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Eli Nelson

Manitowoc

Summary

Qualified Construction Inspector with background in conducting comprehensive evaluations of construction projects, and ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations. Experience in multiple aspects of plan production, utilizing Civil 3D software and Trimble GPS systems. Strengths include thorough knowledge of building codes, project management skills, and ability to work in high-pressure environments. Capable of identifying issues promptly, offering solutions for improvement, and contributing positively to team outcomes. Demonstrated record of hands-on experience in the concrete construction industry for over ten years.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Inspector

HNTB Engineering
Green Bay
08.2024 - Current
  • Assist in design work for plan sets using Civil 3D software.
  • Take measurements of work-zone areas using a Trimble GPS system, and import GPS data into Civil 3D software to produce plan sets.
  • Review project plans and specifications to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
  • Conduct routine site visits to monitor progress and adherence to timelines.
  • Collaborate with engineers and contractors to address construction issues promptly.
  • Document site conditions and activities in detailed inspection reports.
  • Participate in project meetings to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
  • Monitor work practices to promote safe environments for all personnel on site.
  • Monitor contractors' performance to ensure quality control compliance throughout the project duration.
  • Test soil, asphalt, concrete and other materials to assess compliance.
  • Note recurrent issues and work with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals as needed during project development stages.
  • Analyze test results for soils, aggregates, concrete, asphaltic mixes, masonry units, mortar mixes and steel reinforcement bars.
  • Coordinate activities between multiple contractors working on the same project simultaneously.
  • Ensure that materials used in construction meet the required specifications.

Business Owner/Operator

Precision Concrete & Excavating LLC
Manitowoc
06.2019 - Current
  • Oversee financial management; including budgeting and forecasting expenses.
  • Establish relationships with ready-mix suppliers to secure favorable terms and reliable delivery.
  • Maintain relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service and an excellent finished product.
  • Provide direction and guidance to employees.
  • Supervise performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Oversee project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of projects.
  • Monitor equipment maintenance to prevent delays in project timelines.
  • Provide technical direction in the installation of formwork, reinforcement steel, and concrete placement.
  • Order materials such as concrete mixes, sand, gravel, forms, rebar cages, etc. as needed for each job site.
  • Assign tasks to crew members based on individual abilities, experience levels, and workloads.
  • Train new personnel in proper operation of power tools used in concrete finishing operations.
  • Apply sealant and curing compounds to protect finished surfaces on every project.
  • Monitor weather conditions daily to determine suitable working times for concrete placement.
  • Use numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
  • Ensure that proper grades are maintained throughout the project for drainage purposes.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and determine best courses of action for repairs.
  • Operate excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
  • Operate skid steer and power buggy for various tasks required throughout projects.
  • Operate dump trucks and other large vehicles to haul gravel, sand, equipment, etc.
  • Maintain and operate hydraulic systems on the excavators as well as other heavy equipment.

Concrete Finisher

Potrykus Construction LLC
Wausau
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Set up forms and molds to shape concrete for various projects.
  • Finished concrete surfaces using trowels and hand tools for smooth finishes.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met efficiently.
  • Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
  • Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
  • Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.

Concrete Laborer

Tom Kiel Masonry LLC
Cato
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Maintained a clean and organized worksite to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials, including aggregates and cement bags, for projects.
  • Prepared job sites by setting up forms and ensuring proper measurements were taken.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
  • Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
  • Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
  • Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
  • Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
  • Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
  • Restored damaged and worn stonework on old buildings or sites.
  • Installed bricks, blocks, and stones with attention to detail and alignment.
  • Cut bricks into specific shapes with a wet saw or tile cutter when necessary.
  • Mixed mortar, grout, and concrete according to specified ratios using hand tools and power equipment.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
01-2020

High School Diploma -

Valders High School
Valders, WI
01-2016

Skills

  • Civil 3D design
  • GPS data analysis
  • Material testing
  • Quality control
  • Construction documentation
  • Client relationship management
  • Equipment operation
  • Environmental compliance

Affiliations

  • Avid birdwatcher with a documented library of pictures and written observations, spanning 15 years
  • Wellness Enthusiast who has been practicing and promoting healthy lifestyles for five years
  • Dedicated husband and family man

Accomplishments

  • Started a residential concrete company at the age of 21
  • Author of a short-story titled "The Big Hunt", written by me in the fourth grade

Certification

  • Portland Cement Concrete Technician I - WisDOT (Issued 02/26/2025)
  • Transportation Materials Sampling Technician - WisDOT (Issued 02/06/2025)

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Construction Inspector

HNTB Engineering
08.2024 - Current

Concrete Finisher

Potrykus Construction LLC
01.2022 - 12.2024

Business Owner/Operator

Precision Concrete & Excavating LLC
06.2019 - Current

Concrete Laborer

Tom Kiel Masonry LLC
05.2016 - 10.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

High School Diploma -

Valders High School

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