Construction Inspector Public Utilities

Joe Trader

Construction Inspector

602-***-**** **********@*****.*** Buckeye, Az 85326

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced construction professional with a strong background in inspections and project supervision, specializing in roadway projects and public utilities. Skilled in using advanced surveying equipment and conducting comprehensive inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards. Eager to contribute expertise as a Construction Inspector to drive project success and team collaboration. SKILLS

Surveying Equipment Project Supervision Total Stations Analytical Thinking Robotic Total Stations Boundary Surveys Construction Concrete Placement Highways Asphalt Placement ABC Testing Bridge Inspections Construction Inspections Defensive Driving Electric Utilities Field Inspections Flexible Pavement Gas Utilities Highway Construction Inspection Plans Materials Handling Pavement Maintenance Public Utilities QA Inspection QC Inspection Plan Reading Site Plan Review Site Utilities Special Inspections Time and Materials Contract Underground Utilities Water Utilities Construction Layout

EXPERIENCE

TRANSPORTATION INSPECTOR

Maricopa County Department of Transportation, October 2019-Present Performed the essential functions associated with the DOT Construction Inspector including monitor activities, record progress, and perform inspections associated with roadway projects including streets, alleys, water and sewer lines, irrigation facilities and storm drain installation, as well as permitted construction within the public right-of-way for compliance with standard MAG details, supplement details to MAG, project specifications, and approved plans.

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Keep accurate daily reports as records for reference when documenting construction project progress, verifying and using mathematical calculations to determine costs associated with quantities for payment purposes, schedules for testing of materials, monitoring job safety conditions and traffic control, reviewing plans and project specifications for constructability, identifying potential conflicts, and making independent decisions in accordance with construction plans, specifications, County policies, and procedures.

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SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

Maricopa County Department of Transportation, May 2015-October 2019 Analyze plats and deeds, research land titles, perform calculations, keep field notes and bid on project proposals pertaining to highway surveys throughout the state of Arizona.

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• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate transfer of data between field and office. Perform boundary surveys using GPS, robotic total station, electronic data collectors and level to accurately perform stake out of roadway and right of way projects.

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• Upload and download data.

• Under the supervision of Brian Dalager R.L.S.

SURVEY CREW CHIEF

AMEC Earth & Environmental, February 2012-May 2015

• Analyze plans, perform calculations and keep field notes pertaining to construction surveys. Projects include El Paso petroleum pipeline easement across the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC), a staking contract for Salt River Project (SRP) electric easements, and solar panel layout for First Solar.

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• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate transfer of data between field and office. Supervise survey instrument man in the use of GPS, robotic total station, electronic data collectors and digital level to accurately perform measurements of angles and horizontal or vertical distance using precision survey equipment and methods.

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Act as construction observer for the installation of solar panels, underground electric, cabinets and switching stations. submit reports on construction activities and progress.

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• Calculate quantities using site plans.

• Upload and download data.

• Under the supervision of Bryan Campbell R.L.S.

FIELD SURVEY MANAGER

Mid Valley Engineering, June 2009-February 2012

Analyze plans, perform calculations and keep field notes pertaining to highway surveys including the construction of the Deer Valley overpass on 1-17, the revitalization of Ubehebe Crater Road in Death Valley, the paving of the Bar Diamond Road into the Skywalk in Grand Canyon National Park and the widening of U.S. 60 from Loop 101 to Loop 303.

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• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate transfer of data between field and office. Supervise two survey crews in the use of GPS, robotic total station, electronic data collector and level to accurately perform measurements of angles and horizontal or vertical distance using precision survey equipment and methods.

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• Coordinated with the Tucson office on shared projects and equipment.

• Took and passed the NICET exam, receiving my national certification in Highway Surveys.

• Under the supervision of Don Archer R.L.S.

SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

Survey Innovation Group (SIG), July 2007-June 2009 Analyze plats and deeds, research land titles, perform calculations and keep field notes pertaining to boundary surveys throughout the state of Arizona.

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• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate transfer of data between field and office. Supervise survey instrument man in the use of GPS, robotic total station, electronic data collectors and level to accurately perform measurements of angles and horizontal or vertical distance using precision survey equipment

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and methods.

• Upload and download data.

• Under the supervision of Jason Segnari R.L.S.

FIELD COORDINATOR

Project Design Consultants (PDC), June 2005-July 2007

• Analyze plans, perform calculations and keep field notes pertaining to Cardinal Stadium construction surveys.

• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate transfer of data between field and office. Supervise three construction survey crews in the use of GPS, robotic total station, electronic data collectors and digital level to accurately perform measurements of angles and horizontal or vertical distance using precision survey equipment and methods.

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• Upload and download data and supervise the generation of as-built plans by AutoCAD drafter. Assist in the creation of digital terrain models (DTM) for the use of automated heavy equipment systems in the grading of subgrade base and aggregate base (AB) in parking areas.

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• Assisted Darren Yellowagga L.S.I.T. in the layout of the rolling field and the retractable roof for the stadium.

• Under the supervision of Paul Sowers RLS.

BOUNDARY SURVEYOR

Construction Management Experts (CMX), February 2000-June 2005 Analyze plats and deeds, research land titles, perform calculations and keep field notes pertaining to boundary surveys throughout the state of Arizona, topography surveys for design, control surveys for twelve construction crews and set control points for aerial mapping flights.

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• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate transfer of data between field and office. Supervise three survey crews in the use of GPS, robotic total station, electronic data collectors and digital level to accurately perform measurements of angles and horizontal or vertical distance using precision survey equipment and methods.

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• Upload and download data and supervise generation of plats by AutoCAD drafter. Took and passed classes in aerial photogrammetry and coordinated aerial mapping projects with several local firms.

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• Under the supervision of Paul Sowers R.L.S.

SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

Nowlan and Associates, September 1995-February 2000 Analyze plats and deeds, research land titles, perform calculations and keep field notes pertaining to boundary surveys throughout the state of Louisiana.

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• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate transfer of data between field and office. Supervise survey instrument man and survey rodman in the use of GPS, total station, electronic data collectors and level to accurately perform measurements of angles and horizontal or vertical distance using precision survey equipment and methods.

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• Upload and download data and supervise generation of survey plats by AutoCAD drafter. Took and passed Louisiana Professional Surveyors Society (LPSS) recognized classes on grid-to-ground coordinate conversion and calibration of GPS to a previously established ground coordinate system.

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Helped to open a branch survey office in Alexandria, Louisiana, assisted in the selection of survey crew members, supervised this second survey crew and coordinated their daily work schedule.

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• Under the supervision of John Bradford P.L.S.

SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

Dolet Hills Mining Venture, August 1988-September 1995 Analyze plats and deeds, research land titles, perform calculations and keep field notes pertaining to boundary surveys throughout the state of Louisiana.

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• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate transfer of data between field and office. Supervise survey instrument man and survey rod man in the use of the total station, electronic data collectors and level to accurately perform measurements of angles and horizontal or vertical distance using precision survey equipment and methods.

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Took and passed Louisiana Professional Surveyors Society (LPSS) recognized classes on the Public Lands Survey System (PLSS) and the Louisiana Metes and Bounds Survey System (LMBS).

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• Under the supervision of Kenneth Murphy P.L.S.

MATERIALS TESTER

Austin Power Construction, November 1983-August 1985

• Perform air entrainment testing, slump testing, and making of concrete cylinders for the smokestack. Accurately perform measurements of angles and horizontal or vertical distance using precision survey equipment and methods.

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Assist survey party chief in reading plans, making calculations and keeping of field notes pertaining to Power plant construction.

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• Maintained survey equipment, stocked the survey truck with supplies and supervised rod man and chain men.

• Acted as the concrete tester and sampler for the smokestack pours. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

Louisiana Department of Transportation, May 1979-November 1983 Perform sampling and testing of all roadway construction, including concrete testing, asphalt testing, subgrade density testing, pipe inspection and rebar inspection.

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• Used an optical level to perform concrete form checks and to set subgrade blue tops. Took and passed state-recognized classes in surveying, plan reading, project management and construction inspection.

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EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Lake Arthur High School, May 1978

18 CREDITS

Louisiana State University, May 1979

CERTIFICATIONS

• ACI • ATTI

• ASHTTO • ATTSA

• TCT • TCS

REFERENCES

References available upon request

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