WALKER THARPE
Dearing,USA
Summary
A dedicated, hard working civil professional who takes an immense amount of pride in all tasks from start to finish. I work diligently ensuring customer and employee satisfaction. Self driven to attack each day with purpose to achieve a quality outcome in all tasks. Being safety concious allows our team to earn a mighty fine living while enjoying life with family. I look forward to learning new things passing knowledge to the next employee. I truly enjoy my line of work which I am sure that it makes it easier to deliver day after day to clients and company.
Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Quality Plus Services Inc.
Augusta, Georgia
05.2024 - Current
- Tracked quantities and analyzed production while coordinating delivery of materials and scheduling subcontractors to ensure project timelines were met.
- Work with project management team and clients to ensure adherence to budget and deadlines.
- Reviewed project proposals, estimates, schedules and contracts related to the project.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals to discuss plans and resolve design issues.
- Developed and maintained strong, customer-focused relationships with stakeholders to facilitate project success.
- Managed specific project areas including grading, concrete, and paving. in our scope of work to include grading, concrete, and paving.
- Ensured quality standards and developed training programs for employees.
- Inspected construction sites regularly to detect potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Provided technical advice for resolving design problems and construction issues.
- Built and maintained a positive work culture to enhance client and company satisfaction.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Superintendent
Quality Plus Services Inc.
Fort Eisenhower, GA
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Planned, managed and coordinated construction activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored work progress for compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards, ensuring project integrity.
- Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
- Developed and implemented strategies for cost control, scheduling, quality assurance, and problem solving to enhance project outcomes.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals to discuss plans and resolve design issues.
- Coordinated material procurement with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, supporting uninterrupted project progress.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project status updates, budgeting concerns and timeline adjustments.
Grade Foreman
Quality Plus Services Inc.
Fort Eisenhower, GA
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Conducted performance reviews to assess crew members' skills and identify development opportunities.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Monitored job progress to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Identified improvement areas to enhance efficiency and productivity on-site.
- Performed layout and stakeout for various project components, including storm drainage, water lines, sewer systems, curbs, gutters, and concrete paving.
- Conducted fine grading for roadways, parking lots, and building pads to ensure proper surface levels and drainage.
- Operated motor grader, bulldozer, excavator, loader, and roller to effectively move large volumes of material and perform fine grading.
Operator
C&H Paving Inc
Thomson, Georgia
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Operate bulldozer, excavator, loader, and roller to move mass material, cut ditches, install rip rap, dress, prep subgrade, dump stone, and other associated tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomson High School
Thomson, GASkills
- Infrastructure Planning
- Staff Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Employee discipline
- Resource Coordination
- Training Oversight
- Quality Assurance
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Project Manager
Quality Plus Services Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Superintendent
Quality Plus Services Inc.
06.2022 - 05.2024
Grade Foreman
Quality Plus Services Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2022
Operator
C&H Paving Inc
02.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Thomson High School