RICHARD L. TURNER
Victoria,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in in all aspects of construction to include budget and schedule oversight. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
American International Contractors Incorporated
- Special Projects (AICI-SP), (AICI-SP), Special Projects (AICI-SP)
Senior MEP Superintendent
Robins & Morton, Commercial Construction, Manpower
Birmingham, Alabama
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinate with Vendors and Subcontractors for Material Take Offs and Estimates, and what is ahead for the weeks to come
- Overseeing project for Procurement of all materials for the Upcoming Projects and checking and correcting Project design drawings so project will go smooth when mobilized to site
- Coordination and Schedule for, hiring and coordinating delivery of all materials to site for Construction of Projects to not delay the Project.
Mechanical Manager
Michael Baker Global Services, A Caliburn International Company
Birmingham, Alabama
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Coordinate with Client as well as designers to solve design issues and corrections in field
- Oversea budget and contract documents weekly and monthly reports to clients and Upper management
- Coordinate with Vendors and Subcontractors for Material
- Take Offs and Estimates, and what is ahead for the weeks to come
- Overseeing project for Procurement of all materials for the Upcoming Projects and checking and correcting Project design drawings so project will go smooth when mobilized to site
- Coordination and Schedule for Manpower hiring and coordinating delivery of all materials to site for Construction of Projects to not delay the Project.
OBO Project, Mechanical Manager
BL Harbert International, US Embassy
New Delhi
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversee and Supervise Americans as well as local Subcontractors to make sure that the work performed is in strict compliance with the codes and Contract Requirements
- Work closely with all other crafts and Subcontractors to ensure all installation is coordinated on a timely manner and in sequins to not slow down the construction
- Conducted regular inspections of mechanical installations including chillers, AHU’s, water treatment plant, generators, boiler, pumps, motors, radiators, HVAC ducting, VAV boxes, wet and dry sprinkler systems, chilled water piping, other mechanical piping related to plumbing, storm water, potable water, heating water and the underground piping
- Review design/shop drawings and construction specifications and drawings to confirm that they comply with applicable codes and contract requirements and other potential problems that may adversely impact schedule and cost.
OBO Project, General Superintendent
Framaco International, Moresby, US Embassy Project
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversee Complete Project and Supervise Americans as well as local Subcontractors to make sure that the work performed is in strict compliance with the codes and Contract
- Requirements
- Work closely with all other crafts and Subcontractors to ensure all installation is coordinated on a timely manner and in sequins to not slow down the construction Activities
- Review design/shop drawings and construction specifications and drawings to confirm that they comply with applicable codes and contract requirements and other potential problems that may adversely impact schedule and cost.
OBO Project, Senior Mechanical Superintendent
BL Harbert International, Erbil, US Consulate Project
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Oversee and Supervise Americans as well as local Subcontractors to make sure that the work performed is in strict compliance with the codes and Contract Requirements
- Work closely with all other crafts and Subcontractors to ensure all installation is coordinated on a timely manner and in sequins to not slow down the construction
- Conducted regular inspections of mechanical installations including chillers, AHU’s, water treatment plant, generators, boiler, pumps, motors, radiators, HVAC ducting, VAV boxes, wet and dry sprinkler systems, chilled water piping, other mechanical piping related to plumbing, storm water, potable water, heating water and the underground piping
- Review design/shop drawings and construction specifications and drawings to confirm that they comply with applicable codes and contract requirements and other potential problems that may adversely impact schedule and cost.
Construction Manager
USACE Building Upgrade
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinate with Client as well as designers to solve design issues and corrections in field
- Oversea budget and contract documents weekly and monthly reports to clients and AICI-SP home office
- Coordinate with Superintendents and Local Subcontractors for weekly progress reports, and what is ahead for the weeks to come
- Overseeing project for Procurement of all materials for the Upgrade Project, and checking and correcting Project design drawings so project will go smooth when mobilized to site
- Coordination and Schedule for Cleared American Manpower hiring and coordinating delivery of all materials to site for Construction of Building Space
- Upgrade.
General Superintendent
American International Contractors Incorporated, American Embassy
Taipei
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Oversea and coordinate all aspects of construction from Design to first breaking ground and commissioning of systems
- Coordinate with Client as well as designers to solve design issues and corrections in field
- Oversea budget and contract documents weekly and monthly reports to clients and AICI-SP home office
- Coordinate with Superintendent and Local Subcontractors for weekly progress reports, and what is ahead for the weeks to come.
Warranty Manager
American Embassy
Bucharest
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Plan and direct a continuous facilities Warranty program throughout the New Embassy
- Compound
- Act as liaison between AICI-SP and the Embassy on all aspects concerning the Warranty and repairs of New U.S.Embassy Compound.
Mechanical Superintendent
American Embassy
Bucharest
01.2009 - 07.2011
- Oversee and supervise the team of Americans as well as local Subcontractors to make sure that the work performed is in strict compliance with the codes and Contract
- Requirements
- Work closely with all other crafts to insure all installation is coordinated on a timely manner and in sequins to not slow down the construction
- Conducted regular inspections of mechanical installations including chillers, AHU’s, water treatment plant, generators, boiler, pumps, motors, radiators, BAS, WOW, HVAC ducting, VAV boxes, wet and dry sprinkler systems, chilled water piping, other mechanical piping related to plumbing, storm water, potable water, heating water and the underground piping
- Review design/shop drawings and construction specifications and drawings to confirm that they comply with applicable codes and contract requirements and other potential problems that may adversely impact schedule and cost
- Assist in producing the on board designs/shop drawings, which were not only efficient and cost effective but also these kind of quick designs/shop drawings helps the project to complete in a timely manner
- Monitor works and keep daily records of the work performed, problems identified, plant and machinery used, etc
- Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly reports
- Inform and advise the construction manager on work progress, and potential problems
- Responsible for assuring that the construction related to the mechanical installations including chillers, AHU’s, water treatment plant, generators, boiler, pumps, motors, radiators, BAS, WOW, HVAC ducting, VAV boxes, wet and dry sprinkler systems, chilled water piping, other mechanical piping related to plumbing, storm water, potable water, heating water and the underground piping is carried out in a safe and coordinated manner.
O&M Project Manager
Del – Jen International Incorporated, A Fluor Company, American Embassy
Astana
10.2007 - 12.2008
- Plan and direct a continuous facilities maintenance program throughout the Embassy
- Compound
- Act as liaison between Del-Jen and the Embassy on all aspects concerning the maintenance and repairs of assigned facilities
- Established staffing requirements hired American Supervisors and Local National office and craft personnel
- Maintain
- Building Automation System (BAS) and Power Monitoring System (PMCS)
- Maintain
- Maintenance Data Base, Master Inventory Listing, Spare Parts List, Warranty Master
- Log, And Computerized Maintenance Management System- Work Order for Windows (CMMS-WOW)
- Oversea all subcontractors, plan and establish budgets and record keeping for subs and Del-Jen.
Superintendent
Del, A Fluor Company, American Embassy
Astana
12.2006 - 09.2007
- Supervise all physical plant activities that include HVAC, grounds, and maintenance services
- Assist in the maintenance repairs to boiler, fire pump, generators and water treatment
- Resolve problems of policy and procedures with local workforce
- Personally make maintenance repairs in secure areas
- Planned and schedule preventive maintenance
- Meet with and discuss needed services from sub-contractors
- Provide operations and maintenance records for file.
Site Superintendent
Fluor Government Group, American Embassy
Astana
01.2006 - 11.2006
- Work independently and supervised the team of Americans as well as local technicians to make sure that the work performed is in strict compliance with the codes and contract
- Requirements and report to the construction manager
- Conducted regular inspections of mechanical installations including chillers, AHU’s, water treatment plant, generators, boiler, pumps, motors, radiators, BAS, WOW, HVAC ducting, VAV boxes, wet and dry
- Fire sprinkler systems, chilled water piping, other mechanical piping related to plumbing, storm water, potable water, heating water and the underground piping
- Worked closely with all other disciplines to make sure that the installation of all of the electrical as well mechanical systems is performed in a coordinated manner
- Worked closely with BAS subcontractor and Testing & Balancing (water as well as air) to make sure that these subcontractors complete the BAS as well as water and air balancing of entire building per contract requirement
- During the installation and commissioning process, I was also involved in trouble-shooting of all VFD drives on all equipment
- Determine acceptability through technical knowledge and research and discuss any required rectification with the team of technicians and subcontractors and keep construction manager informed about it
- Review design/shop drawings and construction specifications and drawings to confirm that they comply with applicable codes and contract requirements and other potential problems that may adversely impact schedule and cost
- Bring discrepancies to the construction manager
- Also produce the on board designs/shop drawings on need basis which were not only efficient and cost effective but also these kind of quick designs/shop drawings helps the project to complete in a timely manner
- Monitor works and keep daily records of the work performed, problems identified, plant and machinery used, etc
- Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly reports for
- Fluor head office
- Inform and advise the construction manager on work progress, and potential problems
- Possess complete and thorough knowledge of US Building Codes
- Responsible for assuring that the construction related to the mechanical installations including chillers, AHU’s, water treatment plant, generators, boiler, pumps, motors, radiators, BAS, HVAC ducting, VAV boxes, wet and dry sprinkler systems, chilled water piping, other mechanical piping related to plumbing, storm water, potable water, heating water and the underground piping is carried out in a safe and coordinated manner.
Site Superintendent
Fluor Government Group, American Embassy
Tashkent
10.2004 - 12.2005
- Work independently and supervised the team of Americans as well as local technicians to make sure that the work performed is in strict compliance with the codes and contract requirements and report to the construction manager
- Conducted regular inspections of mechanical installations including chillers, AHU’s, water treatment plant, generators, boiler, pumps, motors, radiators, BAS, WOW, HVAC ducting, VAV boxes, wet and dry sprinkler systems, chilled water piping, other mechanical piping related to plumbing, storm water, potable water, heating water and the underground piping
- Worked closely with all other disciplines to make sure that the installation of all of the electrical as well mechanical systems is performed in a coordinated manner
- Worked closely with BAS subcontractor and balancing (water as well as air) to make sure that these subcontractors complete the BAS as well as water and air balancing of entire building per contract requirement
- During the installation and commissioning process, I was also involved in trouble-shooting of all VFD drives on all equipment
- Determine acceptability through technical knowledge and research and discuss any required rectification with the team of technicians and subcontractors and keep construction manager informed about it
- Review design/shop drawings and construction specifications and drawings to confirm that they comply with applicable codes and contract requirements and other potential problems that may adversely impact schedule and cost
- Bring discrepancies to the construction manager
- Also produce the on board designs/shop drawings on need basis which were not only efficient and cost effective but also these kind of quick designs/shop drawings helps the project to complete in a timely manner
- Monitor works and keep daily records of the work performed, problems identified, plant and machinery used, etc
- Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly reports for
- Fluor head office
- Inform and advise the construction manager on work progress, and potential problems
- Possess complete and thorough knowledge of US Building Codes
- Responsible for assuring that the construction related to the mechanical installations including chillers, AHU’s, water treatment plant, generators, boiler, pumps, motors, radiators, BAS, WOW, HVAC ducting, VAV boxes, wet and dry sprinkler systems, chilled water piping, other mechanical piping related to plumbing, storm water, potable water, heating water and the underground piping is carried out in a safe and coordinated manner.
Millwright Supervisor
Gulf States Incorporated
08.2003 - 09.2004
- Responsible for overseeing all phases of construction activities starting from excavation to completion of project
- Responsible for getting building permits for electrical power, water and telecommunication
- Responsible for not only preparing all the required technical drawing and documentation for getting the various building permits but also for doing extensive coordination among all the disciplines on Site and the local authorities to make sure that all the permits are in place in a timely manner based on the requirements laid down in the contract
- Also responsibilities include obtaining all drawings and documents and permits for projects and completion of all documents.
Mechanical Superintendent
Kellogg Brown & Root
04.2003 - 08.2003
- Project “RIO” Reconstruction Iraqi Oil
- Startup and construction activities of the Iraqi Oil infrastructure for the Army Corp of
- Engineers to produce “first oil” in the southern Rumaylah oil fields after operation Iraqi
- Freedom
- Activities include but not limited to supervision of expat Millwright and Piping
- Superintendents, tracking of work orders and completion of contractor time sheets, the close out of various task orders for the ACOE.
Millwright General Superintendent
Kellogg Brown & Root, Dow Petrochemical Plant
Seadrift, Texas
04.1988 - 08.2003
- Industrial Construction
- Plan and oversee multiple Construction Project over many different Units within the Vast
- Petrochemical Plant
- Varying in Sizes and Scopes for setting 300 Ton Vessels to installing Pumps, Conveyors, Heat Exchanges, Large Plastic Pellet Extruders, Silos, and Train Car Loading Facilities.
Education
Millwright Training for NCCER National Registry Millwright Training ABC Texas Mid Coast Inc. Texas Engineering Extension Service Construction Equipment and Public Works Training Division Excavation Safety Course - undefined
Victoria High School
Associate Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Victoria College
Victoria, TX 03.1980 - 03.1982
Skills
More than 40 years of construction experience with emphasis in the Supervisionundefined
Additional Information
- Security Clearance: Secret
Timeline
Senior MEP Superintendent
Robins & Morton, Commercial Construction, Manpower
10.2021 - Current
Mechanical Manager
Michael Baker Global Services, A Caliburn International Company
03.2021 - 09.2021
OBO Project, Mechanical Manager
BL Harbert International, US Embassy
01.2020 - 01.2021
OBO Project, General Superintendent
Framaco International, Moresby, US Embassy Project
08.2019 - 12.2019
OBO Project, Senior Mechanical Superintendent
BL Harbert International, Erbil, US Consulate Project
03.2019 - 07.2019
Construction Manager
USACE Building Upgrade
01.2018 - 01.2019
General Superintendent
American International Contractors Incorporated, American Embassy
01.2014 - 01.2018
Warranty Manager
American Embassy
08.2011 - 12.2013
Mechanical Superintendent
American Embassy
01.2009 - 07.2011
O&M Project Manager
Del – Jen International Incorporated, A Fluor Company, American Embassy
10.2007 - 12.2008
Superintendent
Del, A Fluor Company, American Embassy
12.2006 - 09.2007
Site Superintendent
Fluor Government Group, American Embassy
01.2006 - 11.2006
Site Superintendent
Fluor Government Group, American Embassy
10.2004 - 12.2005
Millwright Supervisor
Gulf States Incorporated
08.2003 - 09.2004
Mechanical Superintendent
Kellogg Brown & Root
04.2003 - 08.2003
Millwright General Superintendent
Kellogg Brown & Root, Dow Petrochemical Plant
04.1988 - 08.2003
Associate Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Victoria College
03.1980 - 03.1982
American International Contractors Incorporated
Millwright Training for NCCER National Registry Millwright Training ABC Texas Mid Coast Inc. Texas Engineering Extension Service Construction Equipment and Public Works Training Division Excavation Safety Course - undefined
Victoria High School
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