Seth Jacobs

McKinney

Summary

Site Construction Project Manager & Field Engineer with over 10 years of experience delivering multimillion-dollar public and private sector projects in the Texas market. Specialist in Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), construction materials testing (CMT), and site safety compliance. Proven ability to bridge the gap between field technicians and project stakeholders, reducing inspection delays by 30% and ensuring strict adherence to ACI and ASTM standards. Expertise in soil stabilization, concrete diagnostics, and team leadership.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Project Manager (CMT / Field Testing & Inspection)

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Frisco, TX

01.2020 - Current

Strategic Oversight: Manage end-to-end field testing and inspection lifecycles for complex commercial and industrial projects, serving as the primary liaison between structural engineers, General Contractors, and municipal inspectors.
Resource Management: Coordinate daily scheduling for a team of field technicians, optimizing routing and coverage to ensure 100% adherence to critical-path construction schedules.
Quality Assurance: Review and approve daily field reports (DFRs) and lab data prior to client submission; identify non-conformance issues (NCRs) and collaborate with site superintendents to implement corrective actions without stalling progress.
Safety Leadership: Lead jobsite safety execution including Pre-Task Planning (PTSP) and hazard analysis; achieved zero lost-time incidents by enforcing strict safety checks and mentoring staff on OSHA compliance.
Logistics & Operations: Overhauled the chain-of-custody process for materials (concrete cylinders/soils), streamlining transport logistics to reduce lab reporting turnaround times.

Lead Technician (Tech 5)

Time Warner

Dallas, TX

01.2014 - 01.2019

Operational Efficiency: Led installation and service delivery for complex telecommunications systems; achieved a 98% first-visit resolution rate, ranking in the top tier of regional technicians.
Team Development: Served as a Field Mentor, training junior technicians on advanced troubleshooting and installation techniques, which reduced average service duration by 25% and repeat trouble calls by 30%.

Construction Inspector (CMT / Field Technician)

ECS Southwest, LLP

Carrollton, TX

01.2013 - 01.2014

Technical Execution: Performed rigorous field testing on soils (nuclear gauge density), concrete (slump, air, temp), and asphalt, maintaining strict compliance with ACI and ASTM standards on fast-paced job sites.
Documentation: Managed high-volume data collection and prepared detailed technical reports, ensuring accurate records for structural integrity certification and regulatory audits.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked directly with contractors to troubleshoot field conditions (e.g., wet subgrade, low concrete breaks) and facilitate immediate re-testing to keep projects moving.

Education

Associate of Science - Engineering

Technology University

01-2006

Skills

Technical Skills: Concrete Field Testing (ACI Grade I), Soil Compaction & Density Testing, Nuclear Gauge Operation, Subgrade Stabilization, Post-Tension Cable Inspection
Project Management: Budget tracking, Technician Scheduling, Client Reporting, Pre-Task Safety Planning (PTSP), Logistics Management

Soft Skills: Conflict Resolution, Bilingual Communication, Team Mentorship, Stakeholder Liaison

Accomplishments

Presented with the [best tech] Award for spurring more than [Number6% growth for [Number]4 consecutive months.