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Joseph  Henderson

Joseph Henderson

Garrett,IN

Summary

Skilled individual with 4 years in wastewater project upgrades and 12 years of construction transportation experience. Also, a Certified construction technician by INDOT. Competent Utility Inspector well-versed in applying local and state codes fairly to all utility construction projects. Dedicated and hardworking team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prepared to bring 16 years of experience in field to diverse utility projects am seeking a position in Construction Inspection or Construction Management

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Lead Construction Technician

GAI Consultants, Inc
03.2023 - Current

Jobs with the City of Fort Wayne in PMIS

· City Utilities Engineering Department : CITY OF FORT WAYNE

Pierson Drain Improvements Phase I : CONTRACT/RESOLUTION NUMBER 83610

Installation of 780 LF of 36-inch sanitary sewer piping, 480 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer piping, 438 LF of a

12-foot x 4-foot stormwater concrete box culvert, and excavation of new a flow channel, installation of

flexamat, and connection to Pierson Drain. Final restoration of the project site including street and yard

restoration.

· City Utilities Engineering Department : CITY OF FORT WAYNE

Water Main Replacement - Reed Rd., Old Maysville Rd., Lake Ave. : CONTRACT/RESOLUTION NO. 67019

Water Main Replacement including 1,200 LF of 6" HDPE, 300 LF of 12" HDPE, and 300' of 16" HDPE and all.

associated water appuretenances. Water main shall be installed through horizontal directional drill methods.

· City Utilities Engineering Department : CITY OF FORT WAYNE

Eagle Rock Sec IV Sanitary and Water developer job : CONTRACT/RESOLUTION NO. 77266 & 67398

This was a developer Job in a new part of the addition installing water main, fire hydrants, valves, curb stops and service lines for water everything was GPS in elevations were taken with GPS . Lines were tested and passed.

Installing deep sewer line with sewer taps and serves. Manholes structures everything was GPS in elevations were taken with GPS. Lines and structures were tested.

· City Utilities Engineering Department : CITY OF FORT WAYNE

Schaab Riverfront Plaza Sanitary Sewer Re-Route Plans : 77286 - (1216 N. Harrison Street)

250-feet of Sanitary Sewer pipe and 4 Structures , Air testing on the line and vacuum testing on the structures.

Construction Observation Specialist

Donohue & Associates, Inc.
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • CITY OF ELKHART WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CAPACITY UPGRADES - PHASE 2
  • New cloth media disk filtration facility, associated flow control diversion structure, and influent/effluent 54” piping.
  • Rehabilitation of six existing primary clarifiers and new flow diversion control and metering structure for one primary clarifier.
  • Four new primary sludge pump systems and six actuated sludge withdrawal valves.
  • Four new return activated sludge pump systems, eight RAS telescoping valves, and five RAS flow control valves.
  • Three new primary effluent flow control valve and flow metering systems.
  • Three new high speed turbo blower systems, three new air headers at aeration tanks, and new air diffusers in five existing, 5-pass, aeration tanks.
  • Various new channel slide gates with actuators.
  • New ferric chloride chemical storage and feed facilities.
  • New 2-story Operations Building with offices, locker facilities, and control room.
  • General construction of wastewater treatment facilities including sitework, yard piping, structural, architectural, process piping and equipment, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, and instrumentation and control.

Construction Manager 1

United Consulting Engineers, Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2021

8th St Bridge in Anderson, IN, New bridge on the Monon Trail over SR 32, Westfield, IN

COLUMBIA CITY, INDIANA - PHASE IIB CSO MITIGATION PROJECT


  • The project consists of constructing three combined sewer overflow (CSO) storage basins.
  • One duplex lift station (3,000 GPM pumping capacity).
  • Approximately 2,800 LFT of 16-inch force main,20 LFT of 8-inch Gravity Sanitary sewer, 30 LFT of 10-inch Gravity Sanitary sewer, 175 LFT of 12-inch Sanitary sewer, 100 LFT of 15-inch Gravity Sanitary sewer, 150 LFT of 24-inch Gravity Sanitary sewer, 50 LFT of 36-inch Gravity Sanitary sewer, 2,600 LFT of 42-inch Gravity Sanitary sewer, 1,400 LFT of 60-inch Gravity Sanitary sewer.
  • 75 LFT of 4-inch water main, 1,000 LFT of 6-inch water main, 950 LFT of 12-inch water main
  • Miscellaneous storm sewer replacement, Asphalt paving, sidewalk replacement, and general restoration.
  • Worked on INDOT JOBS
  • Project Number: 13-921-01 Ivy Hills Sewer Project, Kokomo IN.


Construction Project Supervisor

Indiana Department of Transportation
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Oversee various Contracts for Fort Wayne District
  • Certified Guardrail Inspector on New M.A.S.H Federal Standards
  • Certified construction technician, proficient in all testing methods
  • I oversee new installation on state Jobs. I work with a team overseeing Damage to State Property. Working with several departments to utilize ways to fix damage guardrail and to bring old systems up to date and on budget.
  • Proficient in Site Manager Reports, Microsoft Office 365.
  • I certified Guardrail on other INDOT new construction sites before final inspection and it was turned over to the state. Answer costumer concerns about guardrail.
  • Help out on other contracts and mentoring newer HT1 coming into the construction field.
  • In the Winter time was part of winter operation plowing snow and spreading salt.
  • 2019 Ran Guardrail maintenance contract for NE Indiana Fort Wayne district contractor was Specialties
  • 2019 Ran a Reflector Pavement markers replacement contract in NE Indiana Fort Wayne district
  • 2018 Ran Guardrail maintenance contract for NE Indiana Fort Wayne district contractor was Specialties
  • 2017 Ran Bridge and sound wall maintenance contract I-69 between SR 14 and SR 24 Fort Wayne district contractor was Pioneer
  • 2017 Ran a Reflector Pavement markers replacement contract in NE Indiana Fort Wayne district
  • 2017 Ran Guardrail maintenance contract for NE Indiana Fort Wayne district contractor was Specialties

Construction HT-1/ Acting Supervisor

Indiana Department of Transportation
01.2008 - 08.2017
  • SSPC member took BCI 1 training in Hammond IN in 2015, Certified Guardrail Inspector
  • Certified aspects of construction technician since 2008
  • Work as acting Supervisor on Fort Wayne district guardrail contract and other contract as assigned in construction.
  • Worked for winter operations as needed removal of snow and ice as needed.
  • Trained people on I-pad and different programs like field assistance as it developed.
  • 2016 Ran Pipe Reline contract for CIPP and Slip line 7 Different locations in Fort Wayne District.
  • 2016 Ran Guardrail maintenance contract for NE Indiana Fort Wayne district contractor was Specialties
  • June 2015 Ran Guardrail Contractor maintenance contract for NE Indiana Fort Wayne district contractor was James H drew
  • 2015 Was involved with lighting maintenance contract for NE Indiana Fort Wayne district.
  • 2014 Was involved with guardrail maintenance contract for NE Indiana Fort Wayne district Contractor was James H drew
  • 2014 Was involved with Lighting maintenance contract for NE Indiana Fort Wayne district
  • 2014 Was on a Signal Job on US 27 down town Fort Wayne on Clinton and Lafayette
  • 2013 Was involved at union chapel and Auburn road roundabout job as inspector then went back to worked in maintenance .
  • 2012 Was involved at diebold and Union chapel round about as inspector then went back to worked in maintenance .
  • 2011 -2008 Was involved in Cable rail installation on I-69
  • Pipe Reline Job I-69
  • Asphalt resurface job on the flowing State Roads I-69,US 6,SR 9,SR 3,SR 120,SR 20, SR 205, DNR Public Access, SR 8 Clearing Job SR8
  • Box Culvert installation on US 6, SR120
  • Bridge Job on 200S Over 69 in Steuben County,SR 5 over 69 Grant county

Education

Work Zone TIM Training -

INDOT Traffic Mgt.

CONSTRUCTION MGT. Associates Degree - CONSTRUCTION MGT

Ashworth College
Norcross
02.2026

CONSTRUCTION MGT. CERTIFICATE - CONSTRUCTION MGT

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
03.2016

Bridge Coating Inspector Program Level 1 -

SSPC
Hammond, IN
01.2015

Site Manager Software Training - Highway Technicians Site Manager Software Training

Ivy Tech Corporate College
Fort Wayne
04.2012

Skills

    • Ability to read construction Plans and Specifications Municipal project experience with strong organizational, conflict resolution, problem solving, and record keeping skills Excommunication construction collaboration, Microsoft Suite (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), INDOT Site Manager report, INDOT Field assistant trainer, INDOT Certified Guardrail, please see portfolio for more
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Confident and professional speaking abilities (and experience), Empathic listening and persuasive speaker, speaking in public, to groups, or via electronic media, Excellent presentation and negotiation skills, combine patience, determination
    • Issue Resolution
    • Job Site Development
    • Contractor Oversight
    • Problem-Solving
    • Knowledgeable in construction safety
    • Cost Tracking
    • Contract Negotiation
    • Design and planning
    • Status Reporting
    • As-built Blueprints
    • Cost Control
    • Safety Auditing
    • Construction Scheduling
    • Flexible Schedule
    • Interpreting Blueprints
    • Site Safety
    • Subcontractor Management
    • Project Close-Out
    • Contract Preparation
    • Project Schedule Adherence
    • Energetic and Positive
    • Cultural Awareness
      • Conflict Mediation
      • Project Scheduling
      • Job Planning
      • Schedule Coordination
      • Inspection Coordination
      • Measurements and Calculations
      • Building systems and services
      • Project Management
      • Blueprints
      • Reading Blueprints
      • Idea Development and Brainstorming
      • Rule Enforcement
      • Safety Compliance
      • Codes Compliance
      • Construction management
      • Project Documentation
      • Supply Requisition
      • Building, demolition, and renovation
      • Employee Training
      • Design experience
      • Site Management
      • Microsoft Office
      • Painting and Plumbing Work Oversight
      • Scope Management

Leadership Experience

  • Trail Life pack IN 0608, Angola, IN, 2020, 2021
  • Cub Scout pack 3178, Garrett, IN, 2017, 2020

References

  • Mike Cook, 1171 S Line St, Columbia City, IN, 46725, mcook@columbiacity.net, 260-248-5119
  • Rebecca Higgins, 410 S Oak St, Waterloo, IN, 46793, (260) 438-0387
  • Robert Comment, 911 S. Cowen St., Garrett, IN, 46738, (260) 226-0534

Timeline

Senior Lead Construction Technician

GAI Consultants, Inc
03.2023 - Current

Construction Observation Specialist

Donohue & Associates, Inc.
06.2021 - 03.2023

Construction Manager 1

United Consulting Engineers, Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2021

Construction Project Supervisor

Indiana Department of Transportation
08.2017 - 06.2019

Construction HT-1/ Acting Supervisor

Indiana Department of Transportation
01.2008 - 08.2017

Work Zone TIM Training -

INDOT Traffic Mgt.

CONSTRUCTION MGT. Associates Degree - CONSTRUCTION MGT

Ashworth College

CONSTRUCTION MGT. CERTIFICATE - CONSTRUCTION MGT

Ashworth College

Bridge Coating Inspector Program Level 1 -

SSPC

Site Manager Software Training - Highway Technicians Site Manager Software Training

Ivy Tech Corporate College
Joseph Henderson