LESTER D. WESCOTT
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SITE SUPERINTENDENT / MANAGER

Accomplished civil infrastructure construction specialist with nearly 20 years of experience leading projects to successful completion through impeccable organization of resources, expert management of personnel, and unmatched commitment to total operational success. Skilled leader and communicator, proficient raising aptitude and performance expectations of personnel, and maintaining productive communication and coordination of all parties. Experienced determining optimized work schedules, driving projects to on time completion, and assuring compliance with all rules and regulations to maximize worksite safety.


Organization Troubleshooting & Streamlining Personnel Management Compliance
Scheduling Communication Leadership Coaching & Mentoring Worksite Safety


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OBAYASHI CORP Seattle, Washington 2005-2009
Multinational, Japan-based construction company specializing in bridge and tunnel work in the US.

Concrete Structures Supervisor: Directed multiple phases of $300M Seattle Light Rail project, coordinating efforts of over 100 personnel at 3 separate work sites. Resolved site issues in collaboration with foremen, and produced lift drawings with site engineering. Maintained communication with clients, architects, engineers, supervisors of adjacent projects, building department, and fire department to discuss construction impediments, site changes for access and training, and to assure compliance. Generated 3-week schedules, coordinating subcontractors with key dates to assure availability of critical equipment and material.
Expedited schedule and slashed operational expenses through change in concrete, enabling forms to be stripped earlier, in full compliance with spec material.
Maintained project deadlines through tunneling delay, continually readjusting crew schedule.

HALLIBURTON / KBR LSA Anaconda, Iraq 2004-2005
Logistics company providing expert field support to deployed US Army.

Subcontracts Administration Coordinator: Oversaw numerous projects totaling over $100M, investigating and resolving a wide range of contract issues, from construction problems to assuring high quality living arrangements for staff. Trained Third Country construction companies on US and OSHA Safety Standards. Assured all subcontractors complied with contractual obligations, and coordinated with the military for all 3rd party contact personnel on base contracted with KBR. Maintained focus on achieving objectives through frequent management and personnel changes.

PCT CONSTRUCTION Seattle, Washington 2000-2004
Construction company specializing in bridges, remodeling, and additions for schools, community colleges, and universities.

Supervisor: Managed 8-member crew and subcontractors on numerous projects, including large roof upgrade, repair of 8-story building, and ground up addition and remodel. Handled procurement, coordinated schedule with client, architect, and end users, and communicated with staff and administrators at construction sites to resolve concerns and assure safety of all parties.
Relocated sensitive university equipment, requiring coordination with numerous personnel.
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BERSCHAUER PHILLIPS CONSTRUCTION CO. Seattle, Washington 1999-2000
General contractor handling major repair and addition to control tower at Seattle Tacoma Airport.

Shift Foreman: Led retro fit and seismic upgrades of control tower, as well as ongoing projects, such as North Terminal Expansion, assuring smooth and efficient workflow through coordination of subcontractors, Port of Seattle, and the FAA. Minimized disruptions to airport operations, and handled scheduling, procurement, and personnel management.
Guided operations to perfect safety record.
Successfully completed projects without interfering with flight operations.

BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, INC Renton, Washington 1998-1999

Foreman: Led carpentry team on seismic upgrade and retrofit of I-5 Ship Canal Bridge, managing scheduling, personnel, and assuring total safety throughout project.

Additional experience includes: General Foreman, ALBRECHT BIRKENBUEL, INC (Marysville, Washington 1996-1998), Supervisor, PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL, INC (Kwajalein Marshall Islands 1991-1996).


EDUCATION


Construction Management Certificate
University of Washington Seattle, Washington

EMT Certificate
Pima Community College Tucson, Arizona
LESTER D. WESCOTT
LesterWescott[at]hotmail.com