Adam Ashton

385 North 3830 West │ West Point, UT 84015 │ (801) 728-3754 │ Ashton7877@comcast.net

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Construction professional with 10+ years of field and management experience on multiple federal

and private-sector projects. Background is in the management of Design/Build and

Design/Bid/Build contracts to include a diverse variety of educational, recreational, and

Department of Defense facilities. History of projects finishing on schedule, within budget and

with 0 lost time accidents.

EXPERIENCE

US Army Corps of Engineers – Sacramento District

Utah Resident Office

Hill AFB, Utah 84056

Construction Control Representative (January 2010 – Present)

  · Provide overall quality assurance (QA) and inspections of onsite construction activities

on multiple design/build and design/bid/build projects ranging from $3.5 million to $28

million in value.

  · Participate as a team member in pre construction activities including scope development

and design review along with the customer, contractor, and designers.

  · Conduct pre-construction conference with the general contractor and customer prior to

actual start of any on site construction activities.

  · Ensure construction is being performed in conformance with plans and specifications

through a three phase inspection process.

  · Generate daily and special reports on all phases of construction and track construction

deficiencies in a Government database.

  · Review contractor submittals, quality control, safety, and hazard analysis plans.

  · Oversee and monitor project safety to ensure the jobsite and employees are in compliance

with OSHA and federal safety standards.

  · Initiate and assist in the estimating and negotiation process of contract change orders.

  · Participate in and conduct pre-final and final inspections once the project is substantially

complete to identify any remaining deficiencies that need corrective action prior to

project turn over to the customer.

  · Conduct assessments of contractor performance throughout the duration of the project

and rate their performance in overall construction quality, safety, project management as

well as their ability to meet the requirements of the project drawings and specifications.

  · Review and analyze monthly schedule and progress payment requests with the general

contractor and negotiate percentages based on the work that has been performed.

Hogan & Associates Construction

Centerville, Utah 84014

Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer (January 2007 – January 2010)

  · Manage a 5 person quality assurance technical team of industry experts to ensure

coordination with the contractor’s construction team throughout the construction process.

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  · Assisted project manager in the oversight and management of design/build construction

projects to include educational and recreational facilities in value of $5 million to $30

million.

  · Served as the contractor’s representative involved in pre construction activities with the

architect and design team throughout the design coordination process.

  · Reviewed and processed requests for information, architectural supplemental

instructions, submittals, and associated documentation for multiple projects to ensure

compliance with construction documents and applicable codes.

  · Reviewed drawings, specifications and associated documents and provide feedback to the

customer with potential cost savings ideas.

  · Assisted the project manager in coordinating construction activities to ensure stringent

schedule durations and logic were being met.

  · Assisted the estimating team in soliciting bids from subcontractors for project proposals

and change orders.

  · Assisted the project manager in reviewing the project costs and pay requests to ensure the

project was staying within budget.

  · Evaluated and analyzed cost proposals submitted by the subcontractors and would

present a final cost change to the Project Manager.

  · Managed and conducted weekly coordination meetings with the customer and architect to

provide updates on the progress of the schedule and status of construction.

  · Managed multiple projects through the close out phase ensuring completion of punch

lists, conducting final inspections, and managing warranty plans.

Foreman/Apprentice Carpenter (July 2003 – January 2010)

  · Supervised 3 man crew of journeymen and apprentice carpenters. Performed field

activities such as footings/foundations, architectural concrete walls, rough carpentry,

doors and hardware on educational and recreational facilities.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah -- BS in Construction Management Technology, 2007

  · LEED Accredited Professional BD + C; Green Building Certification Institute; May 2011

  · Certified Professional Constructor (CPC); American Institute of Constructors; November

2011

KEY SKILLS

  · Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  · Extensive knowledge of site safety / OSHA compliance

  · Strong ability to complete quality projects on schedule

  · Great communicator to both field and office personnel

  · Ability to work well as a single or in a team environment

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