Jack Soares
Solomons,MD
Summary
Construction Management professional with extensive experience in construction procedures, leadership, and safety seeking a challenging position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Gannett Fleming / Transystems
Baltimore, MD
07.2023 - Current
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness prior to construction commencement.
- Verified compliance with applicable regulations throughout each phase of the project life cycle.
- Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
- Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
- Ensured all necessary permits were obtained prior to commencement of any works on site.
- Conducted regular inspections at job sites in order to monitor safety protocols being followed by contractors.
- Analyzed test results from soil samples taken during excavation activities for conformance with local building codes.
- Documented lessons learned from completed projects which could be used in future endeavors.
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Inspected construction sites to ensure compliance with state and local building codes.
- Conducted on-site inspections of all phases of construction, from foundation to completion.
- Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy and conformance with applicable standards.
- Ensured that materials used in construction met the required specifications.
- Provided technical advice to clients concerning design, construction methods, materials selection, and cost estimates.
- Identified safety issues and potential hazards at job sites.
- Verified that contractors adhered to approved plans and specifications during the course of work.
- Analyzed test results for soils, aggregates, concrete, asphaltic mixes, masonry units, mortar mixes and steel reinforcement bars.
- Monitored contractors' performance to ensure quality control compliance throughout the project duration.
- Investigated complaints concerning code violations or other problems related to construction projects.
- Performed field testing using a variety of instruments such as pH meters and moisture content gauges.
- Documented inspection findings in reports detailing any nonconformity found during site visits.
- Coordinated activities between multiple contractors working on the same project simultaneously.
- Maintained records of all inspections performed including photographs taken onsite.
- Reviewed contractor invoices for payment authorization based on completed work items inspected.
- Attended weekly meetings with clients to discuss progress made towards completion of projects.
- Provided guidance regarding proper installation techniques for various types of material components used in construction projects.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals as needed during project development stages.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors over changes in scope or design issues arising during the course of work.
- Contributed expertise during pre-construction planning phases by providing input on potential solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Inspected construction and maintenance projects of existing roadways, structures and facilities.
- Tested soil, asphalt and other materials to assess compliance with applicable building codes.
- Worked from technical documentation to apply construction principles and visualize correct implementations to meet building standards.
- Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities.
- Handled district office's data requests with timely and detailed reports.
- Conducted scheduled and surprise evaluations of in-progress construction projects.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment, and repair projects.
- Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Re-evaluated commercial and residential constructions with previous failed inspections.
- Gave information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Provided technical advice and guidance on design concepts and construction methods.
- Resolved conflicts between vendors, contractors, internal staff or other stakeholders related to project objectives.
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
- Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
Senior Construction Inspector
WBCM
Baltimore, MD
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were being followed on the job site.
- Reviewed plans and specifications for upcoming projects to develop inspection strategies.
- Provided technical guidance to junior inspectors regarding proper procedures and techniques.
- Verified contractor's workmanship, materials, and equipment in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
- Monitored project progress against established timelines and budget requirements.
- Identified deficiencies in construction practices or materials used during inspections.
- Documented findings from inspections into reports including photos of any discrepancies noted.
- Researched code requirements related to specific building systems or components as necessary.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from contractors, engineers, architects, developers, owners. about the inspection process.
- Facilitated communication between contractors and other stakeholders involved in a project.
- Participated in various meetings with contractors and other stakeholders throughout the life of a project.
- Coordinated with local authorities to obtain required permits prior to beginning an inspection process.
- Performed re-inspections as needed following corrective action taken by contractors on previously identified issues or discrepancies noted during initial inspections.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors and other stakeholders regarding interpretation of plans or codes.
- Evaluated claims submitted by contractors for additional compensation due to changes made during the course of a project.
- Prepared final reports summarizing results of all inspections conducted on a particular project.
- Provided training sessions on proper inspection procedures for new staff members.
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, skhes, schematics, diagrams., related to construction activities being inspected.
- Analyzed data collected during inspections for accuracy and completeness.
- Inspected construction and maintenance projects of existing roadways, structures and facilities.
- Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities.
- Tested soil, asphalt and other materials to assess compliance with applicable building codes.
- Worked from technical documentation to apply construction principles and visualize correct implementations to meet building standards.
- Handled district office's data requests with timely and detailed reports.
- Conducted scheduled and surprise evaluations of in-progress construction projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment, and repair projects.
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
- Gave information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
Construction Inspector
AMT
Towson, MD
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Inspected construction sites to ensure compliance with state and local building codes.
- Conducted on-site inspections of all phases of construction, from foundation to completion.
- Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy and conformance with applicable standards.
- Ensured that materials used in construction met the required specifications.
- Provided technical advice to clients concerning design, construction methods, materials selection, and cost estimates.
- Identified safety issues and potential hazards at job sites.
- Verified that contractors adhered to approved plans and specifications during the course of work.
- Analyzed test results for soils, aggregates, concrete, asphaltic mixes, masonry units, mortar mixes and steel reinforcement bars.
- Monitored contractors' performance to ensure quality control compliance throughout the project duration.
- Investigated complaints concerning code violations or other problems related to construction projects.
- Performed field testing using a variety of instruments such as pH meters and moisture content gauges.
- Coordinated activities between multiple contractors working on the same project simultaneously.
- Maintained records of all inspections performed including photographs taken onsite.
- Reviewed contractor invoices for payment authorization based on completed work items inspected.
- Attended weekly meetings with clients to discuss progress made towards completion of projects.
- Provided guidance regarding proper installation techniques for various types of material components used in construction projects.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals as needed during project development stages.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors over changes in scope or design issues arising during the course of work.
- Contributed expertise during pre-construction planning phases by providing input on potential solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Inspected construction and maintenance projects of existing roadways, structures and facilities.
- Tested soil, asphalt and other materials to assess compliance with applicable building codes.
- Worked from technical documentation to apply construction principles and visualize correct implementations to meet building standards.
- Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities.
- Handled district office's data requests with timely and detailed reports.
- Conducted scheduled and surprise evaluations of in-progress construction projects.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment, and repair projects.
- Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Re-evaluated commercial and residential constructions with previous failed inspections.
- Gave information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
Construction Inspector
Prime Engineering & Environmental & Mold
Baltimore, MD
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Inspected construction sites to ensure compliance with state and local building codes.
- Conducted on-site inspections of all phases of construction, from foundation to completion.
- Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy and conformance with applicable standards.
- Ensured that materials used in construction met the required specifications.
- Provided technical advice to clients concerning design, construction methods, materials selection, and cost estimates.
- Identified safety issues and potential hazards at job sites.
- Verified that contractors adhered to approved plans and specifications during the course of work.
- Analyzed test results for soils, aggregates, concrete, asphaltic mixes, masonry units, mortar mixes and steel reinforcement bars.
- Monitored contractors' performance to ensure quality control compliance throughout the project duration.
- Investigated complaints concerning code violations or other problems related to construction projects.
- Performed field testing using a variety of instruments such as pH meters and moisture content gauges.
- Documented inspection findings in reports detailing any nonconformity found during site visits.
- Coordinated activities between multiple contractors working on the same project simultaneously.
- Maintained records of all inspections performed including photographs taken onsite.
- Reviewed contractor invoices for payment authorization based on completed work items inspected.
- Attended weekly meetings with clients to discuss progress made towards completion of projects.
- Provided guidance regarding proper installation techniques for various types of material components used in construction projects.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals as needed during project development stages.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors over changes in scope or design issues arising during the course of work.
- Contributed expertise during pre-construction planning phases by providing input on potential solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Inspected construction and maintenance projects of existing roadways, structures and facilities.
- Tested soil, asphalt and other materials to assess compliance with applicable building codes.
- Worked from technical documentation to apply construction principles and visualize correct implementations to meet building standards.
- Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities.
- Handled district office's data requests with timely and detailed reports.
- Conducted scheduled and surprise evaluations of in-progress construction projects.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment, and repair projects.
- Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
Education
Certificate - Computer repair
TESST ELECTRONIC'S SCHOOL
01.1987
Diploma -
THOMAS STONE HIGH SCHOOL
01.1984
Skills
- OSHA 10 Certified
- OSHA 30 Certified
- MDOT Construction Certifications
- Management
- Construction Inspections
- Heavy Equipment
- Hand Tools
- ACI Concrete Field Technician
- Traffic Control Manager
- Erosion and Sediment
- Asphalt Field Technician
- Pavement Marking Technician
- Soils and Aggregate
- All Guardrails Systems Certifications
- White card
- Yellow Card
Timeline
Project Engineer
Gannett Fleming / Transystems
07.2023 - Current
Senior Construction Inspector
WBCM
03.2022 - 07.2024
Construction Inspector
AMT
03.2018 - 03.2021
Construction Inspector
Prime Engineering & Environmental & Mold
05.2013 - 03.2018
Certificate - Computer repair
TESST ELECTRONIC'S SCHOOL
Diploma -
THOMAS STONE HIGH SCHOOL
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