application Portal; OSHA 300 Log Reporting and Recording.
Assist with Risk Mitigation and Injury claims.
Manage project timelines, milestones, budget, materials and costs.
Monitor and assist Fleet department with DOT inspections, reporting and recording according to FMCSA and US Department of Transportation.
SOUTH TEXAS REGION QUALITY SAFETY MANAGER
Goodman Networks Katy, Tx. Jan. 2009-Nov. 2015
Maintain the Safety and Health Program is in accordance with federal, state and local agencies such as OSHA and ANSI on small and large-scale Construction of LTE Telecom Wireless projects. Provide Quality and Safety leadership expectations to Project Managers, Construction Managers and Sub-Contractors during construction phases.
Execute the Health and Safety Program in the workplace or at construction job sites.
Enforce policies to establish a culture of Health and Safety.
Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and hazards.
Implement Health and Safety plans in the workplace.
Monitor compliance to policies by conducting Health and Safety inspections of employees and operations.
Inspect Job Hazard Analysis meet Safety Compliance during Construction activities.
Inspect tools and equipment for possible unsafe or defective conditions.
Investigate accidents or incidents to uncover root causes and corrective actions.
Recommend solutions to issues for improvement opportunities or prevention measures.
Report any Health and Safety awareness issues.
Manage Quality Safety Team of 8 employees; performs safety and quality inspections of employees and Sub-contractors during construction.
Review and Redline RF engineering construction documentation.
Review all construction closeout documentation for Quality Safety defects.
Conduct weekly and monthly safety meetings.
Coordinate and conduct 3rd party customer inspections, reviews and corrections.
Identify and conduct training requirements or awareness initiatives to improve construction safety.
Provide safety recommendations and corrective actions with Management staff.
Analyze and consolidate Quality and Safety data to Senior Managements teams.
Maintain and distribute appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Provide forecasts timelines for correcting Quality and Safety defects at construction job sites.
Manage department costs, budgets, goals and objectives.
Conduct periodic reviews of policies, procedures and forms.
Maintain all Training record documentation.
Monitor and assist Fleet department with DOT inspections, reporting and recording according to FMCSA and US Department of Transportation.
Review and approve expense, travel and time reports.
Manage project timelines, milestones, budget, materials and costs.
Coordinate and conduct safety training; OSHA 10/30hr, New Hire Orientation, First Aid CPR.
Customer Quality Performance scorecards ranked 90% 2009-2015.
Received best in Quality Award 2010 for the South Texas Region.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Goodman Networks Plano, Tx. April 2007-Jan. 2009
Manage and Supervise a specific project or a wide range of different Wireless LTE Telecom projects from pre-Construction to completion. Maintain budgets, supplies, tracking updates and construction milestones meet customer requirements. Monitor Sub-contractors and ensure all construction activities are within customers Quality and Safety guidelines, OSHA or ANSI Safety compliance's or regulations.
Supervise day to day operations of Projects from pre-Construction to completion.
Manage Construction budgets, estimated costs, supplies, inventory, tools and equipment required to complete the project.
Plan and coordinate all equipment, materials, and Sub-Contractors required for the project.
Ensure supplies and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule.
Prepare reports regarding job status, milestone updates and tracking of construction timelines.
Ensure all Health and Safety Compliance's and Regulations are within project guidelines.
Inspect Job Hazard Analysis meet Safety Compliance during Construction activities.
Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and hazards.
Delegate responsibilities.
Monitor Sub-contractor performance during construction.
Review and redline RF engineering construction documentation.
Review and approve construction closeout documentation for Quality and Safety defects.
Identify and conduct training requirements or awareness initiatives to improve construction safety.
Monitor compliance to policies by conducting Health and Safety inspections of employees and operations.
Inspect tools and equipment for unsafe or defective conditions.
Investigate accidents or incidents to uncover root causes and corrective actions.
Recommend solutions for improvement opportunities or prevention measures.
Report any Health and Safety awareness issues.
Conduct weekly and monthly safety meetings.
Investigate accidents or incidents to uncover root causes and corrective actions.
Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and hazards.
Review and approve expense, travel and time reports.
Awarded Project Team of the year 2007.
Hurricane Ike Disaster recovery team 2008.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Goodman Networks Plano, Tx. March 2006-April 2007
Manage and Supervise a specific project or a wide range of different Wireless LTE Telecom projects from pre-Construction to completion. Maintain budgets, supplies, tracking updates and construction milestones meet customer requirements. Monitor Sub-contractors and ensure all construction activities are within customers Quality and Safety guidelines, OSHA or ANSI Safety compliance's or regulations.
Supervise day to day operations of Projects from pre-Construction to completion.
Manage Construction budgets, estimated costs, supplies, inventory, tools and equipment required to complete the project.
Plan and coordinate all equipment, materials, and Sub-Contractors required for the project.
Ensure supplies and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule.
Maintain inventory of tools and equipment.
Prepare reports regarding job status, milestone updates and tracking of construction timelines.
Ensure all Health and Safety Compliance's and Regulations are within customer project guidelines.
Inspect Job Hazard Analysis meet Safety Compliance during Construction activities.
Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and hazards.
Delegate responsibilities.
Monitor Sub-contractor performance during construction phases.
Review and redline RF engineering construction documentation.
Review and approve construction closeout documentation for Quality defects and Safety infractions.
Identify and conduct training requirements or awareness initiatives to improve construction safety.
Monitor compliance to policies by conducting Health and Safety inspections of employees and operations.
Inspect tools and equipment to observe possible unsafe or defective conditions.
Investigate accidents or incidents to uncover possible root causes and corrective actions.
Recommend solutions to issues for improvement opportunities or prevention measures.
Report any Health and Safety awareness issues.
Conduct weekly and monthly Health and Safety meetings.
Investigate accidents or incidents to uncover root causes and corrective actions.
Review and approve expense, travel and time reports.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTRACTOR Total Wireless Nov. 2002-March 2006
ATT Wireless Telecom Projects for the South Texas region
Manage daily construction activities and installation of Telecom equipment.
Track forecasts and schedule deployment of equipment and materials.
Review Engineering blueprints, Radio Frequency designs, modifications and redline.
Manage the construction and installation of DC power plants and batteries.
Manage project Quality and Safety.
Conduct site survey audits for new construction and cell site modifications.
Manage cost, budgets and projects updates.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTRACTOR Tekmark Albuquerque, NM. April 2002-May 2002
ATT Wireless Telecom Projects
Manage daily construction activities and installation of Telecom Projects.
Track forecasts and schedule deployment of equipment and materials.
Review Radio Frequency designs, modifications and redline.
Manage the construction and installation of DC power plants and batteries.
Manage project Quality and Safety.
Inspect daily construction activities.
Perform routine maintenance, corrections and repairs at construction jobsites.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTRACTOR Oxford International Houston, Tx. Oct.2001-March 2002
ATT Wireless Telecom Projects
Manage daily construction activities and installation of Telecom Projects.
Track forecasts and schedule deployment of equipment and materials.
Review Radio Frequency designs, modifications and redline.
Manage the construction and installation of DC power plants and batteries.
Manage project Quality and Safety.
Inspect daily construction activities.
Perform routine maintenance, corrections and repairs at construction jobsites.
SENIOR FILED OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR American Tower Corporation Houston, TX. April 2001-Oct 2001
Manage daily construction activities and installation of Telecom Projects.
Construction of ATT Broadband Projects.
Construction of XM Satellite Radio Projects.
Supervise subcontractor’s daily construction activities.
Manage project timelines, forecasts and budgets.
Conduct and attend pre-construction meetings.
Conduct and attend daily, weekly and monthly safety meetings.
Conduct final construction punch walks and corrections.
Provide project related quality and safety training.
Cell Site Technician Prime Co PCS, AT&T Wireless, Verizon Houston, Tx. July 2000-April 2001
Supervise daily construction activities and installation of Telecom Projects.
Track and schedule deployment of equipment and materials.
Review Radio Frequency designs, modifications and redline.
Manage the construction and installation of DC power plants and batteries.
Manage project Quality and Safety.
Inspect daily construction activities.
Perform routine maintenance, corrections and repairs at construction jobsites.
Cell Site Technician Dobson Communications/Cellular One El Campo, Tx. 1994-2000
Supervise daily construction activities and installation of Telecom Projects.
Track and schedule deployment of equipment and materials.
Perform construction and installation of DC power plants and batteries.
Maintain project Quality and Safety.
Perform routine maintenance, corrections and repairs at construction jobsites.
Education & Credentials
College Coursework
TEEX Texas A&M Engineering Extension, CHSO Program Mesquite, Texas
Texas State Technical College, Occupational Safety & Health Program Waco, Texas
Wharton County Junior College, Wharton, Texas
Professional Developments
TSA Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC June 2019-June 2024
RRC Alternative Energy LP Energy License July 2019-June 2020
HSI Medic First Aid CPR Instructor Training Facility September 18, 2018-September 18, 2020
University of Houston OSHA Fall Protection Safety Train the Trainer Dec 19, 2018-Dec 2020
University of Houston OSHA Fall Protection Training November 30, 2018-Novemeber 30, 2020
Forklift Operator Safety Train the Trainer January 18, 2019- January 18, 2022
National Safety Council Traffic Safety Train the Trainer January 17, 2019
National Safety Scaffolding Training November 2019
Amerisure 7 Essentials of Fleet Safety September 2019
Amerisure Accident Investigation July 2019
Cheniere Construction Site Safety Orientation CSST 2019
Bechtel Construction Site Safety Orientation CSST 2019
TEEX Texas A&M Extension OSHA 500 OSHA Standards General/Construction Industry, Mesquite Texas
Sologic Advanced Investigation & Analysis Training 2017
Altec Sentry Non-Insulating Aerial Device Professional Operator/Safety Training 2017
Altec Sentry Digger Derrick Professional Operator Safety Training 2017
Ditch Witch HDD Operator Training 2017
National Trench Safety- Excavation Safety Competent Person/Train the Trainer 2017
Stepping up to Supervision Training 2017
OSHA 30-Hour US Department of Labor
ComTrain Non-Climber Certification
Medic First Aid/CPR Instructor
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