Mario Candelaria
Florence,AZ
Summary
Forward-thinking and hardworking construction professional possessing positive outlook and strong work ethic. Bringing 23 years of hands-on experience in the construction field. Knowledgeable on city, state and county specifications. Recognized as excellent resource dedicated to improving operational efficiency and effectiveness. Skilled in problem solving and partnering amongst contractors, government employees and trades.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Inspector CIP/Engineering
Town Of Queen Creek
03.2019 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Identified construction and material requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, work performed, materials used and tests.
- Monitored/Inspected construction quality at all stages of production process.
- Communicated with contractors and trades on a daily basis.
- Verified that all construction being performed in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Acted as project manager on various occasions when department had yet to be established.
Senior Inspector
Horrocks Engineers Inc
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Assigned to various A.D.O.T. projects as a construction inspector.
- Acted as quality assurance on design build projects, completing inspections on various structures and many facets of highway construction.
- Completed sampling of construction materials when necessary in accordance with plans and specifications, including PCCP, ACFC, and various compressive strength concrete from numerous suppliers.
- Worked at material batch plant to verify mix design specifications and uniformity/consistency
- Daily diaries including materials, work performed, quantities, labor and equipment, and any deficiencies noted.
- Due to nature of design build, worked closely with contractors, QC, and engineers in problem solving and ever changing project details.
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Various Employers, Including A.D.O.T.
10.1999 - 09.2015
- Inspected and tested incoming materials used in construction of roadways, highways and structures.
- Roles in both quality assurance and control.
- Trained and helped to certify new employees.
- Verified that all work being performed in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Worked in laboratory on various occasions for material testing and compliance. (Proctor, sieve, LA abrasion, Bore and logging materials in excess of 75' below grade, sand equivalent, and calibration of equipment)
Education
Dobson High School
Mesa, AZArizona Concrete Institute
Phoenix, AZA.T.T.I.
Phoenix, AZATTSA Supervisor
Glendale, AZSkills
- Construction Compliance
- Project Leadership
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Detailed Report Generation
- Safety Awareness
- Contractor Management
- Inspection Oversight
Timeline
Senior Inspector CIP/Engineering
Town Of Queen Creek
03.2019 - Current
Senior Inspector
Horrocks Engineers Inc
09.2015 - 03.2019
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Various Employers, Including A.D.O.T.
10.1999 - 09.2015
Dobson High School
Arizona Concrete Institute
A.T.T.I.
ATTSA Supervisor