Larry Gault
asheville nc,NC
Summary
Professional construction specialist with strong skills in site inspections, code compliance, and safety standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability to changing project demands, and delivering results. Highly dependable with keen eye for quality and thoroughness in all tasks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Inspector
City of Asheville
Asheville, NC
12.2005 - Current
- Considerable experience in inspection of a variety of construction projects.
- Prepare cost estimates for budgetary planning.
- Excellent math skills.
- Considerable knowledge of modern construction practices, standards, materials and equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of the stages of construction when violations and defects should be
- observed and corrected.
- Working knowledge of City of Asheville's Standard Specifications and Details.
- Considerable knowledge of applicable State laws regarding OSHA safe work practice.
- Ability to make sound decisions on minor field adjustments.
- Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship in construction sites.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, diagrams, specifications, standards and guidelines and
- apply them consistently.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees,
- outside agencies, contractors and the general public.
- Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with contractors, property owners and the general public.
- Experience with computers including a working knowledge of Apple, IOS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and GIS.
- Ability to work in heavy construction environments.
- Ability to prioritize project needs to manage competing demands.
- Inspects projects for compliance with the approved construction drawings, contracts, and
- standards and specifications.
- Inspects installation of concrete, asphalt, storm drainage, stormwater control measures,
- retaining wall construction, guardrail, and any other infrastructure needed for project
- completion.
- Maintains all necessary records and reports on inspections.
- Prepares documentation required for audits.
- Reviews and verifies contract payment requests submitted by contractors.
- Inspects quality of materials used at construction sites; inspects materials on-site to determine
- whether required standards and specifications are met.
- Confers with contractors, architects, engineers, other inspectors and other City staff regarding
- construction codes and plans and to correct design issues.
- Responds to questions and concerns from the public, contractors, architects, and engineers
- regarding construction projects.
- Participates in pre-bid, pre-construction and routine progress meetings.
- Performs warranty inspections and post-construction services.
- Assists in contract document preparations.
- Maintains a variety of records and reports, including entering data electronically.
- Erosion & Sediment Control Certification, Trained in Nuclear Density Testing, Stormwater BMP
- Inspection & Maintenance Certification, Trenching Competent Person Training, Confined Space
- Training, and Work Zone Safety Training (or the ability to obtain within 18 months of
- employment in the position).
- Attend pre-construction meetings.
- Evaluate plans and specifications for construction projects to ensure conformance with regulations.
- Conduct field inspections to inspect standards of project structures and materials.
- Conduct field and laboratory tests on materials to measure compliance with regulations.
- Issue of violation notices and stop-work orders where structures and materials do not comply with regulations.
- Refer deviations and disagreements to city engineers/transportation for clarification.
- Maintaining records of documentation.
- Conduct inspections of existing structures following natural disasters and other events that could compromise the integrity of existing structures.
- Assist City staff and the public with inquiries.
- Attend pre construction meetings of construction projects.
- Handle multiple contracts at the same time.
- Manage pay record books for proper pay application requests.
- Evaluate all plans and project specifications and ensure feasibility of all plans with all construction processes and ensure all activities in compliance with Quality Assurance procedures and prepare an effective schedule for all project progress.
- Supervise all field quality assurance tests and analyze the same and prepare cost estimates for the same and inspect all construction projects and associate activities and ensure compliance to all specifications.
- Analyze and interpret all specifications and blueprints as per contracts and monitor all deviations for the same to ensure compliance to all procedures and maintain log of daily progress to prepare reports.
- Monitor and perform regular checks on all contractor and inspector work progress and maintain knowledge on all project requirements and provide all grading permits.
- Ensure compliance in all local and federal regulations in all construction activities and maintain a variety of all logs on employee performance and prepare an estimate of all pay.
- Monitor all construction activities and its progress and ensure adherence to all procedures and specifications and evaluate all contract plans and maintain safety in all construction operations according to required building codes.
- Analyze all work sites and recommend changes and modifications as per requirements to improve all processes and administer efficient working of all construction projects in coordination with project engineers and inspect all final constructions.
- Perform regular evaluation on all project specifications and prepare estimates for all processes and design and effective contractor proposals for clients and monitor work progress to resolve all everyday issues.
- Monitor all issues with contracts and evaluate and interpret all contract specifications and material requirements and maintain and store all required documents and tools for construction projects.
- Ensure optimal level of customer services at all times and maintain effective relationships with all employees and officials and ensure adherence to all local, state and federal codes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Technical inspections
Construction
Safety regulations
Schedule coordination
As-built drawing review
Repair inspection
Inspection reporting
Organization skills
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Relationship building
Task prioritization
Safety standards
Plan reading
Professionalism
Blueprint analysis
Written communication
Materials inspection
Timeline
Construction Inspector - City of Asheville
12.2005 - Current
AC Reynolds High School - High School Diploma,