I am seeking a position which presents challenges in managing personnel and equipment, and allows for the resources to be adapted to the geologic environment. Ideally the position allows for the tasks to be completed safely, on time and under budget.
Education:
• Construction Management, 1989, Certificate Program, Drexel University, PA
• Numerous Site Safety, Health and Safety, and Geo-technical continuing education courses (1985 – present)
• Post-graduate certificate programs, Hydrology and Land Reclamation, 1982, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
• B.S. Geology (Engineering minor), 1980, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
• A.A.S. Chemical Engineering, 1977, Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ
Experience:
Dec, 2004 – June, 2009 Plaza Construction Corp, New York, NY
Construction Superintendent
• Coordinated all technical activities on the assigned projects
• Planned, scheduled, conducted and coordinated assigned engineering work
• Monitored work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering
practices and standards; ensured effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all trades/disciplines. Periodically completed site walk-troughs’ and monitored daily work activities, corrected work deficiencies as needed
• Prepared and managed the construction schedule and forecasts
• Coordinated and checked engineering deliverables
• Monitored the budget and tracked any trends; reviewed and approved/disapproved
all contractor invoices
• Addressed and responded to all change orders and RFI’s,
• Participated in client/contractor/government agencies meetings
• Resolved client/engineering/management project issues
• Implemented and enforced site safety plan
• Verified that all work was completed according to the contract and GMP’s
April, 2001-Dec, 2004 Aerotek, New York, NY
Environmental Geologist/Construction QA/QC Engineer
 As an Environmental Geologist, conducted subsurface investigations to determine extent and identity of contaminants in soil and surface and groundwater
 Completed Environmental Phase I and II site investigations for real estate transfers, conducted due diligence studies and site reviews, implemented site audits
 Provided geostatistics and sampling models
 Identified and described soil types and rock characteristics
 Provided placement and compaction control inspection for foundations at several sites in New York City, NY
 Oversaw all components of underground pipeline removal, including trenching and shoring, GPS mapping, requisite soil sampling activities, pipe disposal procedures and subsequent back filling and street paving operations
 Trained junior level geologists in field investigations, including drill rig operation, split spoon sampling, rock coring techniques, SPRs, describing soils and rock and field testing procedures for the quantification of hydrocarbons
 Provided supervision for the demolition of four multiple story buildings and removal of ten USTs
 As a QC inspector, Implemented the Quality Management System at each project
 Supervised and ensured that the quality of the site work conforms with the project specifications and company quality standards
 Ensured all method statements and inspection test plans were progressed as planned
 Distributed relevant QA/QC documentation to all subcontractors
 Verified that the quality related site activities are in accordance with the applicable codes and standards
 Coordinated all the quality site inspections, inspected those areas assigned to me
 Maintained quality control and inspection records
 Provided an inspection service that ensured workmanship and materials are as specified by the client.
Sep, 1997- April, 2001 Nestle Beverage Company, Freehold, NJ
Health & Safety Technician
 Prepared and implemented the first OSHA Site Health and Safety Plan for the Nestle facility in Freehold. The plan contained numerous specific topics on workplace hazards including MSDS use, hazard awareness, hearing protection, chemical awareness, electrical lockout and tag-out protection, forklift operation, confined space entry program, etc. CFR 1926 and 1910 manuals were the basis for the safety requirements.
 Monitored the day to day operation of HSE plan and ensured all policies and procedures were followed; modified and corrected all deficiencies as needed
 Carried out on-site safety audits and inspections on a daily basis, produced inspection reports on a weekly basis
 Coordinated the implementation of safety procedures and revised the HSE as needed
 Conducted training sessions for concerned staff to raise awareness on personal protective equipment(PPE) and hygiene
 Conducted training sessions on safe operational procedures of material handling equipment
 Maintained availability of safety equipment
 Ensured all employees wore protective gear including full body harness, hard hats, goggles, masks, safety shoes and gloves as per activity
 Ensured emergency procedures are clearly displayed and first aid facilities are available and easily accessible; carried out first aid activities when necessary
 Stopped any hazardous activity and carried out corrective and preventive actions
 Issued oral and written warnings when required
 Recorded all accidents to Plant Manager and completed accident investigations
 Received safety complaints and coordinated appropriate preventive actions
May, 1992-Sep, 1996 Site Assessment and Remediation, Laurel Springs, NJ
Geologist/Project Manager
 Completed all facets of Environmental Phase I & II Assessments, including a property records search; conducted the site walk-through; secured the drilling contractor; collected soil, groundwater and air or building materials to identify the presence of contaminates; developed a plan to remediate each site; created contaminate plume maps and prepared written reports that identified the sequential correction of each contaminate.
 Secured work permits, scheduled all personnel and equipment, tracked all project costs, interacted daily with the client, regulatory agency and project sub-contractors, and when necessary, addressed and responded to RFIs and change orders. Removed over 75 UST’s and installed 25 ASTs and UST’s, all under budget and on-time.
 Corresponded with government agencies, wrote all final closure reports and submitted them to the appropriate regulatory agency
 Explored specific areas to work out its structure and the types of rocks and minerals that exist. Studies rock cores, cuttings and samples
 Completed hydrologic models, prepared groundwater models and modeled contaminant plumes
 Advised on the geological suitability of sites for structures (foundations, roads, bridges and water supply schemes)
 Prepare geological reports and maps
 Designed site-specific systems to remediate contamination from the soil and groundwater, including soil vapor extraction, air sparging, air stripping and activated carbon filters, peroxides, bioremediation and metal speciation and stabilization. Recovered solids via a filter press, with solids disposed at a municipal landfill.
 Designed a system to remove volatile organic compounds from the groundwater by aerating the contaminated water through diffusers mounted in two holding ponds.
 Planned and implemented a site health and safety plan; enforced all safety policies; conducted daily tool box training sessions for all site workers
June, 1987- May, 1992 Fred C. Hart Inc, Pennsauken, NJ
Geologist/Assistant Construction Manager
 Supervised the construction of 6 different landfills in Pa and NJ
 Oversaw the excavation and compaction of all soils and clays, the placement and welding of the HDPE liner system, placement of filter fabric, installation of the leachate collection system and force mains
 Verified the location and size of the perimeter berm
 Prepared and implemented the soil erosion control plan and cap design
 Inspected all work; ensured all work was completed according to the contract specifications
 Completed ground magnetic and seismic surveys at a country club constructed on a former private landfill
 Prepared groundwater models and geological reports and maps. Utilized GPS systems for mapping exercises
 Authored final closure reports for landfill closures and site investigations
 Assisted in determining the economic viability of extracting earth resources
 Studied soil and rock samples, identified and characterized the rocks and minerals and the relationships within the stratigraphic profiles
 Studied the nature and effects of natural events (erosion and sedimentation)
 Investigated groundwater contamination
 Managed all facets of construction for a combined landfill, leachate treatment plant and facility weigh station. Inspected all work for quality and completeness to the contract specifications; reviewed, approved and rejected all contractor equipment submittals; monitored the progress of each contractor; tracked project costs; coordinated contractor work to ensure timely completion of each task, prepared the agenda and conducted the weekly project meeting
 Maintained daily project records; prepared the work schedule and tracked the progress; recorded all data in the superintendent’s log including weather, manpower totals, equipment used (downtime for equipment breakdowns)
 Corresponded with all sub-contractors and regulatory agencies, negotiated disputes among the concerned parties, responded to subcontractor’s questions and comments, addressed change orders and RFIs
 Conducted the daily tool box talks; indoctrinated new workers with the health and safety plan
June, 1982- June, 1986 Valley Forge Laboratories, Devon, Pa
Geologist/Inspector
 Conducted numerous sub-surface investigations: secured utility clearances, assured the drilling contractor access throughout the site, monitored the drill rig while completing auger probes, soil borings and rock coring; collected soil and rock samples and field analyzed them, dispatched the samples to the laboratory for further testing and completed the preliminary geo-technical report with my recommendations for best foundation for the desired building type.
 Supervised the subsurface investigation for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Bypass of Interstate Route 78; directed five drill rigs; supervised the drilling of auger probes, rock coring and split spoon sampling; collected samples from the each drill rig and scheduled sample pickup for laboratory analysis; reviewed laboratory data and submitted final report which included soil and rock identifications and characterizations, structural geology analysis with all calculations for proposed cut and fill areas as well as the competence of underlying rock formations to support three bridge structures
 Designed a rock anchoring system to hold in place twin 500,000-gallon tanks. The tanks were large concrete vessels and were secured by evenly spaced thick steel rods drilled into the underlying red shale
 As a construction inspector, inspected all facets of building construction. Buildings included hospitals, parking garages, industrial facilities, power plants, water treatment plants and roadways. Inspected subsurface features (footings, caissons, mats, steel and timber piling), structural members and rebar steel, placement of concrete and asphalt, electrical wiring (power and control); HVAC; piping (copper, galvanized, steel, PVC); roofing, painting and exterior landscaping and lighting.
 Inspected and maintained the project daily log for several interstate highway projects in NJ and PA; inspected clearing and grubbing activities, verified grading and elevations; inspected the placement and compaction of sub-base and base materials, oversaw the installation of noise protection barriers and signage; verified concrete and asphalt design mixes, thickness and placement requirements; and for bridge work, inspected decks and stud welding, rebar placement, approach slabs, and painting.
June, 1980- June, 1982 Core Laboratories, Dallas, Texas
Well-site geologist/mud logger
• Studied rock cores, cuttings and samples; examined geological specimens in laboratory using optical and electron microscopes, chemical and mechanical techniques
 Studied fossilized life forms and date rock strata
 Prepare geological reports and maps
 Prepare geological models to describe processes and predict future situations
 Conduct ground magnetic surveys
 Study geostatistics and sampling methods
 Collected and described rock cuttings in terms of rock type and its characteristics: color, grain and crystal size, hardness and porosity, fluorescence of minerals and the presence of any oil show
 Monitored and recorded drill rig parameters on the daily drilling record. Data included the depth of drill bit, rock formation, type and size of the bit, weight on bit, RPM of the drill bit, drill stem direction, deviation from vertical, etc;
 Determined at what point the exploratory well should be tested, cemented, set and capped, based on my analysis of the collected data.
 Prepared daily drilling logs and forwarded reports to home office
July, 1973- July, 1977 United States Air Force, McGuire AFB, NJ
Command and Control Specialist
Shift Supervisor
• Supervised a shift force of 5 airmen; conducted periodic training sessions
 Coordinated the activities of seven squadrons to complete aircraft departures
 Flight followed all aircraft and crews assigned to McGuire AFB;
 Collected and formatted data, and conducted daily mission briefings to the base generals and squadron commanders
 Airmen of the Quarter- Summer, 1973, Lackland AFB, TX
June, 1968 - July, 1973 C. Joseph Deller, Dallastown, Pa
Construction Worker
• Collected data and computed measurements, recorded work activities in a daily logbook
 Operated heavy equipment including dozers, vibratory compactors, dump trucks, air compressors, and excavators, backhoes
 Surveyed work areas, shot grades and elevations for roadways and building foundations
 Performed soil compaction and concrete field tests
Certifications:
OSHA 30-hour Construction Worker Safety Course, 2009
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Course, 1986
OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course, yearly since 1987
OSHA 24-hour Confined Space Entry, 1989
Emergency Response Technician, Volunteer Fireman
Troxler/Humboldt Nuclear Test Equipment Certified
NICET Level IV- Building and Heavy Construction Certificate
ACI Course - 1984
NYC Building Site Safety Manager, 2009 (license pending)
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