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MICHAEL UNES

Layton,UT

Summary

Construction Quality Control Manager with 28 years of construction experience from medium scale military to mega commercial construction projects. Continually ensuring the highest quality of craftsmanship for each project and material compliance with contract documents. Ability to foresee issues in advance and coordinate with the team to manage the issue while maintaining project schedule. Solution and goal oriented, team player looking to provide the end user with the best possible product at the end of the day. Proficient with computer hardware and software for the construction industry like RMS 3.0, eCMS, Procore, ProjectSite, CMiC and Builder Trend as well as all Microsoft office products. Highly motivated and an eye for details whether large or small.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CQCM

WG Yates Construction
10.2023 - Current
  • Lead a team of 5 QA/QC professionals on a day to day basis. this promotion was achieved after being on the team for 3 weeks.
  • Coordinated with all trade partners, inspectors, and third party inspectors to maintain conformance with contract documents. Provided training for 2 of the QA/QC professionals to include review of specifications and special inspections listed in the drawing notes, provide understanding of the requirements vs what the trade partner prefers for testing/inspection.
  • Manage ProjectSite documentation, submittals, Observations, inspection reports, and RFI's.
  • Coordinate with PM's and engineers for changes, RFI requests, payment approvals, etc.
  • Assist trade partners with set-up of ProjectSite access and what is required, how we report to the client etc..
  • Conduct QC meetings with owner/client, DOR/EOR, and the onsite team. Discuss observations, corrective actions, scheduling of corrective actions, overall workmanship, and upcoming inspections for the week.
  • Manage and review third party inspector invoices.
  • Coordinated/communicated with clients QA team with ongoing inspections/observations and scheduling inspections.

Project Highlight

Project GC = YC3 (JV with CCC)

Client = Stellantis/Samsung (SDI Battery Plant)

Contract Value = $2.7bil (Mega Project)

CQCM/SSHO

ACE Consulting
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
  • Coordinated with trade partners and reviewed their AHA's for safety concern and controls.
  • Assisted trade partners in creation of AHA's for their scope and requirements of doing work on government DoD bases.
  • Assisted QC team in the field and help provide understanding of government requirements on eCMS, managing third party testing/inspections, and task workers.
  • Reviewed, request corrections, sign and submit safety plans, AHA's into eCMS.
  • Work closely with base safety and fire chief for creation of hot-work permits, safety plan reviews and onsite safety inspections.
  • Attended trade partner kick-off meetings to discuss project/base safety requirements,etc.

Project GC = Whiting-Turner, I was third party SSHO/QC

Client = NAVFAC at NWASCL California

Contract Value = $150mil.

Construction Quality Control Manager

Herman Construction Group
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to reviewing contract documents, manage QC program for projects assigned, coordinate with subcontractors, scheduling of 3 phases of control, manage submittal requirements, review, and material compliance and workmanship. Manage deficiency list, punch-out lists and coordinate commissioning (redzone).
  • Create and maintain submittal register, project dailies related to QCS/RMS or other programs, and deficiency logs.
  • Conduct weekly QC meetings, attend foreman meetings, administer QCS/RMS programs and coordinate with USACE PE/QA's, NAVFAC QA's etc on deficiencies and project testing requirements
  • Create reports and other project specific contract documents as part of record keeping and documentation of events throughout the project
  • Coordinate with and Manage third party testing companies for required testing and report generation like structural steel, welding, and MEP's.
  • Coordinate closeout documentation delivery with subcontractors and testing facilities for contract compliance
  • Negotiate with government reps regarding potential changes to scope and contract requirements to include base security requirements for SCIF or other high level security requirements.

Project Highlights

Project GC = Herman Construction

Client = NRO at VBAFB California

Contract Value = $22mil

Client = 412th AF Civil Engineers, EAFB California

Contract Value = $15mil (2 projects combined)

Client = USACE/Ratheon, Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona

Contract Value = $6mil.

CQC Manager

Professional Construction
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Provide quality control and management services on projects ranging from $1.5mil to $28mil
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor progress meetings, which facilitated stronger communication with an ability to resolve critical issues proactively
  • Assisted in creating 3 week production schedules and coordinated with project superintendents
  • Conducted all quality control meetings with QCM's, QC's, PW, NAVFAC, and other representatives
  • Reviewed and created outstanding submittals and managed action items list generated in QCM management programs
  • Prepared, tracked and followed through on all deficiency lists
  • Coordinated with various third-party inspectors (civil, structural, etc.) through project construction inspections and reviewed and managed all inspection documentation through commissioning and close-out
  • Assisted in subcontract buy-outs and material procurement
  • Helped avoid construction delays by efficiently following through with all 3 phase controls and 3rd party site inspections
  • Implemented systems on a project by project basis which improved project efficiency and reduce project duration saving both time and money
  • Inspect product deliveries with submittal data, contract conformance, damage and rejected any material that was not compliant with 'Buy America Act' requirements
  • Coordinated with subcontractors and QC representative on areas where there were conflicts, scope gaps in plans, design, QCP and/or specifications
  • Effectively train and managed project administrators
  • Produced ad hoc reports for senior team members
  • Entered details such as payments, account information and associated documentation for invoicing into computer systems
  • Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies
  • Assisted management teams in design-build projects to resolve conflicts and provide guidance on construction scheduling.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management

CQC Manager

Mirack Construction
02.2015 - 03.2017
  • Reviewed plans and specs during design phases of construction and assembled QCP's for engineers and architects prior to construction which helps the team iron out issues pre-construction saving both time and money
  • Provide project management activities for projects ranging from $20k - $7.5mil
  • Handled project budgets, buy-outs, logistics, scheduling, pre-construction submittals, negotiations, coordination with project engineers, conflict resolution, employee reviews, customer relationship building, etc
  • For projects from military to entertainment industries
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication with an ability to resolve critical issues
  • Performed regular job site observations for contract conformance, workmanship, and construction activity safety
  • Conducted all critical pre-construction conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives
  • Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule
  • Digitally archived weekly progress and technical 'Knowledge Base' photographs of all assigned projects
  • Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
  • Oversaw entire building turnover process, (commissioning/Redzone) while enhancing communication between all construction management team members
  • Assisted operations group with warranty service repairs
  • Creation assistance of project schedule
  • Prepared regular interval progress reports
  • Offered technical assistance to service providers
  • Tracked quality of performance and managed deficiency list
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries
  • All federal projects managed thus far have been with USACE for US Air Force, and NAVFAC with combine contract value of $12mil.
  • Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery

CQC Manager

Candelaria
01.2014 - 03.2014
  • Provided project management activities for various projects for the VA and NAVFAC
  • Coordinated with clients, vendors, subcontractors during buy-outs and material procurement to include product submittals
  • Managed project budgets, scheduling, invoicing, subcontractor invoicing, project coordination, and team building
  • Conducted weekly production and operations meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and focused on issues resolution
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
  • Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives
  • These were called Three Phase Control Meetings which included all task workers and QCM managers
  • During these meetings, we discussed all QH's related to construction activities during that phase of work
  • Also included were inspections prior to construction activities related to that phase of work and inspections during and at completion of those construction activities
  • Digitally archived weekly progress and technical 'Knowledge Base' photographs of all assigned projects
  • Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
  • Between all construction management
  • Assisted operations group with warranty service repairs
  • Offered technical assistance to service providers
  • Prepared regular interval progress reports called '3 Week Look-ahead'
  • Coordinated routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per in conformance with contract documents
  • Worked with, scheduled and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
  • Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections
  • Implemented systems to improve processes efficiency and reduce project duration
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries
  • Created Traffic Plans, Safety Plans, Project Plan and crane lift plans
  • All work was related to USACE VAMC project at Camp Pendleton in California
  • Maintain the following certifications: First Aid, CPR, EM385.1-1 40hr
  • Cert, and QCM Cert
  • Familiar with PCC, BCC, QCS, and QCP government contracting vehicles
  • Managed 37 projects in 2014 with a wide range of scope and contract values totaling $3.4mil
  • All construction was started and completed in 2014.

CQC Manager

Webco
04.2013 - 01.2014
  • Reviewed plans and specs during design of pre-construction projects whether it be a design-build, remodel (TI) or bid build
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and add ability to resolve critical issues
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
  • Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives
  • Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations and inspections on schedule
  • Digitally archived weekly progress and technical 'Knowledge Base' photographs of all assigned projects
  • Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
  • Oversaw entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management
  • Assisted operations group with warranty service repairs
  • Prepared regular interval progress reports
  • Offered technical assistance to service providers
  • Tracked and reported quality of performance on site to all team members
  • Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing within contract requirements
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries
  • All federal projects managed have been with USACE for US Navy (Facilities Medical Department (FMD)) which consisted of 35 projects with a combine contract value of $3.2mil
  • And was completed in 7 months netting just over $900,000 in profits.

Project Manager/QC Manager/Superintendent

Allied Industries
08.2009 - 03.2012
  • Performed project management activities on a single $2.8mil contract which led to an additional $14mil negotiated sole source contracts across 8 projects
  • Reviewed QCP's, plans and specs during design phase to develop pre-construction QCP's for conflicts and design challenges in an effort to streamline the construction of the projects
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication which strengthened team ability to resolve critical issues
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
  • Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives
  • Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule
  • Digitally archived weekly progress and technical 'Knowledge Base' photographs of all assigned projects
  • Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
  • Oversaw entire building turnover process
  • Assisted operations group with warranty service repairs
  • Provided safety kits to all construction personnel, which complied with safety protocols for job site
  • Prepared regular interval progress reports
  • Offered technical assistance to service providers
  • Tracked and reported quality of performance on site to all team members
  • Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing in strict conformance with the contract documents
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries
  • All federal projects managed have been with USACE for US Air Force, NAVFAC, and the Army with a combine contract value of over $18mil.

Project Manager/QC Manager/Superintendent

R&D Contractors
05.2008 - 07.2009
  • Reviewed plans and specs during design design phase for scope gap, plan conflicts, and QCP conformance
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and ability to resolve critical issues
  • Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives
  • Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations and inspections on schedule
  • Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
  • Oversaw entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management
  • Prepared regular interval progress reports
  • Tracked and reported the quality of performance on site to team member's
  • Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing in strict conformance with the contract documents
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries and inspected material for newness, damage, contract conformance
  • Maintained the following certifications: First Aid & CPR, OSHA 40hr., and QCM Cert
  • Created all project submittals and close-out documentation
  • Responsible for projects with USACE for US Air Force, USCG and the Army with a combine contract value of $6.2mil.

Education

GED -

Port Hueneme High School
Port Hueneme, CA
06.1984

Computerized Accounting - Accounting

Computerized Accounting
Van Nuys, CA
09.1988

Skills

  • Excellent customer relations
  • General contracting professional
  • Subcontractor/Third party Inspector management
  • Knowledgeable in construction safety
  • Interior and exterior renovation
  • Ground-up builds
  • PEB
  • SCIF Builds
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Design-build experience
  • Project Budgeting
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Procurement
  • Project scheduling
  • EM3851-1 40 Certified
  • OSHA 30 Certified
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Blood-borne Pathogen's
  • eCASS
  • CQC Manager Certified
  • Procore Construction Management Software Suit
  • CMiC Construction Management Software
  • SharePoint
  • Bluebeam
  • Adobe
  • QCS 238 & RMS 30
  • eCMS

References

  • Jana Hindi, 412th Civil Engineering Group POC, 661-277-8331
  • Gary Lund, NRO Facilities Manager, 571-882-0422
  • Patrick Klever, USACE Project Engineer, 478.954.6411
  • Stan Fujimoto, USACE Resident Engineer, 626.401.4084
  • Walter Van Dyk, Facilities Manager, Universal Studios, 818.777.7831
  • James DeGour, Principal at KP Engineers, 215-962-1407
  • Nick Burr, Burr Principal, Construction, 949.677.3863
  • Tony Cortibitartie, Principal, Mirack Construction, 520.631.1448
  • Steve Boyd, Candleria/Sybrant Project Manager, 623.606.6915
  • Norris Chesser, Superitendent, Faith Technologies, 805.216.5560
  • Robert Canyon, USACE QCM, 760.223.2161
  • Roy Ferrell, SSHO, 760-8269505

Certification

QCM Cert

OSHA 30

CPR and First Aid

EM 385-1.1 8 hour refresher


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Timeline

CQCM

WG Yates Construction
10.2023 - Current

CQCM/SSHO

ACE Consulting
05.2021 - 05.2022

Construction Quality Control Manager

Herman Construction Group
10.2018 - 05.2021

CQC Manager

Professional Construction
03.2017 - 08.2018

CQC Manager

Mirack Construction
02.2015 - 03.2017

CQC Manager

Candelaria
01.2014 - 03.2014

CQC Manager

Webco
04.2013 - 01.2014

Project Manager/QC Manager/Superintendent

Allied Industries
08.2009 - 03.2012

Project Manager/QC Manager/Superintendent

R&D Contractors
05.2008 - 07.2009

GED -

Port Hueneme High School

Computerized Accounting - Accounting

Computerized Accounting

QCM Cert

OSHA 30

CPR and First Aid

EM 385-1.1 8 hour refresher


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MICHAEL UNES