Russell Plunkey

Military Service:

• Rank: Senior Airman

  Branch/Position: Air Force

  Period: October 2015 - October 2019

  Occupation: Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman -

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Constructs and maintains concrete and asphalt runways, aircraft parking aprons, and roads. Operates and maintains heavy construction equipment, such as, loaders, graders, dozers, backhoes, and dump trucks. Operates tractor-trailer combinations, transporting construction equipment, and materials. Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.

  Training courses:

  • CIC certified crane operator

Work history:

• Job Title: Sales, design, estimate

  Company: Barkman landscaping

  Period: January 2024 - present

  Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

  • CGIP - certified green industry professional
  • ICPI - certified concrete paver installer
  Role Description:

  Managed the design, estimating, and sales process for custom landscape and hardscapeconstruction projects, guiding clients from concept through contract execution. 

  Designed, estimated, and supported delivery of residential construction projects valuedbetween $20K and $350K, generating approximately $900K in contracted work overtwo years. 

  Led preconstruction efforts for high-end residential construction projects, including design development, budgeting, and clientcoordination. 

  Produced Dynascape construction drawings and conceptual designs to facilitate permitting, subcontractor pricing, and execution. 

  Prepared competitive cost estimates and scopes of workwhile identifying constructability risks and value-engineering opportunities. Assisted with procurement planning, subcontractorcoordination, and material selection. 

• Job Title: Landscaping Foreman

  Company: Barkman landscaping

  Period: January 2023 - January 2024

  Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

  • ICPI - interlocking concrete paver installer
  • CGIP - certified green industry professional
  Role Description:

  Operated heavy equipment including excavators, skid steers, loaders, and compact equipment to perform site preparation, grading, trenching, and material placement for residential construction and hardscape projects.
  
  Executed layout preparation, base installation, and finish grading for retaining walls, paver systems, pools, and structural concrete features while maintaining alignment with plans and elevations.
  
  Supported installation of residential construction projects totaling approximately $642K in value, maintaining production efficiency and meeting project schedule milestones.
  
  Worked directly with supervisors, designers, and crew members to ensure accurate site layout, elevations, drainage considerations, and constructability requirements were achieved prior to installation.
  
  Performed daily equipment inspections, maintenance checks, and safe operating procedures in compliance with OSHA safety standards and company policies.
  
  Coordinated with project managers, subcontractors, and material suppliers to support jobsite logistics, staging, and workflow sequencing for efficient project execution.
  
  Assisted in crew leadership and task coordination to maintain productivity, jobsite safety, and quality workmanship across multiple active project phases. 

• Job Title: Landscape / hardscape installer / crew member

  Company: Tim's landscaping

  Period: February 2020 - December 2022

  Role Description:

    Assisted with installation of retaining walls, pavers, irrigation, and other hardscape
  elements.

  Supported crew workflow through site prep, grading, base course placement, and concrete
  finishing.  

  Operated and maintained construction equipment (excavator, skid steer, trencher, boring equipment)

  Followed safety protocols and assisted in maintaining quality standards on residential
  projects. 

• Job Title: Pavements & Heavy equipment journeyman

  Company: U.S Air Force

  Period: October 2015 - October 2019

  Role Description:

  Operated heavy equipment including excavators, loaders, graders, rollers, skid steers, and backhoes to support airfield, roadway, and site-development construction operations.
  
  Performed grading, excavation, compaction, and base preparation for pavements, drainage systems, and structural foundations in accordance with engineering plans and tolerances.
  
  Constructed and repaired concrete and asphalt pavements, including runway, taxiway, roadway, and facility support infrastructure.
  
  Executed survey layout support, elevation checks, and site preparation to ensure compliance with design specifications and mission timelines.
  
  Conducted preventative maintenance, operational inspections, and serviceability checks on heavy construction equipment to ensure readiness and safe operation.
  
  Supported contingency and rapid-response construction operations in high-tempo environments, maintaining productivity under strict deadlines.
  
  Followed and enforced OSHA-equivalent military safety standards, risk-management procedures, and equipment operation protocols.
  
  Coordinated daily with engineers, supervisors, and multi-discipline construction teams to support project sequencing, logistics, and material staging.
  
  Assisted in airfield damage repair operations, restoring mission-critical infrastructure under accelerated timelines.
  
  Trained junior personnel on equipment operation, safety practices, and construction task execution to maintain team capability and readiness. 

Education:

• Lansing community college

  Associate's Degree – Construction management

  Period: January 2020 - January 2022