Jerry Yeargo

JERRY YEARGO

PO Box 50343, Montecito, CA 93150-0343 ~ 415 South Street, Suite 901, Honolulu, HI 96813
(805) 729-7667 / (805) 745-7454 / (808) 737-4849 / jyjpeng1@aol.com

Project Manager/Project Engineer/QC Manager/Scheduler/Estimator

Field-tested civil engineering skills combined with a proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Exceptional resource management proficiencies; well experienced in bringing projects in on time and under budget. Swiftly comprehends the 'big picture and executes the boldest of organizational visions. Superior communicator; effective at all organizational levels. Core competencies include:

* Quality Assurance * Superb Presentation Skills * Cost Engineering
* Blueprint Analysis * Environmental Designs * Compliance Management
* Contract Administration * Scheduling & Estimating * Excellent People Skills

• Commerical/Private/Military/Water-Wastewater/Utility/Civil Design/Subdivisions
• USACE/US Navy/Air Force/Army/Coast Guard/Marine Projects

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Civil Engineering Project Management: Oversaw such major projects as the construction of runways and aircraft support facilities (water/wastewater) in the Pacific Ocean Division, ($220M), a remodel of existing hospital and utility works (water/wastewater) for the Vandenberg Air Force Base, ($22M), construction of new cooling towers and other civil works (water/wastewater plant design), (Pipelines, Pump Station and lift stations) at a SC power plant ($40M) and canal & railroad work in SC ($100M). These projects were contracted under the US Army Corps of Engineers, Navy Department and US Defense Department.

• Managed overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting and control while providing technical direction and QA/QC compliance.
• Monitored construction units' progress through time-scale reports and developed monthly metrics, status and funding spreadsheets for review by executive leadership.
• Strictly enforced safety training and safety compliance at all project phases, including use of safe materials and proper handling/disposal of hazardous materials.
• Conducted analysis and risk assessments; recommended risk mitigation strategies.
• Reviewed project designs for accuracy, completeness and constructability; provided review assessment summaries and coordinated requirements.

Leadership and Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure environment. Earned a solid reputation for improving organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.

• Superbly managed and motivated as many as 350 personnel, including professionals, technicians and trades; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.
• Approachable, easily builds rapport with subordinates, peers and senior management.
• Flawlessly performed day-to-day contract administration including bid analysis, award, coordination of pre-construction conferences and review of contractor's initial construction.

Problem-Solving and Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making.

• Developed new and more efficient production methods to improve project productivity.
• Provided sound construction oversight and frontline guidance; excelled at proactively identifying errors and initiating immediate, practical and cost-effective solutions on site.

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EMPLOYMENT

Quality Control & Quality Assurance Manager/VP of Business Development
UEC Corporation, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California 2007 " 2010

VP of Opperations/Project Manager
JP Engineering Consultant, Santa Barbara, California 2000 " 2007

Project Engineer /Scheduler / Cost Estimator / Land & Construction Surveyor
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pacific Ocean Division, Hawaii 1990 " 1999

EDUCATION & TRAINING

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 1979

Selected Additional Training:

• Construction Quality Management for Contractors
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Land & Construction Surveying
• Occupational Safety & Health " Construction Safety & Health
• Occupational Safety & Health " Standard First Aid
• American Red Cross CPR/AED

Computer Skills: Primavera (Project Management / SureTrak / Risk Analysis); AutoCAD;
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CERTIFICATIONS

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Civil Engineers

REFERENCES

Excellent references furnished upon request.