David N.

Harris
1206 Vermont View Drive Cell Phone: (518) 578-5584
Watervliet, New York, 12189 dh95a198@westpost.net
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Professional Objective: Civil Engineering/Construction Management Career
Education: Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York 13699 (Graduated May of 2009)
B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Construction Management
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Quality Assurance Experience (Environmental Remediation)
July 17, 2009 a" Present
Portage Inc./Shaw Environmental Joint Venture Niskayuna, New York 12309
QA Coordinator (Portage Inc.) Client: DOE,
Site: Knolls Atomic Power Lab
a Provide leadership and training relating to the project Quality Assurance Prog
ram.
a Develop quality assurance plans to be in compliance with national standards (N
QA-1 2007).
a Consult with management during project implementation to ensure quality.
a Coordinate with Safety personnel to promote a safe work environment through sh
aring of Event Discovery and Lesson Learned reports.
a Interface with client to mitigate possible quality related issues.
a Perform assessments to ensure that project performance complies with work pack
ages, procedures, and plans.
a Investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality through correctiv
e action investigation reports with cause analysis.
a Analyze, evaluate and present information regarding best practices as reviewed
by subject matter experts to be incorporated into work packages, plans, and pro
cedures.
a Ensure quality products through oversight of procurement and performance of re
ceipt inspections.
a Track and trend analyses of nonconforming products and corrective actions to c
ease future problems.
a Inspection of control and measuring test equipment for proper calibration and
functionality.
a Record daily and weekly field work for progress reports to the client.
a Attend weekly meetings with the client to assure quality related conformance a
nd record/edit the Project Meeting Notes and Task Log.
a Assist in overall project planning, implementation, and performance.
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Construction Management Experience (Commercial)
4 months during each following summer year (Totaling 12 months): 2005, 2007, and
2008
Pizzagalli Construction Company South Burlington, Vermont
05403
Intern, Assistant Project Manager/Superintendant Lake Placid Lodge and Wino
oski Parking Complex
a Manage, coordinate, and inspect the work of subcontractors to achieve project
costs objectives, schedule, and quality objectives.
a Examine drawings and specifications to provide assistance to subcontractors.
a Review submittals, drawings, and specifications to purchase materials in advan
ce, while corresponding with local businesses to achieve cost-effective pricing.
a Complete aRequests For Informationa for correspondence with the Architect/Engi
neer when there is inadequate information towards drawings or specifications.
a Generate hand drawn as-built drawings for distribution to off-site Architect.
a Document work subcontractors execute within their scope to direct costs to app
ropriate budgets.
a Create punch lists for final closeout and handover of specific portions of the
job to owner.
a Use computer software to complete RFIas, submittals, and update schedule with
Suretrak.
a Attend weekly meetings and record Meeting Minutes.
a Complete Daily Safety Reports and briefings to ensure an excellent, accident f
ree safety culture.
a Organize, store, and gather the correct materials for layout, and make sure va
rious parts are received with invoices.
a Capture photographs to trace progress and provide evidence toward potential cl
aims or accidents.
a Field work: Build concrete forms, pour and finish concrete, strip concrete for
ms, build OSHA compliant hand rails, spread gravel with a mini-excavator, calcul
ate the yardages of concrete needed for pours.
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Craftsmanship Experience (Residential)
Summer 2006
Lake City Home Improvement Plattsburgh, New York 12962
Assistant Carpenter Private family residences
Accomplishments included hanging, taping, mudding, and sanding sheetrock, painti
ng, finish work, plumbing, installing showers, bathtubs, and sinks, pressure was
hing, installing doors and windows, building decks, constructing picnic tables,
laying tiles, electrical installation of light switches, surveillance cameras, a
nd fans.
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Classes Taken Toward Construction Management Concentration:
Project Management Negotiations and Relationship
Management
Construction Planning and Management Construct
ion Materials Engineering
Intro to Construction Estimating and Scheduling Industrial
Hygiene ________________________________________________________________________
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Basic Computer Literacy: AutoCAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Suretrak, MSProject,
GIS
Training: OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER, Radworker II & Practical Factors (Radiological
work), DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation, Asbestos Awareness.