Simon Mcpherson
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Project Manager and Welding Supervisor with 17+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication, shop operations, and field installation. Proven leader with expertise in welding supervision, production scheduling, quality control, inventory management, and safety compliance. Extensive experience coordinating with engineers, inspectors, fabrication teams, and field crews to deliver projects in compliance with AWS D1.1 and OSHA standards.
Experience
Project Manager at UDC (2025-01 – Present)
Manage structural steel projects from pre-fabrication through installation
- Manage structural steel projects from pre-fabrication through installation
- Coordinate shop production, field crews, and subcontractors
- Review drawings, RFIs, and specifications
- Track schedules, manpower, job costs, and change orders
- Ensure AWS D1.1 and OSHA compliance
Welder / Fabricator at Steel Unlimited (2024-01 – 2025-01)
Structural steel fabrication and field welding
- Structural steel fabrication and field welding
- Blueprint and welding symbol interpretation
- Crane operations, rigging, and material staging
Welder / Structural Steel Fabricator at Heritage (2018-01 – 2024-01)
Fabricated and installed structural steel components
- Fabricated and installed beams, columns, stairs, and handrails
- SMAW/FCAW welding on structural connections and seismic retrofits
- Coordinated with inspectors for AWS D1.1 compliance
Welder / Fabricator at UDC (2011-01 – 2018-01)
Heavy structural steel shop and field welding
- Heavy structural steel shop and field welding
- GMAW, FCAW, GTAW welding to L.A. City requirements
- Worked directly with engineers and inspectors
