Bernard Keylon
Senior Construction Inspector and Architectural Designer
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Summary
Quality-focused Construction Leader adept with 20+ years practice analyzing building codes, examining construction and building methods and standards, performing inspection services for conformance to plans and specifications, and recording field measurements in project records. Proficient in dissecting complex information, deciphering plans, using real world methodologies in inspection procedures, and maintaining construction inspection oversight of Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI). Administer project budgets and timelines and observe, calculate, and record construction quantities for contractor payments. Certify submittals, specifications, and drawings to produce accurate project reports and records. Establish rapport with contractors, owners, clients, third parties, and engineering design teams to complete projects on time and on budget.
Qualifications Summary
●Produced a detailed excel spreadsheet database for UL/NFPA fire penetrations and fire walls consisting of 2k items.
●Operated as a tech representative for roofing projects at CNSY-12 and CNSPantex plants.
●Facilitated classroom instruction for ARN6 students in military logistics for 15 months.
Career Experience
CNS Y-12, Oak Ridge, TN 06/1998 – 01/2018
Senior Architectural Designer
Directed projects for roofing for Y-12, X-10, and K-25 facilities including managing project details and specifications provided by contractors (BTA and ATI) for Oak Ridge and Pantex plant in Texas. Oversaw project budgets, design schedules, and construction for ICR’s and change requests. Performed quality control to verify all projects met International Building Code (IBC) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Facilitated training seminars for Civil Structural and Architectural (CSA) groups. Organized workforce man hours and project bill of materials.
●Completed Sheet Metal Flashing, Roofing (built-up roofing, modified Bitumen and SBS roofing), set-up data base for fire wall penetration, and weatherproofing Architecture for the HEUMF Storage Facility at Y-12 totaling $469M.
●Designed Main Entry Portal into Protected Area at Y-12, project totaling $6M.
●Lead Architect for NFRR (Electrical, Piping and Mechanical Engineering) projects comprised of 11 sub projects totaling $22M.
Additional Experience
Chief Logistics NCO, United States Army, 278th Armored Calvary Regiment, 12/1970 – 12/2000
Construction Engineer, CNS Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, TN, 06/1998 / 11/1999
Construction Engineer, Lockheed Martin Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, TN, 03/1995 – 08/1998
Structural Designer, Union Carbide Y-12 and Lockheed Martin Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, TN, 12/1977 – 05/1998
Laborer and Receiving Clerk, Union Carbide Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, TN, 06/1975 – 12/1977
Machinist and Inspector, Union Carbide, Oak Ridge, TN 09/1970 – 06/1975
Army Master Sergeant (E8), United States Army, 11/1959 – 12/2000
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN, 1977
Licenses & Certifications
AutoCAD Certification
Pellissippi State Community College, 2018