Construction Inspection & Materials Testing Professional
Resume:
Richard Armitage-Knapp
**** *** ****** ******, ** 95982
**************@*****.***
As a professional with extensive experience in construction inspection, material testing, and management roles, my career spans various positions in different companies, demonstrating my versatility and expertise in the construction field. I have a strong background in supervising and training teams, as well as operating and maintaining equipment, comprehensive report preparation, and effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders. EDUCATION:
River City High School (1999)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Krazan & Associates (Special Inspector) (Oct. 2023-Present) Certified nuclear gauge operator
ACI concrete grade 1 technician certification
Hazmat certification as required by US DOT and IATA Torque testing
Epoxy inspections
Collaborating with city officials and project managers to streamline project operations
Performed field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.
Communicated with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor’s representative, and others Transported material samples with associated identifying documentation to the lab for testing and analysis
Tabulated, prepared, and submitted data and observation as written reports daily Maintained and cleaned assigned equipment and vehicles Pavement Engineering (Laydown Inspector/Compaction Tester) (May 2023-Oct 2023) Map and document station numbers
Determining how many test sites are needed in a location Determine tonnage being placed for AC
Determine how many cores per test core Extraction procedures Obtain and split samples to Caltrans specs
Proficient use of quarter master splitting
Proficient with core drills and core extraction
Detailed report writing and analogion core number and sites with labels Wallace-Kuhl & Associates (Senior Earthwork Technician) (March 2020 - May 2023) Certified nuclear gauge operator
Hazmat certification as required by US DOT and IATA Performed field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials
Communicated with project managers, engineering, technicians, client representatives, contractor’s representative, and others Transported material samples with associated identifying documentation to the lab for testing and analysis tabulated, prepared, and submitted data and observation as digital reports daily
Maintained and cleaned assigned equipment and vehicles Assisted with scheduling and dispatch of technicians Adhered to strict safety standards
Clearly, accurately, and precisely documented findings and sample results communicated with project manager and discussed accuracy of the data Submitted documentation and communicated results as directed by the project manager responsibilities and training progressed rapidly Performed pre-task planning prior to executing work Reported safety issues or concerns to management
Maintained quality standards for all projects
Allied Doors (Shipping and Receiving Manager) (April 2019-March 2020) Operated forklift to efficiently load and unload product at docks Forklift safety
Quality control
Inventory analysis and maintenance
Receiving
Home Depot (Plumbing Supervisor) (June 2017-April 2019) Supervised work activities of plumbing associate
Used training calendar/curriculum to train and develop work-team associates engaged in coaching for the development of associates Participated in interviews and hiring of new plumbing department associates provided input on appropriate disciplinary decisions related to all associates Additional positions held at Home Depot include: appliance specialist, delivery and will-call coordinator, shipping and receiving associate, plumbing associate, and tool rental associate
Clean Sweep Power Washing (Owner/Operator) (2008-June 2017) Accredited by the better business bureau
Did all my own bidding, presentations, and demonstration’s Residential and commercial
Ability to customize jobs to each client's expectations Kept and managed financial records
I employed 12 employees
Head of payroll
Subcontracted jobs
Developing marketing strategies
Identifying business opportunities
Hired staff
Generated business using residential promotions
Maintained coverage of professional liability insurance Researched and understood new policy changes, audits, and taxes concerning business
Teichert Construction (String Line Crew) (2003-2008) Duties consisted of driving 5ft rod iron pins into the ground Making accurate measurements
Attached string to the pin with the adjustment arms Pins used for the curb and gutter machine to follow Set up and tear down all the pins and material at job site SKILLS:
• Forklift
• Auditing
• Sky lift
• Pipe cutter
• Reading blueprints
• General labor
• Jack hammer
• Sweat copper
• Operate construction tools
• Accurate data entry
• Thread pipe on pipe machine
• Use GPS Accurately
• Backhoe Operation
• Infrared Heat Gun
• 3440 Troxler Nuclear Gauge
• Campbell CPN MC-1
• Microsoft Suite
• Reading Project Plans
• Core Drilling
• Quarter Master
• Splitter
• 216 Curves
• Running Curves
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