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Richard Rapolla

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Middle River, Md. 21220

adqvkd@r.postjobfree.com

410-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

CHA Engineering (April 4, 2021, to Present)

Principle Utilities Specialist

- Perform ride outs to address third party attachment’s for 5G antennas, Hubs & Power Supplies to be powered by Pepco owned overhead pole locations.

- Identify if there are deficiencies or upgrades needing to meet specification standards before 3rd Parties are able to install equipment.

- Respond to storm emergencies up/down the East Coast and report on deficiencies overhead and underground if needed.

- Consult on Civil Construction work for electric utilities. United Utility / W. A. Chester (February 2017 to September 2019) Exelon / Pepco Electric / W. A. Chester, (May 2013 to February 2017) Pepco Electric / W. A. Chester (May 2011 to May 2013) Project Manager:

- Assist Upper Management with expanding the company core business, power distribution.

- Manage client interface at the COTR level.

- Oversight of project planning, financial tracking, and management of streetlight & traffic control activities to include electrical, civil construction of dry utilities & traffic control maintenance.

- Responsible for staffing, project planning, production, quality control.

- Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.

- Build and maintain good relationships with existing and potential suppliers.

- Prepare and negotiate contracts deliverables, monitor progress for quality and schedules. Project Estimation

- Prepare business plan and project estimation prior to bid.

- Maintain proprietary construction bid database for project bid estimations.

- Identify potential subcontractors to lower construction operating costs.

- Prepare construction estimates for all projects involving the Street Light and Traffic Control Division.

- Oversee the company and customers standard procedures and safety policies. Facility management (satellite offices and warehouse)

- Investigate availability and suitability of options for new premises.

- Oversee central services such as security, safety requirements, maintenance, cleaning, waste disposal and recycling.

- Respond to emergencies as they arise and resolve all issues. Fleet management

- Develop fleet administration standards and vehicle operating policies in collaboration with the Administration & Finance Department. 2

Pepco Electric / Severn Construction Services (2006 to 2011) Project Manager

- Responsible for the contract performance of the DC. Street Light Asset Management Contract from May 2006 through May 2013 totaling over $100 million. (Severn Construction was acquired by our sister company WA. Chester, LLC. during the contract term in May 2011).

- Manage client interface at the COTR level.

- Responsible for staffing, project planning, production, quality control, finances, staff direction and oversight of in-house electrical and civil construction of dry utilities.

- QA/QC of DC. Department Of Transportation Management System (iSlims). Pepco Electric / Severn Construction Services (2003 to 2006) Superintendent

- Responsible for all field operations for DDOT-TOA the District of Columbia’s Mount Pleasant Series Circuit Streetlight Conversion Projects part I & II.

- Responsible for DC NET’s fiber optic installations in all municipalities in the District of Columbia. (Completed in February 2006).

- Supervise all civil work (dry utilities) both inhouse and sub-contractors.

- Review and authorize all expenditures and work orders. Pepco Electric / Severn Construction Services (2001 to 2003) Foreman

- Responsible for field operations in Baltimore, Maryland’s Light Rail Double Track Sections 5 & 6 and Bond Street Warf.

- Responsible for installing conduit, manholes/hand-holes, and proofing conduit prior to wire installations.

- Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, track dozer, backhoes, and skid loaders, vibratory soil compaction equipment. S. Thomas Contracting Company (June 1998 to December 2001) Foreman / Operator

- Tasked with utility installations of sewer, storm drain/catch basins, concrete manholes/hand-holes, concrete duct banks, forced/gravity fed sewer and septic systems.

- Operated heavy equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, track dozer, backhoes, and skid loaders, vibratory soil compaction equipment both hands on and remote.

LAI Construction (March 1996 to June 1998)

Foreman and Operator

- Tasked with utility installations of utility access holes, underground conduits by ways of open cut or direction boring.

- Operate directional boring rig, Vermeer 24/40, 7x11, rubber tire & track excavators, backhoes and skid loaders. Universal Auto Electric Co., Inc. (September 1990 to February 1996) Line Leader

- Supervised the tear down and rebuilding of foreign and domestic electrical parts such as Starters, Alternators, generators, electric door locking, windshield wipers and window motors.

Action Antenna Earth Satellite (June 1986 to August 1990) Service Technician

- Installed Satellite, Cable SATV & CCTV Systems in the tristate area DC, MD. & VA.

- Tasked with creating a head-end room from the roof top tying in all residents for cable tv.

- Installation of Dish Satellite and towers up to 100’ for line of site signals.

- Installation of all wiring for both residential and commercial properties. 3

EDUCATION:

- George Washington High School, Guam, USA.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Microsoft Project, MS8, Procore, Timberline, Heavy Jobs estimating software, proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows applications. PERSONAL SKILLS

- Well organized, effective communication, strong customer service skills, self-driven, able to analyze and think through issues and concerns, able to work on multiple projects with conflicting deadlines in a demanding environment while supporting a friendly, helpful and positive attitude.

CERTIFICATIONS

- State Highway Administration Maryland Department of Transportation – Certified Traffic Control Safety Manager.

- American Traffic Safety Services Association – Traffic Control Technician.

- Virginia Department of Transportation - Traffic Control Training and Flagger Certification.

- Maryland State Highway Heavy Equipment Operations – Permit Level 3.

- Industrial Truck Operators Permit – Lift Truck.

- WMATA Safety Certification.

- NSC - Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

- NSC - First Aid Course (Standard).

- OSHA 10/700582830/14-004******

- OSHA 30/21-900******.

- Excavation and Trench Safety.

- Soil Detection.

- Competent Person.

- Smith System Driving Course.

- National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

- North America Underground Construction, DC Chapter, (NUCADC). References:

Citelum-US

Business Development-James Bateman 410-***-****

Down Under Construction

Business Development - Scott Agnor 410-***-****

Anchor Construction Services

Vice President - Wen Laing (703) 927- 3867

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