Phillip Thomas
Pagosa Springs,Colorado
Summary
Seasoned Construction professional with hands-on experience. Competent in team leadership and project management, budget and schedule oversight. Willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Works Street Superintendent
City Of Farmers Branch
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Direct and manage the maintenance activities for streets, sidewalks, drainage structures, storm drainage systems, signs and traffic signals
- Develop and manage $9.2 million general fund budget for the Public Works Street Division
- Update standard operating procedures
- Oversee and manage $3.8 million Non Bond CIP Street Maintenance Contracts
- Oversee and manage $23.5 million CIP Bond Program for Street Reconstruction Project
- Schedule, train, evaluate, and discipline personnel
- Evaluate long-term needs for major projects and improvements
- Inspect construction and maintenance work to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules
- Evaluate maintenance procedures for daily and emergency response situations
- Coordinate street maintenance and traffic operations
- Address citizen concerns or complaints, investigate issues, and coordinate repairs with residents, contractors, or other city divisions
Public Works Operations Manager – Street Division
City Of Farmers Branch
04.2008 - 01.2020
- Prioritize, assign, supervise and schedule crews for repair and maintenance of streets and drainage structures
- Inspect work in progress and upon completion
- Assist with preparation of departmental budget and tracking project expenditures
- Review maintenance records and assure equipment is maintained and serviced
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints
- Purchase equipment and construction materials
- Counsel, train, discipline and evaluate subordinates
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other departments, contractors, and the general public
- Division Safety Officer – serve on departmental safety committee to review accidents and ensure safe operational standards are met. Hold quarterly departmental safety meetings.
Street Operations Specialist
City of Farmers Branch
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Administer $1.5 million CIP Street Resurfacing Program
- Administer $515,000 Concrete Pavement Section Repair Program
- Administer $300,000 Pavement Stabilization Program
- Administer the guardrail installation
- Administer $110,000 pavement marking contract
- Administer $200,000 crack & joint seal contract
- Prepare bid documents for contracts
- Write City Council agenda items for contract award
- Review proposed construction plans
- Assist with budget preparation, research and justification
- Assist with equipment and material purchase
Crew Leader – Street Division
City of Farmers Branch
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Coordinate activities of assigned crew
- Performed concrete, asphalt and drainage system repairs
- Trained subordinates to perform street and drainage operations
- Installation and maintenance of street signs
- Installation of pavement markings
- Maintained assigned equipment
Education
No Degree - Basics
Brookhaven College
Farmers Branch, TXHigh School Diploma -
R.L.Turner High School
Carrollton, TXSkills
- Leadership and supervisory
- Hiring and disciplinary decisions
- Project management
- Budget preparation and management
- Work independently with minimal oversight
Timeline
Public Works Street Superintendent
City Of Farmers Branch
01.2020 - 02.2024
Public Works Operations Manager – Street Division
City Of Farmers Branch
04.2008 - 01.2020
Street Operations Specialist
City of Farmers Branch
01.1998 - 01.2008
Crew Leader – Street Division
City of Farmers Branch
01.1997 - 01.1998
No Degree - Basics
Brookhaven College
High School Diploma -
R.L.Turner High School