CHAD M. LARSEN
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Tunnel Manager with 23 years of experience and comprehensive background in Civil Underground construction.
Strong leader and project manager with a demonstrated success in managing complex quality construction projects. Effective communicator, proficient in leveraging industry experience, team leadership, and problem-solving skills to positively impact company success. Expertise in numerous types of excavation and other construction equipment, knowledge of construction and municipality regulations. Extensive experience regarding assessment and installation of all types tunnel and shaft construction means and methods along with related ground support construction materials.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Tunnel Manager/Project Estimator
HB Trenchless
Houston, Texas
- Current
- Performed project Takeoff and Estimation (HCSS)
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements
- Designed and Fabricated key tunnel equipment pieces (AutoCAD)
- Managed subcontractors during secant pile shaft installation on multiple projects
- Maintained nine Tunnel Boring Machines and Ancillary Equipment
- Developed and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments
TBM Mechanical Superintendent
Frontier-Kemper Constructors
Evansville, IN
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw successful assembly of Herrenknecht Single Shield Tunnel Boring Machine
- Trained mechanical 30 department personnel in procedures and safety requirements.
- Provided technical training throughout build and production process.
- Maintained adequate inventory of spare parts to prevent critical downtime.
- Scheduled, assigned and monitored maintenance programs for mechanical and related systems.
- Supervised installation of different types of mechanical equipment, used for tunnel excavation, ground improvement and support.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
Equipment Superintendent
Atkinson Construction
Atlanta, GA
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Supervised complete assembly of 144" Robbins Main Beam TBM.
- Tracked 90 pieces of internal and rented equipment.
- Managed eight mechanical staff to coincide repairs and maintenance with job schedule.
- Supported ground improvement crews during quarry and tunnel operations
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Provided daily reports to engineering and management related to tracking cost and schedule.
- Assisted maintenance staff with troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues.
- Maintained inventory of necessary expendables, parts and supplies.
TBM Master Mechanic
Triad Engineering
Brooklyn, OH
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Served as leader in rebuilding Vertical Boring Machine and Double shield TBMs.
- Coordinated orders for materials and parts.
- Collaborated with management teams to meet and exceed scheduled deadlines.
- Operated and maintained applicable equipment.
Field Service Superintendent
The Robbins Company
Solon, OH
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Organized and managed on-site assembly of Main Beam, Double Shield and Slurry TBM's
- Created assembly schedule to coincide with customer needs.
- Organized with deep excavation and ground improvement subcontractors during machine assembly to successfully meet schedules
- Organized labor and skilled technicians used to assemble TBM.
- Provided technical support for all facets of assembly and startup.
- Advised project management and general superintendent of potential or real problems and assisted in resolving concerns.
Equipment Superintendent
Schiavone Construction Corporation
Secaucus, NJ
10.2011 - 02.2013
- Maintained 100 pieces of equipment used to excavate 857,000 cubic yards of material from under Grand Central Station Terminal.
- Organized Union Labor operations and Mechanical teams supporting excavation, ground improvement and support
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Maintained inventory of necessary expendables, parts and supplies.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
TBM Mechanical Superintendent
Schiavone Construction Corporation
Secaucus, NJ
05.2010 - 10.2011
- Organized onsite build of Herrenknecht Single shield tunnel boring machine that successfully mined 2 miles of subway tunnel
- Oversaw Union trade workers while maintaining Tunnel Boring Machine, ground freeze and slurry wall operations
- Delegated team assignments, reviewed work and set schedules to maintain optimal coverage of all mechanical needs.
- Prepared regular departmental reports detailing mechanical installation, maintenance and repair activities.
- Worked effectively with other departments, vendors and regulators to achieve operational objectives.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
TBM Master Mechanic
Kassouf Construction
Brooklyn, OH
02.2001 - 05.2010
- Maintained and managed all equipment related to tunnel boring, shaft excavation and ground improvement
- Maintained job education of hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Worked in conjunction with subcontracted ground freezing crews supporting shaft construction
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
TBM Hydraulic/Electrical Technician
The Robbins Company
Solon, OH
08.1999 - 02.2001
- Installed hydraulic and electrical components related to single and double shield TBMs.
- Disassembled and troubleshoot TBMs.
- Provided technical support to customers.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field
- Collaborated with IT department to resolve networking issues
Airframes CDI/Supervisor
United States Navy
Oak Harbor, WA
08.1995 - 08.1999
- Served as airframes supervisor in charge of maintaining fleet of P3C Orion.
Education
Associate of Arts - Airframes Hydraulic/Electrical
Millington Naval Air Station
Millington, TN1995
Skills
- Constructability review
- Cost Estimation
- Engineers Estimate Review
- Contract Document Compliance Enforcement
- Submittal Compliance and Organization
- Tunnel Support Evaluation
- TBM Mechanical Performance Evaluation
- TBM Assembly
- Welding Inspection
- Cutter wear Inspection
- Job Site Layout and logistics
- Mining Cycle Efficiency evaluation
- Material Handling analysis
- TBM Operation and Guidance systems
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Verbal and Written Communication
Team Leadership
Project Estimation and Bidding
Time Management
Budgeting and Cost Control
Scheduling and Coordinating
Project Planning
Quality Analysis and Evaluation
High Attention to Detail
RELEVANT PROJECTS
- Kemano T2, Kemano British Columbia, 7.6km of tunnel constructed by 22' Herrenknecht Single Shield TBM combined with drill and blast
- Bellwood Quarry Tunnel, Atlanta Georgia, 5 miles of tunnel constructed by 144" Robbins Main Beam TBM combined with drill and blast
- East Side Access, Manhattan NY, Excavation of over 857,000 cubic yards of Manhattan Schist by drill and blast excavation
- Second Avenue Subway, Manhattan NY, 2 miles of tunnel constructed by 24' Herrenknecht Main Beam TBM
- No Business Creek Tunnel, Snellville GA, 3 miles of tunnel construction by 144" Robbins Main Beam TBM combined with drill and blast
- Mill Creek 3, Cleveland Ohio, 7 miles of CSO tunnel constructed by 24' Robbins Double Shield TBM combined with drill and blast
Additional Information
- Received Flag Letter of Commendation from VP40 for outstanding service while deployed in Fairbanks, Alaska.
- Received National Defense Service, Good Conduct, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and Meritorious Unit Commendation medals in Armed Forces.
Timeline
TBM Mechanical Superintendent
Frontier-Kemper Constructors
01.2018 - 02.2019
Equipment Superintendent
Atkinson Construction
05.2016 - 11.2017
TBM Master Mechanic
Triad Engineering
11.2015 - 05.2016
Field Service Superintendent
The Robbins Company
08.2013 - 11.2015
Equipment Superintendent
Schiavone Construction Corporation
10.2011 - 02.2013
TBM Mechanical Superintendent
Schiavone Construction Corporation
05.2010 - 10.2011
TBM Master Mechanic
Kassouf Construction
02.2001 - 05.2010
TBM Hydraulic/Electrical Technician
The Robbins Company
08.1999 - 02.2001
Airframes CDI/Supervisor
United States Navy
08.1995 - 08.1999
Tunnel Manager/Project Estimator
HB Trenchless
- Current
Associate of Arts - Airframes Hydraulic/Electrical
Millington Naval Air Station
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