Ross Shannon
Lake Zurich,IL
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Inspector
American Veteran Engineering
Lombard, Illinois
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Provided technical guidance to junior inspectors regarding proper procedures and techniques.
- Verified contractor's workmanship, materials, and equipment in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
- Monitored project progress against established timelines and budget requirements.
- Identified deficiencies in construction practices or materials used during inspections.
- Documented findings from inspections into reports including photos of any discrepancies noted.
- Maintained accurate records for each construction project inspected using computerized software programs.
- Participated in various meetings with contractors and other stakeholders throughout the life of a project.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors and other stakeholders regarding interpretation of plans or codes.
- Evaluated claims submitted by contractors for additional compensation due to changes made during the course of a project.
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, skhes, schematics, diagrams., related to construction activities being inspected.
- Inspected construction and maintenance projects of existing roadways, structures and facilities.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
Utility Inspector
DVG Team, INC
Crown Point, IN
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Documented findings from inspections and reported them to management team.
- Evaluated existing structures for potential hazards due to aging infrastructure or improper maintenance practices.
Construction Inspector
Quigg Engineering
Rockford, IL
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Measurement for daily quantities, calculation sheets, IDR’s, and verification that all materials met plan specifications and requirements, for the removal, replacement and widening of Business Route 20 in Rockford, IL.
- Ensured quality and compliance with project specifications by conducting inspections on erosion control installation, storm sewer replacement, and tree removal.
- Verified that contractors adhered to approved plans and specifications during the course of work.
Field Crew Chief
Compass Alternatives Land Surveying
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for overseeing a 2 to 3-man survey party to provide the information required by the surveyor to create plats of survey.
- Work included Alta's, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, construction staking for new homes from the foundation thru the fine grading and final survey.
- Read and interpreted legal documents, construction drawings and maps to complete surveys.
Senior Project Engineering
Applied Technologies Inc./Thomas Engineering Group
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Morton Grove Niles Water Commission-Part of an inspection team that oversaw three miles of 30-inch watermain for the Morton Grove Niles water Commission, which included 30” ductile iron watermain installation, testing and disinfection
- Restoration of concrete and HMA roadways, curb repairs, sidewalks, ADA ramps, and final landscaping with sod
- Liaison between the Village of Skokie and the contractor, liaison between the contractor and the residents, notifications of residents RE: upcoming work, water outages, service interruptions, driveway disruptions, etc.
- Provided technical guidance and project management to junior engineers.
Crew Chief
Compass Alternatives Land Surveying
Johnsburg, IL
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Gathered data from field notes and aerial photographs using GPS technology.
- Operated survey instruments such as total stations, transits, theodolites, levels, and electronic distance measuring devices.
- Established horizontal and vertical control points with precision instruments to ensure accuracy of measurements.
- Maintained records of all surveying activities conducted by self or other members of team.
Construction Inspector/Manager
Christopher B. Burke Engineering
Rosemont, IL
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Primarily responsible for the inspection of storm sewer, watermain, and sanitary sewer installation, roadway construction, installation and rehabilitation, in Elgin, Algonquin, and Lincolnshire
- Assisted the Resident Engineer with projects in Crystal Lake, Huntley, and Libertyville
- Coordination with contractors, pay requests, preparation of punch lists for final acceptance, inspection of soil erosion and sediment control measures to ensure compliance with stormwater ordinances at a local, state, and federal level
- Review of engineering plans, preparation of weekly reports for various municipal, county, and residential projects
- Assist the Survey Department with surveying of 15 miles of the Jane Adams Tollway, including the tracing of a drain tile survey from the 1930's and 1950's
- Work with ICORS for IDOT & Federal jobs, IDOT Documentation certified.
- Ensured that materials used in construction met the required specifications.
- Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy and conformance with applicable standards.
- Verified that contractors adhered to approved plans and specifications during the course of work.
- Reviewed contractor invoices for payment authorization based on completed work items inspected.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Construction Inspector
Devery Engineering
Grayslake, IL
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Main responsibilities included the inspection of storm sewer, watermain, sanitary sewer installation, roadway construction, installation and rehabilitation, in the Round Lake area and Wauconda where Devery Engineering was the Village Engineer
- Coordination with contractors, pay requests, preparation of punch lists for final acceptance
- Inspection of soil erosion and sediment control measures to ensure compliance with stormwater ordinances at a local, state, and federal level
- Assist with the surveying of future Public Works projects during the winter.
Assistant Municipal Engineer / Construction Manager
Manhard Consulting, Ltd.
Vernon Hills, IL
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Primarily responsible for the inspection of storm sewer, watermain, and sanitary sewer installation, roadway construction, installation and rehabilitation, in Volo and Wonder Lake where Manhard Consulting is the Village engineer
- Coordination with contractors, pay requests, preparation of punch lists for final acceptance, inspection of soil erosion and sediment control measures to ensure compliance with stormwater ordinances at a local, state, and federal level, review of engineering plans, sub-plats, and permit plats, preparation of weekly reports, for various municipal, county, and residential projects.
Crew Chief, Instrument Man
Various Survey Companies
Chicago Suburbs, IL
07.1991 - 04.2001
- Used manual and robotic field surveying techniques to complete accurate work.
- Performed boundary and topographic surveys utilizing GPS, total station, and other survey instruments.
- Conducted research to locate existing records such as field notes, deeds, title documents, aerial photographs, and other sources of data related to surveying projects.
- Maintained accurate records of all survey data collected in the field.
- Verified accuracy of computations performed by survey crew members.
- Utilized AutoCAD software for creating digital maps using data collected from surveys.
- Developed cost estimates for proposed surveying projects based on labor costs and materials needed.
- Provided assistance in preparing bids for potential new clients seeking surveying services.
- Compiled engineering plan information to stake projects for construction.
- Developed survey maps with legal metes and bounds.
- Investigated and resolved database errors to bring information in line with data obtained by field engineers.
Education
Completed one year of general studies -
Winona State University
Survey Equipment Competencies
- Geodimeter Robotic Total Station
- Trimble GPS systems
- Leica GPS systems
- Nikon Total Station
- HP48 Data Collector
- Level-manual and laser
Training And Affiliations
- IDOT-Certification of Proficiency-Documentation of Contract Quantities
- Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Lake County Stormwater Management, Soil and Water Conservation District of Lake County, and the Great Lakes Chapter of International Erosion Control Association
- Improving Public Works Construction Inspection Skills-University of Madison, Wisconsin
- Maintaining Asphalt Pavements-University of Madison, Wisconsin
- Fox River Water Reclamation District-Approved inspector for sanitary sewer and watermain installation
- Microsoft-Word and Excel
- OSHA 10 Hour Certification
- ACI concrete field testing level 1
Timeline
Utility Inspector
DVG Team, INC
12.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Construction Inspector
American Veteran Engineering
08.2022 - Current
Construction Inspector
Quigg Engineering
04.2022 - 07.2022
Field Crew Chief
Compass Alternatives Land Surveying
02.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Project Engineering
Applied Technologies Inc./Thomas Engineering Group
03.2019 - 01.2020
Crew Chief
Compass Alternatives Land Surveying
12.2016 - 02.2019
Construction Inspector/Manager
Christopher B. Burke Engineering
01.2010 - 01.2017
Construction Inspector
Devery Engineering
01.2009 - 01.2010
Assistant Municipal Engineer / Construction Manager
Manhard Consulting, Ltd.
01.2001 - 01.2008
Crew Chief, Instrument Man
Various Survey Companies
07.1991 - 04.2001
Completed one year of general studies -
Winona State University
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