Expert Details
Underground Utility Construction (Water, Sewer & Storm Systems)
ID: 740754
California, USA
Expert's construction career includes progressively senior foreman roles leading crews responsible for installing storm, sewer, and water infrastructure systems, with direct experience managing teams of 5 to 15 personnel and overseeing project assets exceeding $1 million. Expert has also founded and operated an independent general contracting business, managing projects from blueprint planning through completion while securing new contracts through client relationship management. Earlier in Expert's career, Expert served as an operator apprentice performing skilled labor and heavy equipment operation on water and sewer construction projects.
Prior to entering the construction industry, Expert served in the United States military as a Team Leader, directing personnel in high-pressure global operations, and earlier served in the United States Air Force as a Communications Systems Operator. Expert has received military honors including an Army Commendation Medal and an Air Force Achievement Medal, and has completed military leadership and technical training including NCO Academy, Combat Engineering, and Infantry Tactics training.
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2024 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Foreman | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Leads pipe crews installing storm, sewer, and water systems, ensuring on-time, under-budget project delivery.• Coordinates crews, equipment, and subcontractors; conducts safety and cost reviews; upholds OSHA standards in high-stakes environments. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2023 to 2024 | Employer: Pacific Utility Installation | Title: Foreman | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Managed infrastructure installations (storm, sewer, and water systems) with a steady, solution-focused approach.• Identified change orders and ensured zero downtime through proactive material planning; led safety briefings and maintained regulatory compliance. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2022 | Employer: DrimmelCo | Title: Owner / General Contractor | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Founded and grew an independent contracting business, planning and building projects from blueprints and training staff for quality output.• Secured contracts through strong client relationship management. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2018 to 2021 | Employer: EJ Meyer Co | Title: Operator Apprentice | Department: |
Responsibilities:Performed skilled labor and heavy equipment operation for water and sewer construction projects, maintaining 100% equipment uptime and managing site safety. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2014 | Employer: United States Military | Title: Team Leader | Department: |
Responsibilities:Led 10+ personnel in global operations, directing high-pressure operations and managing equipment with zero losses. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2004 | Employer: United States Air Force | Title: Communications Systems Operator | Department: |
Responsibilities:Supported technical communications operations with precision and discipline. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| • NCO Academy (Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Training) • Combat Engineering Training • Infantry Tactics Training |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| • Army Commendation Medal • Air Force Achievement Medal |