Joshua Mendez
QA/QC & Construction Field Operations Supervisor-Special Inspection
Brooklyn,United States
Summary
Versatile Field Operations Manager knowledgeable about team leadership, training and quality assurance management. Talent for assessing operations, uncovering problems and developing improvement plans. Bringing over 20 years of related experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Quality Assurance Engineer
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
JFK Airport, New York
09.2023 - Current
- Performed quality audits in order to monitor new construction operations to ensure that they meet applicable code and construction documents prior to recommendation of required permits.
- Applied technical knowledge and experience during acceptance inspections, audits, and tests, as applicable.
- Ensured that all work has been completed in accordance with the approved contract documents and applicable codes for Port Authority contracts and tenant applications.
- Developed daily schedule assignments and assigned responsible staff to attend acceptance inspections in multiple construction disciplines.
- Supervised and trained staff and consultants to perform Quality Engineer responsibilities, including, but not limited to, auditing field reports and engineers' certification documentation.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Techno Consultants-Port Authority Of NY/NJ
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed quality audits in order to monitor new construction operations to ensure that they meet applicable code and construction documents prior to recommendation of required permits.
QA/QC-Manager
Haydan Consultants
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended action plans.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Scheduled Daily inspections as per applicable code and job specific requirements.
- Established methods to track, communicate and close open item construction issues.
- Assisted in establishing certification requirements including timelines to meet specific jobsite deadlines.
- Coordinated acceptable turnover responsibilities between multiple trades to allow for continued construction mobility.
- Lead on Quality observation process with responsible authority representatives.
Field Operations Supervisor- LGA Redevelopment
Bureau Veritas
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Responsible for in field Management including but not limited to daily procedural meetings, site safety meetings and field coordination of 20 to 30 inspectors to provide quality monitoring of Prime Construction Contractor and numerous Sub Contractors during LGA Redevelopment Project
- Conducted scheduled and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance.
- Performed daily inspections, charted readings, documented equipment downtime and oversaw maintenance for equipment.
- Reduced duplicate work and budget issues by organizing processes for division between technology and purchasing.
- Trained technicians on safety, task prioritization and project management techniques.
- Daily updates to on site web tracking systems(Pro-core) to allow for seamless transition to future phases of construction
- Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.
Field Operations Supervisor-Hudson Yards Project
HAKS Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, D.P.C, HAKS
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsible for coordination, infield management and special inspections of all structural steel for multi-billion dollar project spanning 28 acres across West Manhattan, NY.
- Conducted scheduled and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance.
- Performed daily inspections, charted readings, documented equipment downtime and oversaw maintenance for equipment.
- Reduced duplicate work and budget issues by organizing processes for division between technology and purchasing.
- Implemented and maintained high standards of quality in all areas.
- Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.
Field Operations Supervisor-NY Wheel Leg Sections
HAKS Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, D.P.C, HAKS
NYC, NY
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Responsible for in field Management including but not limited to daily procedural meetings, site safety meetings and field coordination of 10 to 20 certified NDT/UT technicians for forensic inspection on over 4000 linear feet of weld on Leg sections for Ferris Wheel Structure
- Conducted scheduled and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance.
- Created, spearheaded and supervised employee recognition programs.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Administered budget, tracked expenses and documented changes.
Site Manager-Supervisor -NYC Rapid Repairs
HAKS Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, D.P.C, HAKS
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for in field Management including but not limited to daily procedural meetings, site safety meetings and field coordination of 40 to 50 inspectors to provide quality monitoring of Prime Construction Contractor and numerous Sub Contractors during NYC effort to restore habitable conditions to over 2000 homes affected by Hurricane Sandy. Duties include.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
NYC Technical School
NYC 03.1996 - 03.1998
Skills
- Schedule Management
Employee training
Operations planning
Training and mentoring
Team Supervision
Schedule Coordination
Languages
Spanish
Certification
AWS-CWI
Notable Construction Projects
- JFK Terminal#4 Redevelopment
- World Trade Center Tower 1
- World Trade Center West Bathtub Vehicular Access
- JFK Runway Rebuild
- LGA- Redevelopment Project-Terminal B, Pedestrian Bridge A & B, Roadways, and Central Hall
- NYC Rapid Repairs Project-Disaster relief Effort
- Hudson Yards Platform Project
Timeline
Quality Assurance Engineer
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
09.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer
Techno Consultants-Port Authority Of NY/NJ
10.2022 - 09.2023
QA/QC-Manager
Haydan Consultants
07.2022 - 10.2022
Field Operations Supervisor- LGA Redevelopment
Bureau Veritas
05.2018 - 07.2022
Field Operations Supervisor-Hudson Yards Project
HAKS Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, D.P.C, HAKS
01.2015 - 01.2018
Field Operations Supervisor-NY Wheel Leg Sections
HAKS Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, D.P.C, HAKS
02.2014 - 02.2015
Site Manager-Supervisor -NYC Rapid Repairs
HAKS Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, D.P.C, HAKS
11.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
NYC Technical School
03.1996 - 03.1998
AWS-CWI
ICC-Master of Special Inspections
ICC-Structural Masonry
ICC- Structural Welding
ICC-Structural Bolting
ICC-Spray Applied Fireproofing
ICC-Reinforced Concrete
ACI-Concrete Level 1
HILTI-Fire stop Systems ID#FS0431569
Hellier MT/PT Level 1&2 Hellier UT Level -1&2 Training Certified
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