ERICA DAVIS-BELL
***** ***** ****** **, *’Iberville, MS 39540; Apt #903 · 228-***-****
*********@*****.*** · www.linkedin.com/in/erica-davis-bell-483137149 Continue to advance my professional career that will challenge and allow me to use my education, skills and past experiences in a way that is mutually beneficial to both myself and my employer. EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT
CONSTRUCTION CONTROL INSPECTOR 4, CDM SMITH, INC.
* I am a government contracted Federal Highways Construction Control Inspector which basic responsibilities are to ensure all work on federally funded highway projects adheres to approved plans, specifications, and regulations. They inspect various stages of construction, verify materials, measurements, and layouts, and communicate with contractors and other inspectors to maintain quality and safety.
* Inspect and monitor construction activities at the project site(s)
* Sub-professional engineering work in the field and office with a variety of duties with construction inspection, contractor quality control services for transportation projects, Roadway and bridge inspection, highway materials testing and inspection, utilities, environmental, stormwater, recreational, ETC.
* Inspection and oversight of construction to ensure procedures and materials comply with plans specifications.
* Responsible for completing a daily work report documenting labor and equipment used by contractor to include a description of work performed by contractor.
* Develop professional relationship with contractors, engineers, utilities and government officials to set scheduling, construction progress, troubleshoot problems and resolving any issues.
*Field testing of soils, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.
* Assist Project Engineer in monthly estimates, progress payments and semi-final/final inspections
* Punch list preparation and monitor/document completion for assisting with a smooth and timely project close out.
SEPTEMBER 2021 – AUGUST 2022
CEI INSPECTOR – SENIOR, MOTT MACDONALD
* Sub-professional engineering work in the field and office with a variety of duties with construction inspection, contractor quality control services for transportation projects, Roadway and bridge inspection, highway materials testing and inspection, utilities, environmental, stormwater, recreational, ETC.
* Engineering consultant for Alabama Department of Transportation
* Inspection and oversight of construction to ensure procedures and materials comply with plans specifications.
* Responsible for completing a daily work report documenting labor and equipment used by contractor to include a description of work performed by contractor.
* Develop professional relationship with contractors, engineers, utilities and government officials to set scheduling, construction progress, troubleshoot problems and resolving any issues.
*Field testing of soils, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.
* Assist Project Engineer in monthly estimates, progress payments and semi-final/final inspections
* Punch list preparation and monitor/document completion for assisting with a smooth and timely project close out.
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AUGUST 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2021
CEI INSPECTOR – LEVEL II, THOMPSON ENGINEERING, INC
* Sub-professional engineering work in the field and office with a variety of duties with construction inspection, contractor quality control services for transportation projects, Roadway and bridge inspection, highway materials testing and inspection, utilities, environmental, stormwater, recreational, ETC.
* Engineering consultant for Alabama Department of Transportation
* Inspection and oversight of construction to ensure procedures and materials comply with plans specifications.
* Responsible for completing a daily work report documenting labor and equipment used by contractor to include a description of work performed by contractor.
* Develop professional relationship with contractors, engineers, utilities and government officials to set scheduling, construction progress, troubleshoot problems and resolving any issues.
*Field testing of soils, concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.
* Assist Project Engineer in monthly estimates, progress payments and semi-final/final inspections
* Punch list preparation and monitor/document completion for assisting with a smooth and timely project close out.
SEPTEMBER 2013 – AUGUST 2015
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, AUGUSTA FIBERGLASS
* Managing relationships with customers, vendors, contractors and other parties, by acting as the central point of contact
* Planning, executing, monitoring and closing projects
* Performing quality assurance and risk management
* Managing project team members
* Ordered materials and cost analysis for each project
* Managing and overseeing multiple projects
* Conducting status review meetings with team members and clients
* Providing reports and documentation on project stage and progress
* Reviewed and analyzed blueprints and specifications to determine project requirements and to prepare various estimates
* Ensured projects were completed on time and on budget. Oversaw and prepared all project documents ranging from supply orders to Quality control documents, in addition to conducting the hiring, payroll, shipping/receiving, new hire training and weekly safety meetings. OCTOBER 2009 - SEPTEMBER 2013
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LAB MANAGER, BHATE GEOSCIENCE CORP.
* Responsible for daily testing and observation of materials and work quality.
* Verifies conformance of projects with approved contract documents.
* Perform and document all concrete strength testing, curing procedures and materials testing
* Performs routine field and/or laboratory tests
* Performs field compaction testing, sampling and observation of soils, stone and asphalt, utilizing nuclear density gauges or drive tube methods.
* Performs concrete grout, and masonry quality control tests through sampling and visual observation, performing slump tests and collecting compressive and flexural strength.
* Oversee and monitor daily functions and document reports of the laboratory and maintenance of quality standards.
* Perform audits of the laboratory with the CMT Division Manager to ensure all quality procedures are being followed.
* Assist and prepare proposals for projects that are primarily laboratory work.
* Maintain and document training, calibrations and equipment records.
* Prepare all final lab reports and distribute to clients.
* Troubleshoot and investigate any questionable lab results and facilitate corrective action 3
NOVEMBER 2005 - OCTOBER 2009
QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST, LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA, AC&A
* Managed aggregates lab, responsible for testing and reporting all products shipped and produced
* Certified material, in accordance with the state specifications, Dept. of Transportation and/or customers
* Responsible for maintaining quality and consistency of all products
* Work closely with operations and production staff to maintain adequate product quality levels
* Review all reporting for proficiency sample testing, and quality system evaluations.
* Maintain calibrations and adjustments to all lab equipment
* Prepare and present weekly safety meetings
* Assisted maintenance troubleshoot problems that may occur and affect the quality of the material
* Weekly environmental inspections and quarterly environmental reports
* Monthly KPI reports, which demonstrates quality, consistency, frequencies of material tested; cost analysis for material shipped vs. material produced
* Originated and implemented a railroad shipment procedure and a job hazard analysis for cleaning, loading, and inspecting railcars for shipping
EDUCATION
MAY 2005
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE, MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMM COLLEGE
* Construction Engineering Technology
Presidents Lists for 2 years
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Scholarship
MAY 2002
ASSOCIATES OF ALLIED ARTS, MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMM COLLEGE
* Business Management
Presidents Lists for 2 years
Career Day Scholarship
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
* ALDOT Traffic Control Technician
* ALDOT Earthwork/Base Technician
* ALDOT Radiation Safety Technician
* ALDOT HMA Pavement Technician
* Radiological Safety Course Certification
* Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI)
* Certified Asphalt Technician Level I – Field Tester
* Certified Level II – Quality Management Technician
* ALDOT Roadway Technician
* Work Zone Safety Certification
* Environmental Engineering Field Tech Certification
* Alabama Certified Technician Quality Control Program (Fine and Course Aggregates)
* ACI Certified Aggregate Field Testing Technician
* Florida Certified Aggregates Technician FDOT Construction Training 4
* Mississippi Construction Materials Testing Technician (MDOT)
* AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL)
* Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL)
* ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Grade I
* ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Grade II
* ACI Field Aggregate Testing Technician
* ACI Laboratory Aggregate Testing Technician
SKILLS
■ Project Coordination & Management ■ Environmental Regulations ■ Planning & Scheduling ■ Quality Control & Safety Compliance ■ Material take-offs, Estimating & Purchasing ■ Troubleshooting
& Problem Solving ■ Inventory Management ■ Blueprint Reading & Interpretation ■ Bidding, Estimating & Proposals