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RICHARD F. ALFORD

**** ****** ****** ****, **********, Georgia 30052

*************@*****.*** Home 678-***-**** Cell 678-***-****

OPERATIONS · MANAGEMENT • STRATEGIC PLANNING • JOB-COST ANALYSIS

Implementing 23 years of experience in the specialized field of underground utility construction, and ensuring the application of standards and specifications on large-scale infrastructure and utility pipeline projects, while maintaining construction timelines and operating within projected costs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Superintendent – Atlanta, GA June 2006 - Present

Carter Site Development, Inc.

General Superintendent for large-scale commercial infrastructure utility projects, including the installation of sanitary sewer systems, water systems, storm sewer systems, and site grading.

Responsibilities include assisting with plan take-off and job-cost estimation; scheduling and implementing construction timelines for different contractors, while managing multiple jobs concurrently; providing continuous communication between project superintendents and project managers; attending weekly construction progress meetings; and, resolving all issues and addressing concerns of engineers and property owners.

Key Achievements

• Management of projects during construction phases of site work on awarded projects

• Completion of Ridgeview Middle School site work in 45 day period, during summer break prior to school opening for 2008 - 2009 school year. Project included two underground water detention systems at depths of 24 feet, over 1000 LF of new san sewer, installation of new water / fire lines, excavation for numerous retaining walls and building footings.

• Continually resolving issues concerning grading and utility installations.

Projects

• Still Elementary School

• Wheeler High School

• Mountain Park Elementary School

• Ridgeview Middle School

• Country Inn & Suites

• Wal Greens

• L A Fitness Center

• Office Depot

Project Estimator/Manager – Atlanta, GA November 2005 - June 2006

A/C Land Development

Project Estimator and Site Manager for large-scale commercial infrastructure utility projects, including the installation of sanitary sewer systems, water systems, storm sewer systems, and site grading.

Responsibilities included site management, job-cost estimation for bidding, and management of construction schedules through to completion of project.

Key Achievements

• Management of 40 acre county park project which included a football field, several parking areas with bio retention storm systems, a swimming complex, almost two miles of asphalt paved walking trails, Sanitary &water line installations.

• Lenora Park

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• Vice President – Buford, GA January 2000-November 2005

R & B Construction Unlimited, LLC

Served as Vice President and co-owner of a new, diversified underground utility construction company, specializing in the installation of communication duct banks, fiber optic conduit, natural gas pipeline, and water systems.

Key Achievements

• Developed new company with a starting gross revenue of $230,000 in 2000 to more than $1,800,000.00 in 2004

• Qualified as a GDOT DBE contractor

• Developed effective skills in management, communications, sales, purchasing, and marketing.

Projects

• Completed two - 200 linear feet, horizontal auger bores under I-85 in Northeast GA.

• 15,000 LF of 12" DIP water main with a 6" DIP force san sewer main adjacent to the water

• 34,OOOLF of 12" DIP water main which was a relocation project for the GA. Dept of Transportation

• 28,OOOLF of 8" and 6" PVC water main. Another Ga. Dept of Transportation project which inducted the relocation of a booster pump station.

• 19,000LF of 8” DIP water main with two north GA trout stream crossings

• GDOT project consisting of the installation of both 16" & 8" DIP water mains which were attached under a new bridge with fabricated hanger assemblies.

• Installed natural gas pipelines in new sub divisions, multi residential housing communities and numerous commercial facilities.

• Installed 4’’ high pressure gas main on new bridge constructed across I-285 at Paces Ferry Road.

• 4’’ high pressure gas main relocation at intersection in Dacula, Ga. For the City of Buford Gas Dept.

• Installed 6000 LF of 6’’ High pressure gas main for pressure improvement for Atlanta gas Light Company

Pipeline Welder/Construction Supervisor January 1997 - January 2000

CMW Pipeline Inc.

Pipeline Welder and Construction Supervisor for a fast-growing natural gas contractor for Atlanta Gas Light Company.

Responsibilities included on-site project management, supervision of ____ laborers/crews???, production ?, and welding high pressure steel service lines

Key Achievements

• Promoted to Supervisor within 1 year of employment

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• Projects

• 15,OOOLF of 12" high pressure steel for a GDOT relocation project, which included the construction of several regulator stations and installation of 600LF of steel under a newly

constructed bridge across the Yellow River

• Construction of 1 ", 2", 4" and 6" regulator stations, located at various intersections and housing communities, on one pressure improvement project where we assisted Atlanta Gas Light Company with monitoring the pressures in each station, as the system was brought from 60psi to150psi.

• Installation of water/ oil separators in numerous pipelines to prevent freezing of downstream regulators at customer locations

• Welding tasks involved installing stopper fittings from 1-%" thru 6", branch connections on 12" H.P. lines, service lines and tees

Construction Supervisor – GA January 1985-January 1996

Benton Contracting, Inc.

Construction Supervisor for a natural gas distribution contractor for Atlanta Gas Light Company.

Responsibilities, as a Laborer, included learning all aspects of underground utility construction, and as a Construction Supervisor, included on-site project management and crew supervision.

Skills Acquired:

• Thorough background knowledge of the underground utility construction industry

• Locating underground utilities with electronic devices

• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance

• Plastic fusion with H.D.P.E. ranging in sizes from 1-%" thru 8"

• Acetylene and Arc welding passing the required yearly tests to weld on the Atlanta Gas Light pipeline system

• Performing hydrostatic tests using pressure clocks and charts along with introducing methanol into the line to dry up residual moisture

• Performing hot taps on lines ranging in sizes from 1-%" thru 12"

• Installation of anodes on new pipeline construction using cadwelds and brazing procedures

Projects:

• "9000LF of 6" H.P. steel pipe installed paralleling a fiber optic cable that required crossing a stream that required extensive blasting and rock removal.

• Lowering 800LF of 6" H.P. steel pipe in place while the line was left in service.

• Numerous renewal projects throughout existing subdivisions and towns such as Smyrna, Roswell, and Alpharetta, GA

QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Estimating

• Project Site Analysis

• Experience working with architects and engineers to clarify plans and specifications

• Selection and scheduling of subcontractors

• Analysis of vendor pricing

• Calculation of unit costs

• Problem-solving, and identification of appropriate solutions

• Knowledge of building design, systems, and construction materials

• Accurately assess and plan take-off work load

• Consistently strive to improve individual capabilities, performance, knowledge-base of construction technologies and methods

• Microsoft Word “Heavy Bid Estimating”

• Microsoft Excel “Heavy Job Manager”

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

• Utility Managers Certificate

• GDOT “Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor” certification

• Commercial Drivers License

• Competent Person Card (OSHA)

• API 1104 Steel gas pipeline certification by GDOT

EDUCATION

Kennesaw State University 1987

Kennesaw, GA

Redan High School Diploma 1983

Stone Mountain, GA

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