Robert Dowding
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Qualifications and Certifications 34 years experience in Residential and Commercial construction. 30 years licensed through the CSLB in the state of California. Over 18 years experience as Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO in Residential and Commercial construction. EM-385-1-1 40 hour Construction Hazard Awareness Safety Training. DoD Lock Program - X10 and CD - X10 certified installer. First Aid certified. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers : Construction Quality Management (CQM/CQC certified)
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
MS2 Construction
Chula Vista, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Custom Border Protection (CBP) - Chula Vista. Replace and install CCTV cameras and security card readers throughout facility.
- Kept detailed progress records to meet deadlines and adjust plans.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to blueprints, plans and specifications.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including scheduling and supervising field personnel, resolving operational issues and ensuring safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of daily work activities including labor hours used per task or job completed.
Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
MS2 Construction
Nogales, AZ
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Custom Border Protection (CBP) - Nogales, Arizona. Replace and install CCTV cameras and security card readers throughout facility.
- Kept detailed progress records to meet deadlines and adjust plans.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to blueprints, plans and specifications.
- Managed day to day operations, including scheduling and supervising field personnel, resolving operational issues and ensuring safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of daily work activities including labor hours used per task or job completed.
Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
MS2 Construction
Murrieta, CA
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Custom Border Protection (CBP) - Murietta. Replace and install CCTV cameras and security card readers throughout facility.
- Kept detailed progress records to meet deadlines and adjust plans.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to blueprints, plans and specifications.
- Managed day to day operations, including scheduling and supervising field personnel, resolving operational issues and ensuring safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of daily work activities including labor hours used per task or job completed.
Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
MS2 Construction
Indio/ Highway 111, CA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Custom Border Protection (CBP) - Indio/ Highway 111. Replace and install CCTV cameras and security card readers throughout facility.
- Kept detailed progress records to meet deadlines and adjust plans.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to blueprints, plans and specifications.
- Managed day to day operations, including scheduling and supervising field personnel, resolving operational issues and ensuring safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of daily work activities including labor hours used per task or job completed.
Business Owner, Carpenter/ General Contractor
American Woodworks
Newbury Park, CA
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Job included all aspects of being self employed.
- Bidding jobs, doing the work, invoicing, etc.
- Jobs included complete remodels of residential bathrooms and Kitchens, hanging of doors and frames, moldings, hardware, building cabinets, etc.
Field Superintendent/ QC
CMS Construction
Point Mugu Naval Base, CA
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Miscellaneous Government jobs - Point Mugu
- Jobs covered all aspects of construction from steel stud framing, drywall repair, installation of FRP, painting, hanging of doors, frames and hardware, T bar ceilings, tilework, etc.
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
CMS Construction
Barstow, CA
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Fort Irwin Army Base - Fort Irwin Event and Planning Center.
- Job included all responsibilities of Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO, scheduling of sub contractors, running crews, and liason between office and field.
- Job entailed total Tenant Improvement of 22,000 square foot building.
- Scheduled staff and subcontractors to maintain adequate coverage and complete job on time.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with vendors and suppliers to optimize resource allocation.
- Conducted walk throughs with clients to identify rework needs and answer client questions.
- Building Scope of Work including remodel of commercial Kitchen, new Fire Alarm system, replacement of T bar ceilings throughout, steel stud framing, new porcelain tile throughout, remodel of two commercial Dining rooms, 3 Grand Ballrooms, Offices, Barber shop, and two Brewhouse bars.
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Los Angeles Air Force - Los Angeles
- Job included all responsibilities of Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO, scheduling materials and overseeing crew.
- Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures, properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality and efficiency.
- Job consisted of framing 3 new steel stud SCIF rooms in a 3000 square foot office space, overseeing installation of drywall, hanging of security STC doors and frames and commercial hardware packages.
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
Barstow, CA
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Fort Irwin Army Base - Barstow. Office #590 remodel.
- Job included all responsibilities expected of Superintendent, QC, SSHO.
- Schedules for materials and running of crew.
- Remodel was a total TI of building including framing steel stud walls and removal/ installation of new carpeting, T bar ceiling, interior and exterior hollow metal doors and frames, all commercial hardware including panic bars, locksets, kickplates and door closers.
- Scheduled staff and subcontractors to maintain adequate coverage and complete jobs on time.
- Informed stakeholders of daily activities and progress by providing in-depth field reports.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with vendors and suppliers to optimize resource allocation.
- Conducted walkthroughs with clients to identify rework needs and answer client questions.
- Developed and deepened relationships with Office, field and Government parties.
- Oversaw workflow on jobsites and kept projects on schedule.
Field Superintendent/ QC
Cms Construction Management Services
San Nicholas Island, CA
06.2020 - 07.2020
- San Nicholas Island - Point Mugu Naval Base. Bldgs. #61, 139 and 209.
- Duties and responsibilities including scheduling work on Island and running crew.
- Job entailed replacing exterior doors, jambs, hardware and painting exterior of Building.
- Developed work teams and delegated project tasks according to individual strengths.
- Kept work areas organized, clean according to Industry standards.
- Oversaw workflow on jobsites and kept projects on schedule.
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
China Lake, CA
04.2020 - 06.2020
- China Lake, Bldg. 1200
- Job included all responsibilities of Superintendent, QC, SSHO including scheduling materials, time management, layout and running crew.
- Job consisted of steel stud framing of 6000 square foot building.
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
Barstow, CA
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Fort Irwin Army Base - Barstow. Office #593 Remodel.
- Job included all responsibilities expected of Superintendent, QC, SSHO.
- Schedules for materials and running of crew.
- Remodel was total TI of building including framing steel stud walls and removal/ installation of new carpet, T bar ceiling, interior and exterior hollow metal doors and frames, all commercial hardware including panic bars, locksets, kickplates and door closers.
Field Superintendent/ QC
Cms Construction Management Services
Point Mugu, CA
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Point Mugu Naval Base - Bldg. 36, rooms 1206 and 1107.
- Duties and responsibilities include overseeing all phases of the project, running crews and being the liaison between the filed and the office.
- Other duties included being present and hands on in the construction process from framing and drywall to hanging of STC rated doors and frames, along with installation of commercial hardware including CD X10 lockset.
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
Ventura, CA
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Easter Seals Preschool - Ventura.
- Duties included overseeing all phases of construction and complete remodel of 15, 000 square foot preschool.
- Scheduling of all phases and sub contractors, pulling permits when needed and being hands on during the construction process. Areas included Demo, framing, insulation and drywall. Finishes of hanging of doors and frames, door hardware, FRP, and T bar ceilings.
- Kept work areas organized and clean according to Industry standards.
- Oversaw workflow on jobsite and kept project on schedule.
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
Barstow, CA
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Fort Irwin Army Base - Barstow. National Training Center.
- Job included all responsibilities expected of Superintendent, QC, and SSHO.
- Schedules for materials and crew.
- Remodel included removal and installing new carpet, T bar ceiling, interior and exterior hollow metal doors and frames, all commercial hardware including panic bars, locksets, kickplates and door closers.
- Job also included residing exterior of 9 trailers using T-1-11 plywood siding and trim.
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
Point Mugu, CA
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Miscellaneous Government and Commercial jobs - Point Mugu.
- All jobs included responsibilities of Superintendent, QC, and SSHO.
- Scheduling and pulling of permits when needed.
- Job covered all aspects of construction from steel stud framing, drywall repair, installation of FRP, painting, hanging of doors, frames and hardware, T bar ceilings, etc.
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
TC Construction
Ventura, CA
03.2007 - 02.2017
- Worked mostly on smaller, miscellaneous Government jobs around the Los Angeles/ Ventura area for Navy and Army.
- Jobs included hanging of doors and frames, installing hardware, building cabinets and doing general woodworking.
- Installation of all types of tile, including ceramic and porcelain, walls, floors and bathrooms.
- Installation of T bar ceilings.
- Some residential work being the same, mostly finish work including Kitchen remodels, building cabinets and bathroom remodels.
Business Owner/ Finish Carpenter
American Woodworks
Newbury Park, CA
10.1991 - 03.2007
- Jobs included all aspects of being self employed.
- Bidding jobs, doing the work, invoicing, etc.
- Job mostly included years of residential tract work and custom homes doing Finish Carpentry.
- Hanging of doors and frames, moldings, hardware, building cabinets, Kitchen and Bathroom remodels, etc.
Skills
- Verbal and written Communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Attention to detail
- Quality Assurance
- Site Maintenance
- Site Inspection
- Customer Service Management
- Work crew coordination
- Carpentry and Woodworking
- Time Management
- Operations Oversight
- Project Management
- Demolition and clean up
- Safety Compliance
- Residential and Commercial Renovations
- Hardware Installations
Timeline
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
MS2 Construction
02.2024 - Current
Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
MS2 Construction
01.2024 - 11.2024
Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
MS2 Construction
12.2023 - 01.2024
Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
MS2 Construction
08.2023 - 12.2023
Business Owner, Carpenter/ General Contractor
American Woodworks
03.2022 - 08.2023
Field Superintendent/ QC
CMS Construction
11.2021 - 03.2022
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
CMS Construction
01.2021 - 11.2021
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
11.2020 - 01.2021
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
07.2020 - 11.2020
Field Superintendent/ QC
Cms Construction Management Services
06.2020 - 07.2020
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
04.2020 - 06.2020
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
11.2019 - 04.2020
Field Superintendent/ QC
Cms Construction Management Services
10.2018 - 11.2019
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
01.2018 - 10.2018
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
07.2017 - 01.2018
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
Cms Construction Management Services
02.2017 - 07.2017
Field Superintendent/ QC/ SSHO
TC Construction
03.2007 - 02.2017
Business Owner/ Finish Carpenter
American Woodworks
10.1991 - 03.2007
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