George D. Saltzman III
Elizabethton
Summary
Construction, Operations, and Project Management professional with more than 20 years of experience leading large-scale industrial, commercial, infrastructure, mining, and energy projects. Proven expertise in Operational Readiness, Construction Management, Safety Compliance, Project Execution, Change Management, Quality Assurance, and Team Leadership.
Experienced in managing multi-state operations, overseeing workforces exceeding 300 personnel, coordinating contractors and subcontractors, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. Skilled in Primavera P6 scheduling, OSHA compliance, FAA project requirements, operational risk assessment, process improvement, and stakeholder management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent II
BE&K Building Group
Clayton, North Carolina
01.2025 - Current
- Provided overall coordination, management and tracking of all sub-contractors in the installation of the ASRS system and building to completion.
- Oversee, manage and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance.
- Direct field personnel in their daily duties for project completion.
- Established and implemented project baseline schedule based on contracts and subcontractor input.
- Maintained the project schedule to ensure work was performed to consistent and contract expectations.
- Established effective working relationships with clients and subcontractors throughout the project.
Manager Operational Readiness / Project Manager
Sibelco
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided overall coordination, management and tracking of the operational readiness element of all projects from inception to completion.
- Supported operations throughout the project life cycle in preparing both the project team and operation team of the coming change. Including clear coordination, direction, and control in all hand offs between the existing and future work-streams.
- Developed and implemented, Management of Change process and Operational Readiness process.
- Managed client communication, timely escalation of issues to the project team and all other stakeholders.
- Tracked and reported all operational readiness items through to resolution utilizing Primavera P6.
- Developed and implemented how to adopt methodologies and processes to provide structure on a project. To raise the standards of delivery and avoid repeating the mistakes that occurred previously.
- Provided direct input into the change life cycle that supports the achievement of the key project goals, planning and execution of various business scenarios, and delivery of the bottom-line business values.
- Developed and implemented accurate production of reports and MI’s showing deliverables and delivery in accordance with the overall project plan.
- Responsible for the continual assessment of operational risks associated with operational readiness and the business model. With considering the changing economic market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructuring and the impact of new technology being introduced into the existing processes.
- Developed and implemented the Operational Readiness and Change Management structure within the company to better facilitate a seamless project transition.
Field Services Operations Manager
Armstrong Consultants a Lochner Company
Grand Junction, Colorado
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Perform site- specific engineering analysis of FAA airport projects by measuring critical dimensions and locations of various building components, placement and verification of specified materials and equipment upon final completion of projects.
- Managed 15 Inspection Staff Employees across 7 states.
- Prepare Daily reports of construction activities by contractor and sub-contractors.
- Built and implemented new Daily and Weekly reporting processes for the inspection team.
- Implemented new training programs for the inspection team.
- Project engineering and inspection personnel and equipment estimating
- Worked with Lochner personnel to implement new software and reporting procedures for Armstrong.
- Coordinate work performed at the airport by contractor and sub-contractors.
- Coordinated with governmental officials form agencies involved during the construction phase.
- Inspect all project materials delivered to the job site by the contractor for compliance with the project specifications and approved shop drawings.
- Coordinate and schedule Resident Project Representatives to ensure continuous coverage for each project during construction.
- Reviewed construction work schedules submitted by the contractor indicating that all contract work items have been completed with the allotted performance period.
- Assisted personnel in office in reviewing contractor proposals and developing change orders and stop orders, and negotiated for time and costs for extra work which may be desired by the client.
- Monitored various aspects of the construction contract when grant monies are involved for the construction of FAA and State-run projects.
- Review all submittals to ensure they meet the requirements set forth by the FAA.
- Prepared and recorded drawings and close out documentation for the projects once completed.
- Worked with the contractor’s representative to calculate and agree on accurate pay item quantities or percentage of work completed and then signed off on the contractor’s pay applications.
- Track and maintain monthly pay applications to ensure quantities are correct and the contractor is in agreement to facilitate a smooth payment process.
- Create a Construction Safety Phasing Plan and Construction Management Plan for review and approval by the FAA before the start of each project.
Project Manager - Construction
CSW Contractors Inc.
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency on solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers.
- Managed 140 personnel over 13 site locations.
- Conduct estimates for bid proposals pertaining to civil, structural, and electrical projects including subcontractor bids and contracting.
- Construction and personnel cost estimation for all projects.
- Work with the engineering team to conduct site investigation and assess the technical feasibility of developing a specific solar project.
- Scheduled subcontractors and consultants and coordinated the work they performed to maintain schedule for project.
- Reviewed all approved submittals to ensure all work was in conformance with their requirements.
- Manage contract negotiations, change orders, and other agreements with EPC subcontractors and vendors. Oversee all subcontractors' work in all phases.
- Perform quality control on all tracker and electrical systems involved with solar arrays.
- Managed 180 personnel over several site locations.
- Operate excavator, skid steer, skip loader, bulldozer, front loader, PD10 and all terrain forklifts.
- Conduct safety audits on each individual job site and established safety protocols using OSHA standards and regulations.
- Submit RFI’s on all quality issues with tracker systems.
Coal Mining Technician
Oxbow Mining LLC
Somerset, Colorado
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Operate low profile scoop, skid steer, shuttle car and man trip.
- Main duties include mining, installation of airline, water line, building seals and regulators, installing belts.
- Assistant bolter, assistant jack leg operator, and running equipment.
- Obtained a federal explosives license to transport, ship, receive or possess explosive materials.
Corrections Deputy
Montrose County Sheriff's Department
Montrose, Colorado
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Directed efforts to carry out basic functions of the jail which include basic care, security, well-being, and containment of MCSO inmates being housed in the jail.
- Maintained a complete log of all activities which occurred while on duty per policy and procedure of Montrose County Jail.
- Enforced rules and regulations concerning inmate activity within the jail and investigated all reports of misconduct by inmates while in the facility.
- Weapons certified to conduct transportation of inmates to other facilities.
- Taser certified and current CPR qualification.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sullivan High School
Sullivan, Missouri05-1999
Skills
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Construction management
- Construction supervision
- Relationship building
- Subcontractor management
- Blueprint interpretation
- Scheduling coordination
- Business planning
- Change order management
- Resource coordination
Accomplishments
- Achieved Operational Readiness by introducing change management process for Capital Expenditure tasks.
- Supervised team of 180 staff members.
- Documented and resolved outdated Change Management process which led to successful project implementation .
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop project tracking Gantt charts.
- Completed the Corcoran Prison Project on time and under budget.
Certification
- US State Department First aid training
- HAZMAT certified 13.5 credit hours.
- US Department of State top secret clearance
- USAF CPR course
- OSHA 30 Certification
- FEMA certification
- MSHA underground and above ground certified
Timeline
Superintendent II
BE&K Building Group
01.2025 - Current
Manager Operational Readiness / Project Manager
Sibelco
01.2024 - 01.2025
Field Services Operations Manager
Armstrong Consultants a Lochner Company
01.2018 - 01.2024
Project Manager - Construction
CSW Contractors Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2018
Coal Mining Technician
Oxbow Mining LLC
01.2012 - 01.2013
Corrections Deputy
Montrose County Sheriff's Department
01.2010 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Sullivan High School
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
- Over twelve years Operations Management, Project Management, Project Engineer, Superintendent, Estimator, QAQC Manager, Manager of Operational Readiness and Safety Manager experience.
- 3 years mining safety experience working in coal mines in Colorado and Quartz mining in North Carolina.
- 2 years welding experience
- Five years of progressive experience in personal, property, asset protection, and two years as a Corrections Deputy at the Montrose County Jail.
- Dedicated, persistent, friendly, and organized individual with over 20 years in the construction industry. Willing to learn new ideas. Always working hard to keep a construction site safe, on schedule, and under budget.