Gladstone O. Radlien
** ******** ******, ***** ******, NY 10605
Cell 347-***-**** or Cell 917-***-****
Email: adhixq@r.postjobfree.com
Highly Experienced Construction Superintendent/Safety Manager
Decades of experience across every aspect of construction from Interstate Highway Construction, to Commercial, to fast-paced Residential Building
Committed to make the workplace safe and healthy for the financial and human benefits to be derived
PROFILE
Uncommon insight on effective safety procedures because of a broad base of experience
Reputation in the industry for bringing in projects on time and within or under budget while adhering to high quality standards
Well liked and skilful interfacing with personnel including architects, engineers, developers, inspectors and city officials
Known for developing successful approaches to large scale and/or complex projects into the hundreds of millions of dollars
CAREER PATH
GANNETT FLEMING ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS, PC - DESIGN BUILD HUDSON LINE, MTA MNR, WESTCHESTER, NY
Safety, September 28th to present.
HAKS ENGINEERING - METRO-NORTH RAILROAD DESIGN BUILD - HUDSON LINE $195M, WESTCHESTER, NY
Safety, May 07, 2018-September 28, 2018
Project involves the complete design, construction and testing of replacement infrastructure for various MNR Power, Communications and Signalling equipment and cabling that was damaged as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
Review job analysis and follow safety plans as per MNR specs for contractors to reduce accidents injuries, and incidents, as well as resultant liability.
Inspect stations, equipment and construction projects at variable times and in various weather conditions.
Conduct and document health and safety inspections to verify that all safety rules and regulations are enforced.
Attend meetings and monitor contractor’s upcoming scheduled work activities to verify that JHAs have been developed and approved for all new activities.
Review and comment on contractor JHAs.
Monitor contractor compliance with safety specification and approved HASP.
Notify the Resident Engineer of any emergencies or unsafe work practices and, if necessary, make a stop work recommendation.
Interact with Construction Management staff and provide guidance on safety matters
Conduct weekly toolbox talks for staff and ensure contractor conducts weekly toolbox talks as well. Maintain safety training records for project staff. Audit contractor’s safety training records.
Conduct incident investigations and determine root causes.
PIZZAROTTI, LLC - NYCHA AMSTERDAM HOUSES AND JARDIM 527 W. 27TH STREET RESIDENTIAL LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS, NEW YORK, NY
Superintendent, October 03, 2017-April 21, 2018
NYCHA AMSTERDAM HOUSES
Amsterdam Houses NYCHA project on the Upper West Side between 61st and 64th streets and between Amsterdam Avenue and West Side Highway, project consisting of 13 buildings (10) 6-story buildings and (3) 13-story buildings
Work included Roof Parapet demolition, installation of New Architectural Precast concrete curb and galvanized roof railings
Local Law 11 Facade restoration, built-up roof replacement, installation of new terra cotta rain screen cladding at roof bulkheads and water tank replacement
Review and cross-reference all materials and proposals submitted from all sub-contractor by specs and verifications
Assist in coordinating with sub-contractor day to day activities such as scheduling, record keeping, and safety of construction area
Inspect work for quality control purposes including asbestos on rooftops, and resolve problems in a timely manner
Ensure manufacturing equipment are safe for employees and investigate problems to ensure they are safe to use before and after inspection
Insured equipment due to suspended scaffold, including all independent motors are fully functional and good working order
Insured all workers PPE including full arrest systems are in compliance and properly used
Making sure that buildings meet all codes and that manufacturing equipment, storage facilities and products meet all applicable safety regulations
Focused on safety as an integral part of the process
Apply a systemic approach to make sure that nothing has been overlooked
JARDIM 527 W. 27TH STREET RESIDENTIAL LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS
Jardim building South tower, design build, approximately 95,000 square feet (8 condos and 2 penthouses)
Worked on the South Tower from grade beam structure, including underground parking lot, indoor pool, fitness center, massage room children's playroom, private storage and lush landscaped gardens
Complete interior and exterior of building
Running all subcontractors from site work, MEP to finish on exterior and interior of structure
A 2 weeks look ahead developing a fast track schedule
Meeting with clients and subcontractors
Excavation, site work, site lighting, drainage fencing total site work building construction
Installation of 5 elevators in new structure
Insured all ladders, scaffold system and fall arrest systems are being compliance with safety guidelines are the highest levels for protection on each floor inspected in the beginning and end of business day
Insured that house-keeping is strongly implemented to prevent any hazards
Made sure that all areas being confined space such as elevator shafts and pits are visibly marked with a sign and cautioned off
JACOBS ENGINEERING - NYCHA SANDY RECONSTRUCTION OCEANBAY APARTMENTS, VARIOUS CITYWIDE - CONTRACT NO. 1402432 ($35M)
Superintendent, March 2016 - October 2017
Provided safety consulting for NYCHA infrastructure remediation Sandy projects
Completed safety checklist required for all buildings in the area
Responsible for daily safety reports and related ongoing operations
Ensuring a safe work environment for OSHA and NYC DOB safety guidelines
Assessing and implementing all safety hazards writing safe work plans
Daily safety briefings for resident complaints, injury reports and coordination with contractors
Review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to make sure they meet safety requirements
Identified and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment
Evaluated the effectiveness of various industrial control mechanisms
Evaluated plans for new equipment to assure that it is safe to operate and investigate accidents to determine the cause and how to keep them from happening
Ensured that a building or products complies with health and safety regulations, especially after an inspection that required changes
Installed safety devices on machinery or direct the installation of these devices
Reviewed employee safety programs and recommend improvements to safety clothing and devices to protect workers from injury when operating machines
Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes
JAY SHAPIRO & ASSOCIATES - NYCHA BRICK & ROOF CARVER/KING TOWERS CM PROJECT - CONTRACT NO. 1223502 ($34M)
Superintendent, September 2, 2014 - March 2016
Insured regime equipment by including all independent motors are fully functional and good working order
Insured all workers PPE including fall arrest systems are in compliance and properly used
Review and cross-reference all materials and proposals submitted from all sub-contractor by specs and verifications
Insure that all vendor submittals meet or exceed JAS specifications and requirements
Assist in coordinating with sub-contractor day to day activities such as scheduling, record keeping, and housekeeping of construction area
Involved in cost estimating of change orders by collaborating with contractors
Inspect work for quality control purposes including asbestos on rooftops, and resolve problems in a timely manner. Generate change orders, R.F.I.’s, etc.
Inspect for ways to prevent accidents in the workplace
Inspect buildings and machines for hazards and safety violations, investigate accidents and determine what caused them
Educate workers on how to use safety equipment as well as certain areas such as fire prevention or product safety
BRADFORD CONSTRUCTION/STV - NYC SCA Capital Plan Emergency School Project (Project Officers John Pender/Jerry Mafia), NY
Construction Manager, Aug 2014 - June 2015
Construction management for capital improvement for various schools
Liaison between agency, stakeholder city agencies, school administration, and consultants
Safety, quality control and design oversight for improvements to school facilities
Checking roofing, windows, exterior brick treatment, asbestos abatement, and interior renovations including drywall and architectural finishes. Complete masonry renovation (cutting, pointing). Roof replacement, bathroom demolition and rebuilding
Boiler maintenance and installation of temporary boilers
Maintained daily site reports
Coordinated subcontractors, inspected work for proper performance and performed problem solving.
met all production deadlines and requirements to highest standards
KHCE Enterprises Inc. - (NYCDDC Contract no. MED599)
Construction Inspector, November-December 2012
Installation of Trunk Water mains and sewers on west midtown of Manhattan
New trunk and distribution water mains Including 48”, 36” and 30”
Reconstruction of roadway, curbs & sidewalks in certain locations
Construction, operation, and maintenance of soil vapor extraction systems and air sparge systems utilized for contaminated groundwater and treatment, and water readings for daily tracking
Extensive record keeping from material excavation, pipe installation and location
Insure that ALL pipes to be installed are at the proper pitch and desired depth accordance with plans and specifications and underground water detection and daily inspections and reading from perimeters
CERTIFIED SITE SAFETY LLC- (DEP- $230M)-Tallman Island Waste Water Treatment Facility (Alternate) - Contract no. TI-2/TI-3
Site Safety Representative, Sept. 2011-Aug 2014
installation of 11"x9" culvert from street to waste water treatment facility
Installation of underground wells and perimeters for water readings for day to day tracking
Construction, operation, and maintenance of soil vapor extraction systems and air sparge systems utilized for contaminated groundwater recovery and treatment.
Extensive record keeping from material excavation, pipe installation and location, and backfilling quantities
replacement of the aged main sewage pumps, blowers and drive engines with electric motors
Supervised laborers at multiple locations, including quality control with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Insure that ALL pipes to be installed are at the proper pitch and desired depth accordance with plans and specifications.
Assisting and running the plant in emergency situations and assisting in the day-to-day operations
Supervise, plan, schedule, assign and review the work of the pretreatment staff
Conduct environmental investigations, make recommendations and implement environmental regulatory compliance actions
Monitor and investigate the environmental impact of various plant activities
Responsible for meeting compliance with WWT Pre-treatment permit. This includes managing, sampling, submitting compliance reports, etc.)
Communicate in a professional manner with regulatory and other outside agencies concerning compliance and operations
Make decisions based on operational control data generated by the wastewater to ensure pretreatment systems are functioning a peak performance
Ensure availability of parts to maintain compliance and assist the maintenance department with equipment repairs and review quotes on operational and maintenance items to ensure cost effectiveness
Coordinate and work with plant maintenance to ensure all pretreatment systems are functioning properly and equipment PMs are performed as scheduled and planned
CERTIFIED SITE SAFETY, LLC – Four Seasons Sheridan Hotel 6 Platt Street, New York, NY
Fire Safety Manager, April 2014 - Aug 2014
Controlled Fire and safety inspections of 31 story building.
Enforce safety guidelines in accordance with DOB and FDNY safety manual.
Maintain Daily Safety inspection sheets Standpipe, hot works, Fire guard checklists and daily logs.
Conduct weekly shanty inspections of all trades.
Daily walkthrough of entire building to document progress and deficiencies.
Conduct fire and Safety orientations with Site Safety Manager for all new employees working on site.
Perform fire drills and other safety drills to insure employee awareness
McKISSACK / OGS / OMH, Staten Island, NY
South Beach Psychiatric Hospital - Hurricane Sandy Relief Project, April 2013 – April 2014
Superintendent
installed control panels, new CAT burners and generator (CAT3412C) throughout the entire site for cleanup and restoration during Sandy
CERTIFIED SITE SAFETY LLC – (DEP) CAT/DEL Capital Project Water Treatment Facility Construction, $1.1B contract no. DEP-EDC187
Site Safety Inspector, Sept. 2011 - April 2013
56-48" UV Units, pouring of 121,000 cubic yards of concrete, installation of 1,200 tons of structural steel
Construction of a 160,000-square-foot UV treatment building and installation of 56 UV light treatment units
400,000 cubic yards of earth excavation
Managing construction work to ensure that utility system installed is in compliance and conforms to the approved contract requirements
Ensuring all necessary permits and insurance are in place and kept current for the term of the project
Perform typical construction inspection duties related to MEP items including tunnel ventilation, station HVAC, plumbing, testing and placing systems into operation, pumping systems, mechanical valves and associated electrical work
Maintained records for material excavation, pipes and backfilling quantities
Inspected concrete placement for inverts and new storm chambers, slump testing and mold sampling
Performed magnetic particle testing on new installed trunk watermain system
Construction, operation, and maintenance of soil vapor extraction systems and air spurge systems utilized for contaminated groundwater recovery and treatment.
Controlled inspections of form erecting for storm water chambers, which includes wall thickness, re-bar count, and size of re-bar
Performed magnetic particle testing on new installed trunk water main and pressure testing observance
Prepare relevant inspection reports, take field measurements and perform calculations
Assist RE in developing field change orders scopes of work
Inspect construction work, primarily mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fire sprinklers and plumbing trades, for conformance with contract plans, specifications, codes, and regulations.
Responsible for executing construction quality assurance in accordance with Quality Management protocol and project requirements.
Responsible for photo documentation of project site conditions and construction progress, daily report documentation of construction activities, and construction access coordination.
Assist with notices to comply, construction cost estimates, change order evaluations, submittal reviews, and coordination with building maintenance personnel.
Effectively communicate and work collaboratively with Client and Contractor/Subcontractors in assuring work conforms with the contract and act proactively to ensure all work is correctly prepared prior to any inspection being undertaken
MUNOZ ENGINEERING P.C., Capital Projects- Beach 41st Street Houses Contract# 7015063-3, $60M, Queens, New York, Superintendent, 2009 –2011
Performed documented audits and inspections of construction personnel and contractor activities
Assist in executing an effective and safe job site to the projects involving all contractors and subcontractors
Communicate to contractors due to appropriate action of safety surrounding the site
Monitor and assure applicable compliance safety requirements & OSHA regulations
Collaborate with the OCIP administrator regarding all insurance, health & safety regular inspections and accidents investigation on the construction site
review and cross-reference all materials and proposals submitted from all sub-contractor by specs and verifications
Insure that all vendor submittals meet or exceed John Mansville specifications and requirements.
Assist in coordinating with sub-contractor day to day activities such as scheduling, record keeping, and housekeeping of construction area.
Inspect work for quality control purposes including asbestos on rooftops, and resolve problems in a timely manner that involved safe working practiced and generate change orders, R.F.I.’s, etc.
DIVERSIFIED MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS Fort Benning, Georgia
Construction Superintendent 2007 –2008
CONSTRUCTION HORIZONS, Atlanta, Georgia
Construction Superintendent, 2005 –2007
Oversaw construction activities on storefronts, small warehouses, residential renovations on multi-family dwellings and assistance in new construction of 2-3 sub-divisions each year.
Coordinated subcontractors, inspected work for proper performance and performed problem solving.
Consistently met all production deadlines and requirements to highest standards.
MUNOZ ENGINEERING/U.R.S., Queens, New York
(DEP) Alley Creek Drainage Improvements Phase 1 - Contract no. ER-AC1CM
Project Inspector, 2004 –2005
Assist in managing a $200 million drainage improvement project.
Managed production and oversaw installation of various underground utility pipes such as sanitary (8” to 16”), water main root welding (10” to 22”), including the installation of 11’X 9’ box culverts.
Installation of underground wells and perimeters for water readings for day to day tracking
Monitoring well construction, installation, development and sampling
Underground storage tank (UST) removal, oversight, sampling and reporting.
Construction, operation, and maintenance of soil vapor extraction systems and air sparge systems utilized for contaminated groundwater recovery and treatment.
Extensive record keeping from material excavation, pipe installation and location, and backfilling quantities.
Supervised, 20-50 laborers at multiple locations, including quality control with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Insure that ALL pipes to be installed are at the proper pitch and desired depth accordance with plans and specifications.
Inspections on concrete placement for inverts and new storm chambers, slump testing and mold sampling
Replacement of aprox. 800’ of trunk watermain on 56th Avenue between Springfield Blvd. and 214 Street
Installation of 30” to 48” trunk water main.
Underground water detection and daily inspections and reading from perimeters
Inspection on root welding and catholic protection system
Performed magnetic particle testing on new installed trunk watermain system
Observe pressure testing by D.E.P.
Supervise and assisting in shooting grades for proposed curb and sidewalk.
Controlled inspections of form erecting for storm water chambers, witch includes wall thickness, re-bar count, and size of re-bar.
Knowledge in pile driving and counting tiles.
Completed all duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Responsible for handling all change orders, R.F.I.’s etc.
BOVIS LEND LEASE, New York, New York, 1998 - 2004
Construction Superintendent SCA School Projects
Superintendent, New York City Transit Authority Times Square Station Rehabilitation
Phase I $105,000,000.00 and Phase II $100,000,000.00
Assistant Construction Manager Riker's Island (NYCDCC $50M)and NYCHA Projects
Performed Assistant Project Management duties on the Rickers Island project associated with code improvement of three (3) facilities
Managed construction from ground breaking to additions and upgrades to bring facilities up to code
Fire/Life safety project at three occupied prison/detention facilities
Work includes installation of fire/smoke detection systems, alarms, sprinkler systems, hydrants and water lines, smoke venting systems and security systems throughout all prisons
Managed construction renovations interior and exterior while maintaining a high level of quality control for two (2) N.Y.C.H.A. projects in Far Rockaway Queens.
Insure that ALL construction daily tasks for N.Y.C.H.A. are met by the end of the day work shift.
Assisted NYC Transit Resident Engineer with field office management,
Developed sketches and scopes, estimated and negotiated change orders.
Managed Signal Bulletins for new messenger cable installations, and supervised construction of a signal relay room for future CBTC system.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
NYS Certified Asbestos Project Monitor
First Aid/CPR/AED (2018), Exp. 10/23/2020
NYS Certified Asbestos Project Monitor
OSHA 500 (2015)
30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
4-Hour Confined Space Training
4-Hour Lead Awareness
NYC MTA Transit Track Safety
NYC Department of Buildings 40-Hour Site Safety Manager Certification
Site Safety Manager 7-Hour Refresher Course Certification
Military Standards & Specifications
EDUCATION
Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY - Associates Degree Construction Management (1997)
SKILLS SUMMARY
Construction Management
Field Quality Assurance/Control
Subcontractor Coordination
Building Codes
Staff Supervision
OSHA/Safety Procedures
Inspections
Purchasing
Vendor Relations
Customer Service
Change Orders/Bids
Blueprints
Policies and Procedures
Analytical Skills
Organizational Skills
MEP Construction & Installation
HVAC, plumbing & electrical work
Air Monitoring
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Excel Prolog