Dan Staples
Lake Arrowhead
Summary
Resourceful Construction Superintendent with 10 years of experience applying best practices when overseeing commercial glazing construction projects. Strong record of success in construction job management and directing crews of up to 50 workers. Clear communicator skilled at giving directions and enforcing rules.
Professional leader skilled in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation, safety protocols, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Glazing Superintendent
McKernan Construction
Redlands, CA
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Oversaw project timelines, ensuring on-schedule completion of construction phases.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing team capabilities and skills in project execution.
- Implemented safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace incidents on job sites.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to streamline workflows and improve communication efficiency.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain quality standards and compliance with regulations.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
Glazing Superintendent
Aragon Construction
Montclair, CA
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites.
- Oversaw daily work of team using knowledge of local and national building codes for construction areas.
- Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
- Prepared and presented verbal and written reports to provide recommendations to project team.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Shop Foreman
Aragon Construction
Montclair, CA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked with management and union worker representatives to coordinate work activities or resolve employee grievances.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
Field Glazing Foreman
Aragon Construction
Montclair, CA
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
- Kept track of supplies and materials to prevent inventory losses.
- Performed work safely and effectively in high and precarious places.
- Supervised aspects of construction projects, lending communication and hands-on assistance.
- Reviewed documentation and safety materials and implemented work site procedures in accordance with regulations.
- Assessed usage of equipment by crews to prevent accidents, damage and safety violations.
- Supervised subcontractor progress and coordinated project meetings to discuss milestones and timelines.
- Checked crew timesheets and logs for accuracy and submitted on schedule.
- Created weekly schedules and daily workflows to support adequate project coverage.
- Led weekly status meetings and reviewed daily staff reporting.
Door Foreman
Jangho Curtain Wall
Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Monitored job site parts and equipment.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Rolled out new processes to achieve operational excellence.
Glazier Foreman
Woodbridge Glass
Irvine, CA
02.1998 - 01.2013
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Education
No Degree - Heavy Equipment Operation
NCCCO
Riverside, CA11-2018
LOCAL 636
City of Industry, CAHigh School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
Long Beach, CA06-1984
Skills
- 2 Week look ahead reports
- Cost to completion reports
- Business Planning
- Safety oversight
- Process Updates
- Building Codes Understanding
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Relationship Building
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Improvements
- Training Oversight
- Quality Standards
- Project Coordination
- Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
- Recruitment and Hiring
Certification
- Crane Operator License - 2023
- Hoisting and Rigging
- Reach Fork,Boom lift, Scissor lift
- Scaffold and Swingstage
- CPR First aid
- AGMT
Timeline
Glazing Superintendent
McKernan Construction
09.2023 - 09.2025
Glazing Superintendent
Aragon Construction
11.2019 - 10.2022
Shop Foreman
Aragon Construction
01.2017 - 01.2019
Field Glazing Foreman
Aragon Construction
11.2015 - 01.2017
Door Foreman
Jangho Curtain Wall
01.2013 - 11.2015
Glazier Foreman
Woodbridge Glass
02.1998 - 01.2013
LOCAL 636
High School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
No Degree - Heavy Equipment Operation
NCCCO