Jesse Duke
Coventry Township,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic Project Superintendent with a proven track record at The Great Lakes Construction Company for over a decade. Excelling in the private industrial market working with general contractors and direct owners. Adept at fostering strong relationships with owners while ensuring safety compliance and quality assurance. Recognized for enhancing project efficiency and leading teams to successful outcomes in complex environments. Seeking the General Superintendent position to leverage skills for greater contributions to the company..
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Superintendent
The Great Lakes Construction Company
Hinckley, Ohio
03.2017 - Current
- Develop CPM schedules and properly plan the contracted work
- Ensure that the work is executed safely and per the drawings and specs
- Forecast and manage cost of labor, materials, and equipment
- Communicate with office and field support with upcoming needs and create effective work relationships
- Coordinate and plan with owners and general contractors
Project Engineer
The Great Lakes Construction Company
Hinckley, Ohio
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Assist Project Superintendent and Project Manager with delegating various jobs
- Analyze and modify drawings due to complications and field changes
- Communicate with owners and design firms to produce the most efficient and quality product
- Perform safety and environmental inspections
- Responsible for tracking and comparing production hours versus completed units to ensure efficiency
Maintenance Manager
The University of Akron Student Union
Akron, Ohio
02.2010 - 05.2014
- 2014 Student Employee of the Year
- Direct and supervise employees in the Student Union Maintenance and Operations Department
- Modify building blueprints using AutoCAD
- Produce work schedules for employees according to upcoming projects
- Train new employees on maintenance techniques and job safety
Field Engineer
Independence Excavating Inc.
Independence, Ohio
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Supervise I-90 Innerbelt Bridge Phase 1 and engineer unforeseen complications
- Advise pipe and excavating crews ensuring that work is completed to code
- Communicate with ODOT and contributing contractors to ensure a fluent quality product
- Assist the estimating department on upcoming job bids
Surveyor & Engineer Assistant
Hammontree & Associates
Canton, Ohio
12.2011 - 04.2012
- Survey and inspect Titanium Way Bridge, Toronto Ohio for demolition and reconstruction
- Design and modify pipelines and natural gas pads using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Responsible for operating total stations, gps, and level rod on a surveying crew
- Modify surveying drawings in AutoCAD and conduct courthouse research
Assistant Draftsman
A.R.M. Inc.
Wintersville, Ohio
06.2008 - 02.2011
- Design and modify components on amusement rides using Solidworks and AutoCAD
- Communicate with fabricators to analyze drawings
- Assist with fabrication of parts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio05.2014
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Drafting Design
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH12.2009
Skills
- CPM scheduling
- Field coordination
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Software: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Carlson, Topcon, Heavy Job Manager, Primavera P6
Great Lakes Projects
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Higley, Projects 513-23, 564-24, 557-24, 567-24, 600-25 ($12M)
- Manage/lead multi crew jobs involving utilities, roadway, foundations, and retaining walls
- Coordinate with general contractor and subs while managing CPM schedule
- Plan ahead to be prepared and identify upcoming delays/design flaws
- Assist project manager with cost to complete and cost estimates for upcoming work
Metro Health Hospital, Metro Hospital Projects 138-19, 168-19 & 177-19 ($38M)
- Mass excavation and grading for new hospital
- Construct and modify utilities
- Drill and construct caisson foundations for grade and tie beams
- Excavate and backfill earthwork activities for other contractors on site
- Assist with concrete removal and replacement
Southfield Transmission Line, Harlan Electric Project 128-18 ($3.9M)
- Clear 72 acres of wooded farmland
- Establish haul roads for access to transmission towers
- Drill and pour transmission tower foundations
Towpath Trail Stage 1, Cuyahoga County Project 61-18 ($3.6M)
- Remove roadway and utilities along Jennings and Harvard roadways
- Install drainage structures and waterline for improvement and roadway re-alignment
- Construct and set trail bridge over Cuyahoga River
Liverpool WWTP Improvement, Overland Contracting Project 980-17 ($3.6M)
- Assist with supervising and directing the utility crews
- Install structures and utilities
- Grade and stone earthwork areas
Lewis Run Substation, Didado Electric Project 987-17 ($1.2M)
- Remove existing foundations around live power
- Construct foundations for transformers and equipment, Grade and stone substation and access roadway
East 79th Street Bridge & Roadway, ODOT Project 130-15 ($6.5M)
- Demolition of existing bridge structure
- Construct new bridge over RTA and Norfolk Southern railroad tracks
- Remove and reconstruct East 79th roadway
SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS
OSHA 30 Safety Training, Safeland USA, CPR & First Aid, Confined Space, Scaffolding
Affiliations
- Great Lakes Future Leaders Group
- Leadership CORE Team
Timeline
Project Superintendent
The Great Lakes Construction Company
03.2017 - Current
Project Engineer
The Great Lakes Construction Company
06.2014 - 03.2017
Field Engineer
Independence Excavating Inc.
08.2012 - 08.2013
Surveyor & Engineer Assistant
Hammontree & Associates
12.2011 - 04.2012
Maintenance Manager
The University of Akron Student Union
02.2010 - 05.2014
Assistant Draftsman
A.R.M. Inc.
06.2008 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
The University of Akron
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Drafting Design
Eastern Gateway Community College
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