LEIGH NEWTON

786-***-****

Centereach, NY

Superintendent-QA/QC

- Residential, civil and commercial-

Objective

To support the growth and profitability of an organization that provides challenge, encourages advancement and rewards achievement with the opportunity to utilize my substantial experience, skills and proven abilities in the field of construction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Pro-active, hands-on construction and development professional with 34 years of experience in all facets of the construction industry. With a proven track record of the successful completion of multi-million-dollar projects through the coordination of trades, increasing partnerships, and developing positive rapport with architects, engineers, vendors, and clients while maintaining costs. Experienced in contract negotiations, project estimating, identifying problems and implementing effective solutions, document preparation, building codes and regulations, material costing and ordering, site management from the planning stage to occupancy.

-Team building & Leadership - Quality control management

-Permits & building codes - Safety & Compliance management

-Construction planning & scheduling - Organization & time management

-Critical path construction management - Vendor & Material management

-Budget analysis - Estimating & job costing

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS/L.I.

Point lookout east mall bath house construction

Civil, structural and architectural work

Project Superintendent

12/2018-Present

Work with project manager, town officials, design engineers and architects on constructability issues

Scheduled progress meetings with subs, primes, owners.

Conducted safety and site inspections and hosted tool box talks on weekly basis.

Created RFI’s as needed

Write daily report, track work, time, materials and photos with the use of procore.

Interface with sub-contractors, town of Hempstead inspector on daily basis.

Provide direction and problem solving on a daily basis..

MINHAS CONSTRUCTION

Port Jefferson train station renovations

Civil and architectural work

Site Superintendent

8/2018-11/2018

Work with project manager on constructability issues.

Solicited bids from local contractors.

Assisted PM with scheduling and mobilization.

Interface with LIRR project management, and onsite engineers.

Oversee and implement day to day operations.

Mark out and supervision for concrete curb, sidewalk, asphalt demolition and removal. Set elevations for curb and side walk excavations.

Schedule all work onsite (surveyors, equipment LIRR ELP group and plumbing group

Write daily reports and upload daily progress photos

Create and submit RFI’s as needed, review and confirm submittal to conform with jobs specification

Insure jobs safety and quality of work

Attended progress meetings to insure work, safety and schedule goals are being met

Assist PM with preparing payment requisition.

Responsible for c.onstruction layouts and elevations

Assisted PM with the estimating of time and material jobs onsite. Commenced and finished work.

KS ENGINEERS, Newark New Jersey

Stony Brook MART project

Field Engineer

5/2014-7/2018

Provide construction management inspection services for Early site, Core & Shell and Fitout projects.

Ensure general contractor is building to design plans and specifications.

Review Drawings, specifications, submitted material, RFI’s, CCD’s and bulletins.

Manage MEP and Architectural and civil inspection reports and request.

Write daily field reports documenting work progression and sub-contractor man counts using construction management software (Procore and e-Builder).

Update special inspectors with latest drawings and field deficiencies (Fire stopping, Fire proofing, wall types, masonry, rebar sizes and placement, concrete placement and soil compaction).

Attend jobsite meetings regarding inspection progress, pay requisition and team strategy.

Ensure O.S.H.A compliance for all facets work

Interface with CM, owner, general superintendent and general contractor regarding jobsite issues.

Bayside Concrete, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Site Superintendent.

For 110,000 square ft Goodwill building in Chesapeake, VA.

Veterinary clinic on Langley Air force base.

Overseen day to day operations from layout, excavation, grading, re enforcement steel placement, coordination of men, machine and materials.

Milestone Construction

12/2008-6/2010

Site Inspector/owner

Contracted by local engineer to oversee and structural inspection of rebar and post tensioning concrete of Caves Height (2) 9 floor condo units (post tension concrete). ETS Engineering and technical services

Contracted to oversee the installation of Metal truss roofing system at her Majesty’s Court. Then hired to complete punch list by Engineer of record (The engineering group)

Contracted by General Contractor (Adler Construction) to build a 14,000 gallon water tank and pump house at Her Majesty’s Court.

Contracted by ETS for QA/QC for Lynden Pindling International Airport. To oversee geotechnical services excavations, backfill, compaction and nuclear density testing. For Nassau Airport Development Project (NAD).

Contracted as a structural inspector By ETS to oversee the Construction of the College of the Bahamas Library. Poured in place re-enforced concrete where I inspected all rebar to comply with structural drawings.

Coastline Construction Nassau, Bahamas

12/2007-12/2008

Site Superintendent

Managed 35 workers, shot all grades and personally did all layouts according to plans. Coordinated workers, trades, suppliers in order to accomplish company’s goals. For a 6000sq. ft. residence built to hurricane code in Winding Bay, Abaco Bahamas

Peace Holdings Limited, Nassau, Bahamas

2/2006-12/2007

Site Superintendent

Planned, organized, and managed the overall structural concrete. Responsibilities included design, blueprint and site review. Material ordering, scheduling, code, project developing, quality control and the supervision of 100 trade workers. For (9) floor 80 unit condo at Paradise Island Nassau, Bahamas

Simple Solutions Contracting and Maintenance. Nassau NY, State of Tenn. 5/1998-4/2006

Owner/ Manager

Licensed in Nassau County NY and the state of Tennessee

Solicited work, estimated and bid work, Contract and building permit procurement.

Reviewed drawings, met with homeowners, Architects, engineers and building codes compliance officials

Created RFI’s, ordered materials, read and

Key Projects

Long Island railroad renovation initiative project at Port Jefferson station

Medical and research translation building and 146 bed children’s Hospital at Stony Brook

As Superintendent on a $10 million residence in Abaco, Bahamas.

Supervised all construction and day to day operation from the installation of piles,

Until completion of superstructure built to Florida building codes

Recruited to oversee the block and concrete bell course portion of a $(40) million, (80) unit (9) floor condo. By creating job specific teams, which allows for accountability. Was able to increase weekly output by 65%. While decreasing labour and equipment cost by 50%.

Recruited as superintendent in troubleshooting structural problems during the course of a construction a 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse. Despite the challenges work was completed on time.

Oversaw the excavation and installation drainage, sewage, and water mains. 150,000sq.ft. retirement home. Work completed on time despite substantial rain delays.

Able to identify and eliminate any problems, which are not conducive to a productive working environment.

Client and vendor relation

Scheduled client meetings, conducted needs assessment, explained design concerns and cost-effective options, planned, estimated and managed the project from start to finish.

Negotiated cost estimates with clients, while keeping in daily contact with the client to update them on progress and discuss any concerns that they may have.

Secured new business through good customer relations, hard work, and word of mouth.

Education & Professional Development

OSHA 30

OSHA 10

LIRR Trackside blue card

8hr site safety coordinator

Construction management and Engineering technologies.

Suffolk County Community College.

1298 Labourers Highway & heavy construction. Nassau, Long Island

American Contractors (60) hours

Virginia State University (Business Administration) (1988-1990)

West Tennessee Professional School of Real Estate Germantown, TN.

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ADDITIONAL SKILLS and ABILITIES

Proficient in Microsoft operating system

Proficient in Procore & E-Builder

Extensive understanding and experience of all construction trades for effective monitoring.

Knowledgeable about NYS building codes and regulations.

Excellent in group dynamics

Well versed in conflict resolution

Able to work in a fast past and high stress environment

Strong aptitude to manage and direct others

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