Brian Freeman
Carrollton,VA
Summary
Dedicated construction professional with extensive experience in overseeing public works and utilities projects. Known for teamwork and reliability, consistently ensuring compliance through meticulous inspections and effective collaboration with all stakeholders.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Inspector
Isle of Wight County Public Works
Isle Of Wight County Va.
09.2017 - Current
- Facilitated inspection and administrative support to ensure compliance and efficiency in public works and utilities projects funded by county and developers.
- Documented inspection findings and prepared detailed reports for project stakeholders.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to verify design adherence and quality standards.
- Collaborated with contractors to address issues, providing guidance on corrective measures for non-compliance.
- Oversee and coordinate all phases of construction project management from initiation to completion.
- Monitored and recorded applicable testing requirements for departmental initiatives to maintain quality standards.
Public Utilities Supervisor
Isle of Wight County Public Utilities
Isle Of Wight County Va.
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed and ensured optimal functionality of county water and sewer pumping facilities to support community infrastructure.
- Supervise contractors working on on water and sewer infrastructure.
- Review construction drawing to insure compliance with county standards.
- Assist operations manager and Director with yearly operations budgets.
- Operate various types of equipment to repair or maintain County owned water and sewer infrastructure.
- Provide training to staff for safety, equipment operation and repairs to water and sewer infrastructure.
- Provide after hours support for on-call staff, contractors or residents.
Raw Water Pumping Technician
Newport News Waterworks
Newport News, VA
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Performed regular assessments of municipal well water distribution systems to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
- Managed reservoir level monitoring and maintenance to support efficient functioning of raw water pumping facilities and flood control gates.
- Conducted monthly inspections to ensure safety and maintenance compliance at raw water and well pumping facilities.
- Implemented maintenance schedules and performed repairs on raw water pumping equipment to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Supported maintenance operations by coordinating larger-scale repairs for raw water pumping facilities.
Public Utilities Supervisor
Town Of Smithfield
Smithfield Va.
06.2005 - 03.2013
- Coordinated maintenance efforts and operational oversight for water and sewer infrastructure and pumping stations.
- Supported management and engineering teams in evaluating plans to ensure compliance with public utility standards.
- Managed contractor activities focused on maintaining and improving town public utility infrastructure.
- Conducted necessary sampling and prepared reports to fulfill VDH and DEQ requirements.
- Lead staff in the repair of various components in the water and sewer distribution and pumping facilities.
- Provide operations, maintenance and repair for the Towns reverse Osmosis water treatment facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nansemond River High School
Suffolk, VASkills
- Schedule coordination
- Environmental compliance
- As-built drawing review
- Repair inspection
- Organization skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Plan reading
- Construction techniques
Certification
Class III Waterworks Operator in the state of Va.
CPR and First aid certified
Confined space certified
OSHA 30 certified
Timeline
Construction Inspector
Isle of Wight County Public Works
09.2017 - Current
Public Utilities Supervisor
Isle of Wight County Public Utilities
10.2015 - 09.2017
Raw Water Pumping Technician
Newport News Waterworks
03.2013 - 08.2015
Public Utilities Supervisor
Town Of Smithfield
06.2005 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Nansemond River High School