Timothy Fernandes
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Professional Profile
Dynamic Construction Expert with 29+ years experience in Management, procurement, contract, start-up, oversight, customer liaison, and completion of huge variety of civil and industrial jobs in excess of $1-50 million. Bachelor degree equivalent knowledge of all aspects of Construction field. Unwavering standards of excellence and safety at all times. *Recipient of 2008 Safety Award by El Paso Oil on South Boston Project. Outstanding diplomacy and ability to effectively communicate with all relevant clients, subcontractors, and other officials on every job.
• 29+ yrs. Excavation/Site Work
• Job Cost Estimating
• Software knowledge: Microsoft Office and Word Primavera
• Dredging Tidal/Coastal Systems
• Underground Utilities • Highways/Bridges
• Septic Installation/Repair
• Grades/Elevations
• Hospitals/Schools/Tunnels
• Refineries/Remediation
• Quality Management/Quality Control
Professional Experience
Office of Disaster Assistance
Field Inspection Team
Washington, DC
05/11-Present
Construction Analyst: As part of the disaster Field Inspection Team, it is my responsibility to electively respond to disaster sites to evaluate and coordinate the estimates for rebuilding/repairing of the buildings and sites governed by this department. It is a highly responsible position, for which expert knowledge of the Construction industry in all its components, along with Professional communication skills I was chosen.
RJ Cincotta, Inc.
Lexington Avenue
Waltham, MA
04/11- Present
Heavy Equipment Operator: Under the direction of the present Site Manager, job entails running several types of equipment on a thousand apartment complex on the South Shore. This opportunity utilizes my expertise in excavation, and affords me the opportunity to maximize the overtime salary. I continue to look for Management opportunities as they unfold, but in this economy, appreciate a six-figure income on any level!
URS Corporation, Houston, TX
12/18/06-09/09
Construction Manager
South Boston Oil Terminal - Abatement and Demolition:03/08-11/08
• Successfully motivated on-time schedule adherence
• Decreased wasted costs on equipment time/usage
• Managed effective communication of all subcontractors/Managers
• Identified and implemented a major project change which resulted in substantial time savings
Responsibilities:
• Cost control
• Labor control
• Schedule adherence
• Quality control and Quality Assurance
• Behavior-based Safety Program
Crude Expansion Project, Alligator Bayou Reroute:12/07-03/08
• Successfully motivated on-time schedule adherence
• Decreased wasted costs on equipment time/usage
• Increased overall communication of all subcontractors/Managers
Responsibilities:
• Cost control
• Manpower control
• Equipment control
• Schedule adherence
• Quality control
• Quality Assurance
• Behavior-based Safety Program
URS Corporation, Houston, TX
12/06-11/08
Construction Manager
Weymouth Neck Dredging Project 12/06-11/08 South Boston Oil Terminal - Abatement and Demolition:03/08-11/08
Weymouth Neck Dredging Project 12/06-11/08
• Impacted potential costs through constant, and solution-oriented communication with clients, and neighboring business owners
• Protected client’s interest regarding potential up charges caused by
Subcontractors’ not completing tasks correctly and according to plan
Responsibilities:
• Supervision of all site personnel including Resident Engineer, Oversight Personnel, Health and Safety officer, First, Second, and Third Tier Subcontractors
• Daily liaison with 4 Project Managers, Stakeholders, and Clients
• Strict control of Schedule by all Subcontractors, emphasizing Safety, and Quality Management
• Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating of Behavior-based Safety Program encompassing on boarding, screening procedures for any/all contractors and/or subcontractors on premises
Fernandes Expert Excavation,
August 2002-December 2006
Owner/Operator
Various residential/commercial projects up to $500k
• Designed and built quality handicap accessible ramp and bulkhead access on client’s home
• Single-handedly installed a 20,000 gallon tight tank on Small Island in Plainville, MA successfully, including all site work, assembly of trench boxes, manning of water pumps, etc…except for installation of electric alarm system inside tank. Complete remodeling project for local package store, including huge septic system, retaining walls, and paving.
• Silver Lake High School Kingston Ma. $13 million expansion and renovation, which included soil remediation.
Responsibilities:
• Procure, plan, and contract full scope of work.
• All excavation site work
• Permits, and certification requirements as needed
• Built foundation forms, and block foundations complete
• Concrete work start to finish
• Paving and walkways
• Granite curbing
• Quality Control and Management
• Behavior Based Safety
TG O’Connor, Inc. Stoughton, MA
May 2002-August 2002
Superintendent
Successfully completed first phase concrete and utilities restoration and installation at
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston Ma.
Responsibilities
• Oversight of all phases of concrete work
• Management of concrete crew of up to 20 men
• Behavior Based Safety
Quality Management/Quality Assurance
Eastland Properties, Homeland, MA
December 2001-May 2002
Excavation Pipe Foreman
Timely completion of residential project in Newton, MA from site work- end.
Responsibilities:
• All set-up preparations based upon blue-prints including grades/elevations
• Management of entire construction crew for duration of project
• Implement Behavior Based Safety Program
• Quality Management System
Emerald Excavating, Plymouth, MA
May 2001-December 2001
Project Manager Pulte Homes Project
Successful early completion of retirement community, from pre-construction to
Completion.
Responsibilities:
• Land clearing for roadway
• Excavation of roadway including all grades/elevations for paving crew
• Foundation work for all homes built
• Management of all crews in all trades throughout project
• Communication with Pulte Homes officers, contractors, and subcontractors
• Cost Controls
• Safety Program
Local 4, Operators Union, Boston, MA
1994-2001
Superintendent/Heavy Equipment Operator-Big Dig Project Boston, MA
Worked for many contractors including Modern Continental, Walsh, Co.,
Pizzotti, Bros. building tunnels, and bridges, on I-90, 93, 95 interchanges
Responsibilities:
• Tunnel survey, lay-out, and excavation
• Cast in place concrete road panels for tunnel roadways
• Poured concrete roadway construction, and paving
• Asphalt paving
• Installed all underground utilities including, electrical conduit, sewer
• Installed concrete spillways on bridges
• Lay-out and installation of vent shafts
• Full bridge/overpass construction
P.A. Landers Company, Hanover, MA
1990-1994
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy equipment operator for roadway, bridges, sidewalk, land clearing, and utility construction
Responsibilities:
• Excavation of land in preparation for new I-44 highway construction
• Excavation and installation of new utilities on new highway
• Installation of all concrete highway structures
• Preparation and installation of new bridge structures
Metro-Boston Contracting, Co, Inc. Boston, MA
1987-1990
Superintendent
Responsibilities:
• Supervise, coach 6-20 employees
• Direct communication/direction of all vendors and stakeholders
• Extensive Water and Sewer/Storm Water Treatment Facilities
• Federal and State-held projects
• Safety Program
• Quality Management
• On time Deliverables
Sierra Contracting, Co., Inc. Waltham, MA
1985-1987
Superintendent
Responsibilities:
• Supervision of 15-25 employees
• Manage Safety program for all onsite
• Private residential condominium complexes
• Procurement of clients, vendors
• Scheduling of SOW
• Cost control/Quality Control
• Extensive documentation of cost factors and overruns
Carriere Construction Co., Brewster, MA
1980-1985
Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Driver, Skilled Laborer
S.O.W to include sewer, storm drain construction, electrical conduit, vaults, Pump
Station construction
Responsibilities:
• Learned operator techniques while laboring
• Operated all equipment after 16 months
United States Marine Corp. Cherry Point, NC
1976-1981
Heavy Equipment and Truck Mechanic
Responsibilities:
• Maintenance on various types of military equipment
• Supervised up to 15 Marines
• Extensive International travel
• Honorable discharge with Rank of Sergeant
Education/Certifications:
• Harwich High School – graduated class of 1976 – College Prep curriculum
• 40 Hr. Hazardous Materials Handling
• Management/Supervisor for Hazardous Waste/Materials Workers OSHA 29
• CFR 1910.120
• URS Site Safety Supervisor Certification
• ISTC Safety Training
• Motiva refinery specific on-board Safety Training
• MA Hoisting License
• Class A CDL
• 10 Hr. OSHA Site Safety Training
• Conoco Philips Behavior Based Safety Training
• El Paso Site Safety Training
• T.W.I.C. Card
References
References are available upon request.