Tom Chestnut
Woodbridge, Va 22193
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Objective:
Seeking a Construction Management position with an emphasis in Civil Engineering. I wish to obtain employment with a company that provides stability and an opportunity for advancement.
Qualifications:
Twenty one years in the construction industry: Labor Foreman, one year; Pipe Foreman, three years; Job Foreman, three years; Project Superintendent, twelve years; Construction Manager, two years.
Proficient in all aspects of road construction, from pipe laying to finished product.
Qualified at plan reading, basic layout, safety, sediment and erosion, and construction management.
Education:
Graduate of Garfield Senior High School -1982
Some college courses
Relevant Experience:
I have experience with projects that include bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, sound walls, pump stations, water mains, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, electrical conduit, grading, curb and gutter, aggregates, paving and striping. I also have experience now with highway lighting and highway signage. I was involved with the construction of the pre-cast parking garage at Landmark Shopping Center. I was also involved in the reconstruction of the apron area of Reagan National Airport, the Naylor Road Metro Station, and neighborhood improvement projects in Northern Virginia, numerous VDOT roadway projects, and a variety of Site Development projects.
Employment History:
3/08 to 9/11: General Superintendent- Portico Services, Manassas, Virginia
In charge of daily construction operations for the Heavy Highway division of the
Company.
9/05 to 3/08: Construction Manager - A & W Contracting, Woodbridge, Virginia
In charge of daily construction operations for the company.
2/04 to 9/05: Superintendent – R.G. Griffith, Chantilly, Virginia
Managed numerous site development projects.
6/98 to 11/03: Superintendent – Martin and Gas, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia
Responsibilities included managing multiple crews, ordering materials, scheduling contractors, along with recording daily quantities, time cards, correspondence, and troubleshooting as needed to keep the project progressing forward, on time, and under budget.
2/97 to 6/98: Superintendent – A & W Contracting, Inc., Lorton, Virginia
Assumed responsibility for the completion of the last section of the Herndon Parkway. Responsible for all aspects of managing this project; from scheduling, to day to day coordination of all daily tasks, including the scheduling of materials and subcontractors so as to complete the project on time and under budget.
6/95 to 11/96: Foreman and Safety Engineer – Lane Construction, Alexandria, Virginia
Worked on the National Airport project. Responsible for the workflow of several work crews. Also, coordinate all aspects of project safety for the contract.
9/94 to 6/95: Salesman – Dulles Jeep Eagle, Subaru, Leesburg, Virginia
Top salesman for first four months and last month of employment.
12/92 to 9/94: Superintendent – Shirley Contracting Corporation, Lorton, Virginia
Responsible for scheduling and managing all aspects of project from start to finish. Successfully managed Fairfax County Parkway project in Herndon, Virginia.
6/90 to 12/92: Foreman – Shirley Contracting Corporation, Lorton, Virginia
Managed several crews on the Route 28 and 50 projects. Assisted in scheduling and supervision of project.
12/87 to 6/90: Pipe Foreman – Shirley Contracting Corporation, Lorton, Virginia
Headed a pipe crew on various projects within the company.
6/87 to 12/87: Labor Foreman – Shirley Contracting Corporation, Lorton, Virginia
Responsible for a small labor crew. Handled various tasks involved in road and bridge construction.
Certifications:
Certified Construction Management, Certified Erosion and Sediment Control, Certified Confined Space, Certified Competent Person Training, Certified First Aid and CPR, Certified 30 Hour OSHA, Certified Smith Defensive Driving.
References Available Upon Request