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Tim Schaefer 931-***-**** • Lebanon, TN US
Civil Construction Superintendent /Project Manager
Highly skilled professional with 25+ years of progressive experience championing civil engineering and environmental projects within the Canadian and US oil/gas industry through effective project management and supervision, including DOE pit production, programmatic upgrades, DOE security upgrades and installation, road & bridge construction, underground utility instillation, SWPPP administration, and heavy civil projects
Ability to combine hands-on and leadership experience for engineering projects, overseeing entire project lifecycle to ensure all deliverables are achieved within assigned budget and timeline. Successful background ensuring healthy and safe working environments for employees’ onsite. Experienced in liaising with government relations while consulting with regulatory agencies like OGC, DFO, and Sustainable Resources. Additional proficiency in site preparation, stream mitigation, soil stabilization, reclamation/remediation, vegetation control, as well as culverts & water runoff. Bilingual professional with fluency in English and literate in Spanish.
Areas of Expertise
Team Building & Training Budgeting & Resource Allocation Pit Production/CP project management
Technical Writing & Reporting Quality Control & Site Inspections Primavera 6 Scheduling
Contractor Management/Labor Relations Client & Vendor Relations Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Multi Project Supervision Project Management Contract Negotiations
Regulatory Compliance OSHA & Workplace Safety Estimating Budgets
Professional Experience
Relyant Global LLC. Marysville, TN. 2022 - Present
Site Construction Superintendent
Lead the commercial construction activities of a $14.5M dollar multi sports complex for the city of Lebanon, TN. Consisting of soccer fields, baseball fields, football fields, running track, walking path, concessions stand, stadium lighting, and parking lots,
Provide all onsite SSHO support. safety meetings, mentorship and new hire orientation.
Liasson between OSHA, TDOT, and city of Lebanon officials.
Track and create, project schedules, budget forecasting, staff and equipment needs.
Walkdowns and constructability reviews with subcontractors, craft, and staff.
Tim Schaefer
Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM. 2020 – 2022
Construction Superintendent III (3) Acting Construction Manager III (3)
Direct multiple mission-critical construction projects for the NNSA (Pit Program) by upgrading existing infrastructure such as glove box instillation and removal, fire alarms radiation controls, telecom, fiber, HVAC, facilities, roads, and site reclamation. Supervise Capitol Projects for Pit Production expansion and programmatic work
●Prioritized safety when leading construction projects with balance of production and quality.
●Improved production and workability by networking with fellow staff and management while cultivating strong relationships with multiple craft and trades.
●Forecasted budgets, logistics, and workflow project requirements while initiating workflow schedules and advising budgets/project spending.
KC Harvey Environmental Minot, ND 2016 – 2019
Bakken Region Operations Manager
Oversaw daily operations of environmental and civil construction firm based out of Minot while managing 40-member team and client liaisons. Provided training to all employees and launched company safety program, representing company in all safety matters. Conducted Phase I, II, and III Studies for environmental and civil construction projects.
●Served as Field Environmental Consultant for new construction pipelines, wetlands mitigation, spill response, and wildlife assessments while also acting as Civil Construction Consultant for road, holding ponds, lease, and facility earthworks.
●Compiled storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) inspections and corrections while developing standard operating procedures (SOP) for storm water corrections and mitigation plans.
●Engaged in plug and abandonment (P&A) well and facility decommissioning, from concept through to completion.
TandR Schaefer Consulting Ltd Fairview, Alberta. Canada 2006 – 2015
Owner/Project Manager/Industry Consultant
Served as oilfield consultant to deliver inspection, management, crew supervision services to energy companies, ensuring all project deliverables were met in line with time, budgetary, and local, state, federal, requirements.
Key projects include:
Nexen TO&S Drilling. Site and Logistics Coordinator: Ensured optimal supply of resources and work flow for all Nexen exploration activities. Including drilling, construction, and transportation to and from site.
•Executed onsite supply chain for all drilling and completion activities like fracs, completions, snubbing, cost capturing, flowbacks, and monthly reporting, lodging, staff and Infrastructure.
•Conducted onsite contract negotiations, stakeholder relations, authorization for expenditure (AFE) and SAP data entry, accounts payable, stamping, and coding.
•Supervised all construction activates including: LOC builds, facilities, pipelines, laydown yards, road and access routes.
•Harmonized daily operations for 1-300man /1-100man base camps and 2-25man drill camps while directing all camp subcontractors ensuring compliance with OSHA/Federal/Provincial Laws.
●EOG Resources Completions Supervisor, Frac Water & Sand Logistics: Guaranteed daily supervision and guidance for 3K ton, eight-person, three-shift, onsite sand storage and transfer facility operating 24hrs day/7days a week.
•Guided 10-member water pipeline discovery and maintenance team providing water to complete Fracs, while running 10 pneumatic bulkers for water and sand on demand transfer to wellhead.
•Ensured constant water distribution, pumping, and new sources of water locations for complete hydraulic fracs while designing/constructing water lines to deliver requirements in line with fracs designs.
•Coordinated 40 super-B sand haulers from Peace River Alberta to Horn River basin NWT for sand on-demand completions requirements and onsite storage/supply.
●BP Petroleum Inc. Environmental/Construction Inspector: Provided day-to-day field supervision in all phases of construction and completion of power line right-of-way from BP Node 3 to BP Node 5 at One Island Lake Park.
•Reviewed completed environmental requirements, wetland activity, and river crossing in line with regulatory requirements.
•Directed logging and mulching, construction, as well as clearing and grubbing of access roads while supporting request for proposal (RFP) process and contractor award.
●Xpert Oil Field Construction President/CEO Supervised operations of a mid-size oilfield Construction Company with 60 pieces of heavy equipment and 40+ employees, specializing in civil construction projects, pipeline reclamation, finish work, ROW clearing, road and lease building, facility construction and reclamation / remediation projects.
•Continuing operations without any deficiencies in financial and operational obligations. Until ownership was able to return to work at full capacity.
Additional Experience
Reclamation & Environmental Project Manager at Sandpro LLC in Berthold, ND
Supervised full-service reclamation and environmental firm, including phase I, II, and III assessment projects. Storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) programs and remediation projects in the Bakken Oil fields.
Construction Field Foreman at Loenbro Pipelines in Great Falls, MT
Monitored various phases of pipeline maintenance, including re-routes, integrity digs, joint replacement, tapping/coating, painting/blasting, complete horizontal boring pipe, and casing removal/replacement projects for Phillips 66.
Peace Country Operations Manager at Pioneer Land & Environmental in Edmonton, Alberta. Canada
Managed four land agents, four land administrators, and four environmental scientists while overseeing staff hiring, training, and mentorship with contributions to environmental studies and inspections.
British Columbia Operations Manager at Integrity Reclamation & Seismic in Sexsmith, Alberta. Canada
Delivered daily in-field management and quality control (QC) for all reclamation projects, ensuring alignment with time and budgetary requirements, provincial regulations, and safety standards.
Operations Supervisor/Project Manager at Terroza Seismic Drilling Inc. in Fairview, Alberta. Canada
Led 35-piece drill fleet and 100+ support vehicles as Operations Supervisor to review cost reports, chase new works, and liaise with clients. Managed daily operations of seismic drilling and line clearing projects by generating field project reports and maintaining high company quality, production, and safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma
Lake Elsinore High School, USA
Associate of Arts in General Studies
Fresno City College, USA
California State University Fresno additional course work
Water Hydrology & Soils towards a BSc. In General Agriculture.
Licenses & Certifications
Certified SWPPP Administrator, State of Montana D.O.E. Letter of Competence in Excavations and Trenching.
Active D.O.E -Q clearance with HRP blue strap endorsement OSHA Certified #3015 (Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics).
OSHA Certified #3095 (Electrical Standards for the Construction Industry) OSHA Certified #5-10 (OSHA Standards for the
Construction Industry) NFPA 70 Electrical Standards (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
Professional Training
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) H2S Alive (Hydrogen Sulfide)
Ground Disturbance Level II BC Supervisors JSA Development AB/BC Standard First Aid New Mexico First Aid and CPR
training Leadership in Safety Excellence Hazard Identification Accident Investigation ATV safety Fire Extinguisher
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG Clear Language) Safety Excellence for Supervisors and Managers (SEFSAM)