Edward L. Tewes Jr
3340 Midlane Drive
Wadsworth, IL, 60083
etewes2[at]yahoo.com/847-553-8063
I feel I have excellent qualifications for the position you currently have available. I have been in the civil engineering construction field for over thirty years. My experience includes multiple applied fields as well as the management skills you are seeking. I have had the opportunity to supervise as many as twenty people and have demonstrated proficiency in the working environment. I have a proven record of working effectively with other people from laborers to presidents of companies. Throughout my career I have demonstrated for my employers an excellent work ethic and the ability to work independently and as a team player. I am ready, willing, and able to tackle any new tasks in the future.
Qualifications/Certifications
National Ready Mix Concrete Association "Plant Inspector" certification of ready mix concrete production facilities
Illinois Department of Transportation certifications:
PCC Level I,II,III, 5-Day Aggregate Technician, ICOR'S documentation, Inspection of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water mains, pile driving, erosion control, rebar, bituminous concrete, concrete, and sub base materials, construction layout and surveying.
American Concrete Institute
Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1,Concrete Strength Testing
HAZWOPER Training 40 Hour and 7 Day Refresher
Troxler Nuclear Density Gauge Certification
Army Corps of Engineering Quality Control & Quality Assurance
Materials Testing of concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and soils.
I would greatly appreciate the opportunity of speaking with you personally, at your earliest convenience. If my abilities meet your needs or you would like more information the attached resume provides all of the details related to my prior employment. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Edward L. Tewes Jr.
Edward L. Tewes Jr.
Employment History:
H.H. Holmes Testing Laboratories, Inc. Sept 2005 –Nov 2008
Contact: Chuck Cranford, 847-774-6972
Position: Quality Control & Quality Assurance Manager
o Monitored and coordinated QCQA projects, by ensuring the technicians were complying with the physical testing specifications for the QCQC concrete program.
o Installed forms for reporting concrete test results, which increased the turnover speeds for completion of the IDOT Addendum, MI654 & MI655.
o Expedited forms to clients, by initiating e-mail forms sent daily, for quick turn-a round reporting.
o Instructed technicians on cleaning and calibrating air meters for quarterly inspections, eliminating need for outsourcing.
GeoSyntec Consultants
Contact: Jim Barnett 312-286-9398 May 2004-Sept 2005
Position: Senior Engineering Technician
o Project: Yeomen Creek Superfund Site, Waukegan IL
o Interpret specifications, project drawings, and CQA plans for implementation of CQA strategy.
o Insured appropriate documentation of all contractors’ activities.
o Created email forms and documents, facilitating daily reports to the Environmental Protection Agency. .
o Reduced monitoring time by 1/3, by developed a proficient pattern of monitoring gas on site as well as surrounding structures and building, using a specialized toxic gas monitor.
Thelen Sand & Gravel,Inc April 1999-April 2004
Contact: Bob O'Carroll 847-395-3313
Position: Quality Control for Ready Mix Plants
o Established a QCQA program testing ready mix concrete for delivery to state projects.
o Established mix designs for more efficient costs and performance.
o Developed procedures in testing and breaking concrete cylinders.
o Provided ability to produce reports showing average strengths based on the specified strength for each concrete specimen.
o Preformed concrete testing, at three company plants and on site delivery, eliminating customers need for supplemental agency testing.
Illinois Department of Transportation June 1985-April 1999
Contact:Shelly Costello 847-705-4300
Engineering Technician IV
o Supervised one to six employees, assigning duties, verifying work, and worked as team lead
o Preformed project layout, surveying, inspection, documentation, and finalization of all contracts.
o Projects varied from intersection improvements, bituminous overlays, new four lane bridges, and construction of lakefront highways.
o Participated in the initial training of the concrete quality control program, and ICOR's training. Visit Personal Website
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