Craig Watson
Langley,BRITISH COLUMBIA
Summary
Seasoned Construction Superintendent bringing 30 years of experience and successful background in civil construction. Highly effective project and team manager with strong understanding of safety, scheduling and codes. Focused on completing jobs on time and to meet quality standards by motivating workers.
Successful at overseeing communication and operations between teams, vendors and design professionals. Focused on keeping projects on time and under budget using time management and prioritization skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Superintendent
Lafarge
05.2018 - Current
- Managed 30+ employees and materials resources to maintain job costs
- Evaluated risks associated with various projects, ensuring proper mitigation strategies were in place.
- Looked for opportunities for value added products and savings on materials
- Hiring and dismissing employees as per HR protocols
- Ensured compliance with company safety policies and rules. Created and edited SJP's, SWP procedures.
- Managed invoicing information with cost accountants for accurate billing and job cost reports
Concrete Superintendent
Lafarge
02.2007 - 05.2018
- Spearheaded quality control initiatives by implementing rigorous inspection protocols, resulting in fewer defects and higher degree of client satisfaction.
- Worked with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders involved in project.
- Delivered projects within budget constraints by closely monitoring expenses, labour and with suppliers, optimizing resource allocation.
- Enforced safety rules and protocols. Wrote and edited SWP's and SJP. Worked at keeping safety culture strong
- Optimized construction workflows through careful planning of resources such as manpower, equipment utilization, materials procurement, and logistics management.
Foreman
Lafarge
05.2002 - 01.2007
- Trained new employees, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained safe working environment through adherence to safe job procedures and Lafarge safety rules.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- communicated with consultants and owners for design and trouble shooting issues that arise on site
Education
High School Diploma -
Ross Sheppard High School
Edmonton, AB06.1988
Skills
- Construction supervision
- Site Inspections
- Labor Management
- Documentation Control
- Material Procurement
- Schedule Management
- Relationship Building
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Invoicing
- Estimating jobs
- Performance Improvements
Languages
English
Full Professional
Additional Information
Before working at Lafarge I owned and managed a home building company. Building custom home for clients and spec homes.
Timeline
General Superintendent
Lafarge
05.2018 - Current
Concrete Superintendent
Lafarge
02.2007 - 05.2018
Foreman
Lafarge
05.2002 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Ross Sheppard High School
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