Mike Yavornicky
REDLANDS
Summary
Dedicated construction professional, prepared to bring wealth of project management experience to new challenges. Known for consistently delivering projects on time and within budget while fostering strong team collaboration. Highly adaptable, with focus on meeting evolving project needs and enhancing operational efficiency. Having 17 years of experience in public works, specializing in inspection assessments, materials testing, and construction administration in the education and infrastructure sectors. As a Quality Control Engineer at LAX Delta Sky Way, he ensured the comprehensive execution of the Hensel Phelps 6-Step Quality Control Process, coordinates inspections, and prepares detailed reports to maintain high standards of project quality. Currently, as Project Manager for LA Metro's Inspection of Structures, Mike leads a team overseeing the inspection of over 235 structures, including bridges and tunnels, as part of the FTA's State of Good Repair Program. He is also responsible for managing the installation and maintenance of photo enforcement systems across various Metro lines, working closely with multiple agencies to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Project Manager
LA Metro
06.2024 - Current
- Mike serves as the Project Manager and he is responsible for managing and coordinating the implementation, installation, and maintenance of photo enforcement camera systems along Metro's Blue, Gold, Orange, Crenshaw, and Expo Lines
- He is also involved with coordinating with 3rd party permitting agencies such as LADOT, Los Angeles County, DWP and LA County Sheriff's Department
- Other responsibilities include leading site safety tailgate meetings, quality control, preparing field inspection reports, reviewing design drawings, specifications, and public works standard specifications
Construction Project Manager
LA Metro
06.2024 - Current
- Mike serves as the Project Manager on behalf of Morgner and he is responsible for a team of Structural Inspectors inspecting Metro's structures throughout Los Angeles County
- Approximately 235 structures (bridges, aerial bridges, and tunnels) require on-going professional evaluation in accordance with FTA's State of Good Repair Program
- Mike is also responsible for planning, scheduling, and execution of daily operations while insuring that the inspections are documented in accordance with established protocols
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
Structural Inspector
LA Metro
08.2019 - Current
- Under the direction of Morgner's Project Manager and the Lead Inspector, Mr
- Yavornicky currently assists as a trainee Structural Inspector in the evaluation of Metro structures in accordance with FTA's State of Good Repair Program
- Mr
- Yavornicky is responsible for assisting the lead inspector in the field with visually inspecting structural systems, components, elements, and defects; based on what is observed, measured and quantified, he assists with providing a condition state to each defect
- Mr
- Yavornicky documents all observations, compiles all field data then generates a structural field inspection report using a tablet after each field inspection
- Mr
- Yavornicky also reviews previous structural inspection reports as well as structural drawings in preparation for each field inspection
Quality Control Engineer
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
04.2019 - 06.2024
- Quality Control Engineer, $2.3B, redevelopment of terminals 2 and 3, Design-Build
- Facilitates and manages the Hensel Phelps Six-Step Quality Control Process, ensuring comprehensive quality control throughout project lifecycles
- Efficiently schedules and updates inspections with LAWA using the VEO portal system, ensuring timely and compliant processes
Construction Inspector / Technician
Kleinfelder
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Mr
- Yavornicky acted as Soils Technician / Inspector, ACI concrete technician / inspector, SFRM Fireproofing inspector, Epoxy Anchor inspector, Reinforced Concrete inspector, CWI Structural welding inspector, Structural Bolting inspector
Fabrication Shop Welding Inspector
Los Angeles Community College (LACCD)
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: Valley Academic and Cultural Center
- The Project Description: ($78.5M Construction Cost)
- This project consisted of design and construction of a new Cultural Center building to support Classrooms, a Newsroom, Radio Station, Faculty offices, and 4 Theaters
- Mr
- Yavornicky was responsible for QA visual on shop welded structural and architectural steel members
- Performed scheduling and oversight for all required NDT, including Ultrasonic and Magnetic-Particle testing
- Monitored incoming material for fabrication and performed material identification in conjunction with shop QC program
- Performed visual QA inspections on welded elements including Embed plates, Structural Wide-Flange beams and columns, Structural Trusses, Box Columns (up to W14 x 211 Column with 1-1/4" continuity plates), HSS tube steel columns, Channel frames, HSS and Channel Stair stringer assemblies, miscellaneous steel (i.e., handrails / guardrails)
- Has working knowledge and daily usage of approved Shop Fabrication Standard Plans and Specifications and common fabrication practices and methods
- Valley Academic and Cultural Center
Lead Special Inspector
Orange County Water District
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Groundwater Replenishment System Initial Expansion
- Project Description: ($143M Construction Cost)
- This project consisted of design and construction of several key structures, including expansions to existing Micro-Filtration, Reverse-Osmosis, and Ultra-Violet light, and Lime-Saturator buildings
- The project also involved design and construction of two 195' diameter above-ground Secondary Effluent Flow Equalization tanks (total 15MG capacity) in order to increase total facility output from 70 million gallons per day (mgd) to 100 mgd
- Mr
- Yavornicky performed structure inspection including CIDH auger-cast piles (18" diameter x 55' - 77' embedment), Reinforcing Steel (columns, walls, piles), Drilled-In Epoxy anchoring
- Concrete inspections including placement, source materials verification, ACI testing and sampling
- Monitored and performed in-situ field density testing on all grading and backfill operations - including native fill, aggregate base, and asphalt paving
- Performed welding inspections as an AWS CWI Technician on a broad range of water and gas line piping from 12" diameter MCF Stainless steel piping through 54" diameter MFF carbon steel piping
- Assisted Construction Management team throughout various monitoring, safety sweep, and inspection oversight tasks
- Groundwater Replenishment System Initial Expansion
Construction Inspector / Technician
Converse Consultants
02.2008 - 10.2016
- Duties: Soils technician / inspector, ACI concrete technician / inspector, SFRM Fireproofing inspector, Epoxy Anchor inspector, Reinforced Concrete inspector, CWI Structural welding inspector, Structural Bolting inspector
Lead Earthwork Inspector
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: East Los Angeles Star Academy
- Project Description: ($47M Construction Cost)
- This project consisted of conversion of a former 105,000 square-foot Hospital facility to a new High School academy - including a Learning Center, H.S
- Academy, and Gymnasium buildings
- Mr
- Yavornicky performed earthworks inspection as a soils technician, under supervision of the licensed Geotechnical Engineer of Record
- Monitored and performed in-situ field density testing on all engineered fill operations - including native materials and Controlled low strength material (CLSM) placement
- Structural pavement grading, utility trench backfills, large excavations (up to 24' depth Sump Pits), Soldier Piles, temporary sloped excavations
- He has working knowledge and daily usage of Division of the State Architect Standard Plans and Specifications and ASTM Specifications
- East Los Angeles Star Academy
Lead SFRM Fireproofing Inspector
California State University, Dominguez Hills
03.2009 - 10.2009
- Company Overview: Cain Library Addition
- Project Description: ($51M Construction Cost)
- This project consisted of design and construction of a 5-story, 140,000 square-foot addition to the existing University's Leo F
- Cain Library
- Mr
- Yavornicky performed fireproofing inspection for all fire-rated structural and architectural steel elements
- The project included both conventional Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material and Thin Film Intumescent Fire-Resistive Material
- Observed proper methods and application standards and performed field testing, per specifications and contract documents
- Monitored fireproofing progress of both conventional and intumescent application crews and performed testing, at specified intervals, including thickness measurements, in-situ material density sampling, bond strength Adhesion-Cohesion testing
- He has working knowledge and daily usage of Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) codes, Division of the State Architect Standard Plans and Specifications and ASTM Specifications
- Assisted Project Inspector with various inspections including drywall, fire-stop insulation, and fire caulking inspections
- Cain Library Addition
Education
H.S. Diploma - General Ed.
Valley View High School
Moreno Valley, CASkills
- Project management
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- Change order management
- Client communication
Years Experience
16 Years Total experience
Role
Lead Facility Inspector
Licenses Certificates
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), AWS, # 14021091, 01/01/14
- ICC Special Inspector - Reinforced Concrete, # 8016176, 01/01/11
- ICC Special Inspector - Spray Applied Fireproofing, # 8016176, 01/01/08
- ICC Special Inspector - Structural Steel / Bolting, # 8016176, 01/01/15
- ICC Special Inspector - Structural welding, # 8016176, 01/01/15
- ACI Field Testing Technician, Grade I, # 01142864, 01/01/08
- Nuclear Gauge Operator, Southwest Calibration & Training, San Bernardino, CA, 01/01/08
- OSHA 30-Hr. Construction Training
- OSHA 40 Hr. HAZWOPER Training Program, Safety Unlimited, Simi Valley, CA, 01/01/13
- Certified in materials testing (soils, concrete, fireproofing)
Certification
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – American Welding Society.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour Construction Training - U.S. Department of Labor.
- American Concrete Institute Certification Programs – American Concrete Institute.
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
LA Metro
06.2024 - Current
Construction Project Manager
LA Metro
06.2024 - Current
Structural Inspector
LA Metro
08.2019 - Current
Quality Control Engineer
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
04.2019 - 06.2024
Construction Inspector / Technician
Kleinfelder
11.2018 - 03.2019
Fabrication Shop Welding Inspector
Los Angeles Community College (LACCD)
12.2016 - 10.2017
Lead Special Inspector
Orange County Water District
01.2013 - 12.2016
Lead Earthwork Inspector
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
10.2011 - 05.2012
Lead SFRM Fireproofing Inspector
California State University, Dominguez Hills
03.2009 - 10.2009
Construction Inspector / Technician
Converse Consultants
02.2008 - 10.2016
H.S. Diploma - General Ed.
Valley View High School
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