John Benson

Develop understanding/working knowledge of corporate quality control program, company standards, procedures, and building codes, required to perform assigned work • Review, comment, and work through Division Quality Manager for approval of trade partner project specific Quality Control Plans • Perform inspections and witness tests applicable to discipline to determine acceptability of work • Maintain work performance records, inspection records and other related items; assure correctness of all documents • Work with Project Manager and Site Superintendent to manage site quality program and assist in providing solutions to non-compliant items. • Assist in preparation/implementation of quality control program, including but not limited to; procedures, inspection instructions, the control of measurement and testing equipment • Participate in internal/external quality control audits • Assist in reviewing purchase and submittal documents to ensure compliance with quality control requirements • Assist in resolution of reported project non-conformance issues • Monitor subcontractor work to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures and codes, when applicable • Ensure timely and successful implementation of corrective measures • Complete other responsibilities as assigned • Assist in and document commissioning processes

Organized and provided agenda for project/construction kick-off meeting after lease signature. •Attended meetings with agency representatives to discuss scope of services, renovation, or tenant improvement details, etc. •Reviewed project schedule generated by landlord’s project manager or landlord’s general contractor and provide feedback to reflect the agency’s and State’s best interests. •Assisted agency with selection of finishes, general and non-general specifications, etc. •Worked with the landlord and project manager to obtain and circulate regular construction updates. •Reviewed project costs and provide feedback. •Attended site visits to review construction status. •Reviewed punch-list and advocate for the agency until complete. •Assisted the Agency and landlord in understanding timing for GTA work orders, furniture and State Fire Marshal inspections. •Toured/walk-through space with agency representatives when space is vacated to ensure compliance in turnover of space back to landlord. •Independently took ownership of new projects and assignments. •Served on a selection committee for agency requests for proposals (RFPs) as needed. •Created and work under Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) • Reviewed pay-app information from GC for monthly approval •Reviewed monthly inspection reports from 3rd party firms that included work completion.

 Manage the Nightshift Quality Control Inspection and Testing Team for Shimmick.  Maintain documentation on nightshift work, review and approve daily reports, review and sign submittals, and maintain timesheets.  Train and mentor less experienced staff in company procedures, standards, and software.  Review RFI’s and all DGW’s in the RMS.  Track quality assurance progress.  Manage subcontractors.  Review documents for adherence to specifications.  Coordinate staff assignments

 Performed daily field inspections and maintained inspection reports.  Responsible for monitoring Conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and /or code requirements by performing inspection duties.  Performed concrete inspection and concrete testing of all concrete placements.  Provided input to documentation for area and equipment turnovers.  Reviewed plans, specifications, submittals, construction schedules, and shop drawings.  Generated reports of conditions found during inspection activities, notifies Construction Management of significant problems and completed documentation necessary to attest to satisfactory completion of inspection and test activities.  Inspect and review project during construction to monitor conformance with plans, specifications, and other codes and regulations.

 Performed field inspection of all contractor’s work activities, including enforcing compliance with the terms and conditions of the construction contract.  Attended weekly Progress and Safety Meetings.  Participated in verifying progress payments.  Performed safety inspections of all equipment and labors daily.  Daily recorded total hours of personnel and equipment used by contractors.  Prepared daily inspection reports through PMWeb.  Worked with the RE field staff engineers and provided daily updates of each project.  Monitored and ensured the correction of nonconforming work.  Assisted in processing change orders, claims, and revisions to the contract schedule and budget.  Assisted in the timely closeout of the construction contract which included numerous punch lists observation and final walk throughs with stake holders, RE’s, PM’s, and the contractor’s superintendents.

 Significant amount of decision making, use of judgment, and providing work directions to others.  Performed independent complex inspections of utility work, roadways, and structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract, utility and construction plans, reimbursable utility agreement, utility permit, and utility schedule.  Performed moderately complex inspections, supervised other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections.  Performed inspection and documenting utility relocation, removal, and adjustment work, asphalt and concrete work, roadways, structures, and other related work for conformance to plans, manuals, specifications, and permits.  Observed placement of structural materials and placement of culverts and pole structures.  Observed structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural st  eel, concrete and backfill, traffic control, and erosion control devices.  Performed complex variety of calculations and computations.  Performed contract documentation duties, which included field measurements of pay items as well as other Department required documentation  Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, (Return for Information), and meeting minutes.  Overseed project activities as assigned by the Project Manager, including planning, coordinating, circumventing/resolving problem areas, ensuring all company/project policies, procedures, and standards were maintained, etc.  Maintain change orders, submittal, and document (drawing) control logs. Prepared required logs and other project documentation for construction meetings.  Responsible for contract submittals that are accurate and timely.  Responsible for creating and issuing the Subcontractors’ contracts.  Responsible for the assembly and timely delivery of the Owner and Maintenance Manuals.  Ensured that the project quality control plan was followed.

 Responsibilities included overseeing the daily construction and maintenance activities for the City of Sandy Springs Capital Improvement and TSPLOST Projects.  Reviewed project plans, proposals, and contracts for roadway and bridge projects.  Participated in formal pre-construction meetings for proposed projects.  Monitored materials and construction work of the most complex nature performed by contractors on various roadways, stormwater, utilities, and bridge projects to ensure that the contract provisions and specifications were met.  Identified and qualified subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work.  Prepared and transmitted bid packages and invitations to bid.  Received and analyzed received bids. Negotiated and award subcontracts and purchase orders  Prepared and maintained purchase control log.  Participated in design review meetings and reviews and monitored design with particular attention to scope, cost changes, and constructability.  Responsible for applying for, tracking, and expediting project permits.  Prepared detailed estimates and cost codes for initial cost control reporting and updated labor cost reports and summary cost reports.  Worked with accounting to maintain subcontractor and vendor requirements for payment processing.  Worked with the project team to prepare and update progress schedules including short-term interval schedules.

 Monitored all on site activities, verified and ensured quality of materials, workmanship and products were installed and constructed properly as stated on approved construction contract documents.  Prepared, submitted, and maintained daily records of work activities, quantities used, and job-site conditions.  Reviewed and commented on Authority Contract Documents for future projects where time and expertise permit. Reviewed redlines, document comments, and maintain contract documents as minor changes were being made in the field to be added as part of the final closeout project record documents.  Provided quantity verifications for progress payments. Attended all job-related meetings. Assured safety and quality on assigned projects were maintained.  Regularly updated information in Project Manager (P6) and e-builder.

 Responsibilities included field inspections of utilities and conflicts, concrete sampling and testing, soil and GAB density testing, and asphalt testing.  Performed Field testing and field inspection services for roadway projects for the Georgia Department of Transportation and Cobb County Department of Transportation.  Performed testing and inspections for a variety of projects for Cobb County, Gwinnett County, and Fulton County schools.

 Responsibilities included field inspections for utilities, drainage systems, and nuclear projects including, Georgia Power, Alabama Power, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Dollar General, and McDonalds projects.  Work consisted of asphalt testing and sampling, concrete sampling and testing, concrete cylinder compressive strength testing, concrete reinforcing steel inspection, foundation inspection, soil and GAB testing using a nuclear density gauge, floor flatness/floor levelness measurements, and field observations.