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Shawn Sawyer

Shawn Sawyer

Utilities Inspector
Tulsa,OK

Summary

High-performing professional with extensive experience in industry. Proficient with a keen eye for precision. Smart and committed to furnishing detailed reports. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Utilities Inspector

City Of Norman
  • Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
  • Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
  • Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.

Lead Carpenter New Waste Water Treatment Plant

Ideal Construction Company
  • Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
  • Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.

Concrete Project Manager

Cantera Concrete
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

Carpenter

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.

Real Estate Agent

Exp Realty
06.2021 - Current
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OK

High School Diploma -

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OK

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Decision-Making
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Training and Development
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Written Communication
  • Data Entry

Accomplishments

In Depth:

42 years of civil, commercial and residential construction experience,


As a Contract Utilities Inspector, I ensured proper installation of capital projects sanitary sewer pipe lines; worked closely with the city utilities engineers, contractors and field personnel on contract specification, activity scheduling, documentation, public relations, site safety and problem resolution.


As a carpenter foreman I specialized in constructing a new waste water treatment facility. I was successfully responsible for accurate placement of concrete structures and specified equipment; communication and coordination with superintendents, interpretation design drawings, revisions and specifications, field verification and assembly of onsite equipment, as built documentation, labor coordination and activity management.


As a Commercial Concrete Project Manager, I controlled multiple projects with budgets ranging from fifty thousand to two million; handling all aspects of the construction process from estimating, bidding, contract preparation, RFI, submittals, scheduling, safety, subcontractor procurement and coordination, employee management, documentation, budget preparation and control, change orders, quality control, project close-out.


I completed my first concrete pour at the age of 14, working in the family business. After my service in the Marines I continued my experience building condominiums in California with my residential career culminating as a business owner; bidding and completing residential construction projects in eastern Oklahoma. .

Timeline

Real Estate Agent

Exp Realty
06.2021 - Current

Contract Utilities Inspector

City Of Norman

Lead Carpenter New Waste Water Treatment Plant

Ideal Construction Company

Concrete Project Manager

Cantera Concrete

Carpenter

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee

High School Diploma -

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
Shawn SawyerUtilities Inspector