WILLIAM D. NEWTON
16198 Little Ct.
Riverside, Ca. 92508
william.d.newton[at]sbcglobal.net
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Actively pursuing employment, which will utilize my experience and abilities within a construction management environment. Preferred position would be of long-term commitment conducive to professional growth and advancement. General Contractors License #777150.
Key Skills
Site Safety / OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Certified Certified Competent Person Fall Protection LEED Projects
Change Order Management Budgeting & Cost Controls Bidding / Estimating
QA / QC / Field Engineering Standard First Aid & CPR Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2/1/10 – 8-12-10 Sigma Construction Inc. Project Superintendent
2300 Knoll Drive, Unit E (909) 362-6042 Ventura, Ca. 93003
1). 29 Palms Marine Base, 29 Palms Ca. 92278, 1.3 million 97 KW Solar Photovoltaic Rooftop Power System Design, Job #NV-5009
8/1/06 – 4/14/09 Steton Construction Group Project Superintendent/Construction Manager
145 S. State College Blvd. (714) 255-7080 Brea, Ca. 92821
1). Completed $6.2 million prototype, multi-use building / Chamber of Commerce / Henderson Community Building at the Entrada del Paseo project site for the City of Palm Desert, California. The project received the Gold Award for LEED Certification by meeting prerequisites and credits defined in the project plans and specifications.
2). California State University Long Beach Outpost, Replacement Facility. (Facility Kitchen and 49er Shop)
3). Constructed for RTI/Sovereign Properties: 24 Split level Villa Allegra executive town homes starting in the $800,000s, located at 7401 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester/Los Angeles Ca. 90045.
10/18/03 – 7/31/06 Current Enterprises, Inc. Project Superintendent/Construction Manager
141 Kansas Street, Suite B (909) 798-7268 Redlands, Ca. 92373
1). Completed modernization of Arnold Heights and Armada Elementary Schools, Moreno Valley Independent School District.
2). Completed Centennial High School modernization Compton Unified School District.
3). Construction Manager Piute Elementary School modernization, and new Challenger High School for the Lancaster Unified School District.
4). Completed 7247 S.F. Custom Residence abutting the 7th hole of the Redlands Country Club.
5/29/02 – 10/17/03 Inland Empire Builders Superintendent
9375 Archibald Ave. Suite 601 (909) 496-0098 Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91730
1). Constructed New Operations Building for All American Asphalt. Building was designed to control all
aspects of their asphalt manufacturing and trucking operations located in Corona Ca. Project was completed within approved budget and ahead of schedule.
2). Completed 22,900 S.F. of building space for multiple Auto Zone Stores which were all completed on schedule.
2/01/01 - 5/17/02 M. R. Bracey Construction Co., Inc. Project Manager / Estimator
646 West California Street (909) 983-8611
Ontario, Ca. 91762
1). Project Manager of Arcadia High School Remodel. Project was completed within approved budget constraints.
2). Developed cost estimates and assisted in bidding school, city and commercial projects.
3). Developed trust with clients, architects, project managers and sub contractors in keeping open communication and obtaining mutually desired results.
2/99 - 12/8/00 Bert Howe & Associates, Inc. Senior Consultant
Construction Consultants (714) 701-9180 5415 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim Hills, Ca. 92807
1). Observed and documented Destructive Testing procedures, to develop an understanding of the conditions contributing to the distress and corollary damage ensuing from the alleged defects. The results of which were used in litigation regarding construction defects.
2). Composed analysis of the estimated repair cost in order to identify and correlate repair tasks and procedures relative to the issues and conditions determined as sources of damage.
3). Developed analysis of plaintiffs repair scope of work to alleviate the alleged defects and conditions and determine the pertinence and accuracy of the work performed.
4). Provided backup documentation re: Project Reports, Plaintiff/Defense Estimates, Subcontractor/Defect Matrixes, Document Timelines, Repair Estimates and phone quotes.
10/97 - 1/99 Unified Building Sciences, Inc. Senior Consultant
5727 Canoga Ave., Suite 301 (818) 999-9762
Woodland Hills, Ca. 91367
1). Provided Casualty Loss Scope and Cost Analysis to over $50,000,000 on all types of buildings including residential, commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. Conducted investigations to: determine the cause of damage; establish the nature and extent of damage; quantify, verify or audit costs to repair or replace; monitor or project manage repairs; and design a remedy.
2). Assisted in Project Auditing by gathering and analyzing real time costs and invoices to ensure not only costs were in line with market rates but that the scope of work was maintained within the projects definition.
3). Assembled information, performed necessary investigations and evaluate building, contents, equipment and time-element losses fairly and impartially for the purpose of Appraisals and Arbitration’s.
4). Organized and executed an effective bidding process corresponding to produced plans and specifications.
11/91 - 8/97 Sanco Design and Engineering Inc. Construction Supervisor
1600 E. 14th Street (972) 423-4728
Plano, Tx. 75074
Specialized in the Analysis, Design and Remediation of Problem Drainage, Erosion, and Soil Stability, as well as Moisture Barriers, Reinforced Earth Structures and Retaining Walls.
Other responsibilities included working with the Army Corps of Engineers for the installation of new shore line control with the use of sea walls. Consult with contractors on engineering requirements for retaining wall structures, design and installation; and help in design and installation of hydraulic collection and disposal systems to depths of 25’ or more. Developed current Personnel and Industrial Relations Policy. Originated Safety Program to comply with the D.O.T. as well as enforcing company jobsite safety standards.
STRENGTHS
Well organized, hard working and self-motivated. Able to work alone or as part of a team. Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to work well with people of varying backgrounds and levels of responsibility. Proven leadership and problem-solving capabilities. Creative, adaptable, able to readily master new situations and challenges. Recognized by clients, peers and management as a dynamic and results-oriented professional.
References and additional information available upon request.