Jonathan Brister is a construction management professional with over 10 years of experience managing projects in various industries. He has a proven track record of completing multimillion dollar projects on time, under budget, and safely as a team leader overseeing over 200 people. His experience includes roles as a project manager, commissioning coordinator, and construction manager on projects ranging from $20 million to $2.5 billion. He has strong safety, leadership, and project management skills.
1. JONATHAN W. BRISTER
jonathanbrister1215@gmail.com
(404) 877- 8414
A high energy, results orientated, proactive Construction Management Professional with over 10 years of
experience in all levels of the construction industry. Experience ranges from methanol plants, natural gas
plants, paper production plants, petrochemical plants, production plants, and more. A proven track record
of performance as a valuable team leader of over a 200 person crew on multimillion dollar projects. Have
overseen projects to completion under budget, safely, and on time. Have strong honest qualifications and
achievements backed by consistent work history of dependable safe work ethic.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
Team building - Leadership Lock-Out Tag-Out
Safety Training - Risk Management Codes - Regulations
Quality Assurance - Quality Control OSHA Compliance
Systems Testing - Turnover & Completion Budget - Cost Management
Schedule - Planning Specialties Vendor Relations
Subcontractor - Client Relations Cost Control
Documentation - Reports Strategic Planning
CERTIFICATIONS
High School Equivalence Diploma TWIC
NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership Certificate Safety Council Basic Plus
NCCER Certified Pipefitter OSHA 10
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Project Manager (06/16 - 12/16)
Mullins Mechanical - Orchids Paper Products - Barnwell, SC
Performed oversight of constructability/critical path planning /project scheduling/procurement/manpower
acquisition and allocation/site safety policy/All change orders, and client relations for $20 million pulp
recycle plant. Scope included 50,000 linear feet of piping with 50 mechanical piece package. With a
workforce of 150 including subcontractors.
Commissioning Coordinator (12/15 - 06/16)
Jacobs Field Services - Clariant Corporation - Louisville, KY
Performed oversight of commissioning activities in conjunction with client and Jacobs commissioning
engineers on $200 million dollar catalyst manufacturing facility in louisville KY. Role included:
Coordination of construction completion/risk assessment for first energization of equipment and
systems/oversight of lock out tag out program and policy/presentation and implement commissioning
testing, start up,and batch sequencing with client representatives.
Commissioning Coordinator (03/14 - 12/15)
Jacobs Field Services - Methanex - Geismar, LA
Performed oversight of STO program (Safe to operate) for $2.5 billion dollar G1 and G2 Methanol
production plant relocation project. Role included final oversight of all client and subcontractors on: All
work permitting in construction areas/site lock out tag out program and policy/site safety alert program
and evacuation plans/control of all confined space and hot work programs/Risk assessment and planning
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(404) 877- 8414
of all first enertizations of equipment and systems./Provide planning resources for all commissioning
testing and startup activities./ Assist site client and construction management for risk assessment for first
energization of partially completed systems for commissioning use to aid in speed of commissioning for
product completion delivery dates.
Senior General Foreman (01/14 - 03/14)
CB&I - Williams Olefins Gas Plant - Geismar, LA
Managed 3 pipe foreman, and over 30 craft personal. Ensured all pipe foreman were completely informed
of the scope of work including but not limited to: following company policies and procedures as it
pertains to all safety , and human resource issues as well as Accurate progress reporting and timekeeping.
Maintained communication with all other craft supervision to ensure that all critical paths for pipe were
cleared for milestone completion. Identified problems in advance of lost production to ensure quality and
completion of scope work.Maintained communication with quality control on weld mapping, and all nde
related issues such as weld repair logs and weld rejection rates. Tracked all quantities: erected, supported,
and welded. Maintained productive and positive relationship with the client using the relationship to
build trust and solve problems before construction schedule could be negatively impacted.
Superintendant (07/13 - 01/14)
W.G. Yates & Sons - Buffalo Creek Liquid Gas Recovery Plant - Sayre, OK
Managed 2 general foreman, 6 pipe foreman, and over 100 pipe craft personal. Ensured all pipe foreman
were completely informed of the scope of work including but not limited to: following company policies
and procedures as it pertains to all safety , and human resource issues as well as Accurate progress
reporting and timekeeping. Maintained communication with all other craft supervision to ensure that all
critical paths for pipe were cleared for milestone completion. Identified problems in advance of lost
production to ensure quality and completion of scope work.Maintained communication with quality
control on weld mapping, and all nde related issues such as weld repair logs and weld rejection rates.
Tracked all quantities: erected, supported, and welded. Maintained productive and positive relationship
with the client using the relationship to build trust and solve problems before construction schedule could
be negatively impacted.
Superintendant (10/12 - 07/13)
Danco - Rayonier Pulp & Paper Company - Jesup, GA
Managed 4 crews of over 30 craft personal Maintained all safety programs, and ensured workers
followed all safety procedures Tracked quantities: erected, supported, and welded Managed all tie points
to existing systems in 23 rack area. Managed material and spool delivery to ensure critical path project
completion Maintained quality control and punch lists keeping accurate field records and walking down
all completed systems
Construction Manager(06/12 - 10/12)
Dilling Group - Perdue Agribusiness - Chesapeake, VA
Responsible for overall project quality and timely completion Daily site inspections of all subcontractors
ensuring completion of work according to the engineering plans and industry standards. Attended all staff
3. JONATHAN W. BRISTER
jonathanbrister1215@gmail.com
(404) 877- 8414
and client meetings laying out the path forward for a successful project and working together to solve any
roadblocks to success. Responsible for the supervision, and planning of all systems testing and
documentation. Created final turnover and commissioning package for client.
Construction Manager (03/11 - 06/12)
Dilling Group - Hemlock Semiconductor - Clarkesville, TN
Worked with all field supervision to ensure all field work was done with in code, or construction spec put
forward by client that goes above and beyond the state code. Created all pipe system test packages by
marking up P&ID’s for field supervision and walking the systems down with supervision to ensure
accuracy of completion and test integrity.Responsible for obtaining final sign off from client on all tests.
Ensured all weld maps, and MTR reports were accurate and up to date for turnover documentation.
Compiled all documentation in final turnover packages for client approval. Worked with NDE companies
and client QA representatives to schedule and catalog all Nondestructive testing done on all field and
shop welds. Ensured that all NDE request and reports are done in the correct code category under B31.3
code section.Administered all written pipefitter exams, and weld tests for newly hired welders in
accordance with ASME code. Cataloged all PQR reports and keeping track of welder shot pass fail
percentages. Ordered and kept inventory on all welding supplies for the site. Visually inspecting all field
welds. Conducted off site quality audits on other projects in the area for Dilling Group
CRAFT EXPERIENCE
Pipe Welder (01/11 - 03/11)
Systems Construction Group - Nucor Steel Mill - Columbus, MS
Pipe Welder (09/10 - 01/11)
Spirit Construction Group - Georgia Pacific Paper Mill - Rincon, GA
Pipe Welder (08/10 - 09/10)
Tebarco Mechanical Inc - Roosevelt Warm Springs - Warm Springs, GA
Pipe Welder (06/10 - 08/10)
Adams Keagan - Propane Vaporizer Fabrication Shop - Peachtree City, GA
Pipe Welder (02/10 - 06/10)
Reinicke Athens Inc - Valero Ethanol Test Plant - Thomston, GA
Pipefitter (04/09 - 02/10)
Stanley Services Inc - Longhorn Pipeline Co - El Paso, TX
Pipe Welder (01/09 - 04/09)
Optomech LLC - Toyo Tire Plant - Cartersville, GA
Pipe Welder (11/08 - 01/09)
Industrial Design Services - Bull Dog Bio Diesel - Atlanta, GA
4. JONATHAN W. BRISTER
jonathanbrister1215@gmail.com
(404) 877- 8414
Pipefitter (09/08 - 11/08)
Ohmstead Industrial - Chalmette Oil Refinery - Chalmette, LA
Pipefitter (04/08 - 09/08)
Fagen Inc - Ethanol Plant - Bluffton, IN
Pipefitter (11/07 - 04/08)
TIC - Bartow Power Plant - Saint Petersburg, FL
Pipefitter (06/07 - 11/07)
Irwin Power Services - Jim Bridger - Rock Springs, WY
Pipefitter (01/07 - 06/07)
Tri Star Pipeline Co - Natural gas fields - Vernal, UT
Pipefitter (10/06 - 01/07)
Elk Horn Construction - Williams Gas Plant - Parachute, CO
Pipehelper (02/06 - 10/06)
Ken Small - Exxon Mobile Oil Field - Bakersfield, CA
5. JONATHAN W. BRISTER
jonathanbrister1215@gmail.com
(404) 877- 8414
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Demetrius Kilgore
Sr. HSE Manager Jacobs Engineering
225.315.8179
demo.kilgore@jacobs.com
Daniel McGowin
Construction Manager Linde Process Plants North America
251.753.5526
mcgowin3@yahoo.com
Jeremy Jones
Project Manager United Labor Group
260.224.3964