Robert Cunningham

Goodyear

Summary

Experienced Traffic Control Inspector with a strong focus on site inspection, safety awareness, and project management. Proven ability to coordinate complex traffic control needs while ensuring compliance and quality assurance.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Transportation Engineering Specialist

Arizona Department of Transportation

Avondale, AZ

05.1998 - 03.2021

Designed and analyzed transportation systems to enhance efficiency and safety.
Conducted traffic studies using advanced simulation tools for accurate forecasting.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop sustainable transportation solutions.
Reviewed project plans ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Prepared detailed reports on transportation project outcomes and recommendations.
Coordinated with contractors, utility companies, and government agencies to implement projects.
Supervised repair and/or construction of transportation systems.
Conducted site visits and field inspections to verify compliance with design specifications and monitor construction progress during all phases of a project''s lifecycle.
Checked construction plans, design calculations or cost estimations for completeness, accuracy or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
Conferred with contractors, utility companies or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications or work schedules.

Construction Inspector II

City of Goodyear

Goodyear, AZ

04.2021 - Current

Responsible for coordinating, planning, reviewing, and approving temporary traffic control barricading plans for construction projects, city-sponsored and private special events, utility work, capital improvement projects, and other projects which require traffic barricade, closure, restrictions or detours within City rights-of-ways and easements.
Updates the road restrictions dashboard on a daily basis; notifies, monitor, and resolve conflicts between overlapping restrictions.
Responds to inquiries and complaints from the general public, contractors, developers, and other City departments on traffic control.
Regularly schedules and attends coordination meetings with Development Services, Engineering, Parks, Public Works, Police, City, and the Water Department as it relates to traffic control.
Coordinates active and proposed traffic control needs with the City Clerk’s Office relating to Special Events.
Coordinates traffic control restrictions and closures proposed by jurisdictions working adjacent to and/or through City rights-of-ways. Provides input for the implementation or modification of policies as it relates to barricading in the ROW, fees, and moratorium periods. Responds to emergency events that impact the City’s rights-of-ways.

Education

No Degree - Secondary Education

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ

09.1994 - 05.1997

Skills

Technical inspections
Schedule coordination
Safety violations
Quality control guidelines
Records research
Site inspection
Quality assurance
Materials testing
Environmental compliance
Permitting
As-built drawing review

Inspection reporting
Safety awareness
Technical reviews
Organization skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Plan reading
Conflict resolution
Project management
Compliance assessment

Accomplishments

Collaborated with team of over 30 stakeholders in the construction of ADOT I-10 / Loop 303 Traffic Interchange (Phase 1 and 2).
Supervised team of 10 construction inspectors, coordinated all materials testing, created and implemented various project documents which as Change Orders, Letters of Agreements, and field memos.
Learned and implemented the concept of Partnering with contractors and other stakeholders.