James Edwards III
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Looking forward to expanding my career in the civil engineering sector. I have 10+ years of multidisciplinary experience related to civil improvements, which includes dry utilities, wet utilities, roads, and streets construction with various municipalities. Frequently praised as diligent and knowledgeable of the job by my peers.
I'm a results-driven Engineering Associate with background in project management and design. Strengths include problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, contributing to efficiency in engineering projects. Proven track record in implementing innovative solutions that enhance performance. Committed to continuous learning and professional development within the field of engineering, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals together.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Associate
City of Tempe
Tempe, AZ
03.2024 - Current
- Assume major responsibility for the inspection, testing, and acceptance of offsite improvements for private development construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances.
- Conduct pre-construction meetings to establish project protocol and compliance with contract documents.
- Ensure that proper safety standards and traffic control measures are followed.
- Maintain inspection records, enter inspection data into City's internal program.
- Schedule testing of construction materials at the appropriate time, and interpret results.
- Coordinate the testing of water lines with the City's Water Utilities Department.
- Work with plan reviewers, architects, engineers, contractors, and owners on projects to resolve unusual problems in accordance with city codes and standards.
- Inspect, respond to, and resolve complaints and issues related to dust, mud tracking, storm water discharge, and public safety.
- Review As-Built plans to verify accurate information is incorporated into the as-built plans.
- Prepare and monitor fees for overtime work in conjunction with private and/or utility work in public rights-of-way.
- Facilitate closeout of project, including preparation and completion of punch list items.
- Execute searches and public record requests in accordance with local and state statutes.
- Coordinate inspection work with other city departments and utilities.
- Provide administrative, private development project support for engineering permits.
- Coordinate acceptance and return of offsite bonds, taken to guarantee offsite improvement completion.
- Conduct punch list walk, pre-construction walks and As-builts with contractor, pre and post project.
Utility Services Tech 1
City of Tempe
Tempe, AZ
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Install and repair potable water mains, services, meters, valves, and hydrants per MAG/COT Standards and details.
- Maintain and inspect potable water mains, services, meters, valves, and hydrants.
- Maintain and inspect sewer mains, manholes, and services.
- Repair sewer manholes per MAG Standards and details.
- Maintain and inspect stormwater assets.
- Operate hydro-vac and jetting trucks for utility construction.
- Collect and report tie-in location for new assets to be mapped in GIS.
- Read and interpret approved civil engineering plans for meter and hydrant installations.
- Read and interpret city maps of assets/GIS.
- Locate water utilities using GIS and Blue stake standards.
- Asphalt and concrete patch, back, and ROW restoration.
CIP Construction Inspector 1
City of Aurora Water
Aurora, CO
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Construction inspections of wet utilities and related systems, including fire and life safety systems, of Capital Improvement Projects to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
- Coordinates and monitors City CIP water projects while working with engineers and consultants.
- Coordinate the testing of water lines with the City's Water Utilities Department.
- Schedule testing of construction materials at the appropriate time and interpret results.
- Coordinate shutdowns, mocks, traffic, asphalt, and concrete patching with city departments.
- Review and evaluate civil construction plan, and suggest changes as appropriate, to adhere to standards.
- Maintain accurate construction files and records through internal programs and GIS.
- Verify daily log and pay app match for correct billing and payment to contractor.
- Work with project managers to process pay app and change orders.
- Identify pre-problem and problem areas, and meet with contractors to resolve problems.
- Conduct punch list walk, pre-construction walks, and as-builts with contractors before and after the project.
- 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.
Construction Foreman
PSC/Q3 Contracting
Commerce City, CO
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Conduct pre-construction meetings to establish project compliance with the contract documents.
- Ensure proper safety standards and traffic control measures are followed.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers engaged in all phases of construction projects.
- Complete work order, timecards, job hazard analysis (JHA), and daily tailgate agendas.
- Trench backfills and compaction to adhere to City and County standards.
- Schedule inspections with city inspectors prior to backfilling utilities.
- Coordinate, supervise, and install dual-use cell site poles and 9' caissons per approved civil plans while maintaining clearances for incoming utilities.
- Pothole Utility services for locations and elevations during bore crossings.
- Coordinate work with directional drillers for gas and electrical conduit road crossings.
- Repair sewer services and irrigation damaged during construction, per city specifications and details.
- Complete detailed maps, As-builts for length of cable, gas, and pedestal locations.
- Asphalt and concrete patch, back and ROW restoration, per city standard.
Telecommunication Specialist
Frontier
Irwindale, CA
04.2016 - 11.2021
- Conduct pre-construction meetings to establish project compliance, per the approved civil plan and city standards.
- Coordinate inspections with city inspectors prior to backfill of utilities, following the project specification, for compliance.
- Used the approved traffic control plans for right-of-way work.
- Utilization of the approved civil plan for construction and coordination for the replacement of Ariel and Buried utility lines (Feeder cable 25-3200 pairs) during projects, ensuring the horizontal and vertical clearance complied.
- Construction, installation, and replacement of buried service drops to residents and businesses while maintaining clearances for other utilities, per city standard (water, sewer, gas, electrical).
- ROW workers in manholes pull feeder cables for residents and businesses, per the approved specifications and agency standards.
- Installation for Ariel and buried splices for fiber and copper installation, per city standard.
- Trench, bury services by hand, and compact to city standard.
- Coordinate and complete restoration after completion of construction for handholes on sidewalks and in ROW, while maintaining ADA standards.
- Complete as-builts as needed for civil plans of dry utilities.
Customer Service Tech II
Verizon
Irwindale, CA
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Install and maintain services, including Internet, telephone, and television.
- Install and maintain inside wire (i.e., Cat5e, Cat3e, Coax, and Fiber optic).
- Work in small, confined spaces under houses and in attics.
- Work with hand tools.
- Climb 32ft ladders and pole climb for service installation.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner by addressing root causes of the issue.
- Maintained current knowledge of company products, services, and processes.
- Followed up with customers after calls to ensure satisfaction with service provided.
Premises Technician
Pacific Bell AT&T
Arcadia
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Educate customers on services and functionality while installing and maintaining services.
- Provide end user support.
- Install and maintain services (i.e., Internet, telephone, and television).
- Install and maintain inside wire (i.e., Cat5e, Cat3e, Coax, and Fiber optic).
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on premises equipment.
- Provided technical support for IT-related issues within the premises.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Hemet, CA01-2007
Skills
- Construction management
- Materials Testing
- Installation
- Deadline compliance
- Engineering principles
- Project Management
- Maintenance and repairs
- Quality Control
- Traffic routing
- Construction trade expertise
- Worksite safety
- OSHA
Certification
- Wastewater Collection Operator 1, ADEQ (2023-Present)
- Water Distribution Operator 1, ADEQ (2023-Present)
- Construction General Permit Site inspector, USEPA ( Jan 2023-Present)
- Class A CDL Unrestricted w/ Tanker, Union of Operating Engineers (June 2022-Present)
- Crane certification TSS/STC, NCCCO (Oct 2021-Present)
References
- Damon Anderson, City of Aurora Water, Danders@Auroragov.org, 720-435-7754
- Alek Aqleh, AT&T, Alek.aqleh@gmail.com, 424-789-9457
- Jess Varela, PSC/Q3 Contracting, jessvarela2605@gmail.com, 951-306-5162
- Jorge Osegura, Frontier, Papiruso@aol.com, 626-677-7170
Timeline
Engineering Associate
City of Tempe
03.2024 - Current
Utility Services Tech 1
City of Tempe
06.2023 - 03.2024
CIP Construction Inspector 1
City of Aurora Water
09.2022 - 06.2023
Construction Foreman
PSC/Q3 Contracting
11.2021 - 09.2022
Telecommunication Specialist
Frontier
04.2016 - 11.2021
Customer Service Tech II
Verizon
10.2015 - 04.2016
Premises Technician
Pacific Bell AT&T
02.2013 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School