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CLARK BAGALAWIS

Panama City,FL

Summary

With a background in project management and an MBA specializing in Project Management, I bring extensive experience from my time in the United States Army and Department of Transportation. As a Lead Title II Construction Inspector for the U.S. Air Force, I've managed multimillion-dollar projects with a focus on adherence to regulations and achieving exceptional outcomes. Driven by continuous learning, I'm committed to leveraging my skills and experience in new opportunities. My proactive approach, coupled with a results-oriented mindset, makes me a valuable asset in various roles and industries. Ready to tackle new challenges and contribute meaningfully to any team or organization, I am excited about the prospect of excelling in dynamic environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Construction Inspector, Title II

KMEA
04.2024 - Current
  • Directs quality assurance and inspection initiatives for Air Force airfield apron and taxiway repairs, ensuring strict adherence to contract specifications and regulatory standards.
  • Supervises and monitors construction activities, overseeing both general contractors and subcontractors to ensure precise execution within project timelines and specifications.
  • Provides strategic guidance on schedule adherence, validating progress payments in alignment with approved earned value schedules.
  • Spearheads project planning efforts, including schedule development, implementation, and resource allocation, ensuring seamless progress tracking and reporting.
  • Prepares and submits comprehensive Contractor's Progress, Status, and Management Reports, evaluating project milestones, identifying challenges, and proposing effective solutions.
  • Acts as a key liaison with government representatives, contributing technical insights in meetings and teleconferences to address project-related matters.
  • Prioritizes personnel safety and environmental impact by enforcing strict compliance with OSHA and local safety regulations throughout all construction phases.
  • Maintains meticulous documentation, including training records, Health and Safety Plans, and construction progress reports, ensuring comprehensive project oversight.
  • Conducts thorough site inspections, meticulously documenting project progress, deviations, and corrective actions to maintain project integrity.
  • Reviews and facilitates resolution of construction contractor claims, ensuring proper documentation and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
  • Verifies completion of pre-final and final inspections, overseeing testing of construction systems and resolution of defects through comprehensive punch lists.
  • Provides supervision and quality assurance for junior inspectors, ensuring adherence to inspection protocols and accuracy in reporting.
  • Proactively resolves conflicts between plans, specifications, and actual installations, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • Leads preconstruction conferences and Meetings of Mutual Understanding, establishing clear project objectives and expectations.
  • Reviews contractor's schedules, Accident Prevention Plans, and Quality Control Plans to ensure alignment with project goals and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborates with advisors, contractors, and subcontractor's key personnel on construction and equipment installation issues, fostering effective problem-solving and resolution.
  • Monitors contractor's quality control and inspection program, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
  • Reviews and addresses project-related problems as they arise, implementing effective solutions to maintain project momentum.
  • Prepares Quality Assurance Reports and provides necessary information for progress reports and processing of pay estimates for assigned projects.

Construction Inspector, Title II

KMEA
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conducted rigorous quality assurance and inspections for the repair of Air Force airfield aprons and taxiways, ensuring strict adherence to contract specifications and regulatory standards.
  • Monitored all construction activities performed by general contractors and subcontractors, meticulously ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
  • Managed construction progress in alignment with approved schedules, providing valuable recommendations to enhance schedule compliance and project efficiency.
  • Assisted in the validation and review of progress payments, ensuring consistency with the approved earned value schedule of values.
  • Led project planning activities, overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of project schedules, events, and resource allocation strategies.
  • Prepared and submitted comprehensive Contractor's Progress, Status, and Management Reports, offering detailed insights into project progress and identifying potential areas of concern.
  • Ensured that reports included summaries of events, performance discussions, problem identification, proposed
    solutions, and payment information to facilitate effective project evaluation.
  • Oversaw updates on project schedules, financials, progress reports, and status of RFIs and modifications, providing crucial technical information through photographs to government stakeholders.
  • Actively participated in meetings and teleconferences with Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR) and Air
    Force Civil Engineering Center representatives to address project-related matters and ensure alignment with objectives.
  • Facilitated weekly and monthly job-site meetings with construction contractors, COR, and other stakeholders,
    fostering open communication and coordination to address project progress, challenges, and scheduling matters.
  • Proactively notified Contracting Officers (CO) and COR of critical issues that could potentially impact contract performance, human health, or the environment.
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of personnel on the work site, adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and local safety office requirements.
  • Conducted all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe, and professional manner, conforming to safety requirements contained in the contract for all work-related activities.
  • Maintained detailed documentation supporting training records on-site and ensured written Health and Safety
    Plans were available for regulatory review.
  • Established and maintained a filing system for all correspondence, submittals, reports, payments, and other
    relevant documents.
  • Maintained accurate records of project progress during all stages of construction, including detailed daily diaries of events affecting progress.
  • Reviewed and assisted in resolving claims from the Construction Contractor, providing necessary support to
    resolve disputes.
  • Ensured the Construction Contractor maintained current as-built drawings on-site and updated them as required.
  • Observed and documented pre-final and final inspections and testing of all systems pertaining to the construction
    project, ensuring the completion of a comprehensive punch list.
  • Provided the COR with a complete list of all defects and omissions written throughout the project, with dates of
    correction noted beside each item.

Transportation Specialist

Oklahoma Department Of Transportation
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Coordinated and tracked all assigned projects, ensuring timely progress tracking, data entry, and processing of necessary documents.
  • Maintained daily interaction within the Right-of-Way & Utilities Division, other ODOT Divisions, the general public, and consultant service providers.
  • Collaborated closely with network administrators and server engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality
    service.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up camera systems for Oklahoma highways and roads of interest, resolving any maintenance and repair issues promptly.
  • Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software tools proficiently to create various documents and communications.
  • Engaged with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and other stakeholders to foster cooperation and resolve issues effectively.
  • Conducted discussions with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies regarding plans, specifications, or work schedules to ensure project alignment.
  • Evaluated transportation systems or traffic control devices to determine the need for modification or expansion, contributing to enhanced system efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards and applicable regulations.
  • Developed and implemented operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components,
    equipment, or systems, ensuring optimal functionality.
  • Performed inspections and tests on electrical systems and equipment to identify and diagnose malfunctions, utilizing visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software to ensure efficient operation.

Transportation Technician, Survey Technician

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Supported survey activities of Olympic Region and Right of Way Plans Office as a survey technician, specializing in field mapping, staking, and survey data processing.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of 12 surveying projects for the state of Washington, demonstrating a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.
  • Operated a variety of instruments, including levels and total stations, as part of survey crew duties, ensuring precise measurements and data collection.
  • Conducted surveys to determine the locations of natural features and man-made structures on Earth's surface,
    underground, and underwater, utilizing electronic distance-measuring equipment such as GPS.
  • Entered GPS data, legal deeds, field notes, and land survey reports into geographic information system (GIS) workstations, facilitating the transformation of information into graphic land descriptions, maps, and drawings.
  • Performed complex calculations to account for earth curvature corrections, atmospheric impacts on measurements, traverse closures or adjustments, azimuths, level runs, and placement of markers, ensuring accurate survey results.
  • Advised upper management on significant issues and challenges related to survey work accomplishment, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
  • Operated GPS/RTK equipment to collect topography data as instructed, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
  • Facilitated the training of new crew members as needed, ensuring the transfer of essential skills and knowledge
    within the survey team.
  • Utilized various databases to locate existing monuments, utilities, and historical property ownership records, enhancing survey efficiency and accuracy.
  • Downloaded and uploaded data to and from PCs and data loggers, ensuring seamless data management and communication within the surveying team.
  • Edited daily files and justified them to previously collected data, maintaining consistency and accuracy in survey records.
  • Prepared and maintained sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys, certifying and assuming liability for the work performed.
  • Coordinated survey findings with engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and other stakeholders
    involved in projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and specifications.
  • Analyzed survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or direct others in survey proposal
    preparation, contributing to the successful planning and execution of survey projects.
  • Provided information and assistance to the public and staff members regarding assessment maps, surveys, boundaries, easements, property ownership, roads, zoning, and related matters, demonstrating strong communication and customer service skills.

Technical Engineer Non-Commissioned Officer

UNITED STATES ARMY
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Performed a variety of surveying duties, including reconnaissance, site location, construction, and mapping surveys, ensuring accuracy and reliability of data for engineering and construction projects.
  • Computed, retraced, and adjusted existing surveys of features such as highway alignments, property boundaries, and utilities to match ground elevation-dependent grids, geodetic grids, or property boundaries, maintaining continuity and accuracy of data.
  • Collected, converted, and presented field survey data for civil engineering projects, contributing to the successful completion of various construction endeavors.
  • Conducted standardized and expedient tests on soils and concrete to determine their adequacy for handling loads imposed by building foundations and associated materials, ensuring structural integrity and safety.
  • Calculated horizontal and vertical coordinates of control networks using direct leveling and other geodetic survey techniques, establishing features of Earth's surface with precision.
  • Managed, inspected, and evaluated work center activities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and quality of service. Coordinated tasks and resources to meet project milestones.
  • Assigned work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty, and capabilities, fostering a productive and cohesive team environment. Led project teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
  • Analyzed productivity and work quality of personnel, facilitating the growth of tactical and technical knowledge and achieving a significant increase in promotions.
  • Inspected project sites to monitor progress, adherence to design specifications, safety protocols, and Department of Defense sanitation standards, ensuring compliance and safety. Managed site activities to maintain project timelines.
  • Interpreted plans, specifications, and coordinated project activities, ensuring smooth progress and adherence to standards. Oversaw project schedules and budgets to meet project objectives.
  • Maintained databases of geodetic and related information, including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data, ensuring accessibility and accuracy of critical information.
  • Utilized AutoCAD/Civil 3D techniques to interpret rough engineering sketches and produce working drawings, contributing to project planning and execution.
  • Conducted routine pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles, ensuring safety and maintenance needs were addressed promptly.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to optimize schedules and avoid delays, demonstrating strong logistical and organizational skills.
  • Inspected highways, buildings, roadways, or foundations during and after construction, ensuring structural quality, safety, and compliance with specifications and codes. Managed inspection processes to maintain project quality.
  • Conducted environmental hazard inspections and evaluated project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations, contributing to environmental sustainability and safety.
  • Tested soils, materials, and conducted slump cone testing to determine their adequacy and strength for construction sites, ensuring quality and reliability of construction materials.
  • Analyzed quality control test results, identified areas for improvement, and recommended solutions, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications. Managed quality assurance processes to enhance project outcomes.

Technical Topography Survey Specialist

United States Army
04.2013 - 09.2014
  • Conducted civil engineering design, drafting, and surveying activities, utilizing specialized skills and knowledge in
    topography surveying.
  • Performed field calculations to assess and analyze survey data, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
  • Utilized advanced surveying technology, including Global Positioning System (GPS), to enhance the efficiency and
    precision of surveying operations.
  • Conducted reconnaissance, site location, and mapping surveys for five projects, providing essential data for project planning and execution.
  • Positioned and maintained vertical rods or targets used by theodolite operators to measure angles, distances, and elevations accurately.
  • Produced overlay maps displaying information such as boundaries, water locations, and topographic features on
    various base maps and scales.
  • Compiled necessary information for staking projects for construction, utilizing engineering plans and survey data.
  • Calculated latitudes, longitudes, angles, areas, and other data for mapmaking purposes, employing survey field notes and reference tables.
  • Assisted in the development of methods and procedures for conducting field surveys, contributing to the improvement of surveying processes.
  • Operated and adjusted surveying instruments, including prisms, theodolites, and electronic distance measuring
    equipment, ensuring precise measurements.
  • Collected relevant information for new surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, and computer records.
  • Recorded survey measurements and descriptive data accurately using notes, drawings, sketches, or inked tracings.
  • Provided administrative support to team members by proficiently using various office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Delivered clerical support by efficiently managing a wide range of routine and special requirements, contributing to the smooth operation of surveying activities.
  • Gathered, organized, and modeled data for survey reports and presentations, ensuring clarity and coherence of information.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to determine project details, including plan preparation, acceptance testing, and
    evaluation of field conditions.
  • Analyzed proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings accurately.
  • Prepared reports and documented project activities and data comprehensively, ensuring the availability of necessary information for project evaluation and review.

Education

MBA - Project Management

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
05.2021

No Degree - Technical Engineering

12T Advanced Individual Training

Skills

  • Leadership/Supervisory Experience
  • Project Management
  • Construction Safety, Stakeout, Surveying
  • Materials Testing and Analysis
  • Concrete Testing
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Pavement-Transportation Computer Assisted Structural Engineering (PCASE)
  • Geodetic, Land, Property, Site, Utility Surveying
  • Laser Measuring Equipment, Tools
  • Nuclear Density/Moisture Testing
  • Precast Concrete
  • Concrete Slump Testing
  • Soil Analysis, Characterization
  • Soil Compaction Testing
  • Sieve Analysis
  • Trimble GPS
  • Trimble Total Stations
  • Bentley Microstation
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed Phase 1 of the Air Logistics Center (ALC) Apron project at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
  • Successfully completed Phase 1 of the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Apron project at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
  • Oversaw and maintained all cameras and communication networks for the highway systems across the state of Oklahoma as part of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
  • Completed 12 Right of Way Survey Projects across Washington State.
  • Ensured quality assurance for the $88 million U.S. Army Selah Airstrip Renovation Project at Yakima Training Center, WA.
  • Directed field testing and surveying for a 3-mile Road Construction project for the U.S. Border Patrol in Yuma, Arizona.
  • Designed, surveyed, and quality assured a 2.5-mile Road Construction project for the U.S. Border Patrol in Laredo, Texas.
  • Managed the survey, design, and quality assurance of the 555th Engineer Brigade parking lot construction project at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
  • Oversaw the survey, design, and quality assurance of the Okubo Medical Clinic parking lot construction project at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
  • Led the survey, design, and quality assurance of the Army Rangers breach pad and training compound at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
  • Ensured quality control for the Noble Hill military training bunker renovation project at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
  • Completed a total of 15 survey projects across Fort Bragg, NC, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Certification

  • Construction Quality Management For Contractors

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 30-hour Construction Safety and Health Certification

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Transportation Systems Center: HMA Airfield Paving Workshop Certification

  • USACE Transportation Systems Center: PCC Airfield Paving Workshop Certification

  • U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM): 32 hours Radiation Safety Officer and Density Moisture Tester Operator Certification

  • U.S .Army: Combat Life Saver Certification

Languages

German
Professional Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Construction Inspector, Title II

KMEA
04.2024 - Current

Construction Inspector, Title II

KMEA
03.2023 - 04.2024

Transportation Specialist

Oklahoma Department Of Transportation
05.2021 - 02.2023

Transportation Technician, Survey Technician

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
11.2018 - 12.2019

Technical Engineer Non-Commissioned Officer

UNITED STATES ARMY
09.2014 - 06.2018

Technical Topography Survey Specialist

United States Army
04.2013 - 09.2014

MBA - Project Management

American Military University

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Brandman University

No Degree - Technical Engineering

12T Advanced Individual Training

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