Phillip Vigen
Maple Plain,MN
Summary
Results-driven Inspector with extensive experience in highway heavy infrastructure construction projects. Strong communication abilities combined with 9 years of expertise in inspection and management services. Proficient in project communication, change order review, project controls, utility and roadway construction, structural elements, signal and lighting systems, ADA construction, contract administration, and project closeout. Recognized for leading inspection efforts and providing contract administration on Local, State, and Federal Aid projects. Known for ensuring high-quality outcomes through effective leadership of meetings and coordination among owner, contractor, and engineer stakeholders.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Lead Inspector
B-Line – West Package (Metro Transit)
- Current
- Phil was the lead inspector for the B-Line – West Package project
- Role included coordinating and managing workloads for all inspectors on site
- Observe and document all construction activities
- Track quantities and schedule progress
- Schedule and coordinate survey and materials testing
- Check traffic control and temporary pedestrian access routes (TPAR) are clearly marked and usable
- Verify all materials, submittals and contractor’s means and methods conform to project specifications
- Projects scope included traffic control, transit bus station installations, ADA improvements, revised signal/lighting systems, drainage improvements, watermain relocates, bituminous paving, and concrete paving.
Lead Inspector
County Road 47 Reconstruction – Phase 1 & 2 (City of Plymouth, State Aid)
- Phil was the lead inspector for both Phase 1 and 2 of the County Road 47 reconstruction projects
- Role included observation and documentation on all construction activities, ensure quality of construction, approve submittals, verify materials and workmanship were in conformance with project plans and specification, redline field changes and plan revisions, attend weekly meetings and report to the city and engineer on all construction related activities
- Project scope included reconstruction of roadway, realignment of roadway, addition of bituminous trail, traffic signal installation, ADA improvements, box culvert installation (Pedestrian and Drainage), PMBW retaining wall installations, drainage improvements, and private and public utility relocation coordination.
Public Utilities and Drainage Lead Inspector
SWLRT Green Line Extension, Minneapolis, MN (Metropolitan Transit)
- Phil served as the Public Utilities and Drainage lead inspector for the SWLRT Green Line Extension project
- Work included all lead field inspector duties for underground public utility relocations, private utility coordination, drainage structures/BMP installations, jack and bore operations under freight and LRT rail
- Phil worked directly with ACARs while managing and coordinating other inspectors on the QMS team to ensure all construction activities had oversight
- He was responsible for documenting contractor’s progress, tracking change orders, documenting as-builds, verifying all work plans and material submittals, and maintaining coordination between municipalities, Met Council, design team, and contractor.
Assistant Inspector and Material Tester
I-94 Design-Build (TH 101 to TH 241), Rogers, MN (MnDOT – Metro)
- Phil aided in construction oversight and contract administration for the I-94 Design-Build project
- Put together all documentation required with state and federal funding.
Assistant Inspector and Material Tester
TH 19 and TH 71 ADA and Street Improvements, Redwood Falls, MN (MnDOT – District 8)
- Phil served as assistant inspector and material tester for the TH 19 and TH 71 Street Improvements project
- Duties included field and lab testing, contract administration, and construction oversight
- Inspected all ADA work was compliant with MnDOT and PROWAG State and Federal regulations specifications
- Responsible for all necessary documentation required for federally funded projects was completed.
Education
Skills
- Inspection and management services for construction projects
- Regulatory Compliance
- Materials Testing
- Visual inspections
- Project controls and contract administration
- Utility and roadway construction
- Structural elements for highway heavy infrastructure projects
- Inspection for Signal and Lighting Systems
- ADA construction
- Private and public utility coordination
- Quality control and maintenance of traffic
- Change order management and project documentation
- Proficiency in construction management software - e-builder, MetaField, and AASHTOWARE
Certification
- ERail safety/BNSF contractor safety
- OSHA 10
- Construction Site Management Certification (U of M)
- Aggregate Production (MnDOT)
- Bituminous Plant (MnDOT)
- Bituminous Street II (MnDOT)
- Bridge Construction II (MnDOT)
- Concrete Field II (MnDOT)
- Concrete Plant (MnDOT)
- Grading and Base II (MnDOT)
- ADA Construction Certification
Timeline
Lead Inspector
B-Line – West Package (Metro Transit)
- Current
Lead Inspector
County Road 47 Reconstruction – Phase 1 & 2 (City of Plymouth, State Aid)
Public Utilities and Drainage Lead Inspector
SWLRT Green Line Extension, Minneapolis, MN (Metropolitan Transit)
Assistant Inspector and Material Tester
I-94 Design-Build (TH 101 to TH 241), Rogers, MN (MnDOT – Metro)
Assistant Inspector and Material Tester
TH 19 and TH 71 ADA and Street Improvements, Redwood Falls, MN (MnDOT – District 8)
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