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Mercedes Ludlam

Columbus,OH

Summary

Obtain a position as a Quality Control Coordinator/QCM to expand my experience and knowledge to become a Superintendent/QCM. Methodical quality assurance specialist with a several-year track record of providing exceptional discretion, quality management and performance analysis services. Adept at training new hires and retraining employees and managing the accuracy of all products.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Coordinator II

Yates Construction
01.2023 - Current
  • Plan and Conduct Preparatory Meetings, Initial and final Inspections (AHJ and Third Party)
  • Manage Multiple trades- CSA and Mechanical
  • Coordinate Mock-ups with owners, trade partners and reps
  • Manage Project specific inspection and testing plans, trade partner Quality plans
  • Review and process of basic field testing (grout, FF/FL, Film thickness Testing etc.)
  • Quality Tracking of observations, completion and resolutions
  • Regular review of installation process with field team to ensure quality assurance and daily field walks
  • Perform inspections and witness tests applicable to discipline to determine acceptability of work and inspect to contract specifications the quality of concrete mix designs, construction submittals, testing procedures, etc
  • Inspect concrete steel reinforcement and form work, columns, footing
  • Perform inspections and witness tests applicable to discipline to determine acceptability of work
  • Assist in preparation/implementation of quality control procedures, i.e., inspection instructions, control measuring and test equipment, etc
  • Assist in coordinating quality control inspection schedules with other department schedules
  • Participate in internal/external quality control audits
  • Assist in reviewing purchase documents to ensure compliance with quality control requirements
  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Field Engineer

Elford, Inc
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducting site visits, monitoring schedules, and supervising technicians
  • Running field operations, offering technical support, and troubleshooting on-site issues
  • Always ensuring on-site efficiency and safety
  • Analyzing data, monitoring expenditure, and drafting progress reports
  • Directing subs and field staff on Punch items
  • Liaison with subs, PM's, Superintendents, owners and architects
  • Drafting and submitting reports to superiors and other key individuals
  • Tracking RFI's, QA/QC, reviewing specs, drawings and submittals with Subs to ensure site is in compliance

JSA / Project Engineer

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC.
Various sites, FL
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Management of the project team
  • (Project Managers and Superintendents/Field) by performing many different tasks related to commercial projects
  • Manage shipping and receiving of all deliveries, log all dray tickets from deliveries, including concrete and equipment logs
  • Coordinate large deliveries with owners
  • Field document control, assist Safety Manager with all insurances, safety docs and orientations (English/ Spanish)
  • Maintain Safety and Drug program requirements, including Accident reporting
  • Coordinated large parties for Topping out, Safety week and any other celebrations for over 500 field employees
  • Also tracked all inspection documents and assisted with AHCA inspection documentation
  • Interface with client representatives, including Vendors, Clients/Owners and subcontractors and assisted Senior PM with owner purchases, tracking, billing, orders, and meetings in the absence of PM
  • Responsible for Permitting (Osceola
  • Orange and Bradford Counties)
  • Also responsible for weekly payroll (E1/J
  • D Edwards Payroll System)
  • Process job postings and applications, screen applicants for Superintendent’s review
  • Responsible for RFI’s, Submittals and Assisting with Daily reports for owners
  • Keep field staff updated on changes to benefits, pay rates, job performance etc
  • Maintain state required postings and signage
  • Set up and maintain site files, maintain first aid kits, Post OSHA forms and maintain SDS/Haz Com books

Education

Civil Engineering/Construction Management -

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
02.2025

B.A - Business Administration

Elmira College
Elmira, NY
01.2010

AA - Paralegal Studies

Bryant and Stratton College
New York, NY
01.2008

Skills

  • Financial goals understanding
  • Asset operation
  • Budget planning
  • Schedule management
  • Maintenance staff management
  • Technical depth in various scopes of work
  • VDC fundamentals
  • BIM fundamentals
  • Conflict resolution
  • Negotiation skills
  • Client needs understanding
  • Expectation management
  • Procore
  • BIM 360
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Blue Beam
  • Prolog
  • MS Outlook
  • Attendance Enterprise
  • Concur
  • Boston Post software
  • Aptex
  • AppFolio
  • DocuSign
  • VISTA
  • AutoDesk
  • Oaks
  • Yardi
  • Basic construction knowledge
  • Cloud-based reference library knowledge

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • Competent Person Walkable Ceilings
  • Competent Person Trenching/Shoring

References

Reference and Project Lists available upon request.

Programs

  • Procore
  • BIM 360
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Blue Beam
  • Prolog
  • MS Outlook
  • Attendance Enterprise (payroll) E1
  • Concur
  • Boston Post software (property)
  • Aptex
  • AppFolio
  • DocuSign
  • VISTA
  • AutoDesk
  • Oaks
  • Yardi

Timeline

Quality Coordinator II

Yates Construction
01.2023 - Current

Field Engineer

Elford, Inc
01.2022 - 01.2023

JSA / Project Engineer

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC.
01.2016 - 01.2022

Civil Engineering/Construction Management -

Valencia College

B.A - Business Administration

Elmira College

AA - Paralegal Studies

Bryant and Stratton College

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