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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Gavin Petner

Pilot Point,TX

Summary

Adept at enhancing project quality and ensuring compliance with project specifications. My time spent at Geotex and the City of Denton has showcased my ability to manage multiple projects from preconstruction to acceptance, maintain project quality control, and interpret plans while leveraging detail orientation and adaptability. I excel in coordinating with stakeholders and conducting rigorous inspections, significantly contributing to project success without compromising on professionalism or quality control.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Work Inspector II-40 Hrs./wk. Mon - Fri

City of Denton
Denton, TX
04.2023 - Current

Capital Improvement/ Private Development Projects

  • Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 - approx $50,000,000

On-going project

  • IH-35 Utility Relocation (Split to US-380) - $17,204,177

On-going project

  • IH-35 Utility Relocation (from US-380 to Milam Rd.) - $16,294,366

Project close-out

  • Parkside Development - $5,577,127.90

On-going project

  • Cyrene at Hickory Creek Development - $3,025,880.56

On-going project

  • Oversee projects from pre-construction to final acceptance, ensuring all submittals, RFI's, and revisions are addressed.
  • Prepare daily work reports detailing the findings of inspections and tests.
  • Ensure compliance with the City of Denton standards and specifications through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
  • Coordinate communication and collaboration between private engineers, project managers, and City of Denton personnel.
  • Review traffic control plans, material submittals, plan revisions, and RFIs.
  • Respond to and resolve citizen concerns that involve work within construction sites and public rights of way.
  • Conduct field meetings with contractors and personnel to ensure alignment with project requirements.

Construction Material Technician-40 Hrs/wk Mon-Sat

Geotex Engineering- formerly known as D & S
Denton , TX
05.2021 - 04.2023

Main technician on the following projects

  • Newton Rayzor Elementary School

Project close-out

  • Calhoun Middle School

Project close-out

  • Core Scientific Data Center

Project close-out

  • Enhanced overall project quality through meticulous attention to detail in laboratory procedures and field tests for various construction components.
  • Participated in training sessions, meetings, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
  • Facilitated smooth project progress through effective coordination with contractors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders on material-related concerns.
  • Conducted ACI standard concrete tests and moisture density tests, as well as inspected rebar, ICF walls, masonry, and piers.
  • Collected, recorded, and tested new and changing materials for construction projects.

Construction Laborer-40 Hrs./wk. Mon - Fri

Two Horse Construction
Clovis, NM
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Remodel city, federal, and corporate buildings.
  • Operate heavy machinery and various tools.
  • Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Renovate and/or install new metal roofs, fences, framing, plumbing, electrical, and flooring.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by cooperating with team members and demonstrating a strong work ethic at all times.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Wildlife Sciences

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM

Skills

  • Plan and specification interpretation
  • Managing files and records
  • Detail-oriented
  • Worksite safety
  • Adaptability
  • Quality control
  • Professionalism
  • Risk mitigation
  • Forward-thinking

Certification

  • TXDOT 102
  • Traffic Control Safety
  • NICET Concrete Grade 1
  • Hazmat
  • Nuclear Gauge safety
  • ACI grade 1
  • TXDOT CON205
  • NHI (several)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Public Work Inspector II-40 Hrs./wk. Mon - Fri

City of Denton
04.2023 - Current

Construction Material Technician-40 Hrs/wk Mon-Sat

Geotex Engineering- formerly known as D & S
05.2021 - 04.2023

Construction Laborer-40 Hrs./wk. Mon - Fri

Two Horse Construction
08.2018 - 05.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Wildlife Sciences

New Mexico State University
Gavin Petner