Brad Plyler

bp194db3@westpost.net
2976 Devonshire Dr.
Rock Hill SC 29732
803-517-8533
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Clemson University, Clemson SC, December 2002
Experience
Plyler Family Farms, Monroe NC
Farm Manager
August 2008 - Present
*Negotiated and managed all forest timber sales with brokers and logging contrac
tors for the Plyler family
*Coordinated all reforestation efforts with the North Carolina Department of For
est Resources including all cost share activities
*Managed all rental row crop properties and collected all rental payments
Blythe Development, Charlotte NC
Project Manager
April 2007-August 2008
*Managed multiple DOT and commercial projects ranging from heavy highway, subdiv
ision site development, retail, and big box site development from time of propos
al acceptance to project closeout
*Managed all aspects of heavy highway projects including but not limited to clea
ring and grubbing, earthwork, bridge, reinforced concrete drain pipe, sanitary s
ewer and water, concrete curb and gutter, soil stabilization, stone base, asphal
t, and signalization
*Selected all vendors and subcontractors that would make up the project team
*Responsible for all monthly payment applications and the timely collection of t
hose payments
*Created all project budgets and tracked weekly quantities
*Represented Blythe at all owner architect meetings to discuss project status an
d current issues
*Developed and maintained all project schedules
*Negotiated all change orders for Blythe and its subcontractors
*Constantly monitored project status in order to remove or add resources to insu
re that the project was delivered on time and within budget
*Approved all invoices and payments made to vendors and subcontractors
*Solicited new work on behalf of Blythe Development and Blythe Brothers Asphalt
APAC-Atlantic, Charlotte NC
Project Manager
May 2005-April 2007
*Managed three simultaneous DOT contracts that consisted of approximately 13 mil
es of roadway widening for a combined contract total of 55 million dollars
*Submitted claims for additional contract time and compensation for APAC and its
subcontractors due to deficiencies by others
*Reconciled monthly quantities with DOT personnel to insure full payment for wor
k completed by APAC and its subcontractors
*Monitored weekly cost reports to insure that the project was being constructed
within the budget
*Maintained constant communication with APAC's division president, operations ma
nager, and the general superintendent on the projects status and future needs
*Responsible for all change orders, invoice approval, and subcontractor payments
*Scheduled all equipment and ordered all the necessary material needed for the p
roject
*Coordinated with local utility companies in order to relocate utilities that we
re in conflict with the proposed contracted work
*Overseen in house survey crew in their daily activities to insure that project
needs were met
REA Contracting, Charlotte, NC
Asphalt Quality Control Technician
Jan 2003-May 2005
*Worked with project managers, engineers, and DOT personnel to insure that quali
ty construction practices were maintained during asphalt production and lay down
*Assured REA's compliance to specifications by any state, FAA, and any other age
ncy or owner
*Remained up to date with new research and techniques that would result in more
efficient or cost effective processes
*Worked with paving crews in the field checking asphalt mix and lay down process
*Set up all asphalt roller patterns to insure that the required density and ride
ability were achieved
*Worked as a lab technician in REA's asphalt plants insuring that the asphalt be
ing produced was being done so within specification
*Used diplomacy and tact when dealing with the DOT and private owners while nego
tiating payment
The LPA Group (SCDOT CRM), Rock Hill SC
Engineering Intern
Summer 2002
*Coordinated with local DOT officials to insure quality construction practices w
ere maintained on road widening project
*Preformed all erosion control inspections on the project and decided on all cor
rective measures to correct those deficiencies
*Assisted field inspectors in the areas of bridge construction, asphalt placemen
t, soil stabilization, concrete pours, and traffic control and safety
The South Carolina Department of Transportation, Chester SC
Engineering Intern
Summers 2001 & 2002
*Assisted District Traffic Engineer in daily operations
*Conducted numerous traffic studies to improve traffic flow and safety
*Administered railroad inspections in the upstate to improve track crossings
*Conducted speed studies and made suggestions for intersection construction plan
s
Computer Skills
Primavera Contract
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
JD Edwards
Timberline
Power Point
DOT Certifications
NCDOT Level 1 Asphalt Lab Technician
NCDOT Roadway Asphalt Technician
NCDOT Level II Erosion Control Manage
SCDOT Level I Asphalt Lab Technician
Other Certifications
30-Hour OSHA Certified
OSHA Certified in Trenching and Excavation