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Zachary Zimmerman

Pittston

Summary

Detail-oriented Transportation Construction Inspector experienced in maintaining safety compliance and quality assurance. Achieved enhanced construction standards through effective collaboration, training, and comprehensive evaluations of projects to ensure compliance with regulations. Focused on identifying issues promptly, offering solutions for improvement, and positively contributing to team outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Transportation Construction Inspector

Penndot
Dunmore
04.2023 - Current

Inspected construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and standards.

  • Reviewed project plans and specifications to ensure proper execution.
  • Collaborated with contractors to address and resolve construction issues.
  • Monitored material quality and applied necessary testing procedures on-site.
  • Conducted field observations and assessments to verify work progress and compliance.
  • Assisted in training new inspectors on safety protocols and inspection processes.
  • Monitored contractor performance to ensure compliance with quality control standards throughout project duration.
  • Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, address deficiencies, and plan future activities.
  • Attended weekly meetings with clients to discuss progress made towards completion of projects.
  • Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy and conformance with applicable standards.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Identified recurrent issues and collaborated with contractors to implement preventive measures.
  • Work Experience Includes

Oversaw various surface rehabilitation paving projects

Box Culverts

Diamond Grinding

Ultra-Thin Pavement

Bridge Rehabilitation

Concrete Pave Rehabilitation

Full Bridge Reconstruction

Full Depth Paving Reconstruction

Drains/Pipe, RCP, Thermoplastic, Steel/Aluminum, Base Drain Runs.

E&S, Channels, Basins, Matting/Seeding, LOD's

MPT, Long-term signing and lighting.

Ecamms, E-concrete, MPT App, VSIR PPCC knowledge.

Concrete and Asphalt Testing Procedures. NECEPT/ACI Certified.

Transportation Construction Inspector

Urban Engineers
Philadelphia
04.2019 - 04.2023
  • Conducted inspections on highway construction projects for compliance with safety standards.
  • Reviewed contractor work to ensure adherence to project specifications and regulations.
  • Monitored contractors' performance to ensure quality control compliance throughout the project duration.
  • Monitored material quality and usage during construction phases for compliance.
  • Identified safety issues and potential hazards at job sites.
  • Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy and conformance with applicable standards.
  • Ensured that materials used in construction met the required specifications.
  • Documented inspection findings in reports detailing any nonconformity found during site visits.
  • Provided guidance regarding proper installation techniques for various types of material components used in construction projects.
  • Collaborated with project managers to address construction-related issues promptly.
  • Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities.
  • Participated in meetings with contractors to discuss project progress and concerns regularly.
  • Coordinated activities between multiple contractors working on the same project simultaneously.
  • Analyzed test results for soils, aggregates, concrete, asphaltic mixes, masonry units, mortar mixes and steel reinforcement bars.
  • Maintained records of all inspections performed including photographs taken onsite.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.

Projects Where Experience Was Gained:

Pike County Section of I-84 Reconstruction ECMS #76860

Lackawanna County Twin Bridge Project ECMS #69181

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Materials testing
  • Concrete testing
  • Site assessment
  • Environmental compliance
  • Construction
  • Plans review
  • Project documentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Safety awareness
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Team building
  • Effective communication
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Safety awareness

Certification

NECEPT Concrete

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Transportation Construction Inspector

Penndot
04.2023 - Current

Transportation Construction Inspector

Urban Engineers
04.2019 - 04.2023
Zachary Zimmerman