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Speedwell, TN, US

Portsmouth, Ohio

• Participated in the planning of DOE projects including performing a review & evaluation of scope, design, schedules, & estimates to determine project engineering & accuracy of estimates
• Provided Project Management over construction and demolition from project development & RFP phase through execution & closeout of the project
• Coordinate between project needs & vendors to ensure safety, quality, technical baseline, budget, schedule, & site procedures are implemented & managed
• Monitor project & identify potential contractual, technical & cost baselines problems, & implement corrective actions to rectify the problems
• Provided oversight of remediation in non-radiological & radiological areas
• Chaired weekly progress meetings with DOE

Aiken, SC

• D&D and RemediationSavannah River Site Department of Energy
• Coordinated construction projects from design through completion to ensure safety, quality, technical baseline, budget, schedule, & site procedures are implemented and managed.
• Monitored project, identified potential problems, & implemented the necessary corrective actions.
• Coordinated project management, DOE, design, procurement, field management, & superintendents to accomplish milestones.
• Performed evaluations of scope, design, schedules and estimates for project constructability and accuracy.
• Participated in planning of projects for ARRA funded and non-ARRA funded work.

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

• Orphan Mine ProjectDepartment of Interior, Bureau of ReclamationNational Park Service
• Oversaw field activities to ensure timely completion and client satisfaction.
• Assisted in developing work plans and safety plans.
• Worked closely with the Radiation Safety Officer to segregate waste streams and identify material for recycling.
• Attended weekly progress meetings with client.
• Identified and coordinated the services of specialized subcontractors.

West Valley, NY

• NDA Cap ProjectWest Valley Demonstration Project Department of Energy
• Oversaw field activities to ensure timely completion and client satisfaction.
• Assist in developing work plans and safety plans.
• Responsible for ensuring site safety and meeting DOE-mandated schedules.
• Identified equipment needs and secured subcontractors.
• Reviewed Subcontractor Work Plans.

Aiken, SC

• A-Area Ash PileSavannah River SiteDepartment of Energy
• Implemented work plans and safety plans for project.
• Directed all craft work activities.
• Coordinated subcontractor’s contracts and schedules.
• Negotiated Change Orders and pricing for project.
• Responsible for daily time-keeping, payroll, schedules for all phases of the project.

Aiken, SC

• General Separations Area Consolidation UnitBechtel Savannah River IncorporatedSavannah River Site
• Responsible for maintaining project schedule and budget.
• Provided direction to assistant superintendent and craft personnel in performance of daily activities.
• Directed site work in accordance with contract specifications, installation plans, and drawings.
• Conducted daily meetings with field personnel.
• Performed regular inspections to satisfy both QA/QC and Health and Safety requirements.

Oak Ridge, TN

• SWSA/4 ProjectOak Ridge National Labs (ORNL)Department of Energy
• Directed field activities for the installation of SWSA/4 cap.
• Built temporary road to intermediate holding pond.
• Constructed weir for the project.
• Supervised Decommission and Demolition of buildings on site
• Directed improvements to Million Dollar and New Lagoon Rd.

Oak Ridge, TN

• Spallation Neutron SourceOak Ridge National Labs (ORNL)Department of Energy
• Directed all field operations for various craft employees for the SNS project.
• Coordinated schedule for on-site activities between subcontractors and second tier subcontractors.
• Chaired the daily Plan of the Day with craft personnel.
• Supplied general assignments to Foreman to ensure the correct mix of craft for each task of the day.
• Installed 15 acres of Geo-Synthetic material for capping SNS.

Hazard, KY

• Supervised craft and subcontractors involved with the surface mining facility.
• Directly responsible for production quotas of the mine and maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Directed operations in production-grading and finish-grading of roadways; concrete foundations.
• Coordinated with Radiation Control Manager to remediate site grounds and perform waste disposal.
• Assisted Engineers in evaluating areas for permit application for mining, core drilling, and Environmental Impact Studies.
• Responsible for reclamation of all mine sites.

Stoney Fork, KY

• Working Foreman and Equipment Operator at coal preparation facility.
• Foreman for reclamation and demolition of old mine structures at site.
• Installed 20 acres of Geo-Synthetic material for Hollow Fill Landfill.
• Assisted in repairs of machines, conveyors, and structural repairs to buildings.
• Assisted in new Vertical Construction Projects.

Mt. Juliet, TN

• Supervised various craft personnel performing road construction.
• Responsible for ensuring schedule by coordinating with Engineering and Quality Assurance.
• Performed the hiring and termination of craft personnel, time keeping and payroll duties.
• Scheduled maintenance and repair of equipment.

Harlan, KY

• Supervised all craft and subcontractors involved with surface mine facility.
• Direct responsibility to meet all production quotas.
• Assisted Engineer in permit application for mining, core drilling and Environmental Impact Studies.
• Responsible for reclamation and demolition of old mine structures at all mine sites.
• Assisted in development of mining work plans and safety plans.
• Worked directly with mine inspectors for bond releases of mine sites.

Agricultural Engineering

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