Seeking opportunities to expand my expertise in maintaining high standards of federal construction contract management as a Project Manager / Quality Control Manager.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager / QCM / SSHO
Quality First Marine, LLC
01.2017 - Current
Responsible for implementing successful project management of multiple federal construction projects, working as a prime contractor. Developed, planned, and executed construction efforts, while monitoring and controlling progress schedules, to deliver key project constraints, including time, budget, quality, and safety throughout each project.
Fulfilled roles as Project Manager, QCM and SSHO on multiple USACE / USCG / NAS / DHS federal projects. Performed daily quality control inspections, conducted 3-phase control meetings, prepared and tracked submittals, generated and maintained APPs, QCPs, EPPs and SWPPPs and work plans.
Monitored operations workflow to ensure practical construction techniques were safely implemented. Provided recommendations for safety performance improvements and compliance according to safety requirements outlined in EM 385-1-1. Lead daily and weekly JSA / Toolbox addressing onsite safety concerns. Identified and managed safety deficiencies according to federal contract requirements.
Verified construction quality standards, through interpreting specifications and contract drawings, performing testing procedures and inspections, to ensure materials and construction processes met or exceeded stringent federal contractual requirements.
Ability to identify and correct all potentially hazardous conditions during performance of work, ensuring projects are safely and successfully completed on time.
Operations Lead / Safety Officer
Omega Refining, LLC/ Vertex Energy
01.2010 - 01.2017
Responsible for supervision of employees throughout the refining process, while devising innovative processes to safely increase production goals.
Held daily safety meetings, to establish a safe and effective work environment. Responsible for issuing daily safe work permits (process safety, hot work, confined space entry, LOTO).
Responsible for educating and directing personnel on the use of equipment, resources and safety procedures, including environmental compliance.
Assisted in the development of company Safety Plan, including Hazard Communication Plan, hazard controls and safe practices, emergency and accident response / reporting, employee training / communication and record keeping.
Participated in monthly safety audits to inspect all safety equipment and document any deficiencies, to repair or replace equipment accordingly. Responsible for reporting and tracking any unsafe work environments or hazardous conditions, to mitigate potential loss time incidents / accidents.
Successfully completed safety training courses including personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, fall protection, eye safety, first aid, electrical safety, scaffold safety, fire extinguisher handling, material handling safety, LOTO, forklift operator safety, HAZWOPER training, confined space entry / handling hazardous material, LADOT training and DELTAV software application.
Recognized as 2014 Vertex Energy, LLC Corporate Safety Champion.
Project Manager / Owner
Holley Property Services, LLC
01.2002 - 01.2010
Oversaw daily field and office operations of commercial and residential projects.
Developed strong verbal and written communications skills, necessary to foster relationships with others at all levels within the company.
Provided on-site management and quality control, to ensure projects met time and budget requirements, and were built in accordance with contract.
Monitored contract employees and subcontractors, to ensure work was performed safely, correctly and responsibly the first time.
Promoted leadership of continuous improvement and accountability on the job site, by setting goals, achieving milestones and adhering to deadlines.
Maintained an ‘open line of communication', between project owners and principals, to ensure transparency throughout the life of each project.
Instilled a companywide Safety Culture, where shared values, beliefs, and attitudes towards safety within the company influenced how employee safety is perceived and prioritized by everyone (top-to-bottom).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
01.2002
OUVP / Master 100GT - undefined
The Captain School
Diamondhead, MS
01.2009
Skills
Approved Level 1 SSHO and CQCM certification
Experienced in managing federal construction projects
Problem identification and solution implementation
Critical thinking / decision making
Construction safety management
Comprehensive project planning
Customer relationship development
Project timeline management
Quality control
Cost control
Experience with use of USACE RMS 30
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Certification
USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (Document# USA000019634) Master of steam of motor vessel of not more than 100 gross registered tons upon near coastal waters. Authorized to engage in commercial assistance towing. Domestic voyages only, credential meets STCW 1995 regulations without further endorsement.
FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit (FRN# 0018670588) License authorized lifetime status pursuant to Memorandum Opinion and Order, Third Report and Order, and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in FCC 06-129.