HABEEB TAIWO
Summary
Results-driven ICC Certified Special Inspector with hands-on field experience in masonry, mechanical systems, structural bolting, and welding inspection. Proven ability to enforce project specifications, building codes, and safety standards across fast-paced construction environments. Committed to delivering accurate, thorough inspection reports that protect structural integrity and ensure regulatory compliance from groundbreaking to project closeout.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspection Specialist
AEIS -JFK Terminal 4 Overhead PID
New Jersey
10.2025 - Current
- Performed inspections on masonry assemblies including CMU, grout placement, and mortar joints standards.
- Conducted structural bolting inspections on high-strength bolt assemblies (A325/A490) using turn-of-nut, DTI, and twist-off methods per AISC and RCSC specifications
- Inspected mechanical system installations including anchors, embeds, and equipment supports for conformance with approved drawings and manufacturer specifications
- Verified reinforcing steel placement, bolt grades, and fastener torque, flagging and documenting all non-conformances in daily field reports submitted to the Engineer of Record
- Coordinated with project superintendents, contractors, and Engineers of Record to schedule inspections and resolve deficiencies, maintaining project compliance and minimizing delays
Field Technician
EPIC Testing Services, Inc
New York
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Perform field concrete testing including slump, air content, unit weight, temperature, and cylinder molding in accordance with ASTM standards.
- Verify concrete placement techniques, curing, and finishing practices meet project specifications.
- Conduct masonry inspections including reinforcement verification, grout placement observation, prism sampling, and mortar testing.
- Document all field activities in detailed reports delivered to project managers and engineers.
- Communicate testing results to site supervisors and coordinate with contractor teams to maintain schedule and quality.
- Maintain testing equipment, calibrations, and safety logs.
- Conducted on-site testing and inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols.
IT Support Specialist
Brooklyn Tax Inc
New York
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Resolve and manage request ticket sent to department queue on ServiceNow ticketing systemAdministration of Office 365 and it’s working with integration of MS Exchange 2013
- Installation, maintenance and troubleshoot of Microsoft operating systems Windows 8 and 10 and other third-party OEM applications.
- Managed and Operate office IT equipment such as Switches, Routers, photocopiers, scanners, and fax machine.
- Installing and configuring computer hardware and peripherals, LAN/WLANs networks.
- Involved in on-boarding process of new hires and training and development of employees which includes introduction to new deployed technologies by company.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues, enhancing user satisfaction.
Vessel Repair Inspector
Bridge Deck Marine Ltd
Lagos
08.2013 - 11.2016
- Verified repair documentation, work quality, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Performed visual inspections of structural repairs, welding, and mechanical work on vessels.
- Inspected vessel repairs to ensure compliance with approved procedures, safety standards, and project specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
IMO STATE UNIVERSITY
Imo05-2016
Skills
- Concrete sampling and testing expertise
- Masonry inspection per TMS 402/602 and ASTM standards
- Reinforcement & grout placement verification
- Field reports & daily documentation
- Soil density testing (Sand Cone / Nuclear Gauge)
- Reading blueprints & specifications
- Safety compliance & construction communication
- Project coordination with contractors & engineers
- Concrete testing
- Quality control monitoring
- Structural inspection
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
- Structural Masonry Special Inspector (ICC)
- Commercial Mechanical Inspector (ICC)
- Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector (ICC)
- Structural Welding Special Inspector (ICC)
- Professional SCrum Master ( project Management)
- OSHA-30
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Inspection Specialist
AEIS -JFK Terminal 4 Overhead PID
10.2025 - Current
Field Technician
EPIC Testing Services, Inc
02.2023 - 04.2025
IT Support Specialist
Brooklyn Tax Inc
02.2018 - 01.2023
Vessel Repair Inspector
Bridge Deck Marine Ltd
08.2013 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
IMO STATE UNIVERSITY