1. PAUL R. COMBS
3301 NW 47th, Terrace #217 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 954.295.2205 pcombs2010@hotmail.com
Profile: Construction Management Professional
QUALITY CONTROL, SAFETY & SUPERINTENDENT
Over 20 years of progressive construction experience delivering on time, within budget completion of large -
scale, multimillion-dollar projects with record of flawless quality and safety management.
Career marked by successfully liaising between engineers and contractors to manage on-site escalations, crises, and
conflicts by proposing alternative solutions that meet contractual and compliance requirements. MHSA Certified Experienced
Miner with deep experience as superintendent and heavy equipment operator. Led crews of up to 12 employees and 55
subcontractors to maintain regulatory compliance and strict adherence to safety procedures.
Equally strong in managing the installation and construction of sheet pile walls, concrete boat ramps and various seawall
structures using barge and impact installation methods. Practiced in leading the full construction project lifecycle from
requirements gathering through to quality control testing and documentation, ensuring conformance with internal and
external regulations and guidelines. Demonstrated strength in delivering grade control, survey documentation and red line
drawings. Noted for driving awareness of good safety habits that has resulted in a dramatic reduction in incidents.
Demonstrated broad-based strengths and accomplishments in:
Shoreline Restoration & Mitigation Projects Disaster Recovery Strategies & Techniques
Contract Negotiations & Compliance Site-specific Operations Management
Army Corps of Engineers Requirements Regulatory, Safety & Quality Standards
Construction & Engineering Procedures Gradation Testing, Weighing & Inspections
Soil Evaluation & Excavation Site Balancing Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operation
Welding & Fabrication Blueprint Reading & Interpretation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADVENTURE ENVIRONMENTAL INC. – MIAMI,FL JANUARY 2015-FEBRUARY 2016-
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Maintained and coordinated Land to Sea staging area.Transferring 1,000 – 1,400 tons of sand daily to140’
barrages for offshore installation. Operations were performed in compliance with all ACOE,USCG,Florida
State and County environmental regulations for the Julia Tuttle Seagrass Restoration Project contract.
The contract was completed on time, on budget with no “loss of work “ Safety issues.
STATEWIDE MATERIALS INC. – Titusville, FL May 2012 – December 2014
SUPERINTENDENT, SOUTH FLORIDA REGION
Contract Position. Returned to company to coordinate, conduct, and lead railhead deliveries of 1400-lb to 3500-lb pieces
of granite for Army Corps of Engineers contract.
Achieved and maintained on time, within budget transport operations in adherence to EM-385 rules.
CARE GIVER – Boca Raton, FL July 2011 – April 2012
Provided full-time care for two terminally ill family members. Medical issues are now fully resolved.
CRAWFORD & COMPANY / FEMAINC. – Fort Paine, AL May 2011 – June 2011
TOWER SUPERVISOR (Army Corp of Engineers Disaster Recovery Contract)
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Promoted after one week to leverage experience as Site Superintendent in leading landfill monitor tower team on FEMA
disaster relief project responding to Alabama tornado disaster. Monitored field operations at multiple debris loading sites
for QA safety. Tracked all tickets and on-site worker certifications.
Met all ACOE and FEMA requirements by leading team to inspect debris for FEMA acceptance.
FREELAND CONSTRUCTION INC. – Naval Air Station Key West, FL October 2010 – April 2011
SUPERINTENDENT / HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER / QC TECHNICIAN
Contract Position. Recruited by OTIE Project Manager to manage multiple concurrent building infrastructure repair and
renovation projects on six different sites. Led crews of up to 12 employees and 55 subcontractors. Coordinated
materials and deliveries, facilitated daily safety meetings, maintained safety records, and prepared daily production and
quality control reports.
Led on budget, ahead of schedule completion of infrastructure repair, renovation, modification, and HVAC
upgrade projects for fire house, flight hangar, child care center, and recreational building.
Recognized for exceptional safety and quality record by enforcing compliance with Health and Safety Plan,
EM-385 standards, Naval regulations, and quality standards.
OTIE SOLUTIONS INC. – Naval Air StationKey West, FL May 2009 – October 2010
SITE SUPERINTENDENT / ASSISTANT SAFETY OFFICER
Contracted to direct all site-specific operations for shoreline and coastal repair project including material/delivery
coordination, estimating, site safety management, inspections, and reporting. Identified engineering construction system
improvements and contributed to strategic planning process. Led crews of up to 30 subcontract staff.
Supervised installation and construction of sheet pile walls, concrete boat ramp and various seawall structures using
barge and impact installation methods. Managed quality control testing and documentation provided to Navy Facilities
Engineering group for approval. Oversaw and approved gradation and managed stockpiling and usage of granite,
limestone, geo-tech fabric to support strong inventory control. Led grade control and survey documentation of project,
including plot plans and usage control. Supervised red line drawing communicating with engineering group for approval
of final as-built drawings. Conducted quality control meetings and led hazardous analysis meetings and subcontractor
safety orientations.
Played role in organizing and executing $11M shoreline restoration and erosion repair construction project
requiring ~63K tons of 500-lb., 800-lb., and 1600-lb. limestone jetty rock, filter rock, and geotextile fabric, and
revetment construction of two 150-ft. seawalls, storm water outfalls, bulk head, and concrete boat ramp.
Ensured compliance with U.S. Navy, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, EMA 385, and Federal
Coastal/Shoreline Compliance Regulations.
Achieved QC rating from ACOE for meeting all quality control metrics and sustaining zero safety/QA issues.
STATEWIDE MATERIALS INC. – Titusville, FL May 2004 – April 2009
SUPERINTENDENT, SOUTH FLORIDA REGION
Managed rock material inspection, excavation, grading, and sizing for shipping/transport and compliance with contract
specifications. Coordinated and led three-man crew and team of up to 20 truck drivers. Maintained and operated
equipment including excavators, loaders, breakers, rear dumps, combinations, dozers, and graders. Worked with third
party construction crews to develop site plans and partnered with Mine Superintendents to ensure superior rock quality.
Coordinated truck and rail head routes, prepared reports for purchasing, set up rock supply areas for DOT testing, and
performed soil evaluations and material sorting for site balancing.
Played key role in shipping 50K tons of limestone by coordinating deliveries with three different mines.
Met all contract specifications by conducting gradation testing and sorting, material weighing, rock sizing, and
inspections on all grades of rock material, as well as collecting random samples for independent testing.
Achieved consistent record of on time, within budget, and incident-free production by managing safety,
quality, timelines, and budgets for 50-75 truckloads daily across all of South Florida.
Monitored operations for compliance with MSHA inspections, rules, safety guidelines, and equipment
regulations, as well as employee safety standards.
SAND BOX BULLDOZINGINC. – Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade Counties, FL February 2001 – May 2004
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
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Operated wide range of equipment including loader, dozer, excavator, and grader for land development/clearing, unshot
rock digging, and lake/retention pond development.
Identified development, electrical, and plumbing needs by reading and reviewing blueprints.
Ensured load-bearing ratios were met by inspecting non-organic soil deliveries.
Contributed to LBR testing by gathering / delivering non-organic soil samples to independent test facilities.
CERTIFICATIONS
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers QCM Certified Florida Licensed Storm Water Inspector
MSHA Certified Experienced Miner Red Cross CPR/AED and Standard First Aid Certified
Naval ECAT Certified Security Clearance (inactive)