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Joseph Duran

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

I have over 18 years of experience in Heavy Civil, Commercial high-rise development and utilities construction, as well as being a Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards, while providing various services, such as Construction Special Inspector, for QAQC construction. I have been able to provide oversight and inspection services for sports arenas, high rise luxury resorts, bridges/highways, high-speed rail systems, data centers/technology companies, casinos, transmission lines/switch yards, and more.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Supervisor

Intertek PSI
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - Current
  • Field Supervisor
  • Special Inspector
  • ACI Certified
  • COP Certified
  • Observation, testing and sampling of Concrete placement
  • Observation, testing and sampling Grout placement
  • Observation, testing and sampling of Asphalt placement
  • Observation, testing and sampling of Soil Matierials

Engineering Technician

Wood
Phoenix, AZ
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Observation, testing and sampling of Seal Coat placement for Roadways
  • Observation, testing and sampling of placement of Slurry for Roadways
  • Observation, testing and sampling of placement of Crack Seal for Roadways
  • Observation, testing and sampling of Asphalt placement for Roadways
  • Asphalt Core Cutting
  • Observation, testing and sampling of Concrete placement

Engineering Technician

Speedie & Associates
Phoenix, AZ
07.2018 - 08.2020

Projects:Commercial, Industrial and Hospitality(2018-present)

•Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities.

•Construction Materials Testing

•Perform concrete sampling and testing per ACI

•Perform compaction of soils per ATI

•Perform sampling and testing of asphalt

Engineering Technician

Cass Rowe Consulting
Phoenix, AZ
01.2014 - 12.2016

Project: Florence Hospital

  • Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities.
  • Perform concrete sampling and testing per ACI
  • Perform compaction of soils per ATI
  • Perform sampling and testing of asphalt

Engineering Technician

PSI Intertek
Tempe, AZ
07.2011 - 12.2013
  • Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities.
  • Responsible for scheduling laboratory work and coordination of field services.
  • Responsible for all concrete testing, and concrete breaks.
  • Perform concrete sampling and testing per ACI
  • Perform compaction of soils per ATI
  • Perform sampling and testing of asphalt

Engineering Technician

TRC Consultants
06.2007 - 01.2011

QAQC Lab/Lead Field Tech(2006-2008)

Project: Quechan Casino Hotel (14 story Hotel and Casino and Hotel)

  • Responsible for scheduling laboratory work and coordination of field services.
  • Responsible for all concrete testing, and concrete breaks.
  • Perform concrete sampling and testing per ACI
  • Perform compaction of soils per ATI
  • Perform sampling and testing of asphalt

QAQC Lab/Lead Field Tech(2008-2010)

Project: 650 Acre Hotel Development for Marriott, Ritz Carlton and Starwood-Hawaii.

  • Responsible for scheduling laboratory work and coordination of field services.
  • Responsible for all concrete testing, and concrete breaks.
  • Perform concrete sampling and testing per ACI
  • Perform compaction of soils per ATI
  • Perform sampling and testing of asphalt

Engineering Technician

GEC SA&B Consulting
Phoenix, AZ
07.2003 - 04.2006

Project: NFL Arizona Cardinals Stadium/Power Ranch Residential Subdivision(2004-2006)

  • Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities.
  • Perform concrete sampling and testing per ACI
  • Perform compaction of soils per ATI
  • Perform sampling and testing of asphalt

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Collins College
Tempe, AZ
05.2003

Skills

Special Inspector

Structural Special Cases

Structural Rein Concrete

Structural Prestressed

Structural Precast

Post Installation Anchors

Structural Masonry

Geotechnical

Architectural EIFS

Interpretation of contract documents, including record drawings, RFI's, product data submittals and work plans

Auto Cad Design Level I

Survey and grade stakes reading during mass grading and earth moving development

Comprehension of industry code standards such as: ICC, ACI, AWS, ASTM, AISC

Soil classifications

Interpretation of concrete and asphalt mix designs

Versatile in performing laboratory testing of soils and aggregates (ASTM D698 Proctor, ASTM D1557) Sieve Analysis ASTM D422

Versatile in both lab and field testing of concrete, including compressive strength testing

Quick learner and works well with others

Great driving record

Timeline

Field Supervisor

Intertek PSI
08.2021 - Current

Engineering Technician

Wood
08.2020 - 08.2021

Engineering Technician

Speedie & Associates
07.2018 - 08.2020

Engineering Technician

Cass Rowe Consulting
01.2014 - 12.2016

Engineering Technician

PSI Intertek
07.2011 - 12.2013

Engineering Technician

TRC Consultants
06.2007 - 01.2011

Engineering Technician

GEC SA&B Consulting
07.2003 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Collins College
Joseph Duran