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Eric  Smith

Eric Smith

PEARLAND,Texas

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Manager

The Life Properties
11.2021 - 11.2023
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
  • Supervised team of 88 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
  • Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
  • Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines.
  • Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
  • Participated in project budget and cost control measures, tracking progress and making necessary financial adjustments to meet company goals.
  • Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
  • Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.

Senior Field Inspector

Burk-Kleinpeter Incorporated
01.2011 - 10.2021
  • Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
  • Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
  • Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
  • Used hand tools and gauges to take measurements.
  • Coordinating tasks, providing advice for solutions to technical problems for subordinate inspectors, collecting and logging data.
  • Supervised nuclear facility operations to immediately determine any design, construction and operation practices that violated safety regulations, laws and protocols.
  • Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
  • Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
  • Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
  • Re-inspected commercial and residential constructions which previously failed inspections.
  • Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Investigated complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Field Inspector

ILSI Engineering, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
  • Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
  • Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
  • Supervised nuclear facility operations to immediately determine any design, construction and operation practices that violated safety regulations, laws and protocols.
  • Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
  • Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
  • Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Owner

Smith Thompson Masonry, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Oversaw Construction and Carpentry crew responsible for the building of new structures and restoration of historic properties
  • Ensured the historical integrity of properties
  • Examined and inspected work progress, equipment and construction site to verify safety and ensured that specifications were met.

Foreman

Carter Construction, Inc
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Responsibilities included all operations, procurement, scheduling, quality control, and production/pre-production, reporting progress and status
  • Conferred with supervisory personnel and subcontractors to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems and contracting workers to perform construction work in accordance with specifications.

Skilled

Best Built Masonry, Brick Mason
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Technical construction inspection for safety street, side-walk all general building
  • Assured compliance with federal, state, local codes and standards
  • Inspected all phases of public and private construction and improvement work
  • Coordinated activities and schedules with contractors and property owners
  • Maintained a variety of logs and records relating to employees work activities and inspection activities
  • Compiled information and prepared construction reports, Safely operated all power/hand tools and heavy equipment including but not limited to wet saw, drills, cement mixer, laying of bricks, blocks, and stone, welding, interior/exterior painting, vinyl siding
  • Time Management and payroll.

Education

has completed numerous training courses including Job Safety Training Certification, OSHA Safety Certification Training and Scaffold Training Certification. He has more than 15 years -

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Wisconsin
1995

Skills

  • Job Site Development
  • Construction Permits Application
  • Project Documentation
  • Project Budgeting
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Interpreting Blueprints
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Inspection Principles
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Site Safety
  • Project Schedule Adherence
  • Scope Management
  • Knowledgeable in Construction Safety
  • Management

Additional Information

  • PTSOLA - , Bldg 71 - Resident Inspection - Resident Inspector for preliminary design for the rehabilitation of Warehouse Building 71. S&WB PM 404 Cont 3669 - SPS 6 - Resident Inspection - Resident Inspector for pump placement and supervision. St. Charles Westbank Levee - Resident Inspection - Resident Inspector for construction for St. Charles Westbank levee. St. Bernard Parish FEMA Street Repairs - Phase I - Resident Inspection - Performed pavement evaluation for FEMA on damaged streets caused by Hurricane Katrina throughout St. Bernard Parish. St. Bernard Streets Reassessments - Resident Inspection - Performed pavement evaluation for FEMA on damaged streets caused by Hurricane Katrina throughout St. Bernard Parish. Wardline Rd. Drainage Improvements - Resident Inspection - Resident Inspector for the construction of subsurface drainage improvements.
  • Bellemeade Area Drainage - Resident Inspection - Resident Inspector for the construction of subsurface drainage improvements in the Bellemeade Subdivision on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish. Causeway Blvd. Widening - Resident Inspection - Resident Inspector for Flood and Gordon Streets - City of N O - Resident Inspection - Resident Inspector for total reconstruction of Flood and Gordon Streets in the lower ninth ward of New Orleans including new water, sewer, subsurface drainage, new base course, p.c. concrete pavement, curbing, sidewalks and driveway apron replacements.
  • The Life at Jackson Square 875 units renovated.
  • The Life at Grand Oaks 556 units renovated.

Timeline

Construction Manager

The Life Properties
11.2021 - 11.2023

Senior Field Inspector

Burk-Kleinpeter Incorporated
01.2011 - 10.2021

Field Inspector

ILSI Engineering, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2011

Owner

Smith Thompson Masonry, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2009

Foreman

Carter Construction, Inc
01.1999 - 01.2006

Skilled

Best Built Masonry, Brick Mason
01.1993 - 01.1999

has completed numerous training courses including Job Safety Training Certification, OSHA Safety Certification Training and Scaffold Training Certification. He has more than 15 years -

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Wisconsin
Eric Smith