David Thornton

Experience

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  APEC CONSTRUCTION

  May 2001 - Jan 2003

  Foreman

  Worked as Foreman for bridge construction crew for multiple projects in central and south Florida. Constructed concrete forms for all aspects of bridge construction. Duties included crew supervision, equipment operation, welding and fabrication, crane signaling and rigging.

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  HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION

  Feb 2003 - Aug 2007

  Foreman

  Worked as Foreman for concrete roadway and bridge crew in Florida. Managed crew operations and concrete forming, pouring and finishing. Worked with EFCO, Doka and Timberline forms. Responsible for meeting strict deadlines, quality control and material delivery coordination. Primary projects were bridge decks, pier and pier caps and abutments as well as concrete refurbishment. Selected Achievements:Brought project back from being two weeks behind to current.Gained practical, hands-on knowledge of all aspects of Concrete construction. Show less

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  GLR Consulting

  Aug 2007 - Oct 2011

  Construction Manager

  Responsible for concrete formwork, Footers, Wingwalls, bridge decks, MSC walls, Pier and Abutment construction and coordination. Other duties include scaffolding inspection, equipment operating, concrete inspection, labor management, managing subcontractors onsite, coordinating with subcontractors for weekly activities, creating two week look ahead. Responsible for RFIs, certified payroll for prime contractors and coordinating materials ready for production. Conducted daily toolbox meetings. Selected Achievements:Submitted winter Concrete pouring operations to US Army Corp of Engineers and was approved allowing us to continue work through adverse weather conditions.Designed and built concrete pouring device to reduce labor and material cost. Show less

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  Currently Unemployed

  Dec 2011 - Jun 2012

  Construction Manager
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  Dane Construction Inc

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

  Superintendant

  Responsible for multiple bridge contracts at one time, oversaw multiple foreman and crews as well as managing schedules, ordering materials and cost control. Worked with NCDOT to ensure project compliance and contract compliance.

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  Atkins

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2015

  Senior Field Representative

  Engineering consultant and project inspector contracted to NCDOT. Primary work is in structures and bridges, but also includes asphalt and resurfacing projects. Work with contractors to ensure contract compliance as well as ensuring projects are completed safely and correctly. Certified in numerous testing techniques through both NCDOT and outside organizations.

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  ESP & ASSOC

  Feb 2015 - now

  Field Inspector

  Conduct field anf lab testing of construction materials to ensure strict adherence to NCDOT specifications. Provide QA and QC over construction projects of both asphalt and structural projects. Currently working on light rail project in Charlotte NC overseeing structures, grading, curb and gutter and hardware installation.