Keith Bates
Grove, Oklahoma
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bates-939b5924/
Project Manager Construction Manager Field Coordinator Project Superintendent Operations Manager
Experienced Construction Superintendent with 20+ years leading on-site crews, subcontractors, and construction teams on structural steel, multi-discipline construction, new construction, commercial, and infrastructure projects from ground-up to completion while ensuring safety, productivity, and quality.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Multiple crew management
Site safety and quality
Site material delivery
OSHA operating standards
Project coordination
Engineer Consultation
Problem solving
Piping allocation
Consumables and Purchasing
Risk Management/ Analysis
Man-loading of projects
Project execution and completion
Change order revisions
Safety Compliance
Manage schedule and cost
Lead Project Estimating
Workspace logistics
Manage deadlines
Documentation approval/ auditing
Hydro testing systems
Equipment delivery scheduling
Vendor Coordination
BlueBeam and ShareFile
Microsoft Excel
Pre-construction planning/set-up
P6 schedule baseline set up
Drawing isometrics
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Received Professional Recommendation in April 2020 from Services Site Manager of Day & Zimmerman Welding for Project Supervision expertise and management dedication collaborating to bring South Texas Project to completion having, “ZERO issues with anything … 100% bought into the things we talked about as far as assimilating into the process here at STP/D&Z… The client and myself could not have been more pleased with the work completed!”
Acknowledged at HKA (IPS) in 2019 as the “go-to” for effective management of subcontractor schedule adherence and project tracking implementing recovery plan for non-performance of sub-contractors and supporting realignment of their manpower and duties.
Complimented by Management at APTIM Services in 2018 for serving as a key project leader and multi-crew liaison coordinating project processes between craft and other organizations to address potentially conflicting priorities communicating and resolving issues by continuously coaching expectations for production and safety while interfacing with Engineering on the Project including identifying the need for Engineering Change notices.
Recognized by CB&I/Shaw APTIM Services and 3rd party contract entities between 2001-2009 for work value as an essential Project Superintendent and Nuclear Operations Manager contributing to the growth and direction of Tri Tool Services and successful completion of the following major projects:
Include modifications to Waterford Nuclear Power station’s Primary Water clean-up system piping, improvements to secondary components at Grand Gulf station, Fukushima modifications at Arkansas Nuclear One Station, and Raw Cooling Water piping replacement at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
Successful adherence to Client Deadlines and Power Generation, Including modifications-Fukushima modifications at Arkansas Nuclear One and Grand Gulf Nuclear Stations, and Outage support at Waterford-3 and Salem Nuclear Stations
Achieved Vendor of the Year award in 2009 at Tri Tool Inc. presented by Entergy South for accomplishments on industry construction project events relating to the Alloy 600 projects.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY WITH RESPONSIBILITIES
April 2020 – April 2023 (ROF) Project Superintendent Day & Zimmerman Welding South, TX
Various projects ( Waterford -3 Nuclear / STP Nuclear /DZWS Chattanooga FAB Shop Training oversight welding and Field Machining)
Maintained records for site personnel such as daily field reports, field orders, and RFIs.
Managed material take offs, equipment delivery schedules, and material delivery and schedules
Supported project and provide direct oversite to IPS sub-contractor (Kinetics)
Conducted team and management briefings as necessary and updating status.
Directed field implementation oversight personnel (not direct Craft Supervision)
Applied field observations to coach Expectations for Safety, Housekeeping, Human Performance Tools
Provided oversight of subcontractor schedule adherence and project tracking
Supported project team with oversight direction and support.
Held Daily meeting with sub-contractor with comments to improve overall performance.
Assisted in coordination with subcontractors and the construction team to manage deadlines, manpower needs, open work fronts for subs, subs documentation and timecard approval/ auditing.
January 2020 – April 2020 Project Superintendent Day & Zimmerman Welding South, TX
South Texas Project Nuclear Station
Maintained records for site personnel such as daily field reports, field orders, and RFIs
Managed material take offs, equipment delivery schedules, and material delivery and schedules
Supported project and provide direct oversite to IPS sub-contractor (Kinetics)
Conducted team and management briefings as necessary and updating status
Directed field implementation oversight personnel (not direct Craft Supervision)
Applied field observations to coach Expectations for Safety, Housekeeping, Human Performance Tools
Provided oversight of subcontractor schedule adherence and project tracking
Supported project team with oversight direction and support
Held Daily meeting with sub-contractor with comments to improve overall performance
July 2019 – October 2019 Project Manager HKA (IPS) Duncan, SC
Participated in pre-construction, planning, and job setup
Managed Project scheduling and man loading and project cost controls
Lead teams through estimate coordination to oversee and provide input for accurate estimate calculations
Managed material delivery to site and liaison with inspection authorities regarding approvals
Attended production meetings, ensuring on-site safety compliance, cleanliness, and orderliness
Coordinated with the engineers for practical and efficient problem solving
Oversaw system operations for hydro testing, restoration, and turn over
July 2017 – May 2019 Project Manager APTIM Services Baton Rouge, LA
Created and maintained procurement of Subcontracts, Purchase orders and Change orders
Vendor search and set-up with insurance certificate review for compliance
Effectively communicated project progress and issues with the Project Manager and Team Members
Coordinated all subcontract work and ensure company, state, and local safety compliance
Managed Quality Control and Assurance Systems, preparing submittals General Foreman
Assisted in coordination with subcontractors and the construction team to manage deadlines, manpower needs, open work fronts for subs, subs documentation and timecard approval/ auditing
September 2014 – July 2017 Manager of Projects CB&I/Shaw Baton Rouge, LA
Responsible for over 100 employees and sub-contractors for safety, quality, and productivity
Managed projects and provide full director support Maintain of process and procedures for the Nuclear Service
Prepared online and outage reports for site representatives
Provided project scope estimating and sales support of project inception to project detailing
Conducted team and management briefings as necessary and updating status
Lead the Project Team in development of a detailed Project Schedule
Additional Construction Contracts & Work Projects Completed:
March 2017 - May 2017: Project Manager for Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Condenser Recovery Project,-Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Spring city, TN
August 2016- February 2017: Project Coordinator for NFPA 805 Projects, Arkansas Nuclear One, Russellville, AR
2001- 2009: General Field Superintendent Nuclear Services (Promoted four times), Tri Tool Inc., Atlanta, GA
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND TRAINING COMPLETION
Memorial Highschool, Joplin, MO OSHA 10 HR Complete Construction Site Safety Training
Machining and Industrial Sciences Franklin Technology Center Training, Joplin, MO
Project and Technical Support Training Pipe Lathe and Field Machining Training Tri Tool Inc., Atlanta, GA
Management and Organizational Leadership Training Tri Tool Inc., Atlanta, GA
TPS Level 1 & 2 Certified Training Instructor Tri Tool Inc., Atlanta, GA