Construction Project Manager/Engineer

EDWARD “JOE” O’GRADY

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I have diversified experience in the Paving Heavy/Highway industry and a track record of results. I am a self started, result oriented and energetic professional with expertise in selling and managing the benefits and features of Heavy construction solutions. I am able to develop and conduct industry related accredited training seminars. I have managed crews on various road projects and held leadership positions within Industry Associations.

Work History

•Portland Cement Association November 2007- Current

North and South Carolina

Pavement Applications Director

Responsible for the market development for Concrete, Soil Cement Stabilization and Full Depth Reclamation with dry and slurry Cement in the North and South Carolina regions. Lead the Association’s outreach and education efforts. Develop relationships within both the private and governmental sectors to promote the uses of these construction methods. Create construction specifications and provisions to aid State Departments of Transportations, municipalities, aviation departments and private industries to conceive and administer road building and re-building projects. In 2009, 16 educational programs were held and market share increased by X% over 2007 results.

•Southern Nevada Concrete & Aggregate Association March 2006-April 2007

Las Vegas, Nevada

Promotion Director

Responsible for the design and implementation of ready mixed concrete promotion plans in the Las Vegas region. Marketing and technical assistance provided to the concrete paving contractors, architects, civil engineers, municipalities and the Nevada Department of Transportation. Coordinated and presented professionally accredited workshops and seminars with regards to the use of concrete, no-slump concrete mixes, pervious pavement, Insulated concrete forms with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, leading to measurable success. Results include a five point promotional plan and leadership of a promotional committee.

•Portland Cement Association

(Formerly known as Southeast Cement Association) January 2003 – February 2006

Technology Director

Responsible for technical promotion and new market development of cement and concrete technologies involving paving, base layer construction and full-depth reclamation (grinding and blending with chemical additives, soil stabilization, modification and remediation). Conduct seminars, meetings and formal presentations to industry leaders, leading to exceptional market growth. By the end of 2005, market share in the Carolinas went from 3 mile per year to over 150 miles.

•Pozzolanic Contracting & Supply Co., Inc. October 2000 – January 2003

Knoxville, TN

Site Superintendent

Oversee highway, local roads and building pad construction projects. The position included base and sub-base stabilization, involving estimation, portable batching, layout and construction operations of various new DOT highway alignment projects as well as setting grade information and proper fine grade and compaction according to job specification. Gain hands on experience in design, fabrication, and maintenance of chemical stabilization equipment. Managed crew of 10+ people; extensive travel.

•Gorman Group 1994 – October 2000

Albany, NY

Responsibilities included road maintenance and site work involving operation of portable machinery used in surface mining, paving, milling and cold in-place recycling, full-depth reclamation, base and sub-base stabilization; transportation management of cement, emulsion, calcium chloride and all road building and reclaiming equipment; maintenance and repair of equipment; heavy hauling and oversize experience including route logistics and special permitting procedures; extensive travel.

EDWARD “JOE” O’GRADY continued

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Skills

• Knowledge of Department Of Transportation construction specifications and heavy hauling procedures

• Excellent hands on knowledge of on mechanical hydraulics, automated paving systems & trouble shooting

• Evaluation and rehabilitation of pavements-University of Wisconsin

• Certified Pervious Concrete Technician NRMCA

• Pavement Preservation Research Program-University of Texas

• Innovative Applications of Cement and Concrete University of Tennessee

• Certified in CMI Automated Concrete Paving, trimming and reclaiming

• Certificate of Achievement-Dale Carnegie

• Enhancing Presentation Skills-AMA- Skokie Ill

• Kiln operations and Impact on Cement Characteristics –PCA

• Use of Supplementary Cementitious Materials -PCA

• Skilled in PowerPoint presentation and public speaking

Professional Affiliations

• American Public Works Association

• American Concrete Paving Association

• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

• Portland Cement Association

• Association of General Contractors

• Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association

Education

United States Marine Corps (1985 – 1989)

Corporal E-4

Honorable Discharge: Excellence in large-scale planning of deployed mechanized infantry and support units; responsible for logistical routing and survey through forward observation

Hudson Valley Community College / Pellissippi State Community College

Pursuing an Engineering Degree through part-time classes, including computer estimating, computer aided design studies, construction materials management, and surveying.

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