Clay Woodward

520 East Hollywood Ave.

Salt Lake City, Utah

801.949.6534

claywoodward@hotmail.com

 

Project Manager/Civil engineer

 

A highly talented, dedicated and accomplished Project Manager /Civil Engineer with specialized expertise in process and process equipment, roads, utilities, erosion control, wastewater and sewer facilities eager to apply strategies and initiatives to improve organizational performance.  Able to embrace, understand and deliver to client needs.  Thorough understanding of the entire project process including; design, estimating, value engineering, consultant and sub-contractor management, permit processes and regulatory compliance, bidding, change order management, documentation and correspondence.  Demonstrated ability to successfully manage large, high dollar projects with tight time lines involving complex coordination with all stake holders from initial concept to completion.  Takes initiative to establish collaborative partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies to reduce red tape, obtain necessary permits, and build community support. 

 

Core Professional Skills

 

Project ManagementConstruction/Project SchedulesConstruction Estimating

Plan Review/SpecificationsConstruction Supervision/InspectionsSubmittal Processing

Change Orders/RFI’sTeam Leadership/ManagementOperations Management

Contract NegotiationsValue EngineeringClient Relations

 

Employment Background

 

EPIC Construction – South Jordan, UT

Epic Construction is a small General Contractor specializing in home remodels. 2015-

 

Estimator / Project Manager

·   Temporary Part time position

·   Developed estimates for clients

·   Supervised and worked with crews on home remodels

 

Westech Engineering – Salt lake city, UT2011-2015

Westech Engineering develops water treatment equipment for the industrial, municipal and minerals industries  

 

Project Manager – Dewatering Vacuum Filters

·   Managed multiple projects per year with complex delivery and Milestone schedules.

·   Work closely with design and sales to estimate potential projects

·   Developed Relationships with local and International Companies to reduce project cost and delivery time.

·   95% on time shipment average.

·   Mechanical and process calculation

·   Work with Sales agents and clients to develop competitive  pricing and new markets,

·   Extensive Travel thought-out the United States and Canada dealing with Project Startups, Sales, and Process Issues

 

 

 

Kiewit/Clyde - Salt Lake City, UT  2008 - 2011

Kiewit/Clyde is a Joint Venture group that provides engineering and construction management services.

 

Design/Utilities Coordinator for Pioneer Crossing Project - Utah County, UT

·   Expertly oversaw a 5.7 mile, $200M design-build highway project connecting the Cities of Saratoga Springs and American Fork which required acquisition of right of way, relocation of existing utilities, design/construction of roadway and bridges.

·   Completed project on schedule and at budget under tight construction deadlines.

·   Met all project goals managing the design sub-contractor during both the design and construction phases of the project to include:

- Adept management of a $13.8M design budget, $1.9M post design budget, and an aggressive design-build schedule.

- Building collaborative partnerships with the owner, municipalities, and utility companies to fulfill all contract    requirements

- Earned value and performance tracking.

- Promptly answer design related questions from construction, the owner, and other project stake holders.

- Skillful coordination of field changes and change orders and maintenance of as-built drawings.

·   Meticulous oversight of electrical and utility sub-contract to include:

- Conscientiously tracking daily performance and the quantities of material used by the electrical and pipe sub-contractors.

- Effectively coordinating the construction schedule with local cities and utilities to meet the project requirements.

- Applying technical writing skills to craft utility agreements for electrical, gas and water systems.

- Collaborate with and effectively coordinate 3rd party utility work with other construction disciplines.

 

 

Forsgren Associates, Inc. – Salt Lake City, UT2005 - 2008

Forsgren Associates is a multi-discipline civil and environmental engineering consulting firm.

 

Project Engineer

·   Demonstrated strong project/construction management and engineering technical skills to accomplish project objectives.

·   Carefully managed budgets for projects involving preparing plans for waste water treatment facilities, lift stations, forced mains and gravity piping including the preparation of detailed project specifications and bidding documents.

·   Took initiative to develop collaborative partnerships with cities to secure Federal and State funds for municipal projects.

·   Effectively coordinated with outside HVAC and electrical engineers for assigned projects. 

·   Attended to details carefully scrutinizing submittals for projects which included mechanical equipment and construction materials, preparing cost estimates, processing pay requests, and preparing change orders.

·   Played key role in hiring local subcontractors and workers to best meet project quality and time requirements.

·   Onsite Engineer for a $20 Sewer Plant Upgrade, and kept Change Orders under 2%

 

MWH, Constructors 2003 -2005             

MWH Constructors is a licensed, bonded general contractor, performing all of the MWH Global’s at-risk construction.

 

Project Superintendent/ Field Engineer for North Davis Sewer District Upgrade Design Build

·   Stressed safety as a priority carrying out important day-to-day worksite safety reviews resulting in zero lost time accidents.

·   Diligently and professionally supervised $25M in construction activities that included:

- Effectively coordinating work between 5-12 sub-contractors.

- Successful startup of new $12M solids handling building.

- Partnering with electricians to troubleshoot and resolve serious electrical and control problems.

- Preparing detailed monthly progress reports for local cities and corporate.

- Producing comprehensive Operation and Maintenance Manuals for the District.

- Maintained Daily Reports and correspondent logs.

 

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT

 

Professional Certifications

Engineer in Training (E.I.T) 

Field Technician Level I, American Concrete Institute (ACI)

 

Computer Skills

Microsoft Windows and Office Suite:  Word, Excel, Outlook