Robert L. Smith CQCM
5107 Crown Cypress
Las Vegas, Nevada 89149
702-421-5132
+974 3352 9037 (Doha, Qatar) +974 3351 2758 (Doha, Qatar)
bob_smith_54@yahoo.com
SENIOR ENGINEER WITH 35+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
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A highly skilled, dynamic, and solutions-oriented quality control / quality assurance engineering professional. Over thirty years of
leadership experience in national and international environments. Hands-on visionary with advanced structural and technical expertise.
Excellent qualifications in project management, financial management, client relations, quality control / quality assurance, staff training /
teaching, development and communications, Dedicated to the exchange of knowledge between local engineers at various levels of
knowledge via proprioritory power point presentations that have been used over the years. The successful completion of many “Mission
Critical” projects. A troubleshooter able to effectively and efficiently resolve issues and meet and achieve challenging goals and
objectives on time and under budget. Confident in abilities and committed to performance excellence, safety compliance, and cost
containment. Team player recognized for propensity to establish and maintain solid relationships with co-workers, customers,
management, project principals, vendors, and key internal/external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
In my role as Construction Quality Control Manager (CQCM) I was to oversee my staff performing all of the major QC activities required per the contract
documents, including audit and surveillance activities. To provide in a timely manner the written documentation described in each project's specific
contract documents as follows:
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Create, update and maintain the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reports that are submitted to the QA Staff.
Review/audit shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge
and experience of others in the project team when necessary.
Chair and document weekly QC meetings with the superintendent and provide written minutes as described in project specific contract
documents. (Camp Bastion, Afghanistan)
Have weekly meeting with the Afghan Local National QA Engineers to answer any question as to procedures and the future work items.
(FOB Thunder and FOB Lightning, Gardez, Afghanistan)
Provide written daily QC surveillance reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's
established standard and constructively confronts non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner
Conduct preparatory, initial and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature
of work. Verify that checklists are being used and signed off prior to the placement of concrete, steel and other similar items of work
Audit and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored
appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project
Conduct preconstruction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the superintendent at least two days prior to the s tart of each
new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality. Document these meetings in the daily QC report and Preparatory Phase reports
Conduct periodic follow-up audits to verify that work is proceeding with the contract documents and the approved submittals. (Desired
results come from what is inspected, not what is expected.).
Coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of building systems.
Document and distribute pre-punch lists for the contractor and develop a final punch to inspect with the local national QA inspectors and
representatives of the US government (the end users).
Document final inspections, certificates of occupancy and acceptance of the works and various phases thereof.
Maintain the project "as-built" drawings on a daily basis
Assemble and forward project closeout documents that include O&M manuals, as-builts and warranties
Stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and/or inhibit the logical progress of work
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Project Management
Quality Control / Quality Assurance
Safety/Regulatory Compliance
Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality
Management Systems
Client/Customer Relations
Employee Supervision
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Cost Containment
Budgeting
Vendor Relations
Planning & Development
Research Analysis/Investigation
Dynamic Analysis & Failure
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Mentoring Local National Quality
Assurance (LNQA)
Manage Complex Disciplines
Competence Under Pressure
Diagnose/Troubleshoot Problem
Team-Oriented Leadership
Optimization Scheduling
CERTIFICATIONS
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ACI Level I
AWS Associate Welding Inspector
OSHA 30hr
ICC Special Inspector for; Structural
Masonry, Reinforced Concrete,
Structural Steel & Welding, Pre-stress
Concrete
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DOT Certifications
Portland Cement Concrete Level I, II
Bituminous Concrete Density Tester
Course
Hot Mix Asphalt Level I
Superpave Field Control
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USACE Quality Control Manager
Transportation System Center PCC &
HMA Airfield Paving
Good working knowledge of EM 385-1-1
(U.S Army Corps of Engineers Safety
and Health Requirement Manual)
KEY QUALIFICATIONS/HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Design, review, and supervise all contractors submittals and engineering calculations and drawings for vertical structures and various
components of concrete structures including beams, columns, foundations, slabs, airfield, apron, roadway, electrical, HVAC (Heating & Air
Conditioning) etc.
Design build construction and government design construction for vertical construction as well as aviation hangers, and various military
structures water supply and the piping of said water as well as the associated sewer system.
Implement various components including rigid and semi-rigid frames, expandable frames, beam and post, connections (bolted and welded),
crane beam, mezzanine beam, columns, base plate, anchor bolts, purlin, girt, clips, and wind bracing.
Review of buildings using various codes including: AISC, MBMA, UBC, IBC, ASCE, IS, NBC etc.
Preserve quality of design, detailing and scheduling activity through ongoing audit and surveillance activities of contractors and vendors, taking
care to accurately report and satisfy client/employer needs regarding ongoing quality activities.
Preserve Maintain current building code information and ISO 9001 records per required guidelines. Mentoring of the LNQA engineers in the
requirements of the records.
Evaluate buildings/bracing systems under extreme environments including wind, seismic, snow, drift load, etc. Mentoring
Consistently meet stringent schedules and internal customer requirements (sales, budget, quality control, etc).
Develop, plan, implement, and schedule projects; manage the design and detailing phase of each assignment; overseeing job schedule and
production readiness with respect to field activities.
Aid the Project Engineer should the development of a recovery schedule be needed and share my experience of how to keep all on task and on
schedule. Mentoring the LNQA in the importance of the recovery schedule and the critical parts to watch.
Recommendation of redesign for expeditious construction process to increase the construction schedule when necessary.
Investigative aptitude to improve methods and processes in the organization; recognize, analyze, diagnose, recommend, and resolve
economical solutions to technical problems quickly and precisely; facilitate field modifications, repairs, sketches, site visits.
Review contract documents and construction drawings for completeness and proper depiction contract requirements.
Consistently maintain high level of customer, contractor, architect satisfaction and governmental agencies; accurately and precisely fulfill
requirements, resolve/manage conflicts and issues appropriately; present solutions efficiently and effectively.
Oversee and direct junior engineers, mentor the development of Afghan national quality assurance team members to enhance the performance
of duties for the US Army Corp of Engineers.
CHRONOLOGY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Velosi –leased to Overseas Bechtel International as Quality Control Manager
Hamad International Airport, Doha. Qatar
Bryan International Construction - Bagram AB Afghanistan
Senior Construction Quality Control Manager
SOLTEK PACIFIC, An Air Force Base in Nevada
Contract Quality Control Manager
Environmental Chemical Corporation (International), Afghanistan,
(Camp Bastion and Camp Leatherneck)
Contract Quality Control Manager
June 2013 - Current
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BYA International, Inc., Afghanistan, (FOB Thunder)
Contract Quality Control Manager
April 2010 – November 2010
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Tug Hill Construction, Inc., Fort Bliss Army Base, El Paso TX
Contract Quality Control Manager
July 2009 - April 2010
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Oakland Construction, Creech AFB, Indian Springs, NV
Contract Quality Control Civil/Structural Manager
April 2006 - July 2009
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GeoTek, Inc., Las Vegas Nevada
Project Manager (Residential and Commercial Projects)
August 2005 – April 2006
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ARK Engineering,
Minute Made Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio)
PM Representative (Environmental, Geotechnical, Quality Control Civil/Structural)
October 2002 – August 2005
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Professional Services Industries, Inc., Stafford, Texas
Department Manager (PSI), (Radiation Safety Officer and Safety Manager)
PM Representative for the New Astor Dome, Houston Texas
July 1999 – September 2002
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Twin City Testing -Huntington Engineering – Maxim Technologies, Waterloo, Iowa
Senior Geo-Technical Engineering Manager (Radiation Safety Officer and Safety Manager)
October 1991-June 1999
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Geo-Technical Services Inc., Iowa City, Iowa
Regional Manager Geotechnical Engineer (Radiation Safety Officer and Safety Manager)
August 1988- October 1991
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Robert W. Hunt, Company, Chicago Illinois
Regional Manager (Radiation Safety Officer and Safety Manager)
PM Representative for Chicago Metropolitan District (Deep Tunnel (TARP ) project
June 1977 - August 1988
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June 2012 – June 2013
May 2011 – June 2012
November 2010 – February 2011
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois
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Bachelor of Arts (Communications)
Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey
TECHNICAL ADDENDUM
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Geo Technical Experience
MS EXCEL
MS Word
EM 385 (USACE Safety Manual)
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Material Engineering
MS Office
RMS (USACE QA/QC)
QCS (USACE QA/QC)
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Safety and Radiation Safety
Work Flow Review for Efficiency
Team Building
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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ASTM (American Society of Testing Material) D-18 committee
TRB (Transportation Research Board) Concrete, Asphalt and
Emerging Technology Committee
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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The State Illinois Center designed by Murphy/Helmut Jahn. Opened in 1985. This project takes up the entire square block of Chicago
downtown real estate.
Airfield pavement both commercial Airports and Military facilities; Chicago O’Hair and Midway, Creech AFB, Nevada, Camp Bastion
Helmand, Afghanistan, QC/QA for the civil engineering part, electrical and water distribution system, lighting and grounding system. Airfield
fuel tank systems and bladder tanks installed in association with the above.
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Highway reconstruction as well as new roadway for; Illinois, Interstate 90 (the Kennedy Expressway), Illinois Route 120, Interstate 75
Cincinnati Ohio, Interstate 610 and 10 in Houston Texas.
Chicago Deep Tunnel, $192 Million is one most challenging projects that I have been a part of was the construction of a 109 miles (174
kilometers) of tunneling ranging from 9 to 47 feet diameter 300 feet below the surface to create a tunnel network. The mining process will
end up being a concrete cast in-place piping system known as “The Deep Tunnel and Reservoir Plan” (abbreviated TARP and more
commonly known as the Chicago Deep Tunnel) is a large civil engineering project that aims to reduce flooding in the metropolitan Chicago
area, and to reduce the harmful effects of flushing raw sewage into Lake Michigan by diverting storm water and sewage into temporary
holding reservoirs. The megaproject is one of the largest civil engineering projects ever undertaken in terms of scope, cost and timeframe.
Commissioned in the mid-1970s, the project is managed by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Completion of
the system is not anticipated until 2019, but substantial portions of the system have already opened and are currently operational. Across
30 years of construction, over $4 billion has been spent on the project. When completed the reservoirs will collect combined stormwater
and sewerage collected by the 109 mile long Deep Tunnel.
Okland Construction …. $148 Million -- Creech Aid Force Base - I was responsible for all Civil/Structural Quality Assurance and Quality
Control management issues (This project consists of the construction of 12 vertical multiple structures including; (1) 40,000 SF
Maintenance Hangar, (2) 30,000 SF 2-story Squadron Operations/AMU Facility for MQ-1 and MQ-9 aircraft, this facility was designed to
accommodate twelve aircraft; this required clear spans inside the hangar of approximately 142 feet by 250 feet by 27 feet high) the
concrete floor to the hanger was a 35,500 sq. ft. super flat with specified FF and FL’s and required careful controls in order to meet the
requirements of the project, (3) 14,000 SF Addition to a Ground Control Station, (4) 71,000 SF Warehouse Parts Store & Casket Storage,
(5) 24,000 SF Addition to a General Purpose Maintenance Facility, (6) 24,000 SF Fuel Cell Maintenance Hangar, (7) Four 2,400 SF
Munitions Storage Igloos, (8) 6,000 SF Munitions Maintenance Facility, (9) 4,500 SF Equipment Maintenance Facility, (10) 16,000 SF Field
Training Unit Hangar Addition, (11) 12,000 SF Armament Shop, and (12) 8,000 SF Maintenance Training Addition as well as three airfield
apron paved areas the concrete used for this was from 11 to 14 inches thick.) These projects required the CQCM to review, comment,
and process submittals to the COE, draft RFPs referencing relevant specification and include appropriate sketches to illustrate proposed
work. (oversee grading, compaction test, roadway, water supply, sanitary sewer line installation, electrical distribution, lighting, as well as
vertical construction noted above). Participate in the RFP’s cost negation with the owner, project control of all site quality control
requirements including RMS/QCS updates, document control, inspections, as-built drawing control, submittals, attendance at owner and
subcontractor meetings, meeting minutes and ensuring Quality Control and Safety practices are enforced I provide quality control oversight
for geotechnical, concrete, structural steel as well as erection items and more as per request for the contract I also review submittals and
direct the services of the testing firm for the project.
Engineering Position Experience
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Velosi/Overseas Bechtel International (Doha International
Airport Completion Phase) Senior Quality Control Manager
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BYA International, Inc., Afghanistan, (FOB Thunder ) $78
Million Contract Quality Control Manager
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Bryan International Construction (Bagram AB, Afghanistan
$36 Million) Senior Quality Control Manager
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SOLTEK PACIFIC Construction, (An Air Force Base in
Nevada $98 Million ) Contract Quality Control Manager
Tug Hill Construction, Inc., (Fort Bliss Army Base, El Paso
TX $63 Million )
Contract Quality Control Manager
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Environmental Chemical Corporation (International),
Afghanistan, (Camp Bastion and Camp Leatherneck $96
Million) Contract Quality Control Manager
Oakland Construction, (Creech AFB, Indian Springs, NV
$148 Million ) Contract Quality Control Civil/Structural
Manager
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QC Manager and the QC Electrical Engineer confirm that all the requirements of the Engineer of Record for the design and the
construction of Interior and Exterior Lighting Design, Interior Electrical Power Distribution Systems, Exterior Power Distribution to Class
35kV, Large Un-interruptible Power Systems, Large Emergency Power Generation Systems to 750kVA, Electrical Power Quality Analysis
Documentation & Harmonic Current Attenuation Design are adhered to during construction.
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The QC staff maintains a watchful eye over the construction. Create and maintain daily log of the construction operations, shop drawings,
respond to RFI (requests for information), prepare weekly construction reports, document the construction with digital photographs,
supervise and check laboratory sample testing, assist the superintendent or project manager in the preparation and documentation for field
change orders, conduct periodic jobsite meetings, conduct the three phase inspection process as set forth by United States Army Corp of
Engineers (USACE), conduct or supervise training O&M personnel, prepare or supervise preparation of O&M documentation, conduct or
supervise start-up and commissioning, prepare as-built drawings.
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PROJECT START-UP & COMMISSIONING: The Government describes commissioning of a project as construction completion;
energizing the systems; loading the systems; starting all equipment; certifying that the systems operate within specified contractual
requirements; training of the operations personnel to the point that they are understand the equipment and are comfortable operating the
equipment; and training of the maintenance personnel to the point that they are able to safely maintain the equipment. The contractor is or
may be required by contract to prepare written documentation and conduct training sessions for the start-up, operation, maintenance and
commissioning of non-standard systems, cryogenic circulation systems, VOC aeration systems, and other special and complicated
systems.
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MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING: I have overseen and coordinated for our mechanical QC engineer for the equipment start-ups, water
balancing, air balancing, and operational testing for the commissioning of the HVAC systems. This includes the certification of the air
distribution system balancing, air flows, water circulation system balancing, chiller capacity, boiler capacity, controls, Ut ility Control/Energy
Management System function/program/operation, and thermal systems. Where needed worked with the mechanical QC engineer on
items that include flow, temperature and pressure measuring devices as required for accurate determination of operating condi tions into
the contract drawings. I confirm with the mechanical QC engineer on all portable calibrated instrumentation equipment for field
measurement of temperatures, voltages, amperes, temperatures and flows when we are to certify the performance of these systems. All
test data measurement acquisition will be performed and certified by the type of individual specified in the contract documents traditionally
a Registered Professional Engineers. I along with the mechanical engineer provide the maintenance personnel training with the start-up &
commissioning.
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ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING: I have overseen and coordinated with our electrical engineers on-site for the resistance certifications,
equipment energizing, load start-ups, phase balancing, power factor balancing, and operational testing for the commissioning of the
Electrical systems. This includes the certification of the controls, Fire Alarm System, Nurse Call System, Utility Control/Energy
Management System function/program/operation, and other systems. I confirm with the electrical engineer on all portable calibrated
instrumentation equipment for field measurement of temperatures, voltages, amperes, temperatures and flows when we are to
certify the performance of these systems. All test data measurement acquisition will be performed and certified by one of our Registered
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Professional Engineers. I along with the mechanical engineer provide the maintenance personnel training with the start-up &
commissioning.
AS-BUILT DRAWINGS: I normally specify that the contractor keep two sets of blue-line prints on the jobsite for as-built record keeping as
a part of the QC plan and default to the construction contract requirements if more are asked for. The contract or the contract
specifications traditionally requires these blue-lines to be maintained contractually and I follow up with the project manager or program
manager to gain their assistance with the superintendent on this very critical item. The blue-lines will mark each hidden feature and/or
utility with an exact dimension so that these features may be located for repair and/or addition after the construction is complete.
GeoTek, Inc., Las Vegas Nevada, Project Manager, my responsibilities were the management of several projects at a time. I was
assigned services on/for public works projects, master planned communities, residential developments, high rise condominiums, office
buildings, commercial structures, airports, major universities (UNLV), and State Department of Transportation infrastructure projects.
In Nevada there is a greater emphasis on the IBC chapter 17. Thus I was responsible for about 25 projects both commercial and some
residential for compliance to the code requirements, as well as issuing various phase reports as well as the preparation of t he final special
inspection report (Final QAA report as well as Final Grading Plan reports for the county).
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ARK Engineering, Inc.
Ark was contracted to plan and formulate the re-construction and the “Go Forward” plan for a Las Vegas corporation. Get approval from
corporate authority and bring the office into compliance with Clark County inspection requirements in the most expeditious manner.
Organize project staff to deal with a special situation the office was involved with. Mitigated potential damages by perform ing forensic
investigation to confirm inspectional findings. Assign qualified project personnel to specific phase or aspect of project, structural concrete,
reinforcing inspections welding, and QA finals. The development of over 40 work plans for the companies for response to the Clark
Counties project review. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and test protocols. Evaluate and
approve test results as well as field reports for compliance.
Another contract, I was to quickly restore the firm to the level it was at prior to the Union picked the firm, and the subsequent union
agreement signed by the firm. I managed the re-staff (from 3 to 47) as well as increasing the level of professionalism of the CMT
department. I prepare the QA/QC manuals for the lab’s certification, and develop a calibration program for the department. I was
responsible for the company to have billings of $3.8 million the following year. I prepared proposals for the 2 largest projects that the local
company has ever been awarded. (Pharmaceutical Company expansion and a high-rise in Downtown Chicago)
Development of all the manuals and calibration logs for the company to become an American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
(A2LA) certified laboratory. Developed and train employees how to maintain logs for governmental review.
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Professional Services Industries, Inc. Stafford, Texas (Project such as Reliant Stadium) The stadium was constructed at the cost of $352 M
I was tasked to run the Stafford CMT profit center. I managed, coordinated, and exercised functional authority for planning, organization,
and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility. Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of
project, such as structural fill projects, in fields sampling of concrete, soils and asphalt. Reviews plans for compliance with engineering
principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Coordinates activities concerned with
technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems. Evaluates and approves reports, drawings,
specifications, and budgets. Project controls (expenditures) within limitations of budget. Prepares interim and completion project reports
for corporate. I was responsible for invoice review and approval, Profit and Loss responsibilities.
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Twin City Testing - Huntington Engineering – Maxim Technologies Waterloo, Iowa
My role was to develop, implement and market comprehensive geotechnical engineering services in the Eastern Iowa area.
Responsibilities included scheduling of field inspectors and the drill rigs. Troubleshoot field situations and present my observations to the
engineer of record so as to provide the best remedial course of action that was in the best interest of the client maintaining structural
integrity.
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Geo-technical Services Inc. Iowa City, Iowa
I established an Iowa City office, generating $1,483,700 in first year billings. I administered Ames, Iowa office. I developed model costeffective site investigation format for farm co-operatives that provided chemical analysis of soil and water samples monitoring for VOC’s,
fertilizer, pesticides, nitrates, carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic PNA’s. I initiated involvement of company in UST community cleanups
Initiated involvement of company in landfill re-permitting.  I served as Contract Quality Control Officer (Civil/Structural/Environmental)
for projects at Offutt Air Force Base
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Robert W. Hunt, Chicago, Illinois
I oversaw and managed all operations for the Chicago laboratory of this nationally established independent testing agency. Prepared
specifications for quality assurance projects for nuclear power plants as well as hospital, roadway construction and the largest project our
department had ever been a part; The Metropolitan Sanitary District "Deep Tunnel" projects TARP. I served as Contract Quality
Control Officer (Civil/Structural) for 3 years for projects at The Great Lakes Naval Base.  worked closely with the pioneers of super flat
floor technology (Allen Face) to design and place the first super flat floor (200,000 square feet) in the Chicago metropolitan area. I also
prepared annual budgets and generated profit and loss statements. Selected and trained field technicians, supervising a staff of 32.
Recruited, trained and supervised a marketing associate; implementing a marketing program specifically for laboratory services.
Projects of My Career (partial list)
I have had the opportunity of working with some of the finest engineers on some very large and well know regionally
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9 Barrack’s and infrastructure for said facilites Bagram AB Afghanistan
Mission control Command Center at Creech AFB
Fort Bliss Airfield and infrastructure as well as fuel storage facilities USAF supervised by USACE (El Paso, Texas).
14 Structures and 3 aprons (Airfield Paving) airfield and infrastructure as well as vertical construction projects in various locations for
USAF supervised by USACE (Creech AFB, Nevada).
3 Large airfield and infrastructure as well as vertical construction projects in various locations for USAF supervised by USACE and USMC
supervised by (AFCEE)
The Construction of Minute Maid Park (Cincinnati Red’s Ball park) and the environmental review of the old park prior to demolition
The Construction of the Astro Dome
3 Large airfield and infrastructure as well as vertical construction projects in various locations for USAF (USACE) and USMC (AFCEE)
Many commercial structures in the Chicagoland area as well as High-rise commercial and residential structures. One of the most
expensive Condo high-rise buildings as well.
The Deep Tunnel Project (QA/QC) (a Metropolitan District Project in Chicago, Illinois)
Provident Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
St Francis Hospital project Blue Island, Illinois.
Nuclear Industry QA/QC work at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant
Meadowlands Sports Complex QA/QC, Giant Stadium, New Jersey