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William Kean

William Kean

Kinwood,TX

Summary

Versatile project manager, inspector, craftsman, with a college degree. Excellent operating a computer, and fluent in all Microsoft programs. Many years of experience on various construction sites, including heavy civil, municipal, residential, and non-residential. Years of experience managing people, teams and the finances involved with large projects; starting with working on the labor side then moving up/ promotions. I am very goal- and task-oriented, always looking to learn and better myself and my career.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Utility Technician

City of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Water Main line/ Service line replacement and repair
  • Water Meter, Valve, Hydrant replacement and repair
  • Operate Backhoe, Excavator, Skid Steer, Forklift, Front Loader
  • Excelent customer contact satisfaction resolving issues with irate customers.
  • Trained new employess on standard operating procedure

Forman/ Operator/ Carpenter

Menade Inc.
Kingwood, TX
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance on computer software.
  • Assisted inspectors, survey worker, Lead men on water line instillation along the process of building roads and bridges.
  • Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish all tasks within expected parameters.
  • Build civil Bridges, roads, residential water line and meter installation..
  • Effectively place drainage drainage pipe and drain boxes for storm drains.
  • Operate all heavy equipment effectively and safely.
  • Build concrete forms, tie rebar and successfully competed civil road and bridge jobs.

Operator/Leadman/Carpenter

Shipchannel Constructors
Channelview, TX
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Laid concrete, built batter boards, used excavators and placed reinforced steel accurately for over civil infrastructure projects.
  • Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
  • Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements using all hand tools and power equipment.
  • Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
  • Secured all required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
  • Operated terrain telescoping forklift, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, loader, man lift.
  • Used all microsoft office programs and company software to complete tasks.

Owner/ Operator

Self Employed Services
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2012 - 01.2017
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • New construction for homes office buildings and various types of structures.
  • Managed 10 man crew along with subcontractors.
  • Remolded and renovated all types of buildings and structures from the ground up.
  • Effectively and efficently read and interpret blueprints.
  • Operate all heavy machinery and power tools to complete the job before the deadline safely.
  • Installed and repaired plumbing and irrigation, along with managing a landscape business.

Public Infrastructure Inspector

City of Houston Public Works
Houston, TX
05.2022 - Current
  • Monitored production processes to detect deviations from specifications or standards.
  • Deal with private contractors' management on a daily basis regarding finances and the progress of their work.
  • Directly make payments (City of Houston funds) to private contractors.
  • Conduct audits on all financial and work order-related issues ending a job.
  • Coordinated with engineers and architects to resolve compliance issues discovered during inspections.
  • Recommended improvements to production process to facilitate quality control.
  • Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on new laws, regulations, and inspection techniques.
  • Trained new inspectors on proper inspection techniques, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
  • Fluent in Water, Drainage, Sewer, Pipe Burst, CIPP, and many more rehabilitation methods for public utilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2010

Associate of Science - Finance

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2006

Skills

  • Drinking Water Mainline and Service installation and repair
  • Sanitary Sewer/ Drainage Rehabilitation/ CIPP/ Pipe Burst Project Manager Supervisor
  • Inspection and Financial oversight in payments made to private contractors working under the City of Houston
  • Specialize in dealing with customer complaints encountered during construction projects
  • Past certified rigging, crane signals, fall protection during heavy civil construction
  • Water Meter installation and repair
  • Water Valve, Hydrant, Blow off installation and repair
  • Fluent in all computer skills and microsoft office
  • Operate "most" all heavy machinery
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Project management
  • Valid driver's license
  • Administrative support
  • Associates Degree (Business LSU) 9hrs remaining for Bachelors in Finance
  • Heavy civil bridge/ road construction experience
  • Great dealing with customers and motivating employees to keep positive work environment

Timeline

Public Infrastructure Inspector

City of Houston Public Works
05.2022 - Current

Utility Technician

City of Houston
05.2021 - 05.2022

Forman/ Operator/ Carpenter

Menade Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2021

Operator/Leadman/Carpenter

Shipchannel Constructors
02.2017 - 02.2019

Owner/ Operator

Self Employed Services
06.2012 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

Louisiana State University And A&M College

Associate of Science - Finance

Louisiana State University And A&M College

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