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Tom Lo Bue

Great Falls

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 40 years of extensive experience in heavy civil construction, excelling in both team-oriented and independent roles. Proven expertise as a foreman, crew lead, safety officer, superintendent, civil inspector, and client representative highlights a commitment to safety, quality control, cost-effectiveness, and employee morale—essential elements for achieving project success. A strong focus on continuous self-improvement and leadership fosters an environment where teams thrive and objectives are consistently met. Passionate about driving operational excellence while prioritizing the well-being of all stakeholders.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Safety Officer

Sanderfoot Wind & Excavation
01.2025
  • Field Safety, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections.
  • Jackson Solar, MI. Huckleberry Solar, OK.

Civil/Foundation Inspector

Thalle Construction
01.2024
  • Underground utilities, rebar inventory, rebar inspections, concrete placement documentation, pre placement form inspections, drilled shaft, tool inspections, safety.
  • Kentucky Downstream Lock for USACE.

Client Representative, Civil/Foundation Inspector

P Cubed Engineering
01.2023
  • Client Rep. Roads, underground/overhead utility circuit, foundations, SWWPP, safety.
  • Wind re-power for Pacific Corp.

Client Representative, Senior Construction Inspector

WSP Global
01.2022
  • ADA sidewalk and driveway replacement, drainage system, relocate utilities, SWWPP, traffic control, safety.
  • City of Davis Roadway replacement.

Field Representative, District Civil Inspector

Unico Engineering
01.2021
  • ADA improvements. Sidewalk, driveway, curb and gutter replacement. Drainage system improvements, SWWPP, traffic control, safety.
  • Caltrans Dist. 1 engineers field representative. Eureka CA.

Client Representative, Civil Inspector IV

NV5 Engineering & Consulting
01.2020
  • Rocky Point Campground,1200’ shoreline rehab. Riprap 50-2000 lb. placed over Geotextile fabric. SWWPP for enforcement Lake Almanor, safety.
  • PG&E Lake Almanor, CA.

Civil Inspector

Summit Associates
01.2020
  • Missile site access roads. 102 miles road reconstruction, ditch repair, CMP replacement, pit sampling, traffic control, safety.
  • WFLH Malmstrom AF Base Great Falls, MT.

Client Representative Civil Inspector III

NV5 Engineering & Consulting
01.2019
  • Concrete removal, structural steel repair, concrete placement. PG&E City of Auburn, CA. Canal repair, concrete repair, and placement, SWWPP, safety.
  • PG&E Belden Dam spillway repair. Belden, CA.

Construction Inspector

Mackay-Sposito Engineering
01.2019
  • 49 miles Type 2,3 micro surfacing, Yosemite Village bridge repairs, 11 parking lots sealed and striped, traffic control, SWWPP, safety.
  • WFLH Yosemite, CA. Tioga Pass pavement preservation.

Field Representative District Civil Inspector

Summit Associates
01.2019
  • Pit River bridge Int. I-5 approach repairs, 400’ north and south HMAC overlay , crack and seat, dig out and repair, traffic control. SR 89 overlay Burney, CA. 4 miles HMAC overlay, SWWPP, traffic control, safety.
  • Caltrans Dist. 2 engineers’ field representative.

Field Representative District Civil Inspector

Summit Associates
01.2018
  • Grass Lake rest area Hwy 97 rehab. Parking lot replacement, septic system replacement, SWWPP. Six Bridges projects I-5, 6 locations 200’ approach overlay. North Edgewood OC I-5, Bridge replacement Northbound/Southbound, 600’ approach overlay. Dunsmuir grade 7 miles Southbound CRCP, shoulder repair, guard rail, striping, micro milling, traffic control, SWWPP, safety.
  • Caltrans Dist. 2 engineers’ field representative.

Construction Inspector

Summit Associates
01.2017
  • Road repairs 6 locations Josephine Co. OR. CMP replacement, roadway repair, HMAC, guard rail, SWWPP, traffic control, safety.
  • WFLH BLM Medford Dist. Roads, Grants Pass, OR.

Civil Inspector

Century West Engineering
01.2017
  • Demo existing runway and taxiway, New 7000’ HMAC runway, shoulder repair, CMP replacement, new electric underground, SWWPP, safety.
  • City of McMinnville, OR. McMinnville Airport runway and taxi replacement.

Inspector I

City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services
01.2016
  • Storm/sewer replacement, pavement repairs, SWWPP enforcement, traffic control, OSHA enforcement.

Client Representative, Senior Construction Inspector

Unico Engineering
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • ADA sidewalk and driveway replacement, drainage system, relocate utilities, SWWPP, traffic control, safety.
  • City of Woodland, CA. Gibson Ave. Roadway replacement.

Owner

Lo Bue & Sons LLC
01.2004 - 01.2016
  • Heavy Civil and Commercial construction business owner.

Education

Explosive Ordinance Technician

United States Air Force
Lackland AFB, TX Honor Graduate
04-2004

Construction Management

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
01.2000

Skills

  • Workplace inspections
  • Construction safety
  • Hazard identification
  • Electrical safety
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Equipment inspection
  • Confined space entry
  • Safety policies development
  • Excavation safety
  • Heavy equipment safety
  • Accident investigation
  • Environmental compliance

Certification

  • OSHA 10, 30, 40 Hazwoper, OSHA 510, 500, Confined space, OSHA 40 Haz-Mat, CPR/AED/BLS, Competent Person cert. Safety certificates, EMT cert.
  • Versed in SWWPP, traffic control, Caltrans specs., WFLH specs., FAA specs., state, city and local construction codes. OSHA, Cal OSHA, USACE.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Site Safety Officer

Sanderfoot Wind & Excavation
01.2025

Civil/Foundation Inspector

Thalle Construction
01.2024

Client Representative, Civil/Foundation Inspector

P Cubed Engineering
01.2023

Client Representative, Senior Construction Inspector

WSP Global
01.2022

Field Representative, District Civil Inspector

Unico Engineering
01.2021

Client Representative, Senior Construction Inspector

Unico Engineering
01.2021 - 01.2022

Client Representative, Civil Inspector IV

NV5 Engineering & Consulting
01.2020

Civil Inspector

Summit Associates
01.2020

Client Representative Civil Inspector III

NV5 Engineering & Consulting
01.2019

Construction Inspector

Mackay-Sposito Engineering
01.2019

Field Representative District Civil Inspector

Summit Associates
01.2019

Field Representative District Civil Inspector

Summit Associates
01.2018

Construction Inspector

Summit Associates
01.2017

Civil Inspector

Century West Engineering
01.2017

Inspector I

City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services
01.2016

Owner

Lo Bue & Sons LLC
01.2004 - 01.2016

Explosive Ordinance Technician

United States Air Force

Construction Management

Fresno City College
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