Quality Control Manager

RESUME

FRED R. VERNON

P.O. Box ***

Tehachapi, CA 93581

Phone: Cell 661-***-****

Email: ***********@***.***

Profile: Construction Management and Construction Quality Assurance/Control with over 30 years experience in General Engineering Construction projects. A results oriented leader who has a proven success record and extensive knowledge of all phases of the construction industry from Quality Assurance /Quality Control to Estimating and Contract management. Certified Navy/U.S Corps of Engineers (QMS) Quality Control Manager (exp. 2014). Perform ISO 9100 Audits and Surveillances. Member of the American Society of Quality (ASQ).

Has concurrently participated in management of multiple projects in the $1.2 million to $800 million range. Is a proven motivator and team player using analytical skills, extensive knowledge of all areas of construction and communication to solve problems and increase profitability.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Quality Control (NAVFAC/USACE Certified) • Innovative problem solver

• Evaluator / Trainer • High volume scheduling • Supervision based on experience

• Strategic planner • Excellent Communication Skills • Team Player and Leader

• Project Management • Computer Skills • Knowledge of all Trades

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Barnhart-Heery Inc. San Diego, California March 2009 to Sept 2009

• Quality Control Manager of $63m Navy Weapons and Armament Facility, China Lake NAWS, CA.

• Responsible for monitoring subcontractor conformance to construction quality requirements

• Represented company quality control at weekly owner’s meetings

• Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues (Inspections)

• Reviewed supplier and manufacturer’s Quality Manuals for contract conformance (Submittals)

• Supervised configuration management responsibilities (Plans and specifications issues)

Flatiron/Fluor/Parsons JV Los Angeles, California April 2008 to Feb 2009

• Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer performing quality assurance audits and surveillances on manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors on the EXPO Light Rail System, Los Angeles, CA.

• Responsible for monitoring supplier conformance to material quality requirements

• Represented Quality Manager at weekly staff meetings

• Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues

• Reviewed supplier and manufacturer’s Quality Manuals for contract conformance

• Assisted in configuration management responsibilities.

Fredrick Vernon Construction Tehachapi, CA 2002 to Apr. 2008

Owner

• Manager of all estimating, quality control and contracts on housing and commercial projects.

• Responsible for coordinating material and subcontractors.

• Monitored and reported on productivity, cost and quality

• Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues

• Conducted daily meetings with Team Leaders to communicate and problem solve

• Served as consultant on design/build projects

West Coast Nielsen Bakersfield, CA May ‘01 to Mar ’02 (Division of F. H. Paschen of Chicago)

• Quality control inspection on all Job Order Contracts (JOC) for Kern County

• Responsible for achieving production goals on over 216 projects ranging from automated prison door replacement at Lerdo Prison to radio tower erection work throughout the county

• Monitored and reported on productivity and quality of TI (tenant improvement)

• Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues

• Conducted daily meetings with subcontractors to communicate and problem solve

• Estimated various projects utilizing Progen JOC estimating Software

D. J. Amoroso San Francisco, CA Jul ‘00 to May '01

• Quality Control inspection and supervision on Air Train System (Four Stations and Pedestrian Bridges) at S.F. International Airport

• Responsible for achieving production goals for demolition and construction

• Monitored and reported on productivity and quality control on Department of State Architect (DSA) projects.

• Represented Company at weekly Owner’s meeting at Palo Alto School District as projects superintendent. (Construction and remodel of two grammar schools simultaneously)

• Conducted daily meetings with subcontractors to communicate and problem solve

PAC-CON Construction Tehachapi, CA Feb. '98 to Jul ‘00 (formerly A.E. Norcross, Inc)

• Quality Control inspection on projects including concrete forms, rebar and pours

• Responsible for achieving production goals

• Managed and reported on productivity and quality on several water pumping stations and waste water treatment facilities

• Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues

• Conducted daily meetings with subcontractors to communicate and problem solve

R.J. Lanthier Corcoran, CA. Auq. ‘97 to Jan ‘98

California State Prison construction

• Quality Control inspection on projects including duct installation and equipment (DSA Project)

• Responsible for achieving production goals

• Managed and reported on productivity and quality on five gymnasiums, a hospital and kitchen facility

• Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues

• Conducted daily meetings with foremen to communicate and problem solve

Volt Mechanical, Inc. (Formerly Green Tag Mechanical) China Lake Naval Testing Facility, CA and U.S. Army Proving Grounds, Yuma, Arizona Jun '87 to Aug '97

• Construction of Advanced Weapons Support Facility ($30 Million), China Lake, CA

• Quality Control inspection on projects including duct installation, equipment, site utilities and Co2 ammunition cooling and storing system for five Artillery and Mortar Firing Positions, Yuma, Arizona.

• Performed duties on loan to Metric, Inc. as Quality Control Inspector on the construction of a $10 Million Vibration Testing Facility, Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona.

• Responsible for achieving production goals on all projects.

• Estimated over $100 million in Municipal and Military projects around the world including a $2 million automated material retrieving monorail system for U.S. Army Depot, Tracy, CA., a $4 million Federal Post Office remodel in Seattle, Wash. and a $5 million hurricane rehab. project at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

• Reviewed and took appropriate actions to resolve assorted quality issues

• Conducted daily meetings with foremen and subcontractors to communicate, problem solving and safety.

Green Tag Mechanical, Inc Santa Barbara, CA Jun ’75 to Jun'87

• Estimated and supervised construction of over $16 million in General Engineering, including formed concrete structures, electrical, mechanical piping and processing systems.

• Performed constructed projects from Cambria Pines to Los Angeles.

• Supervision on projects including bridges, dams, site utilities, petroleum processing plants and the construction and quality control inspection on U.S. Navy Sea Water Desalination Plant on San Nicolas Island, Naval Air Station.

• Performed duties on loan to A.E. Norcross, Inc. as Quality Control Inspector and Supervisor on the Time and Material construction contract of the Aminoil Elevated Pipe Line and Installation of the third H.I.R.T.Burner at the Arco Refinery, Ellwood Facility, Goleta, CA.

• Responsible for achieving production goals on all projects.

• Estimated over $50 million in Municipal and Military projects around California including a $5 million Waste water treatment plant in Moorpark, CA.

• Became a trusted contractor and the University of California at Santa Barbara and performed many non-competitive bids on campus under DSA specifications.

• Conducted daily meetings with foremen and subcontractors to communicate, problem solve and safety issues.

Educational Background

Graduate of Santa Barbara High School, Santa Barbara, California. Interests included photography, cross-country and track. Attended Santa Barbara City College for three years with field of study in engineering and creative writing. Drafted into the U.S. Army. Attended Signal Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS), Fort Gordon Georgia and was Commissioned Lieutenant. Signal Control Officer at 22nd Signal Group, Stratcom, Heidelberg, Germany. S-2 officer w/Top Secret ESI Clearance (‘67-‘69). Completed plumbing apprenticeship course. Instated as journeyman plumber/fitter with Local 114, Santa Barbara. Vietnam Era Veteran. Member of American Society of Quality (ASQ) and Certified Navy/U.S. Corps of Engineers QC Manager.

OTHER INTERESTS___________________________

Computer skills, including but not limited to Word, Primavera Sure Trak, Progen, Prolog, Excel, Graphics & Estimation programs. An ability to absorb new software in minimal time.

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