Robin Jackson - Pulice Construction

CONNECTING THE EMPLOYEES OF PULICE CONSTRUCTION,
ROADWAY ELECTRIC, AND MCNEIL BROTHERS.
SPR IN G/SU M M ER
2014
PULICE
Report
Safety Challenge Results
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PROJECT FOCUS: Broadway
Sewer Main CMAR
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Cave Creek Wash Cleanup
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Get to
know:
Robin Jackson
Operations Field Manager | Field
Robin Jackson is a fine example of what tenure looks like here at Pulice. He has been with
the company for 22 years and has been in the industry for almost 45 years! Robin began his
career working as a laborer, moved into carpentry, project supervision and now serves as
our Operations Field Manager. Robin is known as a structures guru and has lent a hand in
estimating our bridge and structure work for the past 20 years. Don Pavoggi calls him our
“Competitive Edge.”
Every day is an adventure on the job for Robin because he navigates his time between all of
our current projects. He is responsible for the management of all people, equipment, and
materials on our jobs. Robin’s favorite part of his job is starting a new project. He says that it
takes three to four months to get a job up and running but once it’s settled, it’s smooth sailing
from there.
He has worked mostly in Arizona but also a few years in San Diego where he met his beautiful
wife of 30+ years, Vanessa. Robin and Vanessa have two sons, Parker and David, who are both
professional artists. The Jackson family recently gained a new addition, Holly, their adorable
8-month-old Australian Labradoodle. On the weekends, you might find Robin fishing at
Apache Lake, and even competing in Competitive Fishing Tournaments in the cooler months.
Thank you, Robin. We appreciate your service and dedication to the Pulice family.
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Message from Eric: MOVING FORWARD
We are moving forward. Let me start by saying that I am so
excited and honored to be part of the Pulice family. You have
made me feel so welcome and respected to be part of this
great organization. I especially appreciate tenured staff like
Mimi Berryman, Jim Meadows, Robin Jackson and Steve
Campbell for their warm welcomes. Thank you to all of you.
Pulice is one of the last contractors to pursue additional work
outside of Arizona, we are quickly continuing the growth
that my good friend Javier Sevilla started. What is most
exciting to me is the relationship between Dennis Cox, Steve
Campbell and the Arizona managers. The family attitude and
acceptance is strong.
Despite the changes we have experienced, we are well
positioned to build a stronger, better Pulice. I envision
building a stronger Pulice that is committed to the employees,
represents opportunity for every employee, is committed
to growth outside the boundaries of Arizona, and most
importantly, embraces the challenges of our future.
As part of our plan, in addition to a regional growth plan
(California and Texas), we need to diversify. Of course we
will continue our strong presence in the highway market, as
that remains the backbone and heart of Pulice. However, it
is important that we diversify our portfolio. We are targeting
airports, light rail and other such types of construction that
are becoming available to bid. The end game is that we build a
Pulice that has more backlog, with increased profitability, and
creates new opportunities for our employees. It is important
that end of the day, we provide a pay check and opportunities
for our Pulice families.
As we rolled out our strategy moving forward to the senior
team members, I said “ ‘talk is cheap,’ but its actions that
will define who we are!” Already, we have made important
impacts - Don Pavoggi and his team have landed a $72M
project. We are not done, there is much left to bid this year
and we will work hard at winning more projects.
As we expand outside the borders of Phoenix, we present new
opportunities for our managers. Our Senior VP Dennis Cox
and his team in California now have three projects in place
and just won a $75M project. Thank you to Max Frazier and
his team for their hardwork on the bid. Our team is quickly
making a strong presence in the California market. Although
Also I have had the pleasure of spending time with our
subsidiary companies, Roadway Electric and McNeil
Brothers. I feel a close bond to Greg and Matt McNeil as I
have a great deal of concrete paving experience in my resume
as well. I can relate to Greg and Matt, as I have been out on
the paving spread late at night installing hydraulic motors or
making the cut off call for the night header.
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Safety
03 Safety Challenge Results
Projects
04 Project Focus: Virgin River Gorge Bridge #6 CMAR
04 Project Focus: Broadway Sewer Main CMAR
CONTENTS
People & Community
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05 I-10/303L TI: Student Project Tours
05 Welcome Victor Jimenez!
06 Farewell, Butch Dangelo!
06 2014 Scholarship Reimbursement Winners
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06 Skills USA AZ Construction Competition
07 NMBA Blockwatch
07 City of Phoenix - Cave Creek Wash Cleanup
The Rap Sheet
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08 Project Focus: I-10, Prince to Ruthrauff
** Picture Courtesy of ADOT
08 The Scoop
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Safety
Safety Challenge Results
TOP GUN SAFETY EXCELLENCE
Leeland Corley | Master Shop Foreman | 23 years with Pulice
Our first Top Gun Award winner of 2014 is Leeland (Lee)
Corley! Lee has been a member of the Pulice family for over
20 years. He first started as a Small Engine/Truck mechanic,
worked his way up to the Head Field Mechanic, and is
currently Master Shop Foreman or what he likes to call a
“Solutions Analyst.” As a leader in the shop, safety is the # 1
priority to Lee. He always monitors the activity in the shop
and expresses the importance of our safety procedures.
During his time as the Head Field Mechanic, Lee worked on
several major projects including the Red Mountain Freeway
(SR 202L), Power Road to University Drive. He also was the Lead Mechanic for the rebuild
project the New West Materials Crane, the MANITOWOC, also known as Maryann. During
this project, Lee camped out at the jobsite in Avondale to ensure that we made the 30-day
project deadline.
Lee is married and has three daughters and one son. Outside of work, he is an avid music
lover. He was a drummer in two local bands in the 80s and 90s including the band Catch 22.
Lee’s band even had the chance to tour with Glen Campbell.
Lee circa 2002 working on the
MANITOWOC dragline.
Congratulations Lee!
JOB SITES WITH ZERO INJURIES
TOP JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS CREWS
Job # 285
Job # 291
Daily JSA’s are scored and reviewed by site management. The crew
with the most consistently high scores will be chosen.
Job # 400
McNeil Brothers
SUPERVISOR SAFETY AUDIT
CHALLENGE
Job # 285
Fletcher O’Donnal
Sam Danielek
Steve Hayes
Richard Hernandez
Pedro Cardenas
Kevin Iverson Manuel Lugo
Job site supervisor safety audits are
completed and submitted weekly. Highest
scoring supervisor(s) per job site will be
chosen (site manager determines
eligibility).
Job # 291
Derek Jacobson
Remigio Figueroa Gary Luning
Job #285
Bob Bamrick
Francisco Quijada
Hermes Tapia Silva
Job #285
Tyler Reynvaan
Job #285
Jeff Eagar
Job #285
Kevin Murphy
Job #291
Cipi Cardenas
Job #292
Adam Cheney
Job #400
Leum Bourrath
Roadway
David Petrosky
McNeil
Joe Baum
Gary Lopez
Mario Zuniga
Job # 400
Randy Sergeant
David Morris
Israel Garcia
Michael Finch
Andrew Weekly
Carlos Perfecto
Joe Mauris
Juan Dionicio
Eduardo Garcia
Danny Holbrock
Roadway
Rueben Yanes
Ron Kirkendall
Jim Van Dyke
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Projects
VIRGIN RIVER GORGE: Bridge #6
Interstate 15 (I-15) is an Interstate
Highway, running from San Diego,
California to the Canadian border,
that runs through Mohave County in
northwest Arizona. The Arizona stretch
of the I-15 only covers 29.43 miles and
is located in an isolated segment of the
state. Despite these factors, it remains
notable for its scenic passage through
the Virgin River Gorge. The highway
heads northeast from the Nevada
border, through Mesquite, Nevada
to the Utah border, southwest of St.
George, Utah.
DID YOU KNOW?
Even before its opening,
VRG was promoted as
the most scenic highway
in the state. In 1988,
Arizona Highways
published an article that
said that the project
“enhanced rather than
distracted from Nature’s
handiwork.”
Our project, the Virgin River Gorge Bridge #6 CMAR, is the largest
project in the Gorge in 40 years. Due to the animal and plant life
that live in the surrounding area, the project requires a high level
of environmental sensitivity. This project is unique because there
are many special people, procedures, and documents necessary to
complete day-to–day functions including:
• Environment Assessment Report (450 pages)
• Environmental Mitigation Measures document with a corresponding 74-item checklist
• An onsite Arizona Game & Fish Biologist who must be present every day that work is in progress
• Required Environmental Awareness Training course for all who attend the site, provided by a certified biologist.
• High Equipment Cleaning Standards - before entry and exit
• Organic Material Inspections on Water Truck Materials
We have approximately three to four months of preliminary work
before we can start on the bridge. Our first tasks at hand are the
installation of a L- Panel retaining wall and a temporary bridge. We
look forward to progressing to the next stages of the project.
Johnnie Mata,
Project Manager
Construction at the Virgin River Gorge Bridge CMAR #6.
Courtesy of ADOT
PROJECT FOCUS:
Broadway Sewer
Main CMAR
The Broadway Sewer Main job is continuing with
the construction of Segment 2C-Small Streets
and beginning Segment 2D. On Small Streets, our
major subcontractor has completed the slip line
installation and is finishing up with the manhole
rehabilitations. We will reach substantial
completion for Segment 2C-Small Streets in July
2014. Segment 2D began in May and is currently
at 13% completion. Crews are working on
abandoned utility removals, 30” mainline sewer
installation, and a 72” storm drain structure. Our
main priority continues to be safety, as we work
in within the City of Phoenix’s right-of-way.
Recently, we began construction on the 72”
storm drain “squash” structure. This cast-inplace concrete structure will allow the drainage
to flow under the new sewer main line without
conflicting with the 72” storm drain pipe. The
existing 72” S.D. line is part of a vital drainage
system for South Phoenix. In order to conduct
work on such a critical pipe line, a detailed bypass
plan has been implemented in order to assure the
continued use of the drainage system.
The location of the future S.D. structure is
approximately 30’ below the center of 24th Street,
just north of Broadway Rd. What makes this a
particularly daunting task is the depth and size
of the excavation required to build the structure.
The soil conditions did not permit the use of
traditional trench boxes so a slide rail shoring
system was utilized to ensure the preservation of
the surrounding area. Anticipated completion of
this milestone will be mid-July of 2014.
Adam Cheney,
Project Engineer
Crews install a slide rail system.
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People & Community
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I’m excited about having McNeil as our
fellow contractor because of their stellar
reputation in our industry.
Then I also had the opportunity to spend
time with Chic Hale and Steven McCray
at Roadway Electric. One year ago, 80%
of Roadway’s volume was dependent on
Pulice. With strides from their leadership
today that number is only 20%. Great job
Roadway!
Without doubt, a great company is defined
by its employees. Ask Anne Devine Thul
how excited she is about her team in
accounting, she will tell you she believes in
Pulice, and has a new lift in her step. This
is a wonderful time for Pulice, I would ask
you to embrace the change:
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I-10/303L TI: Student Project Tours
In April 2014, Project Engineers Tyler Reynvaan and Reece Green gave two
project tours of the I-10 /303L Traffic Interchange to the students of Metro Tech
High School. Sophomore, Junior and Senior students suited up in all of their
essential safety gear to experience a day on a live construction site.
Our team worked with the head of the Construction Program at Metro Tech,
Rick Schapler, to coordinate the tours for the students. According to Rick, the
purpose of these tours is to get the students out of the classroom and onto a real
commercial construction jobsite to interact with industry professionals. The
students learn about construction and build many small scale projects in class,
but when a student that is interested in the industry steps on a professional
jobsite, it all becomes real to them. The ability to see the complexities of jobsite
gives the students perspective on the reasons they practice measurement,
construction blueprint reading, safety procedures and problem solving. It
changes the students mentality, it makes them more focused and dedicated in
the classroom because they have experienced the “real world”.
We wish the Metro Tech students best of luck in their endeavors after high
school and hope to see them continue the growth of our industry!
Regional growth outside of Arizona.
A diversified portfolio of construction beyond Highway Construction.
Unlimited bonding capacity from our parent company.
As we grow, adding more staff for our Phoenix home office.
Most importantly, a pay check for our families and new opportunities.
We are moving forward!
Eric Taylor,
President
Metro Tech Students touring the I-10/303L Traffic Interchange Project.
Welcome VICTOR JIMENEZ
Chief Operating Officer
Victor M. Jimenez is a Spanish native, born in Madrid. He obtained his Master’s
in Civil Engineering from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Escuela de
Ingenieros de Caminos Canales y Puertos. He is married and is the father of three
children. Victor has spent his entire career with Dragados. Early in his career,
Victor was promoted to Project Manager and worked on major projects in Spain,
including a 22-mile subway railroad job in Seville and the new cable-stayed bridge
over the Bay of Cadiz, which is the largest bridge in Spain and one of the largest
in Europe. After 13 years working in Spain, he started his international adventure
heading to Scotland, U.K, where he was the Project Manager for the largest bridge in Great Britain. Victor first came to USA
in 2012. He has worked with several companies of Dragados group, such as Dragados-USA, Piconne, and Schiavone. He has
worked on all kinds of projects including tunnels, roadways, canals, subways, and bridges. We are happy to have Victor here at
Pulice and appreciate the extensive experience and knowledge he brings to our company. Welcome Victor!
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People & Community
Congrats Butch Dangelo
on your retirement!
We appreciate your 13 years
of service at Pulice!
2014 SCHOLARSHIP REIMBURSEMENT WINNERS
Congratulations to the recipients listed below for the annual Pulice Companies
Scholarship Reimbursement Program for the upcoming 2014 – 2015 school year!
The winners have been awarded reimbursements to be used toward tuition and
textbook costs for the upcoming school year. Thank you to all who submitted their
applications and we encourage all eligible employees and their dependents to apply
again May 1st. I’d also like to extend a “thank you” to our Scholarship Committee,
which consists of Steve Campbell (Pulice), Steve McCray (Roadway) and Greg
McNeil (McNeil Brothers) for their time and effort in making the award decisions.
It is appreciated by all!
Mimi Berryman,
Director of Human Resources / EE Officer
Cassaundra Acosta
Easton Cardenas
Cody Pearce
Jake Bamrick
Joshua Ganados
Callie Reynvaan
Jason Camargo-Ramirez
Jose Gatica
Ashley Steiner
Cody Cardenas
Stephanie Neier
Skills USA AZ Construction Competition
In February, Pulice participated as a sponsor and provided juding for the annual Skills USA
Arizona Construction Competition at Metro Tech High School. The event included 50
students who competed in the following categories: Electric Wiring, Masonry, Carpentry
and Construction Tech. The competitors are made up of students in the construction
program which include an equal amount of male and female students. The competition
allows students to practice their construction skills in a real life application and interact with
professionals in the industry.
Project Supt. Fred Pryor gives
a student pointers during the
carpentry competition.
Structures Superintendent Fred Pryor donated his time to serve as an industry judge for the
Carpentry event. Students in the Carpentry Event were provided with plans and materials
in order to build the framing of a wall with one window frame. Fred spent the day with the
students supervising and giving the students tips on safety and technique and eventually
judged the finished products. Congrats to all the students who participated and we hope to
see you all next year!
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People & Community
NMBA BLOCKWATCH
Pulice and Roadway Electric are members
of the North Mountain Business Alliance
(NMBA). Our participation in this alliance
has been focused on maintaining a safe
and clean business neighborhood. In 2012,
Pulice led the NMBA to create a block
watch organization that collaborates with
the Phoenix Police department and helps
our business neighbors report and deter
crime in the neighborhood. The group also
participates in local community projects
such as the 19th Avenue and Peoria Avenue
quarterly street cleanups. Additionally, the
group secured a grant through the Phoenix
Police Department and Neighborhood
Services to help our neighbors add security
lighting, post no-trespassing signs and
install “Neighborhood Block Watch” signs
around the NMBA area. In April, Roadway
Electric completed the installation of nine
signs to help communicate to the public
that we have a safe neighborhood and we
intend to help keep it a safe place to work.
Ed Mears,
Project Development
Sign Foreman Jose Azaga from RE
installs new blockwatch signs.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Cave Creek Cleanup
Through our North Mountain Business Alliance membership,
Pulice was approached by Phoenix City Council Member Bill
Gates’ office to help cleanup an urban blight spot on the city’s
golf course just north of our office. Several Pulice employees
donated their time toward the cleanup, including Mike Morose
from Job #285, who operated a Gannon tractor. The group
participated in filling two roll off dumpsters and contributed to
improving the safety and beauty of this local park. Thank you
to Mike, Herman Kerkseick, Andy Smaltz, Ed Mears, Debbie
Roberts and her three kids, and Brett Fowles and his son!
Mike Morose operates a Gannon to haul trash at cleanup.
Debbie Roberts and her kids took a break from the cleanup to
pose with Phoenix PD who provided security at the event.
(L) Andy Smaltz unloads equipment to start the cleanup.
(R) Brett Fowles and his son work together to pick up trash.
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The Rap Sheet
PROJECT FOCUS: I-10, Prince Road to Ruthrauff Road
In early May, the AR-ACFC was placed
for the I-10 Prince Road reconstruction
providing the traveling public with full use
of the project. The eastbound direction
was placed, with the ramps and placement
continued toward the median. Following
the placement, crews placed the striping and
performed the necessary traffic switches for
the next day’s production. This sequence
was repeated for the westbound lanes. The
final permanent striping was placed in
mid-June completing the work on the travel
lanes.
This fall, crews will re-mobilize to complete
the final scope work at the Flowing Wells
Wash. The lag in construction is due to the
relocation of six miles of communications
lines. The utility owners are performing
a significant relocation to accommodate
future construction projects along the I-10
corridor. The work includes modifications
to an existing drainage channel and
retaining walls to accommodate two
additional runs of 96” steel casing. The
jack and bore of the steel casing will cross
underneath the Union Pacific Railroad’s
double-track to connect to structures which
are already in place.
Before construction of the new features can
begin, a temporary shoring system must be
installed to retain the existing embankment
and maintain the UPRR’s tracks during
construction. The shoring system will be
soldier piles and timber lagging at each
of the two pipe crossings. The system
includes piles ranging from W 14 x 89 to
W 36 x 256 with depths ranging from 14’
to 44’. Once the structures are complete,
the shoring system will be removed and
the area surrounding the work zone will be
stabilized, completing the project.
Chris Horn,
Project Manager
A view of completed I-10 at Prince
Road.
The
SCOOP
Pulice Construction- AZ
2033 W. Mountain View Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Office: 602-944-2241
Fax: 602-944-8861
Our marketers, Maureen Varela and Roxy
Lopez, are members of the Society for
Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
and were both recently appointed new
positions in the chapter. In August, Maureen
will transition from the Communications
Chair and join the Board as the Publicity
Director. Roxy will be joining the Publicity
Branch as the new Website Chair. Congrats
ladies and best of luck in your new roles!
Assistant Controller Stephanie Neier is one
step closer to obtaining her CPA (Certified
Public Accountant)! She just completed her
MSA, Masters of Science in Accounting at
the University of Phoenix. Stephanie also
graduated Delta Mu Delta, meaning she
maintained a high A average and graduated
in the top 20% of her class. Her focus was
Accounting Theory, which prepares you
to take the CPA test. She has since began
studying for her CPA and plans to obtain it
in one year. Congrats Stephanie and good
luck!
Pulice Construction - CA
591 Camino De La Reina
San Diego, CA 92108
Office: 619-814-3700
Fax: 619-814-3770
Roadway Electric
2002 W. Cheryl Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Office: 602-943-8300
Fax: 602-943-8305
McNeil Brothers
6680 W. Allison Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
Office: 480-940-4243
Fax: 480-940-4233
Visit us at: www.pulice.com
EDITORS:
Roxy Lopez, Marketing Coordinator
Maureen Varela, Marketing Manager
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