Michael Ray Perry

PROFILE

Over 25 years (ODOT) progressive experience on public projects ($100 mil + annually).
Thorough knowledge in all aspects of highway/bridge construction processes.
Site inspections, including: bridges/roadways, field, QC/QC labs/documents, and equipment.
Q/C & Q/A specialist; instructor at yearly certification academies.
Experienced in estimating project budget, materials, labor needs, and timelines.
Skilled at interpreting plans, specifications, environmental regulations, survey and design.
Ability to work with all sectors of construction partners (company, State, Federal, public).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Uses collaborative style of conflict management--recognizing personnel and task at hand.
Extreme attention to details; solid reputation for trouble-shooting and problem solving in the field.
Experienced in managing projects from conception to completion.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oregon Department of Transportation
Assistant Quality Assurance Coordinator, April 1999-February 2008 and
Quality Assurance Technician, March 1996- April 1999

Duties: Monitored contractors Quality Control program and construction practices to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, and contract specifications. Conducted QA testing of materials in field and laboratory settings (soils, soils/aggregate, aggregate, PCC paving, structural concrete, and asphalt) using industry test procedures (ex: AASHTO, ASTM, WAQTC), and specialized testing equipment. Monitored/followed environmental regulations. Reviewed and recommended project specs, special provisions and plan changes. Troubleshot failures in materials and workmanship, recommending solutions in a positive and constructive manner.

Field-designed solutions for vertical and horizontal grades. Digitally mapped areas; set project control points (stations and off-sets), verified proper grade alignments (slope-staking), set survey locations, and grades for new construction. Gathered and compiled data to report progress and compliance with state/federal specs. Reviewed contractor and Project Manager data and test reports for omissions or errors, as well as compliance with established test procedures and format.

Composed extensive database of materials and sources (concrete mix designs, material sources, asphalt mix designs, field test results, and material compliance to projects). Implemented computer-tracking system for construction processes. Assigned and reviewed work, computed and analyzed test results. Taught at yearly technician certification schools. Implemented and maintained budget spreadsheets to monitor expenditures of all current, future, and past projects. Observed, monitored, counseled and mentored co-workers and contractors about testing procedures, sampling, policies, facilities, and equipment, to promote accuracy and adherence to specified procedures. Investigated discrepancies in test data, and recommended solutions. Responsible for maintenance, repair, storage, and calibrations of pertinent equipment.

Oregon Department of Transportation
Engineering Specialists 2-temp, April 1992-November 1995

Duties: Inspector and materials tester for Project Managers office, ensuring quality, quantity, and conformance to project specifications. Team member of construction survey crew, mapping areas of new construction, and setting controls (staking) for new construction. Compiled and submitted semi-finals (contract documentation). Reviewed test data, defined any problems, and recommended necessary changes to Project Manager. Obtained and submitted materials samples to State laboratory.

Oregon Department of Transportation
Highway Maintenance Specialists, December 1984- March 1996 and
Highway Maintenance Worker 2, June 1983-July 1984

Duties: Street foreman for paving projects; assigned personnel to various tasks. Lead worker on cold-inplace recycle (CIR) team. Crusher and small AC plant operator. Performed specialized assignments: highway realignments, building passing lanes and road approaches, shoulder widening, safety slopes, and installing culverts and cattle guards. Operated all manner of construction equipment, to perform routine construction (excavation, road leveling, backfilling, piling and grading). Routinely operated crusher and small AC plant.


EDUCATION

Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR 1982-1983
Industrial Hydraulics Engineering Drawing 1 & 2 Forestry/Scaling

Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, OR 1981-1982
Metallurgy Algebra


CERTIFICATIONS

Current Oregon Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
Endorsements: Tankers
Doubles/Triples

Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC) Certifications:

Certified Embankment and Base Technician (CEBT)
Certified Aggregate Technician (CAgT)
Certified Asphalt Technician 1 (CAT1)
Certified Asphalt Technician 2 (CAT2)
Quality Control Technician (QCT)
Concrete Control Technician (CCT)
Certified Density Technician (CDT)


COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Professional (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access). Also experienced in Microsoft Works, CAD drafting/drawing, and Delrina.