Michael Goldinger
York, SC
*************@*****.***
Telephone – 724-***-****
SUMMARY
Dependable and hard-working Field Engineer and Senior Transportation Construction Inspector with more than 31 years of experience in the transportation construction industry. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works to complete projects quickly and efficiently.
HIGHLIGHTS
Erosion & sedimentation control
Technical plan execution
Accurate measurements & estimates
Structural pre-cast concrete
Blueprint reading
Baseline schedules creation
Building codes & regulations
Demolition
Residential Construction
Commercial Construction
Concrete Estimation
Project Management
Demolition, Land Clearing, Excavation, and Grubbing
Organized and detail-oriented
Advanced critical thinking
Strong communication skills
MS Office proficient
Proficient in E-Builder Software
Superb management skills
Project budgeting
Cost control
Building Construction Trades Certificate
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Quality control field managed projects ranging from $38M to $945M, while meeting deadlines of an aggressive schedule due to the milestones set by the government.
Work Experience
Senior Concrete Inspector
AECOM
April 2022 to present.
Quality Control placing concrete on bridge parts, roadway, curb& gutter and barrier.
State I-75 Madison Heights Michigan Design Build team Dan’s Excavation
Senior Bridge Inspector
Wood Plc. - Environmental and Industrial - Savannah, GA
August 2021 to January 2022
Construction quality Control on bridge construction on I-95 I-16 inter change.
Senior Quality Control Inspector
Talbert Bright &Ellington Engineers – Charlotte, NC
January 2020 to February 2021
Quality control of civil construction at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Senior Bridge Inspector
AECOM – Raleigh, NC
May 2018 to May 2019
Senior bridge inspector quality control
Assistant Quality Construction Manager
Archer Western Construction
May 2016 to January 2018
Assistant Quality control manager bridge construction and MSE walls on All Aboard Florida Commuter train that extends from Miami, FL to West Palm, FL.
Senior Inspector
NC DOT Division 6 – Cary, NC
March 2015 to February 2016
Oversaw completion of the SBL bridge State route 301 over I 95
Parapet construction and expansion dam re-work
Senior Resident Inspector
Parrish and Partners - Columbia, S.C.
March 2014 to June 2014
I implemented erosion control measures at the onset of the road relocation project at the Mount Airy Airport.
I oversaw installation of silt fences, check dams, and basins as per plans and specifications.
I verified integrity of devices after rain event and met all project contract specifications.
Senior Inspector
DRMP – Statesville, NC
June 2013 to February 2014
I managed the erosion control effort on the I-77 project in Statesville, NC.
I oversaw and organized installation of rock line ditches and basins.
Validated silt fence and outlet ditch repairs after major rain events and met all project contract specifications.
Senior Bridge Inspector
Metropolitan Council Light Rail – St Paul, MN
September 2010 to March 2013
I oversaw bridge construction of the 27B63 Fly over bridge.
Estimated cost of this project was $945M.
This was a four-span bridge with spread footers.
Concrete construction of abutments piers and pier caps were installed as per plans and specifications.
Type 2 girders were placed as per erection plan.
Construction of false work, deck rebar for decking, and dry run for concrete deck.
Oversaw construction of 6 cast-in-place retaining walls with spread footers, and 2 MSE walls with concrete leveling pads.
I reviewed shop drawings for the project structures and made comments to be reviewed by engineer
Experience
July 2005-February 2010 LPA Group Charlotte, N.C.
Senior Inspector
• I worked on the$750-million-dollar Charlotte light rail system project.
• Oversaw construction of five bridges: two with three spans, two single spans, and one with nineteen spans.
• Managed this project and met deadlines even though this project had an aggressive schedule due to the milestones set by the government.
• I managed bridge construction, took part in project meetings, and made comments as needed on the construction activity.
• Oversaw bridge construction consisting of H piles and drilled shafts.
• Oversaw the drilled shaft construction with a day and night shift.
• I checked and verified rock socket and bottom elevation.
• I inspected construction of abutments, piers, and pier caps formed in place with rebar and concrete.
• I was responsible for checking all shop drawings for the bridge before construction was performed.
• I was the Senior bridge inspector for the Louisiana Timed Managers Program, Mansfield, LA. I was lead Structure Inspector on the project.
• I managed a $45 million dollar project on the SR 171 hurricane route.
• I oversaw construction of one 5-span bridge and three 3-span bridges.
• I inspected the work performed on 4 other bridges, concrete piles, concrete caps, type 2 girders, decking SIPS with epoxy rebar.
• I inspected dry run for bid well concrete finisher that met concrete specifications.
• I created the punch list for final inspection.
March 2004-December 2004 GAI Consultants Pittsburgh, PA
Transportation Construction Inspector
• Worked on the $45 million dollar bridge project on SR 0028-28A Etna, PA; Penn Dot District 11-0.
• I oversaw construction of three cast-in-place retaining walls: pre-drilled piles, EFCO forms, rebar, concrete and tie backs.
• I inspected testing by the geotechnical engineer of tie backs to ensure that testing met specifications and contract requirements.
Experience
June 2000-November 2003 Gannett Fleming Pittsburgh, PA
Transportation Construction Inspector
• Worked on a $38 million dollar contract for the Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. I also worked on a Light Rail Transit project, stage two, in Overbrook, PA.
• Oversaw construction of three new bridges: one six span bridge, one three span bridge and a single span bridge.
• Drilling caissons, cast in place retaining walls, concrete footers, structural steel placement, concrete deck, parapets, and approach slabs.
• I reviewed all work performed to ensure that it met plans and specifications for monthly estimate payments.
June 1991-February 2000 McTish Kunckle Belle Vernon, PA
Inspector
• 1994-1999 Construction Inspector for Materials Penn Dot projects (I-79 Meadowlands) and Southern Expressway 18A.
• My duties included running construction soil lab for the projects.
• Work field testing soil, concrete and aggregates for state projects valued at $15 to $22 million dollars.
• 1991-1993 Construction Inspector on Penn Dot projects SR 0018 -A) Bavington Pa.
• Oversaw construction of a new replacement single span bridge.
• Bridge work consisted of demolition of the existing bridge, driving steel H piles with concrete abutments type 2 concrete girders, and sip decking.
• Responsible for checking all form work, rebar, and concrete as per specifications made by weekly estimates.
• Construction Inspector Penn Dot project SR 0039 - B18
• Oversaw construction of a MSE construction single span bridge.
• The MSE walls were constructed before piles were being driven due to field conditions.
• Abutments formed, rebar placed, and concrete type 2 girders used in sip decking.
• I Inspected rebar and concrete for decking and Bidwell finishing machine for concrete deck placement
EDUCATION
High School Diploma - Shaler Area High School, Glenshaw, PA
CERTIFICATIONS
Residential Construction Certificate - Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA
Construction Materials and Lab Testing - Jeff Zell Consultants, Sewickley PA
Project Management Certification - Colorado Technical College (Online), Colorado Springs, CA
OSHA 30 – Certified
Concrete and Erosion Control – Certified, NC DOT
ABC Sampling – Certified, NC DOT
Borrow Pit – Certified, NC DOT
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the American Concrete Institute 2024 National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies 1990