Michael Runyan
Summary
Honest and dependable Inspector with 22+ years of jobsite experience.
(11 years of hands-on construction experience followed by 7 years as a Special Inspector and 4 years as a DSA Project Inspector.)
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
DSA Project Inspector Class 1 (and 3)
Pringle Group
Torrance, California
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained Job File.
- Wrote Daily Reports and notifications to D.S.A. at appropriate times.
- Monitored L.O.R.'s Testing & Special Inspection Program. Kept them up to date on the job site's Special Inspection needs and when project was ready for Final Verified reports.
- Performed numerous daily inspections regarding quality of workmanship and/or materials. Communicated any observed deviations in a respectful manner to all parties involved.
- Utilized Procore Daily for review of Drawings, Submittals, R.F.I.'s & Specifications.
- Utilized Procreate Daily for tracking project progress and ensuring incomplete structural items are not covered until completed.
- Wrote D.S.A. semi-monthly reports and uploaded to DSA Box.
DSA Project Inspector Class 3
Knowland Construction Services
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Maintained Job File.
- Wrote Daily Reports and notifications to D.S.A. at appropriate times.
- Monitored L.O.R.'s Testing & Special Inspection Program. Kept them up to date on the job site's Special Inspection needs and when project was ready for Final Verified reports.
- Performed numerous daily inspections regarding quality of workmanship and/or materials. Communicated any observed deviations in a respectful manner to all parties involved.
- Utilized Procore Daily for review of Drawings, Submittals, R.F.I.'s & Specifications.
- Utilized Procreate Daily for tracking project progress and ensuring incomplete structural items are not covered until completed.
- Wrote D.S.A. semi-monthly reports and uploaded to DSA Box.
Independent Deputy Inspector On-site for
Atlas, Geotek & Venture Project Inspections
Jurupa Valley, Riverside, Corona, CA
08.2014 - 02.2022
- Performed numerous daily inspections regarding quality of workmanship and/or materials.
- Utilized Procore daily for Structural & Architectural drawings.
- Utilized PDF Expert daily to generate detailed reports outlining inspection and testing results.
- Utilized PDF Expert & Procreate to track project progress.
- Tested individual items and retrieved samples for further evaluation.
- Attained knowledge of building codes and regulations, enabling issues to be identified when onsite.
Union Ironworker (Local 416)
R.R.Leonard Co.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
07.2003 - 08.2014
- Installed rebar in slabs, beams, footings, columns, walls & various retrofits for 11 years; 7 years of that as a Journeyman.
Education
Mentors, Online/In-Person Courses, Home Studying
Skills
- Familiarity with Title 24 CCR's and their various referenced code books such as ACI318, TMS402 & 602, AISC360, AWSD11, NFPA13 & 72, WCLB
- Comprehension of and familiarity with the usual Construction Documents such as Structural, Architectural & MEP Drawings, Shop Drawings, ESR's, ASTM's, Manufacturer Specifications, Various Material/Install Schedules
- Procore, Procreate, PDF Expert, Raken & DSAbox Fluent
- Progress monitoring via photographs, logs, color coded overviews &/or digital checklists
- Report writing
- Willingness to learn more & adapt
- Observant & friendly nature
Certification
- D.S.A. Project Inspector - Class 1 Certificate # 6632, 2025
- D.S.A. Project Inspector - Class 3 Certificate # 6350, 2022
- MEWP Scissor/Boom Lift Type 3 Group A&B Certified Operator, 2021
- LA City Deputy Building Inspector License # P039681 (C.C. Concrete Construction & D.I.A. Drilled-in Anchors) 2021
- APNGA Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety & U.S.D.O.T. Hazmat Certification, 2019
- ICC # 8259057 Master of Special Inspections, 2019
- ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector, 2018
- ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector, 2018
- ICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector, 2016
- ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, 2016
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1, 2014
Project Inspection History
Listed from Current to Past:
• Troy High School DSA APP#04-125003
2200 Dorothy Ln. Fullerton, CA 92831
($1.5M, 36 Temp Housing Relos, preparing for Seismic Retrofit of Existing Bldgs, DSA Class 3 PI, Full Time)
• Mckinley Elementary School DSA APP#03-122774, 03-125194 & 03-124633
2401 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404
($28M, New Two Story Building, Relo Renovation and Marquee Sign, DSA Class 1 PI, Full Time)
• Rosemead Muscatel Middle School, DSA APP#03-122993
4201 Ivar Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770
($100k, 20x60 Cantilevered Shade Structure and sitework, DSA Class 2 PI, Part Time)
• Los Molinos Elementary School DSA APP#03-124134
3112 Las Marias Ave. Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
($2.8M, alterations to 6 classroom Buildings and site work, DSA Class 3 PI, Part Time)
• California Elementary School DSA APP#03-123989
1111 N. California Ave. La Puente, CA 91744
($2.2M, alterations to 4 classroom buildings and site work, DSA Class 3 PI, Part Time)
• Baldwin Academy DSA APP#03-123988
1616 Griffith Ave. La Puente, CA 91744
($3.6M, alterations to 2 classroom buildings and site work, DSA Class 3 PI, Part Time)
• Cedarlane Academy DSA APP#03-124196
16333 Cedarlane Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
($800k, Relocation of 4 Portable Classrooms for Emergency Temporary use, DSA Class 4 PI, Part Time)
• Lakeview Elementary School DSA APP#03-120599
11500 Joslin Street, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
($105k, alterations to 1 multi-purpose Bldg. and construction of 1 shade structure, Assisting DSA Class 2, Part Time)
• Studebaker Elementary School DSA APP#03-120543
11800 Halcourt Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650
($123k, construction of 1 shade structure, Assisting DSA Class 2, Part Time)
• Lakeland Elementary School DSA APP#03-120542
11224 Bombardier Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650
($130k, construction of 1 shade structure, Assisting DSA Class 2, Part Time)
• Farragut E.S., DSA APP#03-122892
10820 Farragut Dr. Culver City, CA 90230
($1M, alterations to admin Bldg., HVAC, Fire Alarm, Site work, DSA Class 3 PI, Full Time)
• El Rincon E.S., DSA APP#03-122891
11177 Overland Ave. Culver City, CA, 90230
($1M, Alterations to Admin Building, HVAC and Fire Alarm upgrade, DSA Class 3 PI, Full Time)
• Culver City H.S., DSA APP#03-122890
4401 Elenda St. Culver City, CA 90230
($2M, Alterations to Admin Building, HVAC and Fire Alarm upgrade, DSA Class 3 PI, Full Time)
• Mira Costa HS, DSA APP#03-123362
1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
($1.7M, Stadium Gateway and Access Road, DSA Class 3 AI, Full Time)
• Orangeview JHS, DSA APP#04-121874
3715 West Orange Ave. Anaheim, CA 92804
($9.5M, Site Improvements and new Tennis Courts, DSA Class 3 PI, Full Time)
• Stanford Middle School, DSA APP#03-122116
5871 East Los Arcos St. Long Beach, CA 90815
($1.6M, Interim Housing Project, DSA Class 3 PI, Full Time)
• Magnolia High School, DSA APP#04-121418
2450 Ball Rd. Anaheim, CA 92804
($4M, HVAC Upgrades throughout campus, Class 3 PI, Full Time)
- Santa Ana College Russell Hall Replacement Health Sciences Building, DSA APP # 04-118141
1530 W. 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92706
($54mil, 55,500 sq.ft; DSA Class 3 Assistant to a Class 1 PI, Full Time)
- Meridian South Campus Phase 2 Building D
Krameria Blvd. & Coyote Bush Rd. Riverside CA 92508
($50mil, 1mil sq.ft; Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- West Ontario Commerce Center
4810 S. Hellman Ave. Ontario CA 91761
($90mil, 1mil sq.ft; Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- Washington Commerce Center - Bldg.3
988 S. Washington Ave. San Bernardino CA 92408
($5mil, 147k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- Redlands Community Hospital Gift Shop Addition, Lobby, Emergency Department Remodel, 350 Terracina Blvd. CA 92373
($1mil, 2.5k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- Chick-Fil-A #4308, Highway 215 and Nuevo Rd. CA
($2mil, 4.5k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- Meridian South Campus - Buildings 3, 4 & 5
21803 Authority Way, Riverside CA 92518
($50mil, 1mil sq.ft. total; Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- Miralon-Amenity Center
4097 Avalon Way, Palms Springs CA 92262
($2mil, 10k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- Riverside Main Project Library
3900 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside CA 92501
($40mil, 42k sq.ft; Welding/Bolting Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- Porsche Dealership Ontario California
($18mil, 73k sq.ft; Welding/Bolting Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- Borba East Ontario California (warehouse)
($78mil, 1.2mil sq.ft; Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- Valley Boulevard and Catawba Avenue (warehouse)
($24mil, 377k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- GIP Fontana II LLC Bldg.1&2 AMZ LAX9 (warehouse)
($75mil, 1.1mil sq.ft. total; Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- Seasons at Ontario (exterior renovations)
($250k, 112k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- Palmetto and Renaissance Parkway Buildings 1,2&3 Rialto CA
($22mil, 337k sq.ft. total; Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- Jurupa Gateway Distribution Center Fontana CA (warehouse)
($15mil, 228k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- Goodman Eastvale Commerce Center Bldg.1, CA (Warehouse)
($65mil, 1mil sq.ft; Special Inspector, Full Time Residency)
- Riverside Community Hospital-Imaging Suite Renovations, CA
($30mil, 285k sq.ft; Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- CT Azusa Center, CA
($14mil, 224k sq.ft; Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- Westside Family YMCA Collins & Katz Family YMCA, LA, CA
($20mil, 76k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- Auto Plaza Industrial, Colton CA
($11mil, 179k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- Convenience Store Conversion and Carwash San Dimas Mobile, CA
($6mil, 4k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- Goldenwest Bldg.A, Huntington Beach CA,
($5mil, 40k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
- Marshall’s T.I. (Renovations)
($1mil, 95k sq.ft; Special Inspector, Intermittent/Part Time)
Timeline
DSA Project Inspector Class 1 (and 3)
Pringle Group
04.2024 - Current
DSA Project Inspector Class 3
Knowland Construction Services
02.2022 - 04.2024
Independent Deputy Inspector On-site for
Atlas, Geotek & Venture Project Inspections
08.2014 - 02.2022
Union Ironworker (Local 416)
R.R.Leonard Co.
07.2003 - 08.2014
Mentors, Online/In-Person Courses, Home Studying