Kamron Clayton
Lynwood
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Superintendent with extensive experience in managing heavy civil transportation infrastructure projects from initial planning through successful execution. Recognized for exceptional leadership, production management, and technical expertise, resulting in a promotion from Field Engineer to Assistant Superintendent. Proficient in overseeing daily field operations, coordinating subcontractors and self-perform crews, while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Skilled in delivering complex roadway projects on schedule and within budget, with a strong background in roadway reconstruction, portland cement concrete pavement, earthwork, grading, structural concrete, drainage infrastructure, and utilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Judlau Contracting, Inc. (OHLA USA)
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Lead daily construction operations for a $20 million IDOT roadway reconstruction project consisting of roadway reconstruction, earthwork, drainage improvements, concrete structures, paving, railroad infrastructure, and traffic improvements.
- Direct daily field operations while supervising crews of 6–12 craft workers and coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
- Manage daily production activities including manpower planning, equipment utilization, work sequencing, material coordination, and schedule execution.
- Successfully managed: 4,284 CY Earth Excavation, 6,500 CY Rock Excavation, 17,500 SY Aggregate Subgrade Improvement, 18,000 SY Asphalt Pavement, 2,162 LF of 8’ × 4’ Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert, 974 LF of 8’ × 3’ Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert
- Coordinate construction of cast-in-place concrete structures, PCC railroad approaches, drainage improvements, roadway lighting, traffic signal installations, sidewalks, ADA improvements, and railroad crossing upgrades.
- Develop daily work plans and three-week look-ahead schedules to maintain production goals and minimize schedule impacts.
- Coordinate directly with IDOT representatives, resident engineers, utility companies, railroad representatives, subcontractors, and project management teams to resolve field issues and maintain project progress.
- Monitor labor productivity, production quantities, equipment utilization, and subcontractor performance to support cost control and project scheduling.
- Lead quality control efforts by ensuring all work complies with contract documents, IDOT specifications, approved submittals, and inspection requirements.
- Foster a proactive safety culture through daily pre-task planning, toolbox talks, field safety inspections, and job hazard analyses, contributing to zero OSHA recordable safety incidents.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, and design revisions to identify constructability issues and implement effective field solutions.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, production tracking, quantity verification, and project documentation throughout all phases of construction.
Field Engineer
Judlau Contracting, Inc. (OHLA USA)
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported the Concrete Paving Superintendent in planning, coordinating, and executing major PCC paving operations on heavy civil transportation projects.
- Coordinated major concrete paving activities including: Slipform Paving, Hand-Pour Pavement, Moment Slabs, Parapet Wall Slipforming, Median Barrier Wall Slipforming
- Worked alongside survey crews utilizing Trimble Total Stations to establish project control and verify alignments, elevations, offsets, and machine guidance before slipform paving and barrier wall operations.
- Managed concrete quantity forecasting, ordering, placement tracking, and delivery logistics during high-production paving operations to maintain continuous placement and minimize waste.
- Coordinated manpower assignments, monitored labor hours, and tracked production rates to maximize crew efficiency and support production goals.
- Maintained quantity tracking, daily reports, and production documentation to support scheduling, owner reporting, and cost control.
- Collaborated with concrete suppliers, trucking contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and field supervision to ensure efficient paving operations.
- Reviewed construction drawings, paving layouts, and specifications to identify constructability concerns before field execution.
- Assisted quality control efforts by verifying pavement grades, alignment, dimensions, and tolerances throughout paving operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IndianaSkills
- Trimble Total Stations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Bluebeam Revu
- Construction Scheduling
- Quantity Tracking
- Daily Reporting
- Production Monitoring
- IDOT Specifications
- OSHA Standards
Websites
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- First Aid / CPR
- American Concrete Institute : Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Judlau Contracting, Inc. (OHLA USA)
01.2025 - Current
Field Engineer
Judlau Contracting, Inc. (OHLA USA)
06.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Indiana State University
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Roadway Reconstruction
- Assistant Superintendent Leadership
- Field Operations Management
- Earthwork & Excavation
- Drainage & Storm Sewer Construction
- Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts
- Cast-in-Place Concrete Structures
- PCC Paving Operations
- Slipform Paving
- Asphalt Paving
- PCC Railroad Approaches
- Utility Coordination
- Traffic Signal Construction
- Roadway Lighting
- Production Planning
- Three-Week Look-Ahead Scheduling
- Quantity Tracking & Cost Control
- Crew & Subcontractor Management
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- IDOT Specifications
- Quality Control
- Trimble Total Stations