Kynton Barnes

Projects Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – Balfour Beatty US Key Responsibilities

Runway 5L-23R Expansion Phase 1 – $68,248,029

• Supported execution strategies and infrastructure upgrades to accommodate increased capacity.

Runway 5L/23R Preservation – $6,137,142

• Assisted in preserving a critical airport runway, ensuring minimal operational disruptions and strict compliance with FAA regulations.

Utility Enabling Relocation – $5,565,818

• Coordinated utility relocations for future infrastructure expansion while ensuring alignment with project execution strategies.

Sanitary Sewer Force Main Relocation – $13,220,996

• Oversaw installation, compliance, and integration of sanitary sewer systems within existing infrastructure.
• Facilitated coordination between contractors, engineers, and airport authorities to maintain project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Provided technical expertise across all project phases, ensuring accurate execution of designs, specifications, and construction plans.
• Reviewed and interpreted drawings, managed RFIs and submittals, and ensured seamless communication among stakeholders.
• Led weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings, delivering progress reports and addressing key project challenges.
• Identified opportunities for water conservation and soil preservation to align with sustainability goals.
• Conducted AASHTO Designated Quality Control (QC) inspections for piping systems to ensure adherence to industry standards and project specifications.

As a Lead Electrical Assembler my responsibility was to work on product assembly and integration, specifically deconstruction, install, and battery implementation.

Developed user manuals of the assembly process, documenting each key step and including relevant visuals such as diagrams and illustrations to facilitate efficient and error-free assembly.

• Utilized soldering and welding equipment to join and secure components in place.
• Developed and tested prototypes in accordance with engineering specifications, utilizing electrical and mechanical tools.
• Managed small team of 10 assemblers

As a Dielectric Printer Operator at TE Connectivity, my role involved operating specialized equipment to print sensors and ensuring the quality of the printed products. I conducted various testing procedures to guarantee that the sensors met the required standards.
• Conducted various passes
• Tested for resistance using Ohmmeter

• Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
• Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
• Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
• Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.

• Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
• Developed activities to help students delve into lessons and obtain hands-on experience.
• Initiated teaching implementing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching.
• .Managed classroom of 30 students in STEM enrichment lessons