Sam Higgins Email & Phone Number

Mahopac, New York, Us

Superintendent for Dobie HS campus

 Execute tasks in inspecting and discussing complicated issues concerning civil concrete, major structural. Collaborate with contractors and others to ensure timely and satisfactory accomplishment of all contracts; discuss all matters concerning interpretation of plans and specifications Access requests for change while making decisions and recommendations for such changes Efficiently deliver input for monthly updates and change order effects on all progress schedules. Guarantee that all construction materials conform to plans and specifications and that all approved shop drawings as well as all laboratory testing are tested and completed prior to use in the project Deliver leadership in reviewing and drafting safety plans and inspecting safety precautions exercised by subcontractors to provide recommendation for remedial measures Expertly interpret plans and specifications, and check quality of all materials and workmanship for compliance with outlined contract documents plans and specs Carry out an instrumental role in inspecting project sites and conducting weekly safety meetings to ensure and meet strict amenability with all safety requirements; organized all safety-related paper work to meet OSHA standards Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills in working with subcontractors to revise or redline blueprints Meet with contractors and Owners Representatives on installation and specification requirements as well as deficiencies and possible solutions for correction; inspect all structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems along with all finish out, millwork communication, and engineer and architect requirements of the project. 

Senior Inspector/ QA 20112012 Provide expert oversight in overseeing project operations for Phase 4 Barracks, Phase 2 Troop Housing, Afghan National Dining Facility, and Afghan National Detention Facility, including resolving complex issues pertaining to civil, concrete, masonry, and major steel structural projects. Work closely with contractors and others to ensure timely and satisfactory accomplishment of all contracts. Ensure conformity of all materials with plans and specifications; tested all approved shop drawings as well as completed all laboratory testing prior to use in the project. Play a vital role in inspecting project sites on a daily basis to ensure and meet strict compliance with all safety requirements. Conduct investigation of the contractor’s quality control system to ensure effective and smooth flow of work. Exemplified outstanding abilities in reviewing safety plans and inspecting safety precautions enforced by contractors to provide recommendation for remedial measures. Leverage skills in interpreting plans and specifications and checking quality of all materials and workmanship for conformity in the outlined contract documents plans and specifications. Engage in efficiently delivering input for monthly updates and change order effects on all progress schedules. Take charge of assessing requests for change for the contractor and in making decisions and recommendations for modifications.

 Executed tasks in inspecting and discussing complicated issues concerning civil concrete projects and major structural projects at Sinton Army Reserve Center. Collaborated with contractors and others to ensure timely and satisfactory accomplishment of all contracts; conferred on all matters concerning interpretation of plans and specifications. Investigated quality control system to ensure effective and smooth flow of work. Efficiently delivered input for monthly updates and change order effects on all progress schedules. Assumed full responsibility in creating and assessing requests for change while making decisions and recommendations for such changes. Guaranteed that all construction materials conform to plans and specifications and that all approved shop drawings as well as all laboratory testing are tested and completed prior to use in the project. Delivered outstanding leadership in reviewing and drafting safety plans and inspecting safety precautions exercised by subcontractors to provide recommendation for remedial measures

 Oversaw the entire aspect of new construction inspection of the Port of Houston Administration and Port of Houston Maintenance/Repair, Glenda Dawson High School, and Landrum Middle School. Provided exemplary performance in redlining prints and acquiring city permits. Held accountability in scheduling contractors, inspecting all work for compliance and quality to contract drawings prior to payroll approval. Ensured conformity of all construction materials with plans and specifications; checked all approved shop drawings as well as accomplished laboratory testing prior to use on the project. Assumed full responsibility in assessing requests for change to the contractor, making decisions and recommendations for the changes. Successfully kept all job cost within the set limits while maintaining quality a priority. Performed inspection on complex issues regarding civil concrete projects and major structural projects and collaborated with contractors and others to ensure timely and satisfactory accomplishment of all contracts. Delivered outstanding leadership in reviewing safety plans and inspecting safety precautions exercised by subcontractors to provide recommendation for remedial measures. Leveraged skills in interpreting plans and specifications and in checking quality of all materials and workmanship for compliance with outlined contract documents plans and specs. Administered duly assigned tasks, which included compiling daily reports outlining daily events and deficiencies found in the field using computer-generated forms