STEPHEN M POTTER
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
A focused and dedicated construction leader offering 30+ years of construction experience. I am seeking a new, long-term role with an established firm, where hard work and dedication are highly valued. Knowledgeable leader with a record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects ranging from Industrial to Commercial and Government contract oversight. Able to translate directives of architects, design engineering, construction/project managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. During my career as a self starter, I have demonstrated a history of tackling problems head-on, while maintaining, and enforcing strict adherence to standards of excellence in Safety, Quality, and Production.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
Vali Cooper International
Las Vegas , NV
2023.05 - Current
- Onsite GOV representative for VA CFM responsible for organized meetings between Prime Contractor, the GOV, and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential roadblocks, procedural redtape, and Facility (VA Hospital North Las Vegas) SOP compliance required during construction.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with contract documents.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Reviewed invoices and payment applications from Prime Contractor for accuracy before authorizing payment.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between Prime Contractor and GOV over contract change requests and contract terms.
- Provide technical advise for the RFI, RFP, Change Order review process.
Superintendent II
Stellar Group, Inc
Jacksonville , FL
2021.11 - 2023.05
- Supervises all personnel on site and gives direction of task to be completed.
- Plans and schedules daily and weekly site activities to ensure on schedule completion of projects.
- Oversee adequate availability of site materials, construction techniques, and the quality of work being performed.
- Assist with Scope Review, Construction Schedule, and FWLA.
- Work closely with the design team to ensure project is completed to the highest quality and on schedule for the client.
- Ensure all safety procedures are followed and enforce company/OSHA safety requirements.
- Prepare and hold preparatory meetings to review scopes of
work with subcontractors to make sure details are clear. - Weekly Subcontractor Coordination Meeting ensuring trades are
in sequence and aware of schedule. - QC inspections daily of work being performed to verify and ensure work is being completed according to specs, submittals, and plans.
- Keep documentation of daily actives and safety plans of action through Procore Construction program.
- Best Bet Gaming Facility, St. Augustine, FL $30MIL
- Texas Roadhouse, Ft. Campbell, KY $6.3MIL
NAVFAC Construction Manager / Lead Engineering Technician
AFG Group
Naval Support Activity Panama City Beach , FL
2020.10 - 2021.10
- Oversee construction of several multi million-dollar design build projects at Naval Support Activity, Panama City Beach, FL.
- Coordinate with Prime Contractor as the GOV representative to review Design Project specifications, Schedule of Values, and review/approve monthly invoicing.
- Lead GOV QA Representative/Safety for assigned projects.
- Review all Submittals per Project Specifications for approval/rejection for assigned projects.
- Conduct daily site visits to ensure Quality and Safety standards are being met per UFGS/UFC, EM385-1-1, OSHA, and base specific operational procedures.
- Identify Quality Deficiencies and implement appropriate corrective action plans/solutions to focus on delivering exceptional products to the US Navy.
- Report and present project updates on current and future progress/progression, for all assigned projects
- Conduct bimonthly status report meetings with the Public Works Office, COR, Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, and various NAVFAC clients to capture the ongoing development of various design and construction efforts throughout the program.
- Conduct all Final Inspections, Documentation, and Training for project close-out.
- BLDG. 300 Series Roof Replacement and Renovation $5.6MIL
- BLDG. 89 Roof Replacement and Renovation $4.6MIL
- BLDG. 97 Repairs and Alterations $2.8MIL
- BLDG. 652 Build Out $1.5MIL
Piping Superintendent/Site Superintendent
Trans4Fed LLC
Gonzales, Panama City Beach , LA, FL
2019.02 - 2020.08
- Supervised and evaluated welders for quality assurance of welds.
- Monitored the progress of welding operations to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Provided technical support to welders regarding welding techniques and processes.
- CM-60 Hurricane Michael rebuild projects for Naval Support Activity Panama City Beach FL.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Took over project at 20% and lead project to successful completion and turn over to US Navy.
- Worked in conjunction with Bhate Construction as Site Superintendent on the Tyndall AFB Ammo rebuild Project.
- Prepared and submitted daily Safety, Quality, and Production reports, weekly construction updates, two week look-ahead, manpower and overtime requirements.
- Secured continuous project scope alignment for Quality and Production objectives and made modifications to enhance effectiveness toward producing the best product for our customers.
- Identified issues and implemented appropriate solutions to trades focused on delivering exceptional results per projects specifications.
- Conducted project close-out, Documentation, and BLDG turn over to receive final BOD for contract closure.
- Maintained project safety compliance with zero lost time accidents.
- BLDG. 349 Roof Replacement and Renovation $3.2MIL
- Tyndall Ammo Series BLDGS. Roof Replacement $2.9MIL
Combo Pipe Welder
Zachary Industrial
Vero Beach , FL
2018.03 - 2019.02
- Welded and worked with stainless steel, carbon steel, P-11, P-22, P-91, duplex stainless, nickle 800, monels, inconels.......Welded and assembled components of pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, main steam supply and returns, boilers and other metal structures according to blueprints.
- Performed welding operations in a variety of positions including overhead, vertical and horizontal using SMAW and GTAW process with various electrodes.
- Cut pipes to size using saws or oxy-acetylene torches prior to welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Prepared surfaces by grinding, sanding or cleaning them before welding.
- Determined appropriate filler metals based on material types being joined together in order to achieve desired strength level of welds.
- Provided technical support regarding best practices when it comes to welding processes.
- Assisted fellow workers with completing tasks related to their job duties as needed.
- Conducted tests on finished products in order to ensure that they meet required standards.
- Utilized hoists, cranes and other lifting devices when necessary for moving heavy objects around the shop floor safely.
Piping Superintendent
Century Contractors Inc
Matthews , NC
2017.10 - 2018.03
- For construction of new Sugarcane Pulp Recycling Plant.
- Oversaw the fabrication and installation of Plant and Instrument Air Systems, including Air Dryers, Filtration Certifications And Systems, Receiver Tanks, all Structural Supports and Piping.
- Plan work activities for crews, track all high priority tasks and RFI's to maintain schedule.
- Meet with Project Manager and Clients regularly to ensure compliance with project design, Safety, Quality and Production.
- Trained construction teams on site-specific requirements, techniques and procedures.
- Sustained safety protocols and provided proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and materials.
Department Superintendent
Rybovich Superyacht Marina
West Palm Beach , FL
2017.03 - 2017.10
- Responsibilities include working with Ships Captains and Engineers to build work project scopes, walk projects to ensure all safety concerns are met, plan jobs through field measurements, take-offs, man hours estimation, scheduling and ordering materials.
- Conduct morning briefings with welders, assign and track progress of work packages to complete jobs within specifications.
- Regularly review work with department director and project managers on both procedural and resource topics.
- Order parts and materials required for the day-to-day operations of the pipe department.
- Maintain all quality control records for each job the pipe department was involved in.
- Track and keep all safety and welding certifications for each team member up to date.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Pipefitter/Welder Supervisor
Day And Zimmerman Intl
Philadelphia , PA
2013.12 - 2017.01
- CORE Team/ Travelling Maintenance Supervisor for all 6 Duke Progress Energy Nuclear Power Plants.
- Responsible for leading crews during re-fueling outages during the spring and fall seasons.
- Completing maintenance work packages at our home plant between re-fueling outages.
- Projects completed during this time were Three Storage Tanks Vents, ADHR, Fuel Pool Level Indicator, and Reactor Bldg.
- Drain System Replacement, and Diesel Jet Air Project.
- Responsible for completing fabrication and installation of all new piping systems, setting new receiver tanks in diesel bldg.
- Basement, fabricating blast proof tank vaults, track job packages, and confer with plant welding engineers and QC department.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for the job.
- Ensure that all work was completed in accordance with all plant procedures.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
Certified X-Ray Welder
Carolina Energy Solutions Inc
Rock Hill , SC
2012.01 - 2013.12
- Duke Progress Energy, Robinson, and Harris Nuclear Plant outage work certified X-ray Welder.
- Responsible for making X-Ray quality welds to complete outage work packages.
- Lead X-Ray Welder for the Starting Air Project, and responsible for all X-Ray welds during the project.
- Lead our team to fabricate and install new air piping system used in starting 4 back-up diesel generators essential for maintaining reactor cooling system temperature.
- Demo and install new compressors and tanks for each generator.
- Responsible for completing fabrication and installation of all new piping and valves for system.
- Track job packages, and confer with plant welding engineers and QC department.
- Ensure that all work was completed in accordance with all plant procedures.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Lead X-Ray Welder
The Industrial Company
Steamboat Springs , CO
2010.05 - 2012.01
- Lead X-Ray Welder EPA Scrubber Upgrade project in Purvis MS.
- Responsible for fabrication and installation of new piping, boiler exhaust filtration system and slurry nozzles to bring coal fired boilers up to the new EPA Emissions standards.
- X-Ray Welder at Wayne County, responsible for fabrication and installation of cooling water and fuel oil piping for the Combustion Turbines.
- Welded regularly in all positions and worked effectively with metals such as stainless steel and various exotic alloys.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Followed all safety guidelines, including lockout and tagout and fall prevention procedures.
Team Welder/Pipefitter
Foster Wheeler Inc
Clinton , NJ
2010.02 - 2010.05
- Responsible for welding 1 ½"-24" piping for the new feed water heater our team was installing.
- Complete 16" SCH160 chrome alloy emergency piping maintenance.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for the job.
- Applied specialized welding skills to complete high-quality piping work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Havelock High School
Havelock, NC05.1993
Skills
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Documentation Control
- Planning and Coordination
- Team Management/Building/Mentor
- Problem Resolution
- Interpreting Blueprints/Project Scope/Design Specifications
- Demolition, Renovations, New Construction
- Safe Job Site Set-up, Maintain OSHA and EM385-1-1 Compliance
- Pre-Construction and Construction Submittal Processes
- RFI/RFP Process
- Precision Measurement
- Welding Techniques
- Non-Destructive Testing
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- OSHA 10-Hour Marine Construction Safety
- EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety & Health 40-Hour
- USACE/NAVFAC – Quality Control Management for Contractors (QCM-C)
- TWIC Card Holder
- First Aid and CPR/AED Certified
- NCCER Rigging Basics
- NCCER 10-Hour Safety
- 20+ Years Welding in All Processes
- 20+ Years Pipefitting
- Forklift/Lull/Telehandler, Scissorlift, Manlift/Boomlift, and Skidsteer Operator
References
- LT. Matthew Breuer USN / NAVFAC COR (843)609-5552
- Jonathan Arnold / ATI Program Manger (703)901-5641
- Brain Frederick / Friend, Former Coworker (205)570-3271
- Newman Longion / CWI, QA/QC Manager (985)705-3856
- Adam Miller / Business Owner, Former Employer/Supervisor, Friend (662)669-2069
Timeline
Construction Manager
Vali Cooper International
2023.05 - Current
Superintendent II
Stellar Group, Inc
2021.11 - 2023.05
NAVFAC Construction Manager / Lead Engineering Technician
AFG Group
2020.10 - 2021.10
Piping Superintendent/Site Superintendent
Trans4Fed LLC
2019.02 - 2020.08
Combo Pipe Welder
Zachary Industrial
2018.03 - 2019.02
Piping Superintendent
Century Contractors Inc
2017.10 - 2018.03
Department Superintendent
Rybovich Superyacht Marina
2017.03 - 2017.10
Pipefitter/Welder Supervisor
Day And Zimmerman Intl
2013.12 - 2017.01
Certified X-Ray Welder
Carolina Energy Solutions Inc
2012.01 - 2013.12
Lead X-Ray Welder
The Industrial Company
2010.05 - 2012.01
Team Welder/Pipefitter
Foster Wheeler Inc
2010.02 - 2010.05
High School Diploma -
Havelock High School
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- OSHA 10-Hour Marine Construction Safety
- EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety & Health 40-Hour
- USACE/NAVFAC – Quality Control Management for Contractors (QCM-C)
- TWIC Card Holder
- First Aid and CPR/AED Certified
- NCCER Rigging Basics
- NCCER 10-Hour Safety
- 20+ Years Welding in All Processes
- 20+ Years Pipefitting
- Forklift/Lull/Telehandler, Scissorlift, Manlift/Boomlift, and Skidsteer Operator
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