Construction Manager Substation

BOBBY C. CUTSHALL

PO Box ** * Alexander, North Carolina 28701 *************@*****.*** *828-***-**** (c)

Professional Objective: Construction Management position utilizing my experience in management.

Profile:

Responsible seasoned Construction Manager with 34 + years of construction experience comprised of high voltage substations, switchyards, transmission lines, underground conduit and manholes, windmill farms, earth moving, sub-surface utility construction and supervisory experience who desires the opportunity. Offers a systems thinking background, well-developed interdisciplinary relationships with co-workers, employees, contractors, the general public, and supervisory experience that has promoted the development of leadership, critical thinking and job safety skills. Experienced in complete operations from initial owner consultation through project closeout and final turnover. Special interests include optimizing job outcomes and quality of work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills which leads to the success in building cohesive teams focused on production, goals, quality and safety. Proficient computer skills, including, Word and Excel.

Professional Experience:

Blue Ridge Power. 1-17-2023 - Present

Substation Superintendent.

Oversee greenfield substation sites

Construction Site Coordinator.

Burns&McDonnell . 7/5/2022 - 9/23/2022

Conduct multiple site visits.

Attend JSA Meetings and review completed JSA.

Report any Safety, Material, and Schedule issues.

Oversight Safety Manager.

Watana Engineering. 5/2020- 1/28/2022

Compel Duke subcontractor crews to follow safety guidelines

Visit multiple sites each week

Report all incidents and environmental infractions

Senior Oversight Safety Inspector/ Field Project Manager. Power Consulting Associates 10/2017 – 5/2020

Provide safety oversight with emphasis on safe practices

Provide inspection/oversight on new construction, maintenance and upgrades

Provide client and landowner relations

Ensure that measures are taken to meet environmental regulations and they are properly maintained

Attend Pre Job Briefs to ensure key elements are discussed

Distribution safety pinpoint observations

QA/QC Static VAR Compensator/765 KV Yard installation.

FPM, construct backup electrical system for Hard Rock Casino & Hotel.

Construction Manager EC Source (Subsidiary of MasTec) 3/2015 – 10/2017

345 kV Substation, Green Field, for MidAmerican Energy – Waterloo, Iowa

345 kV Switch Yard, Green Field, for MidAmerican Energy – Algona, Iowa

115 kV Switch Yard, Green Field, for Entergy – Vicksburg, Mississippi

115 kV Substations (9) Sites with Upgrades for Entergy – Mississippi

Manage, coordinate, and supervise all field construction activities relating to the project.

Enforcement of safety policies and procedures by all on-site personnel and visitors to the site.

Enforcement of environmental protection plans and procedures.

Manage QA/QC of construction activities as required.

Substation Foreman MasTec 08/2009 – 3/2015

345 kV Substation Switchyards – Stanton and Gail, Texas

130 kV 80 Pole Replacement - Ocala, Florida

Maintenance and Upgrade to Existing Substation – Alta Vista, Virginia

138 kV Pole Replacement - Charleston, South Carolina

230 kV Pole Replacement - Santee Cooper, South Carolina

Underground Upgrade, Directional Bore – Shelby, North Carolina

Conduit and Manholes – Columbia, South Carolina

130 Hybrid Switchyard to Accommodate Coal Fired Generating Plant – St. Paul, Virginia

Plan, coordinate and supervise all on-site functions.

Enforce all environmental rules and regulations and maintain a high level of pro-activeness during all phases of construction.

Responsible for auditing and inspection of work performed by the subcontractors for compliance to the contract specifications and tests and audit report preparation.

Supervise craft employees, contractors as required by the contract.

Provide technical assistance for interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment.

Ensure all on-site personnel comply with project procedures and work rules. Help in defining job site Safety Program and procedures to ensure a Zero Injury work attitude and environment on site.

Substation Foreman Power Partners (Subsidiary of MasTec) 03/2005-8/2009

230 kV Substation for Wind Farm and Switchyard (96 Wind Turbins) – Ellsworth, Kansas

230 kV Substation and Switchyard for Wind Farm (92 Wind Turbins) – Medicine Bow, Wyoming

130 kV Substation for Wind Farm (109 Wind Turbines) – Taft, Texas

Foreman/Equipment Operator/ Laborer Harrison & Wright Construction (Purchased by MasTec 1999) 3/1984-7/2000

Laborer - 1984-1987

Equipment Operator/Sub-Foreman – 1987-12/1991

Foreman - 01/1992 – 7/2000

Attend preconstruction meetings to determine the personnel needed for the job, review blueprints, establish equipment needs.

Obtain equipment for job site.

Order materials for projects, and ensure all materials and equipment are delivered to job site.

Interview and secure employees, obtain drug screening and complete paperwork for employment.

Arrange living accommodations for crew, finding best rate values.

Move equipment from job site to job site.

Complete and certify time sheets for employees, submit to office.

Ensure job site safety, met inspectors, handle expense money and credit cards.

Hold tailgate safety meetings each morning.

Train employees on site to perform specific duties.

Maintain equipment; troubleshoot problems, responsible for company vehicles.

Conduct pre-trip inspections of equipment, perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND AWARDS:

OSHA Jobsite Safety Award

OSHA 10 Hour

OSHA 30 Hour

NFPA 70E

Entergy CIP 6 Certification

Entergy Temporary Protective Grounding

EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College 2003 – 2005

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