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Andrew Bezeau

Andrew Bezeau

Maple Ridge,BC

Summary

Demonstrated success in leading crews, planning jobs and keeping projects on schedule. Steps in and work alongside team members to get job done quickly. Well-versed in operating, servicing and maintaining heavy equipment. Hardworking Construction Foreman bringing 15 years of progressive experience. Quality-focused and diligent with excellent communication, multitasking and time management skills. Experienced Construction professional with safety-driven and organized approach. Expertise includes permitting, inspections and OSHA compliance. Good recordkeeping and team leadership abilities. Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 15 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 15 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures. Resourceful Site Supervisor tenacious about keeping operations on-schedule and on-budget. Successful at coordinating diverse resources and satisfying tough clients according to demanding timelines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills. excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Foreman/Estimator/Owner

Self-employed
01.2017 - Current

Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.

Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.

Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.

Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.

Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.

Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.

Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.

Verified and submitted team timesheets.

Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.

Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.

Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.

Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.

Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.

Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.

Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.

Constructed low-rise, [mid-rise] and high-rise buildings with more than 300,000 square feet.

Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.

Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.

Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.

Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.

Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.

Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.

Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.

Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.

Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.

Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.

Forman/Owner

Self-employed
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.

Scaffolding Forman

Two Pillars
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Suspended Slab Foreman

Straight Line Forming
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Suspended Slab Foreman

RMG
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Forman/layout and Elevations

Bertram Construction
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Surrey Secondary
Surrey, BC
06.2005

Skills

  • Construction Work Understanding
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Task Prioritization
  • Checking Equipment
  • Maintaining Equipment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reviewing Time Sheets
  • Workload Planning
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Site Inspection
  • Bid Proposals
  • Crew Safety Meetings
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Job Site Supervision
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Analyzing Details
  • Forming and Pouring
  • Effective Communication
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Construction Project Completion
  • Dimensions and Measurements
  • Work Site Preparation
  • Quality Control
  • Project Milestones
  • Project Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Apprentice Supervision
  • Rough Layouts
  • Specification Reading
  • Foundation Construction
  • Construction Quality Assurance
  • Construction Understanding
  • Meeting Schedule Deadlines
  • Materials Coordination
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Fall Protection

Accomplishments

    -Have built 200+ sets on concrete stairs

    -Formed round walls and complicated formwork

    -Ran a crew of 20+ guys

    -Did all layout and elevations on projects using only rotary lazer, plumb bob and string lines

    -Can complete suspended slabs incredibly fast with a typical rate of 10,000 sq ft in 3-4 days

    -Can understand and interoperate almost any plans related to concrete forming (eg. Arch's, Struct, Scaffold, Curb, Landscape)

    -Highly experienced with Gang form, Free form, Generic scaffolding 4x6 and luma system.

Certification

-whimis

-Fall pro

-First aid

Additional Information

High level exp:

-Gang form system
-Free form system
-Peri up flex scaffolding
-Generic scaffolding (luma and 4x6)
-Stairs and curbs
-Bluebeam software (take-offs, estimates, detailed drawings, RFI, Pricing, Cheat sheets for the guys)
-Layout and elevation ( total station, builders' level, rotary laser, or old fashion plum bob and string lines)
- Formwork superintendent (emails, coordinating, scheduling, meetings)
- Transfer slabs and intricate suspended slabs work
- Can form place and strip all our own vertical work
- Can monitor multiple jobs


Moderate exp:


-Highrise work
- Fly table, Doka tables, pinch system
- Climber panels

- Peri sky-deck
- Most Peri and Doka systems


Little to no exp:


-Slab placing and finishing

-Stripping of suspended slabs

-Concrete rendering or patching

-Steel reinforcing



We have access to about 30-40 guys if we combine our sub crew partnership for any major big pushes or excess work. As a stand-alone company, we have about 10-15 employees.

Timeline

Construction Foreman/Estimator/Owner

Self-employed
01.2017 - Current

Forman/Owner

Self-employed
01.2014 - 01.2017

Scaffolding Forman

Two Pillars
02.2013 - 01.2014

Suspended Slab Foreman

Straight Line Forming
01.2012 - 01.2013

Suspended Slab Foreman

RMG
01.2010 - 01.2012

Forman/layout and Elevations

Bertram Construction
01.2005 - 01.2010

High School Diploma -

North Surrey Secondary
Andrew Bezeau