David Bolster
Harrison,ID
Summary
My objective is to find part time employment working with AI to gain experience and to adapt to the changes AI will bring to the construction industry.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Manager
Interstate Concrete & Asphalt
Post Falls, ID
03.2025 - Current
- Worked with new team to smoothly transition following corporate sale.
- Transitioned to new structure while maintains quality and meeting specifications.
- Collaborated with customers during transition period.
- Provide product submittals for projects.
Quality Control Manager
Jmac Resources
Post Falls, ID
01.2017 - 03.2025
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to enhance product consistency.
- Led cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues proactively.
- Conducted regular quality control inspections of aggregate and construction products.
- Trained staff on quality assurance practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed material quality on several structural and civil jobs.
- Interfaced with engineers, agencies, owners and inspectors ensuring performance and specification compliance.
WAQTC Inspector
Geotek Inc.
Hayden, ID
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Working as inspector, contracted by State of Idaho providing construction inspection and testing for Interstate 90 paving project. Includes concrete, asphalt, aggregate, storm sewer and contract compliance.
Holiday Feeder Driver
UPS
Spokane, WA
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Drove combination vehicles, tractor trailer or doubles to move packages during holiday overflow season.
Operations Manager
Knife River Corporation
Rathdrum, ID
03.2006 - 06.2015
- Managed Ready Mix, Asphalt and Aggregate operations for two pits.
- Obtained or maintained several industry quality certifications.
- Ensured operations maintained State, County and Federal certifications including safety, quality and environmental certifications.
- Managed sales, including customer relations, pricing, estimating and bidding.
- Evaluated customers and developed quotes.
Driver, Ready Mix and Aggregate
Central Pre-Mix
Spokane Valley, WA
03.2004 - 03.2006
- Drove mixer, dump truck, or truck and pup to deliver construction materials.
Driver/Mover
Alliance Moving and Storage
CDA, ID
12.2001 - 03.2004
- Drove truck and moved household items. Trained and obtained Class A CDL.
Production Manager
CXT Incorporated
Spokane Valley, WA
11.1989 - 10.2001
- Started as production worker, was promoted several times and final position was production manager.
Education
B.S. - Environmental Science, GIS Concentration
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2019
Skills
Certified inspector for concrete, asphalt and aggregate materials
Experienced with blueprints, specifications, submittal and inspections
Strong computer skills including Office, Arcgis, construction takeoff software and several industry specific platforms
Experience with all phases of construction including residential, commercial and civil
Worked as an inspector on FAA, state and commercial jobs
Certification
- NRMCA Levels 1-4, Concrete Mix Design and Durability
- Certified Asphalt Mix Design Technologist, Asphalt Institute
- ACI level I Concrete Testing
- WAQTC Sampler/Tester Aggregate, Asphalt, Concrete Level I and II, Density and Embankment
- Idaho Transportation Department Inspector, Concrete Structures, Asphalt Paving, Contract Administration, Surface Treatment and Traffic Control
- 40 Hour Hazwoper Certification
Leadership
Elected to Board of Trustees while with CXT when company was an ESOP. This was an elected position by employees, Board was in charge of all financial matters related to ESOP.
Timeline
Quality Control Manager
Interstate Concrete & Asphalt
03.2025 - Current
Quality Control Manager
Jmac Resources
01.2017 - 03.2025
Holiday Feeder Driver
UPS
11.2015 - 12.2015
WAQTC Inspector
Geotek Inc.
03.2015 - 06.2017
Operations Manager
Knife River Corporation
03.2006 - 06.2015
Driver, Ready Mix and Aggregate
Central Pre-Mix
03.2004 - 03.2006
Driver/Mover
Alliance Moving and Storage
12.2001 - 03.2004
Production Manager
CXT Incorporated
11.1989 - 10.2001
B.S. - Environmental Science, GIS Concentration
Southern New Hampshire University