Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Notable Hartsfield Jackson Airport QA Projects
Timeline
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Ernesto Montanez

Covington,GA

Summary

Dynamic Construction Inspector with ATLNEXT, skilled and knowledgeable in construction and building inspection, with experience ensuring structures comply with local codes, regulations, and specifications. Familiar with a variety of inspection types including structural integrity, safety protocols, and code adherence. Strengths include strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities for clear reporting and collaboration with construction teams, and adeptness at identifying issues early to prevent costly rework or delays. Contributed to enhancing building safety and quality through thorough inspections and actionable feedback on numerous projects. skilled in project coordination and quality assurance. Adaptable and detail oriented.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Inspector

Rohadfox Construction Control Services
Atlanta, GA
04.2024 - Current
  • Read and interpreted drawings, and assessed construction work against plans and specifications.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals as needed during project development stages.
  • Attend Weekly QA/QC meetings to discuss upcoming testing and inspections, mockups, pre-install meetings, deviations and non-compliant items
  • Monitor and ensure the correction of non-conforming work
  • Identified safety issues and potential hazards at job sites and coordinated with the project Safety Coordinator.
  • Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Verified that contractors adhered to approved plans and specifications during the course of work.
  • Coordinate activities of contractors and inspectors. Schedule inspections and monitor reports for compliance with contract documents.
  • Facilitate resolution of field problems and/or discrepancies in drawing dimensions and coordination of testing personnel and contractor testing needs.
  • Maintained daily contact with ACM, resident engineers and PMs to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities.
  • Ensured that materials used in construction met the required specifications.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Regularly review plans and specifications for constructability and conformance to project objectives.

Engineering Aide/Field Coordinator

Oasis Consulting Services
Roswell, GA
04.2018 - 04.2024
  • Prepared detailed reports on project progress and results.
  • Conducted quality control/quality assurance inspections for steel reinforcement, concrete, fireproofing (SFRM), fire stopping, field density testing, foundation bearing. soil classifications and lab operations.
  • Managed and coordinated 8+ staff members to multiple HJAIA projects. Assigned daily project/tasks orders.
  • Conducted remediation work for multiple projects ranging from soil stability issues to concrete issues in the field as well as in the lab.
  • Participated in meetings with team members to discuss project status updates and brainstorm solutions.
  • Improved technical abilities by pursuing training and practical learning opportunities.
  • Created and maintained employee schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels.
  • Provided support in resolving scheduling conflicts between employees.

Assistant Field Superintendent

Thomas Custom Properties
Johns Creek, GA
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Monitored daily operations of the facility, ensuring that all safety protocols were followed.
  • Supervised subcontractors during on-site work hours.
  • Organized construction equipment and supplies for job sites.
  • Monitored progress of projects and reported any issues to management.
  • Inspected completed work to ensure it met all specifications.
  • Scheduled inspections by local authorities when necessary.
  • Troubleshot problems encountered during construction process quickly.
  • Monitored job sites for cleanliness, security, quality control.

Education

High School Diploma -

Loganville High School
Loganville, GA
05.2017

Skills

  • Detail orientated
  • Corrective action
  • Project Coordination
  • Detailed Inspection Reports
  • Special Inspector Qualifications
  • Procurement
  • Project Specifications and Drawings interpretation
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Quality Assurance
  • Written Communication
  • Very good with Problem Solving Situations
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Verbal and written communication
  • PMWeb, Microsoft office, Excel and Bluebeam

Certification

  • ICC Soils Special Inspector
  • ICC Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
  • GSWCC Level 1A
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
  • ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
  • Nuclear Gauge Training and Hazmat Certification
  • OSHA 10-hour

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Notable Hartsfield Jackson Airport QA Projects

  • Concourse D (w/ ATLNEXT) - Project Lead Inspector
  • Concourse D (Project Lead) - Soils, concrete, foundations, steel reinforcement, anchor bolts, project coordination and scheduling, perform concrete strength tests in the laboratory
  • Concourse T-North Extension (Project Lead) - soils, concrete, foundations, steel reinforcement, assisted with Fireproofing and assisted the project PM with the schedule look ahead
  • Plane Train Tunnel West Extension - Soils, concrete, masonry, SFRM fireproofing, firestopping remediation work, steel reinforcement, perform concrete strength tests in the laboratory, project coordination and scheduling
  • West Curb Improvements - Soils, concrete, steel reinforcement, perform concrete strength tests in the laboratory, project coordination and scheduling
  • Concourse T-Midpoint Extension Soils, concrete, masonry, SFRM and firestopping (lead), steel reinforcement, perform concrete strength tests in the laboratory; project coordination and scheduling
  • Fire Station #32- soils, concrete, foundations, steel reinforcement and masonry
  • Domestic Terminal Parking Decks Renewal - concrete, steel reinforcement, application of deck coating systems, remediation work, perform concrete strength tests in the laboratory, project coordination and scheduling
  • APD K9 - Performed water leak tests on the exterior windows; Project coordination and scheduling
  • Domestic Terminal Interior Enhancements - performed thickness, adhesion and density of the SFRM material; Project coordination and scheduling
  • MDF IDF Renewal and Replacement - Project coordination and scheduling, perform concrete strength tests in the laboratory
  • TNC Pick-Up Consolidation - soils, concrete, foundations and steel reinforcement
  • American Airlines Employee Screening Expansion - soils, concrete and steel reinforcement

Timeline

Construction Inspector

Rohadfox Construction Control Services
04.2024 - Current

Engineering Aide/Field Coordinator

Oasis Consulting Services
04.2018 - 04.2024

Assistant Field Superintendent

Thomas Custom Properties
07.2017 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Loganville High School
Ernesto Montanez