Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Dwayne Decuir

Forney,TX

Summary

Experienced Construction Inspector with extensive knowledge in public and private sector construction. Skilled at identifying repetitive issues and specific construction problems. Collaborates with project managers, contractors, and owners to resolve problems.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Inspector

HVJ Associates Inc. North Texas
Dallas, TX
02.2018 - Current

Contributing to the execution of SH 121 mill and overlay, overseeing the development of increased connectivity between highways from HWY 820 to HWY 35W.

Conducted on-site inspections of all phases of construction, from foundation to completion.

Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy and conformance with applicable standards.

Ensured that materials used in construction met the required specifications.

Verified that contractors adhered to approved plans and specifications during the course of work.

Analyzed test results for a variety of construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphaltic mixes, masonry units, mortar mixes, and steel reinforcement bars.

Monitored contractors' performance to ensure quality control compliance throughout the project duration.

Utilized a range of instruments, such as air meters and density moisture gauges, for field testing purposes.

Managed data requests from the district office by inputting detailed reports into the site manager.

Read and interpreted drawings, assessing construction against plans.

Performed comprehensive on-site inspections throughout all stages of construction, encompassing foundation to completion.

Ensured plans and specifications adherence to the required standards through rigorous review.

Inspected materials used in construction to meet necessary specifications

Ensured contractors maintained compliance with approved plans and specifications.

Worked on US 75 Widening in Sherman, TX, analyzed test results for soils, aggregates, concrete, asphaltic mixes, masonry units, mortar mixes, and steel reinforcement bars.

Monitored contractors' performance to ensure quality control compliance throughout the project duration.

Performed field testing using a variety of instruments, such as air meters and density moisture gauge.

Handled the district office's data requests with timely and detailed reports by entering them into the site manager.

Read and interpreted drawings, and assessed construction against plans.

Worked on FM 1434 for widening the shoulders and resurfacing the roadway with super pave HMA. Inspecting new construction, ensuring that it meets contract requirements.
Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies, and discuss future activities.
Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent recurrence.
Conducted inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds for deficiencies, including potential health, safety, and code violations.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.

Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment, and repair projects.

Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state, and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.

Construction Inspector

Paragon Project Resources Inc.
Dallas, TX
03.2017 - 02.2018

Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.

Recorded inspection and test data, including weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content and quantities inspected/graded.

Senior Construction Materials Technician

Reed Engineering Group Ltd.
Dallas, TX
03.2017 - 09.2017

Followed plans, orders and technical specifications to complete accurate work that met project specifications, codes, and quality standards.
Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.

Construction Inspector

Bowman Engineering & Consulanting
Dallas, TX
07.2016 - 02.2017
Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents on the I35W Managed Lanes Segment 3B Project.

Senior Construction Materials Technician

HVJ Associates, Inc.
Dallas, TX
04.2013 - 07.2016
Inspect, test, sort, sample and weigh raw materials or processed. Record inspection and test data, including weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content and quantities inspected/graded on projects such as LBJ Express Lane Project.

Construction Materials Technician

STL Engineers
Dallas, TX
04.2009 - 06.2013

Record inspection and test data, including weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content and quantities inspected/graded on such projects as the DART Green Line and Blue Line, the Sam Rayburn Toll way, SH 199 Frontage Road improvement and President George Bush Turnpike/190 Eastern Extension.

Senior Construction Materials Technician

Raba-Kistner Infrastructure
Dallas, TX
06.2010 - 04.2013
Perform owner verification testing on the President George Bush Turnpike/161 Western Extension and Chisholm Trail Parkway Troll Highway Section 6 Project.

Construction Materials Technician

Reed Engineering Group
Dallas, TX
06.2006 - 03.2009
Record inspection and test data, including weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content and quantities inspected/graded.

Construction Materials Technician

Fugro Consultants
Dallas, TX
07.2002 - 05.2006
Record inspection and test data, including weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content and quantities inspected/graded.

Construction Materials Technician

Patton, Burke & Thompson, Inc.
Dallas, TX
08.2000 - 10.2001
Inspect, test, sort, sample and weigh raw materials or processed. Record inspection and test data, including weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content and quantities inspected/graded.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering Technology

Grambling State University

Skills

  • Correction plans
  • Safety awareness
  • Report creation
  • Team management
  • Supervision
  • Planning and coordination

Accomplishments

Recently complete QC inspection services on DART Group E station platform extensions and TXDOT Johnson Conunty ADA and sidewalk rehab. Part of project teams that over saw the compliance of testing for the owner on various projects as LBJ Express Lanes, President George Bush Turnpike Eastern and Western Extensions, The Chisholm Trail Parkway Section 6 Toll way and The Tex Rail Project.

Certification

ACI Certified, Asphalt Level 1B Certified, Hazmat Certified, Maintenance of Traffic for Supervisors Certified, OSHA 10 HOUR Safety Certification,

NHI Diamond Grinding and Grooving, NHI Construction of

Portland Cement Concrete Pavements, Basic Materials for

Highway and Structure Construction and Maintenance

References

Kennedy Bruce, CQCR

Phillips/May Corporation

(504)325-3639

Project Manager

Mike Shields

QC Inspector

CM FOSTER Group

(972)730-4880

(former co-worker)

Shauna Bowman, Owner

Bowman Engineering & Consulting

Phone:(214)315-5631

Email: shauna@bowmanengineers.com

(former supervisor)

Frank Yaun, PE, VMA

Beyond Engineering and Testing

Phone: (512)586-8698

(former supervisor)

Demetric Larry, DFW/DCC QA Manager

Phone: (817)805-2067

(former supervisor at DFW Airport)

Timeline

Construction Inspector

HVJ Associates Inc. North Texas
02.2018 - Current

Senior Construction Materials Technician

Reed Engineering Group Ltd.
03.2017 - 09.2017

Construction Inspector

Paragon Project Resources Inc.
03.2017 - 02.2018

Construction Inspector

Bowman Engineering & Consulanting
07.2016 - 02.2017

Senior Construction Materials Technician

HVJ Associates, Inc.
04.2013 - 07.2016

Senior Construction Materials Technician

Raba-Kistner Infrastructure
06.2010 - 04.2013

Construction Materials Technician

STL Engineers
04.2009 - 06.2013

Construction Materials Technician

Reed Engineering Group
06.2006 - 03.2009

Construction Materials Technician

Fugro Consultants
07.2002 - 05.2006

Construction Materials Technician

Patton, Burke & Thompson, Inc.
08.2000 - 10.2001

Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering Technology

Grambling State University

ACI Certified, Asphalt Level 1B Certified, Hazmat Certified, Maintenance of Traffic for Supervisors Certified, OSHA 10 HOUR Safety Certification,

NHI Diamond Grinding and Grooving, NHI Construction of

Portland Cement Concrete Pavements, Basic Materials for

Highway and Structure Construction and Maintenance

Dwayne Decuir