Construction Inspector: Highway & Public Works Expert

DORELL HARPER

Construction Inspector

907-***-**** *************@*****.*** 21369 Tramonto Ln, Friant, CA 93626

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail oriented and dependable Construction Inspector with over a decade of experience in transportation and public works projects. Skilled in field inspection, materials testing, and quality assurance in accordance with Caltrans and local agency standards. Known for strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and-specification. Dedicated to supporting high-quality, efficient infrastructure improvements through disciplined inspection and technical expertise.

EXPERIENCE

MNS ENGINEERS INC

Construction Inspector

Sonoma County Public Works Project No. C24101 June 2024 – May 2025

Inspected Full Depth Recycling (FDR) and HMA Overlay operations.

Oversaw Sub-grade preparation, Hydro Seeding, Clearing and Grubbing, and Biological Monitoring.

Monitored Thermoplastic Traffic Stripes, Roadside Ditch Maintenance, Pavement Markings, and Utility Potholing.

Ensured traffic control and quantity tracking met county specifications and project plans.

Maintained detailed daily inspection reports in a timely and accurate manner.

MNS ENGINEERS INC

Construction Inspector/Materials Tester

Caltrans District 5 – Santa Barbara Hwy 101 Corridor Project

Project Nos. EA 05-0N7AU4, 05-0N73U4, 05-0N72U4

June 2021 – June 2024

Performed inspection for CRCP, FDR, and HMA overlay activities per Caltrans Construction Manual.

Oversaw Sub-grade work, Hydro Seeding, Clearing & Grubbing, Guard Rail, Rebar, and Traffic Striping.

Inspected Highway Ditch Maintenance, Pavement Markings, Utility and SWPPP operations, and Traffic Control.

Conducted materials testing: grading, compaction, CRCP stability, and preparation of concrete beams and cylinders.

Ensured compliance with state specifications, plans, and materials standards.

Produced accurate and timely daily reports.

KLEINFEDER INC

Materials Tester/Plant Inspector/Construction Inspector

Caltrans District 2 Projects April 2018 – June 2021

Provided materials testing, laboratory analysis, batch plant inspection, and field inspection for the following projects: SR 36 – Trinity County Line to Harrison Gulch, SR 299 – Humboldt County Line to Cray Creek Road, SR 299 – Caldwell Creek Bridge to County Road 75, SR 3 – Carr Creek, SR 273 – Shasta County, SR 299 – Whiskey town Rehabilitation, I-5 RASL Project

Key Responsibilities:

Performed testing and inspection for Full Depth Reclamation with Cement and HMA overlays (Type A, RHMA-O, RHMA-G).

Conducted batch plant inspections, emergency repair work, culvert replacement inspections, and Hydro Seed inspections.

Verified materials and construction met Caltrans standards and specifications.

CERTIFICATIONS

ACI / CTM / AASHTO / ASTM:

105, 106, 125 (Aggregate, Bituminous, General, HMA), 201, 202, 205, 206, 207, 211, 216, 226, 227, 229, 234, 308, 309, 370, 382, 384, D7741, T11, T27, T84, T85, T166, T255, T269, T275, T308, T312, T324, T329

EDUCATION

Associate of Arts, Computer Science

Charter College

REFERENCES

Jeff Cohn Argonaut Construction 707-***-****

Charles Hanson – HDR 530-***-****

Jesse Gomez – MNS Engineers 559-***-****

Aaron Hilton – MNS Engineers 805-***-****

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