Darryl Poirier
Walton
Summary
Diligent superintendent with proven ability to oversee complex construction projects and ensure timely completion. Successfully managed diverse teams, leading to seamless project execution and adherence to safety standards. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Experienced with managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines. Uses effective communication to coordinate between various stakeholders and optimize project outcomes. Track record of implementing safety protocols and fostering collaborative team environment.
Offering 20 years of experience supporting construction aspects of civil construction projects. Successful at overseeing communication and operations between teams, vendors and design professionals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Redefining Muskoka Landscaping
01.2002 - Current
- Operated and owned all sizes of excavators , loaders, skid steers and construction equipment
- Involved in dewatering using trash pumps, jet pumps, trenching and excavation, water and sewer, road building, custom landscaping, ponds, outdoor BBQs, building custom pools, patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveways, cabanas, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces and custom waterfalls.
- Responsible for projects with a budget of $200,000 to $10,000,000.
- Company was open from 2002-2015, then 2019- current
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Implemented effective financial management practices, improving cash flow and profitability.
- Oversaw the hiring process, selecting highly skilled candidates who contributed significantly to company success.
Superintendent
Fowler Construction Company
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Mentored junior staff and tradespeople, fostering professional development and teamwork on-site.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Over seeing crews of 75-100 people, equipment and sub-trades
- Maintained accurate records related to project progress reports, change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices for timely submission to clients or regulatory agencies when required.
- Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting and bidding.
- Building bridges, highways, subdivisions, Gas stations, water and sewer.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
Superintendent
Mocon Construction Saskatchewan
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Over seeing project, having 30-50 operators on site running scarpers, dozers, excavators, packers and graders.
- Run all equipment on site.
- Daily safety meetings, reporting near misses, toolbox meetings.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Teaching operators how to run GPS equipment.
- Working with the engineer, landowners and the tester for compaction.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential issues before they impacted timelines or budgets.
- Doing survey with a rover(Trimble )
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Giving grade stakes, measuring borrow pits, landscapes and incorporating gravel to road base.
- Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines.
- Developed project schedules, effectively allocating resources to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Supervisor/Operator
Thompson Brothers Construction at Fort Hills
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Building of roads, lease pads, pile driving, reclaiming land, supervise heavy haul trucks, placing culverts, technical understanding of survey information and the ability to read engineering drawings and effectively use survey equipment such as the laser level and GPS , work directly with engineers, borrow pits in mine, build contamination ponds and ditches, training of operators on new equipment, organizing daily operations, ordering material and run all equipment when needed.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures and methodology, problems solving, daily safety meeting, follow company safety program with client (Suncor), ensure daily time records are complete and accurate and recorded at the end of each shift and that time charged to equipment is accurate.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring that deadlines were met consistently without compromising quality.
Construction Field Supervisor
Flatiron Construction LTD
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Complete company documents such as DRA, JHA weekly job-site inspection sheet and time-sheets etc.
- Direct work to assigned crew to meet daily schedule.
- Perform daily forecast of crew cost and production rate, perform on-site coordination of manpower, materials and equipment and read blue prints.
- Running dozer and excavator and reporting to engineers.
- Reading grade stakes, building highways, embankment fill, engineer fill, geo-grid fill/lifts, working with other foreman's, backfilling, excavating, sub-grade excavating, trenching and material handling.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing construction standards and minimizing rework.
- Developed project schedules, aligning tasks with timelines to meet client expectations consistently.
- Conducted site inspections to identify potential hazards and enforce corrective actions promptly.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
Construction Site Superintendent
M-5 Construction LTD
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Meeting with consultants and engineers for development of projects.
- Responsible for 15- 40 employees plus and responsible for heavy equipment operators and sub-trades
- Read blueprints, survey, making sure pipes are on grade, dewatering, training of all employees on equipment, daily safety and toolbox meetings, responsible for all daily paperwork, ordering all supplies for up coming completions, responsible for road construction, compaction and culverts.
- Developed site-specific safety plans, significantly reducing incidents and enhancing worker safety culture.
- Mentored junior staff members by sharing industry knowledge and best practices, contributing to professional development within the company.
- Established strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout all stages of construction projects.
- Optimized material usage through careful planning and resource allocation, reducing waste without compromising quality.
- Ensured seamless handovers to clients by thoroughly inspecting completed projects and addressing any outstanding issues promptly.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
Owner/Operator
Poirier Electric
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Wiring residential homes from start to finish.
- Worked at Trenton Ontario Military Air Base for two years.
- Doing all the EMT pipe work(2in to 4in EMT)and working on 600 volt and 347 Hydro permitting, troubleshooting, data work, sub-panel, bonding, hydraulic benders, pole work, custom work, IFC houses, log houses and reading blue prints.
- Established quality control processes to maintain high service standards across all projects.
- Cultivated client relationships, leading to increased repeat business and positive referrals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Heavy equipment operator
Fowler Construction Company
04.1996 - 11.1999
- Building highways, large culvert and blasting rock.
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders for various construction projects.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
Huntsville, Ontario01.1996
Skills
- Professional heavy equipment operator and supervisor with over 20 years experience
- Profound ability to read, understand and work in conformity with work orders, blueprints or construction plans
- Remarkable ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment
- In-depth ability to follow instructions
- Strong ability to communicate effectively
- Solid ability to provide training and explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
- Sound ability to organize and coordinate the work of the unit
- Great ability to determine work priorities and assign work to subordinates
- Solid experience in supervising general operations and allocating tasks and resources to meet company goals
- Coordination and control of activities for departments
- Proven success in training and developing employees
- Constantly met departmental/organizational targets on time and in good order
- Accustomed to handling multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines in a fast paced work environment
Timeline
Superintendent
Fowler Construction Company
09.2015 - 08.2019
Superintendent
Mocon Construction Saskatchewan
03.2015 - 09.2015
Supervisor/Operator
Thompson Brothers Construction at Fort Hills
10.2014 - 03.2015
Construction Field Supervisor
Flatiron Construction LTD
07.2014 - 10.2014
Construction Site Superintendent
M-5 Construction LTD
03.2014 - 07.2014
Owner/Operator
Redefining Muskoka Landscaping
01.2002 - Current
Owner/Operator
Poirier Electric
01.1999 - 01.2002
Heavy equipment operator
Fowler Construction Company
04.1996 - 11.1999
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School