Scott Ryder

Experience

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  Tutor Perini Building Corp

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Project Accountant

  ENVIROMENTAL- New Bedford Harbor PCB Cleanup*, New Bedford, Massachusetts Dates of Service: 1991-1993Project Accountant responsible for developing budgets / cost projections for changes and claims, assisted with buyout on the project, developed requisition to owner, accounts payable, general ledgers, subcontract management purchasing, payroll and EEO, formulating and creating various formal reports to senior management as required. Specific roles and responsibilities including but not limited to Construction Project Controller, Cost Accountant, Strategic Planning and Forecasting Specialist, Project Auditor, Regulatory Agency Compliance Officer, Staff Trainer and Supervisor. Show less

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  Tutor Perini Building Corp

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Project Controls

  VERTICAL (Design Build)-Soaring Eagle Casino Resort, Perini Building Company*, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Dates of Service: 1994-1996Project Controller responsible for developing budgets/cost projections for changes and claims, assisted with buyout on the project, develop requisition to owner, accounts payable, general ledgers, subcontract management purchasing, payroll and EEO, formulating and creating various formal reports to senior management as required. Specific roles and responsibilities including but not limited to Construction Project Controller, Cost Accountant, Strategic Planning and Forecasting Specialist, Project Auditor, Regulatory Agency Compliance Officer, Staff Trainer and Supervisor. Show less

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  Modern Continental Construction

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2005

  BRIDGE/ROADWAY- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV / Modern Continental Construction/Palm Beach International AirportI-95 Interchange (Segmental Flyover). West Palm Beach, Florida. Dates of Service: 2002-2005Project scope of this $120 million job included four poured-in-place bridges, six segmental bridges and one single span steel bridge.Construction Project Controller, Cost Accountant, Strategic Planning and Forecasting Specialist, Project Auditor, Regulatory Agency Compliance Officer, Staff Trainer, and SupervisorAreas of Responsibility: Project oversight for project controls, developing budgets/cost projections for supplemental agreements and claims, reviewed requisition to owner, subcontract management purchasing, payroll and EEO, formulating and creating various formal reports to senior management as required. Specific roles and responsibilities including but not limited to Construction Project Controller, Cost Accountant, Strategic Planning and Forecasting Specialist, Project Auditor, Regulatory Agency Compliance Officer, Staff Trainer, and Supervisor. Show less BRIDGE/ROADWAY- Modern Continental Construction/Florida Operations Manager, Florida Dates of Service: 2002-2004Position Held: Project ControllerResponsible for multiple major construction projects (FDOT and Army Corp of Engineers) simultaneously ranging between ($30M) and ($100M). Responsible for developing budgets/cost projections for supplemental agreements and claims, assisted with buyout on the project, developed requisition to owner, accounts payable, general ledgers, subcontract management purchasing, payroll and EEO, formulating and creating various formal reports to senior management as required. Specific roles and responsibilities including but not limited to Construction Project Controller, Cost Accountant, Strategic Planning and Forecasting Specialist, Project Auditor, Regulatory Agency Compliance Officer, Staff Trainer, and Supervisor. Show less BRIDGE/TUNNEL- Modern Continental/Obayashi Joint Venture, "Big Dig". Boston, Massachusetts.Dates of Service: 1996-2002Position Held: Project ControllerThe project called for the replacement of the central artery through downtown Boston and to Logan International Airport which included major bridge and tunnel work to construct the project.Position: Project controller for this $1.3 billion job responsible for maintaining job cost reports along with production trends and budget analysis. Worked close with senior management on forecasting cost, revenue and profit generated cash flow schedules and worked on developing budgets/cost projections for changes and claims. Show less

  • Project Controls

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  • Project Controls

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  • Project Controls

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2002
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  Target Engineering Group, Inc.

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV/Hurricane Katrina Restoration Recovery, Palm Beach Operation. Palm Beach County, Florida. Dates of Service: 2005-2008Position Held: Project AdministratorProject Administrator: for FDOT District 4 Hurricane Katrina Restoration, Assigned to FDOT District Four’s Hurricane Restoration Team at the Palm Beach Operations Center overseeing and directing restoration efforts for initialization Over Head Signs. I assigned and trained inspection personnel to oversee the restoration efforts, reviewed and approved the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan and Drilled Shaft Installation Plan and prepared monthly estimate for completed work. Coordinated with FDOT District Four Structures and Maintenance Departments for the acceptance of completed work. Worked with contractor in location of existing utilities prior to beginning underground work. Show less EMERGENCY RESPONSE - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV/ Broward Operations General CEI Consultant Construction Support. Broward County, Florida. Dates of Service: 2005-2008Position Held: Project AdministratorProject Administrator: Responsible for overseeing permanent street lighting restoration work including Interstate, primary roads and High Mast lighting in Broward County. Responsibilities for the lighting restoration included training and directing field inspection personnel in FDOT Specifications and Standards and proper documentation in accordance with FHWA Guidelines, assessing damage, resolving project issues, and directing contractors for the most expeditious completion. Directed inspectors in proper site source documentation and compiled records for determining proper compensation for completed work in accordance with FHWA Guidelines. Planned weekly progress meetings and prepared monthly progress estimates. Show less EMERGENCY RESPONSE - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV/ Palm Beach Operations General CEI Consultant Construction Support. Palm Beach County, Florida Dates of Service: 2005-2008Position Held: Project AdministratorProject Administrator: Assigned to FDOT District Four’s Hurricane Restoration Team at the Palm Beach Operations Center overseeing and directing restoration efforts for Traffic Signalization. Single/Double Post Signs, Street Sweeping, Inlet cleaning and Cantilever Sign Repairs. Responsibilities for the signalization restoration included training and directing field inspection personnel in FDOT Specifications and Standards and proper documentation in accordance with FHWA Guidelines, assessing damage, resolving project issues, distributing FDOT materials as needed to contracting forces and directing contractors for the most expeditious completion of assigned zones. Selected, approved contractor’s shop drawings in accordance with FDOT and Palm Beach County’s standards and specifications and directed contractors in the restoration of internally illuminated street name signs. For the restoration of FDOT’s Cantilever, Bridge Mounted and Truss Mounted overhead signs I assigned and trained inspection personnel to oversee the restoration efforts, reviewed and approved the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan and Drilled Shaft Installation Plan and prepared monthly estimate for completed work. Responsible with coordinating with FDOT District Four Structures and Maintenance Departments for the acceptance of completed work also coordinated with contractor in location of existing utilities prior to beginning underground work. Show less EMERGENCY RESPONSE-Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV/ Hurricane Jeanne Restoration Recovery, Palm Beach Operations Center. Palm Beach County, Florida. Dates of Service: 2005-2008Position Held: Project AdministratorProject Administrator: for FDOT District 4 Hurricane Jeanne Restoration. Assigned to FDOT District Four’s Hurricane Restoration Team at the Palm Beach Operations Center overseeing permanent street lighting restoration work including Interstate, primary roads and High Mast lighting in Palm Beach, Martin, St Lucie and Indian River Counties. Responsibilities for the lighting restoration included training and directing field inspection personnel in FDOT Specifications and Standards and proper documentation in accordance with FHWA Guidelines, assessing damage, resolving project issues, and directing contractors for the most expeditious completion. Directed inspectors in proper site source documentation and compiled records for determining proper compensation for completed work in accordance with FHWA Guidelines. Planned weekly progress meetings and prepared monthly progress estimates. Show less ROADWAY-Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV/ SR A1A Shoreline Revetment. Palm Beach County, Florida. Dates of Service: 2004-2005Position Held: Contract Support SpecialistContract Support Specialist Responsible for the review of Contractor’s Baseline Schedule and updates, approval and oversight of Contractor’s Quality Control Plan including required addendums, preparation of Monthly Progress Estimate in accordance with Final Estimates Preparation and Documentation Manual, submittal of Monthly Progress Report, recommending contract time adjustment via weather letter, reviewing and recommending approval of Contract’s Work Orders, notified FDOT Public Information Office of anticipated traffic restrictions, preparing agenda and moderating weekly Progress Meetings with FDOT, the Contractor, Utility Owners, Environmental Regulatory Agencies and interested parties, coordinating adjustments to utilities on a timely basis to avoid impact to Project’s schedule, planning and moderating Preconstruction Conference and Pre-paving Conference in accordance with Project Specifications, monitoring Contractor’s Requests for Information and Shop Drawing Submittals, reviewing Contractor’s Weekly MOT Review Reports, SWPPP documentation and Contractor’s Certified Quantities for Asphalt, including Lot Submittal Package, MOT Devices and Striping items, preparing required documentation and LIMS data for Material Certification. Directing project personnel in proper inspection and verification sampling methods for construction of project’s milling and resurfacing with friction course, placement of stone rip rap, installation of drainage, and installation of concrete barrier wall and landscaping of dune. Show less

  • Project Administrator

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Project Administrator

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Project Administrator

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Project Administrator

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Contract Support Specialist

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
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  Stantec/C3TS

  Jun 2009 - Nov 2010

  ROADWAY- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV/ SR-700 (US-98) from Old 700 Alignment to Old Connors Highway / SR-729 (State Market Road) from SR15. Palm Beach County, Florida. FIN 415317-1-52-01 Awards: Road and Bridges Magazine “Recycling Asphalt Project of the Year“, Published in ENR and Site Prep. MagazinesDates of Service: 06/09-11/10Position Held: Project AdministratorProject Administrator responsible for the overall supervision of an approximately 15 mile milling and resurfacing project including: shoulder widening, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, slope reconstruction and revetment, ADA improvements , sidewalks, guardrail, and mill and resurfacing, In addition to the general roadway improvements, the project incorporated a paving process called “Hot in Place” placement. This will be the first time this technology has been used in South Florida and is the first attempt to go “GREEN” building roads. Show less

  • Project Administrator

    Jun 2009 - Nov 2010

  • Project Administrator

    Jun 2009 - Nov 2010
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  Stantec/C3TS

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2012

  ROADWAY-Client/Project: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV SR-804 (Boynton Beach Blvd.) from E. of Hagen Ranch to W. of Jog Rd. Palm Beach County, Florida. FIN 421684-1-52-01Dates of Service: 04/11-09/12Position Held: Project AdministratorAreas of Responsibility: responsible for the overall supervision of the above mentioned concurrent projects. The scope of work included: milling & resurfacing, widening to provide bike lanes, pedestrian feature up-grades necessary for ADA compliance, signage, signing and pavement markings, new mast arm signalized intersection improvements including video detection and pedestrian signal improvements and landscaping enhancements. Show less BRIDGE/ROADWAY- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV/ CEI Construction Services, SR-808 (Glades Road) from west of I-95 to NW 7th Ave. Boca Raton, FL. FIN 421684-1-52-01Dates of Service: 04/11-09/12Position Held: Project Administrator Areas of Responsibility: As the Project Administrator, I was responsible for the overall supervision of the above mentioned project. Additional scope items included: milling & resurfacing, widening to provide bike lanes, pedestrian feature upgrades necessary for ADA compliance, traffic railing upgrades, signage, signing and pavement markings, signalized intersection improvements including video detection and pedestrian signal improvements, new mast arm installation with video detection and landscaping enhancements. Project scope for the Glades Road project included the demolition of the existing sidewalk and bridge rail and the 6 foot widening on both sides of four bridges over two major arterials (I-95 and Military Trail) and the CSX railroad. This project was located in Boca Raton which has a strong community voice so PIO was a major factor in keeping the contract moving. Coordination with ALL parties was paramount to address the staging of lane closures along I-95, major events at FAU (which included the opening of the new football stadium) and a visit to the area by President Obama. Show less ROADWAY- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV SR-5 US-1 from N. of Glades Rd to S. of Yamato Rd. Palm Beach County, Florida. FIN 421684-1-52-01Dates of Service: 04/11-09/12Position Held: Project AdministratorAreas of Responsibility: responsible for the overall supervision of the above mentioned concurrent projects. The scope of work included: milling & resurfacing, widening to provide bike lanes, pedestrian feature up-grades necessary for ADA compliance, signage, signing and pavement markings, new mast arm signalized intersection improvements including video detection and pedestrian signal improvements and landscaping enhancements. Show less

  • Project Administrator

    Apr 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Project Administrator

    Apr 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Project Administrator

    Apr 2011 - Sept 2012
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  Stantec/C3TS

  Nov 2012 - May 2014

  Project Administrator

  ROADWAY- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV/ SR 710 (Beeline Highway) from W. of Congress Avenue to W. of Australian Ave. Palm Beach County, Florida. FIN 229897-252-01. Awards: FTBA “Best in Construction Award” and Davis Production Award “Utility Coordination”Dates of Service: 11/6/2012-05/14/2014Position Held: Project AdministratorProject Administrator on a 0.8 mile, $12 Million widening of an existing, urban, two-lane roadway (SR 710) to four lanes. The scope of work consisted of utility relocation, roadway widening, milling and resurfacing, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage, signalization, signing and pavement markings, lighting, landscaping and irrigation. The project also incorporated two (2) JPA water and sewer installations with a construction cost of $2.5 Million for the City of Riviera Beach. Show less

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  American Engineering Group INC

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2018

  BRIDGE/ROADWAY- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District IV Design-Build for SR-A1A, Flagler Memorial Bascule Bridge, from Olive Avenue to Coconut Row; Areas of Responsibility: Responsible for all field operations for the $106 million design-build bascule bridge replacement. Performing technical plan reviews for evaluating potential design-build constructability issues, inspection of construction activities, conducting field tests, coordination, scheduling and maintenance of lower level inspectors and support staff. Complete monthly pay request, shop drawing and submittal processing, request for information from the Contractor, and monthly schedule reviews. Liaison with all adjacent stakeholders including the City of West Palm Beach and the Town of Palm Beach by addressing all project related concerns and issues, as well as public information coordination. Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Design-Build and construction of the complete replacement of the Flagler Memorial Bridge on SR-A1A, which comprise of two low level bascule bridges and two ramp bridges as well as the demolition and removal of the existing bridges, roadway, and ramps. Show less

  • Project Administrator

    Jun 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Project Administrator

    Jun 2014 - Jan 2018
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  Eisman & Russo, Inc.

  Jan 2018 - now

  SR 8 (I-10) Interchange West of Crestview, Okaloosa County, FDOT District 3, Design Build. Project Administrator. The project consists of construction of a new interchange at I-10 and the associated new alignment of the PJ Adams Parkway. Work includes new roadway and bridge construction, concrete box culverts, MSE walls, drainage, ITS and lighting, curb and gutter, highway signing and pavement marking, guardrail, sidewalk, and other incidental activities. 6/2021 to Present. Cost of Construction - $73M Show less SR 4 Blackwater River Bridge, FDOT District 3, Okaloosa County. Project Administrator.CEI services for SR 4 over Blackwater River Bridge No. 570033, a federally-fundedcontract, includes an 800’ bridge with +/- .78 miles of approach roadway. The project willreplace the structurally deficient existing bridge with a new bridge. The project alsoincludes rubble riprap slope protection as well as fencing, shoulder gutter, signage &pavement markings, drainage improvements including concrete ditch pavement, stormdrainage up to 72” and five small pond sites. A temporary pile supported work structure willprovide construction access to facilitate construction of the new bridge while traffic ismaintained on the existing bridge. Following construction, traffic will move to the newbridge and the existing will be demolished. A “goes with” project includes the clearing andgrubbing for the relocation and reconstruction of overhead utilities. FM No. 43282816201.4/2019 to Est. completion 8/2021. Est. Construction Cost: $10.2MM Show less SR 30 (US 98) Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement of Bridge No. 480035, FDOT District 3, Design Build. Pensacola, FL Specialty Project Administrator/Emergency Response Team. The scope includes restoration of traffic to the east bound Pensacola Bay Bridge. This restoration project was a result of 27 barges that were unmoored during Hurricane Sally, striking the bridge causing substantial damage and failure of several spans. This work includes safely securing and removing damaged spans, repairs and replacement of footings, columns, caps, beams, and decks as well as the replacement of 14 complete foundation units with an additional 84- 30” solid precast piles up to 162’ long. Demolition and replacement of 14 existing precast Pier Cap, Column and Footing Substructure Units, referred to as Trophies, installation of the modified 160-ton precast Trophy Substructure units. Demolition and installation of 67- 72” Florida I-beams with a span length of 150’. In addition, work includes demolition and installation of 23 replacement Precast Pedestrian Walkway Girder sections and removal/ replacement of existing electrical components for lighting/ITS equipment. Responsibilities include coordination, scheduling and maintenance of inspection and support staff. Work closely with project management addressing all project related concerns and issues, as well possible solutions. Performed reviews on restoration schedule, RFM and RFC and ensured implementation in the field. Established a production tracking system to provide real time updates to the Department. 9/2020 to Est. Completion 03/2021. Show less SR 87 From 2 Miles South of Yellow River to CR 184, FDOT District 3, Santa RosaCounty, FL. Project Administrator. Traffic Capacity Improvement Project consists ofwidening the existing two-lane facility to a rural four-lane divided typical section over agross length of 4.2 miles. Project includes a 0.90 mile bridge over the Yellow / Dead Riversand adjoining wetlands consisting of 53 spans of FIB-45 beams supported by 24” prestressedpiling (with 100% dynamic monitoring). Project consists of 3.256 miles of roadwayconstruction with two stormwater ponds, over 16,000 lf of storm drainage, and more than100 drainage structures. Other notable project items: Environmentally Sensitive / Permits,MOT Phasing, Utilities, Subsoil Excavation. 1/2019 to Est. Completion 5/2019. ConstructionCost: $30.5 million. Show less

  • Project Administrator

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Project Administrator

    May 2019 - now

  • Project Administrator-Eisman & Russo

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Project Administrator

    Sept 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Project Administrator

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2019