Construction Inspector/Structural Craftsman

OBJECTIVE

Accomplished professional leader maximizing 20 years infrastructure and construction expertise, managing various construction projects through the use of skilled, multi-craft teams. Eager self-starter seeking an opportunity to display my exceptional skills in a challenging and rewarding environment of goal-oriented peers to maximize production, efficiency, and profitability of the company.

WORK EXPERIENCE

F&ME Consultants, Columbia SC

Q/A Q/C Construction Inspector/Field Technician – June 2020 to November 2021

Civil/environmental construction site inspections, monitor contractor activities and document pay items, construction materials sampling/testing of soils, sub-bases, asphalt, concrete, and steel/rebar. Analyze and interpret construction plans and blueprints and complete daily reports. Provide punctual and informative customer service coordinating daily with contractors and local city and county officials and inspectors. Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle.

Current Certifications:

SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician (ART)

SCDOT Pre-Highway Construction Inspector/Testing Technician

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1

CEPSCI – Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector

OSHA 10 HR Construction Safety & Health

Mid-Carolina Chimney Service, Columbia SC

Chimney Technician/Crew Lead - May 2019 to June 2020

Inspect, service, and repair factory built and masonry fireplaces. Install, rebuild, and replace inserts, fire boxes, chaises, liners, pans and caps. Perform brick/mortar and roofing/flashing repairs. Customer service oriented. Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle.

HD Supply, Lexington SC

Line Haul Operator/Driver – May 2018 to March 2019

Load/unload/deliver facility maintenance products & materials to customers in hotel/hospitality and apartment maintenance industries. Follow all SCDOT rules/regulations regarding driving and transport of materials/hazardous materials and maintain SCDOT annual physical/medical card. Perform and log inspections of transport truck, use scanning equipment to track deliveries, customer service oriented.

CeraTech USA, Houston, TX

Field Technician – June 2015 to May 2016

Calculate and test mix designs for green, sustainable zero-carbon concrete, utilizing fly ash and proprietary additives for multiple construction and industrial applications, log and analyze data, prepare and submit daily reports, customer service oriented – schedule and coordinate daily with batch plants, drivers/operators, contractors, and city, county, and state officials/inspectors.

U.S. Air Force - Civil Engineering Squadron – Active Duty

Structural Craftsman - January 2006 to May 2015, Service-Connected Disabled Vet

Prepare/interpret working drawings/schematics for maintaining, altering, and repairing buildings/structures. Survey proposed work sites to determine material/labor requirements. Prepare cost estimates. Review structural work progress/coordinate schedule changes. Construct/repair footings, floors, slabs, foundations, walls, roofs, steps, doors, and windows for prefabricated/permanent structures. Prepare/apply/finish mortar, concrete, plaster, and stucco. Fabricate repairs and install metal parts/assemblies for utility systems/buildings. Erects steel/lays out trusses/structures to specific dimensions. Weld/cut/braze/solder ferrous/nonferrous metals using welding processes including butt/lap/tee/edge joints - all working positions. Inspect/maintain/repair/install overhead/rollup doors/mechanical gates. Install forms/reinforcing material. Apply protective coatings – primers/stains/sealants. Troubleshoot/repair/install commercially manufactured locking devices – keyed/combination/cipher/panic hardware/exit device/pad locks. Identify/select construction materials considering strength/moisture content/grade/mix/application procedures/curing. Manage/inspect/evaluate work center activities. Ensure compliance with commercial/military publications and standards. Submit/review supply and equipment requisitions. Manage 20-25 member civilian and military, skilled multi craft teams, track labor hours/payroll, order materials, supervise DoD contractors.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Midlands Technical College (MTC) - AAS Building Construction Technology

August 2016 – May 2018

Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) - AAS Construction Technology

March 2012 to March 2015

Hamilton Technical College – AAS Electronics Engineering Technology

August 1996 to February 1998

* Transcripts available upon request

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Basic Military Training Honor Graduate - U.S. Air Force - February 24 2006

Small Arms Expert Marksman (M-16/M-4 Rifle; M-9 Pistol) - U.S. Air Force - September 20 2008

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary/Service Medal - U.S. Department of Defense - September 20 2008

Iraq Campaign Medal - U.S. Department of Defense - September 20 2008

National Defense Service Medal - U.S. Department of Defense - September 20 2008

Good Conduct Medal - U.S. Air Force - January 01 2014

Outstanding Unit Award w/ Valor - U.S. Air Force - September 20 2008

Meritorious Unit Award - U.S. Air Force - September 20 2008

Army Achievement Medal - U.S. Army - September 20 2008

Air Force Achievement Medal - U.S. Air Force - July 10 2011

Air Force Achievement Medal - U.S. Air Force - September 15 2012

Air Force Commedation Medal - U.S. Air Force - May 01 2013

SKILLS

General computer applications - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Maximo

Leadership and Management - major and minor construction, site survey, site prep, material acquisition

Problem Solving - employee mediation, on the job applications

Total Quality Management - seven-step continuous improvement process, quality environment, tools, metrics, roles/responsibilities; effective team-building concepts

Safety Minded - knowledge and adherence of OSHA/ANSI safety standards, Operational Risk Management (ORM), Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), safe work practices

Managerial Communications - principles of oral/written communications, speaking techniques including oral/written presentations, persuasive and conflict management

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

BRADLEY D. HAMBLETON

109 Spring Tyme Ln, Lexington SC 29073 808-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

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