Trent Desin
Acworth,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Project Manager with a proven record of accomplishment on diverse and multiple projects. Translates directives to managers, vendors and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards under high stress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
RPI Underground Utilities Inc.
Valdosta , GA
2024.05 - Current
- Analyze job sites, materials and jobsite plans to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Collaborate closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Draft reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Maintain records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, and invoices.
- Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Advise other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
Superindendent
RPI Underground Utilities Inc.
Valdosta , GA
2013.01 - 2024.04
- Oversee infrastructure rehabilitation, installation of water mains, sewer mains, and storm drains by providing guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Assess job sites for erosion prevention, material and equipment projection.
- Measure dimensions of job for accurate material amount.
- Handle material and equipment ordering for various sites
- Coordinate multiple projects including deadlines based on job size and need, as well as communicate effectively with clients regarding project status, budgeting concerns and timeline adjustments.
- Rehab manholes, including applying cementitious lining and epoxy lining
- Maintain daily logs of labor, material and equipment used on-site.
- Coordinate with other departments and vendors to ensure project deadlines are met.
- Inspect tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Prepare budgets for projects based on labor costs, materials needed.
- Operate and transport heavy machinery - excavators of various size, backhoes, front end loaders, dozers, reach lifts, dump trucks, skid steers, etc. Over 10 years experience.
- Schedule and perform appropriate tests to confirm all installations are up to code specifications.
Groundsman
Asplundh Tree Expert
2011.01 - 2023.01
- Address any debris or obstacles prior to start of job
- Operate wood chipper
- Operate bucket to cut trees down to maintain right of way
- Conducted regular inspections of all grounds-keeping equipment to ensure proper working order.
Groundsman Bucket Operator
Slash Pine EMC
Homerville , GA
2008.10 - 2010.12
- Inspected bucket trucks before each shift to ensure they are in safe working condition.
- Maintain power lines
- Read meters for monthly billing
- Installed power to new construction.
Education
Grounds Man Certification
Lake Sumter Community College
Lake Sumter, FL08.2008
High School Diploma -
Forrest High School
Ocala, FL05.2008
Skills
- Community Relations
- Project Coordination and Management
- Quality Assurance
- Reporting
Certification
- Utility Foreman License
- GSWCC Level 1A
- Class A CDL (2009)
- Competent Confined Space
- Competent Excavation
References
- Justin Fountain 229.412.4590
- Marty Carter 229.415.9203
- Steve Rearly 912.429.4860
Timeline
Project Manager
RPI Underground Utilities Inc.
2024.05 - Current
Superindendent
RPI Underground Utilities Inc.
2013.01 - 2024.04
Groundsman
Asplundh Tree Expert
2011.01 - 2023.01
Groundsman Bucket Operator
Slash Pine EMC
2008.10 - 2010.12
Grounds Man Certification
Lake Sumter Community College
High School Diploma -
Forrest High School
- Utility Foreman License
- GSWCC Level 1A
- Class A CDL (2009)
- Competent Confined Space
- Competent Excavation
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