Construction Foreman resume example

Environmental ,fencing, road crossing and bridge matting foreman

• Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
• Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
• Delivered reports to project manager each day to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
• Verified and submitted team timesheets.
• Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
• Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of materials needed to complete job.
• Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
• Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
• Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
• Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
• Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
• Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
• Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
• Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
• Meticulously tracked parts and equipment used on each job site.
• Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
• Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.

• Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
• Organized and optimized daily operations of grade and clean up crew in Clarksburg, West Virginia with consistent on-time delivery.
• Delivered reports to project managers each day to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
• Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
• Verified and submitted team timesheets.
• Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
• Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
• Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
• Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
• Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
• Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
• Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
• Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
• Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
• Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 2 years.
• Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
• Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
• Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
• Wrote daily production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.

• Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
• Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
• Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need.
• Enhanced design and functionality of existing equipment to meet operational needs.
• Carried out assigned projects and initiated project observation and research to deliver manufacturable solutions.
• Reinforced equipment safety standards and fostered policies and practices to enhance operations and support environmental, health and safety guidelines.
• Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
• Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
• Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
• Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
• Developed change management project initiative that streamlined production capability and capacity increasing process production by 100%
• During my time as member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local #101. I participated and helped build multiple jobs around Kansas city area...Most notable jobs was, Kansas International Speedway ,Multiple Walmart's, Lowes, Housing Developments, Tallgrass retirement community on 135th and Metcalf, Price chopper, Hooters, highway 150, and many more over my 24 years as operating engineer. I have many hours on operating heavy equipment on many applications such as Bulldozer, Excavator, Track Loader, Motor Grader, Skid steer, Scrapers , Dump Trucks, Compactors, Farm equipment, etc.
• I have worked on multiple Cross country pipelines all around united states, Ranging from 6'' pipe to 42" pipe. to many to list over last 24 years but most notable, Ruby pipeline in Lakeview Oregon, Rockies Express west in Sydney Nebraska, Rockies Express east in Cloverdale Indiana, Keystone pipeline in Yankton South Dakota, Keystone pipeline in Junction city Kansas, Denbury in Casper Wyoming.. and some i cant remember names of .