Christopher St. Louis
Kanata,ON
Summary
Hardworking Construction Foreman bringing 20+ years of progressive experience. Quality-focused and diligent with excellent communication, multitasking and time management skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Highrise Construction Foreman
Potvin Construction
07.2019 - Current
- Oversee the completion of various contracts and scopes of work on multiple job sites
- Train and coordinate a crew of workers while following company policy and procedures
- Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as production status, equipment logs, inspection reports
- Ability to read and understand building plans and contractual specifications
- Strong knowledge and adherence to health and safety regulations
- Communicate with contractors and sub contractors to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
- Schedule manpower and coordinate delivery of materials to construction sites.
General Contractor (Self Employed)
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Provide custom design builds according to customer requests
- Perform research and prepare estimates based on customer job requests
- Source, purchase and place orders for required materials
- Recruit, hire, and supervise subcontractors and field employees based on job requirements
- Measure and prepare drawing layouts
- Installation of custom cabinetry; kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, closets, pantries, entertainment centres, bookcases, etc
- Hand-on work; framing, insulation and vapor barrier installation, drywall, taping, finish carpentry, custom millwork installation, interior/exterior doors, window installation, subfloors, tile and grout, flooring installation.
Finish Carpenter/Installer/Millwright
C. Giamberardino Contracting
07.1999 - 01.2019
- Review and follow site plans, shop drawings, and manufacturer specifications to accurately determine features, style, and design
- Installation of custom-built millwork; cabinets, reception areas, and base building entrances
- Collaborate with other trades to problem solve and meet deadlines
- Reface, repair, and replace pre-existing millwork
- Supervised industrial millwrights during milling operations
- Recruit, hire, and supervise subcontractors and field employees based on job requirements
- Perform preventative maintenance and repair on high-speed machinery based on diagnosis
- Hands-on use of pneumatics, welding, and industrial vehicles.
Education
Working At Heights
11.2023
-
WHMIS
04.2023
Basic of Supervisor Training
01.2020
Industrial Woodworking Diploma -
Cannador College
01.2001
Skills
- Time Management
- Organized
- Managing materials
- Worksite safety
- Crew oversight
- Adaptability
- Collaborative
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Multitasking
- Versatile
- Delegation
References
References and portfolio available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Highrise Construction Foreman
Potvin Construction
07.2019 - Current
General Contractor (Self Employed)
01.2008 - 01.2019
Finish Carpenter/Installer/Millwright
C. Giamberardino Contracting
07.1999 - 01.2019
Working At Heights
-
WHMIS
Basic of Supervisor Training
Industrial Woodworking Diploma -
Cannador College
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