Daniel Nicks

• Provided direction on process improvement initiatives to increase productivity and profitability.
• Partnered with vendors to secure competitive pricing on materials needed for production activities.
• Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients. Responsible for projects management and beginning to end of Directional drilling operations.
• Drilling operations including estimating, scheduling, NTO, invoicing, accounts receivable/payable. responsible for building relationships with vendors, locators, engineers and clients to ensure a seamless HDD installation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and practices for underground utilities installations.
• Assist with HR processes for the company with onboarding, and compliance with HR laws.

Completed Projects:

The Killearn Club - Golf Club - Tallahassee Fl.

installation of 200LF of 8" WM and 2" HDPE conduit , golf course irrigation pipe @ The Killearn Club golf course.

808 Bounce House - St.Augustine Fl.

installed 200LF of 2" Green HDPE FM pipe.

Marsh Landing Country Club - Golf Club - Palm Valley Fl.

500LF of 8" HDPE WM

500LF of 6" conduit

1200LF of 4" HDPE FM

400LF of 10" HDPE WM

2000" of 2" conduit

Bishop Kenny High School - Athletic Building - Jacksonville Fl.

installed 457LF of 8" HDPE WM

Cornerstone Classic Academy - New Addition - Jacksonville FL.

620LF of 8" FS

620LF of 4" WM

• Managed subcontractors, ensuring that all work was completed according to project specifications and standards.
• Supervised day-to-day operations of construction sites, including scheduling of workers, materials delivery, and equipment usage.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Ensured compliance with local building codes as well as company policies throughout the duration of the project.
• Conducted pre-job site visits to evaluate potential risks and hazards associated with each job assignment.
• Monitored labor hours against estimated costs for each task in order to stay within budget limits.
• Manage civil construction projects from takeoff through completion. Coordinate scheduling, subcontractors and materials with project managers for a seamless continuity.
• Regularly meet with project owners, municipality representatives throughout the project for progress/ status meetings. Complete all necessary paperwork to ensure compliance with governing entities/funding. Regularly review project budget and expenses to mitigate any potential deficiencies and ensure profitability.
• Managed and help develop crew leaders and "teams" in site work and underground Utility installation and standards.

Projects List

4054 Alhambra Dr. - BULKHEAD - Jacksonville Fl.

220'LF of Poly Sheet Pile and tie back system with concrete cap.

1300 Ellis Rd. S Jacksonville FL.

land clearing-pond excavation-underground utilities ,storm, water, sewer -site prep-asphalt paving.

Emerald Trail - " MODEL MILE " Jacksonville Fl.

Demolition of existing roads ,curb and side walk. 1.5 Miles in all

installation of multi path trail bringing in into ADA compliance , pond overlook board walk , changing traffic patterns and adding parks improving Jacksonville's downtown area drainage system by adding more storm structures and curb inlets.

Baptist Hospital - Flemming Island-

site clearing and site prep. underground utilities , Lift station with grinder pump, storm, water, sewer and Fire Service piping and structures. Rough and finish grading parking lot prep base materials, curb, ADA ramps , ,sidewalks and pedestrian nature trail and asphalt paving.

SunnyPines RV Park - Jacksonville Fl.

site clearing and site prep. underground utilities , Lift station with grinder pump, storm, water, sewer and Fire Service piping and structures. Rough and finish grading, pond excavation. Installed water, sewer, power and parking for 65 lots .

• Supervised and coordinated the daily operations of the plant, including production, maintenance and quality control. Ensured compliance with safety regulations to minimize workplace hazards and accidents.
• Developed strategies to reduce costs while improving productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinated activities between departments in order to meet production goals.
• Adhered strictly to all applicable laws governing environmental protection standards. Managed projects related to facility expansion or upgrades as required.
• Maintained tough quality standards for production processes and final products.
• Monitored employee performances and motivated team members on day-to-day basis by delivering positive reinforcement. Collaborated with engineering team and other departments to maximize productivity.
• Conducted weekly safety meetings with subcontractors and ensured compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Prepared daily reports on labor hours, materials used and equipment operated for the duration of the project.
• Supervised crew members in the safe operation of equipment such as backhoes, cranes and bulldozers.
• Maintained accurate records of daily progress including photos, videos and written documentation. Assessed blueprints and drawings to ascertain key project elements and determine number of construction workers needed to complete project on time.
• Assisted in training new staff members on proper safety protocols when working on job sites.
• Inspected earthwork, concrete, structural steel, decking, fireproofing, framing and finish work.
• Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers.
• Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
• Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
• Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
• Provided technical advice for resolving design problems and construction issues.
• Resolved conflicts between contractors or between contractor and client efficiently and professionally.
• Negotiated changes or modifications in contracts as needed during the course of a projects.

Projects

• Alachua Ave - Jacksonville Fl.

Master Lift station rehabilitation ,Installing temporary Bypass system of station, Demolition of old mechanical and electrical control system. Repair of concrete walls and coatings, installing new gates, fitting new pumps, Retro fitting piping and valves . Adding new chemical system, controls , electrical.

• JEA Southwest WWPT Jacksonville Fl.

Updating - Grit system - Trash compactor system -

Demo of existing equipment, pumps, grit snell ,screw auger, piping.

Installing Fluidyne Hydro Grit Vortex Separator and pumps,

Kuster*Water trash compactor system to fit existing bar screens, wash water system and electrical cabinet with controls. Installed new odor control system. installed handrailing and cat walk , mezzanine.

• Gate Parkway N - Jacksonville Fl.

installed 2500'LF 8" C-900 reclaim water pipe over 115 MJ fittings and valves.

working at night using lane closures and MOT.

• JEA - Ponte Vedra WWTP - Ponte Vedra Fl.

Installed 2" SCH 80 wash water pipe and nozzles

form reinforce and pour concrete stairs landing pads .

Erect Aluminum columns, stairs, platforms

• JEA - WWTP District 2 (Cedar Bay)

Full rehabilitation of Head works , bar screen, yard piping, valves.

Full rehabilitation of Clarifiers concrete walls, Piping, coating, mechanical equipment, weir plates . 30" to 18" DI pipe , gravity sewer from Head to clarifier

• JEA - WWTP south Ponte Vedra

installed new water well and piping to supply treatment plant.

install piping for new plant and chemical skid , install splash pads and over flow piping.

reshape site adding new swells and moving berms. connecting new plant and piping.

• Master Lift station 4003 Brunswick Ga.

Full rehabilitation . demo everything but the existing building.

new pumps and piping 35' below surface . SINKING method of precast structure .

installed roof, windows, ventilation, controls.

installed new odor control system

• Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
• Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
• Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
• Assisted with rigging operations as required.
• Ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times while operating the crane.
• Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
• Positioned blocks and outrigger pads securely prior to operating a mobile crane.
• Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
• Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
• Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
• Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
• Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
• Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
• Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
• Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches and replaced worn out cables.
• Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
• Recertify Cranes preforming a load Test on cranes up to 120% of Capacity to return to service.
• P-307 Load test crane operator , Certifying and Licensing Official for the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy .

• short duration projects of many types sometimes daily lifts or multiple lifts in a day .
• A/C units , tree jobs , Medical equipment , new construction of residential, commercial, industrial jobs, fuel tanks.. just a few types of jobs preformed.
• NCCCO Certified Crane Operator Lattice Boom Crawler / Telescopic Swing Cab.
• Class A CDL licensed Driver no restrictions.
• Preform ODCL and Lift plans for critical lifts .

• NCCCO Certified Crane Operator Lattice Boom Crawler / Telescopic Swing Cab.
• Preform ODCL and Lift plans for critical lifts .
• Operate crane while on barge utilizing many different crane and equipment combinations in Bridge Building and Heavy Marine Industrial Construction.
• Bridges, Seawall, Bulkheads, Fender systems, installing transmission line poles are some types of projects preformed.
• clamshell bucket digging , orange peel bucket, diesel vibratory hammers, diesel on extractor, diesel power Impact pile hammer are some of the Combination equipment used.
• Experienced installing pile of different types Concrete, Wood, Fiberglass, Poly .

• used tools and equipment to build False work and all aspects of building bridges .
• handling many types of materials wood, steel, glues, paint , paint remover, concrete, grout.
• build forms from wood or steel
• place and tie rebar for walls, columns, caps, bridge decks
• weld braces and bridge deck pans, structures etc.
• inspect rigging and properly rig to many types of tools, equipment, and materails.

• I used many types of land clearing equipment to clear lots and prep for new homes and commercial buildings.
• Dig in footers, place and finish concrete slab, frame up house and install deadwood, install windows and doors, siding.
• finish grade yard and sites
• Both renovation / new construction build- residential homes, hotels, commercial iron buildings, built out gas stations / store fronts / restaurants