Ivan Nava
Cypress
Summary
Dynamic Foreman with a proven record in safety management, team supervision, and construction oversight. Expertise in inventory control and equipment inspection ensures project compliance and efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman/General Foreman
Skanska USA Civil
Riverside
02.2013 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Coordinated work schedules and assigned tasks to team members for efficient workflow.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety protocols to maintain standards.
- Inspected work quality, providing feedback to improve performance and processes.
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to support ongoing projects.
- Facilitated communication between teams to enhance collaboration and problem-solving efforts.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, promoting a culture of awareness among staff members.
- Implemented process improvements, streamlining operations for increased efficiency in projects.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specification
- Scheduled staff shifts based on project needs and availability.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications.
- Prepared budgets for projects based on labor costs, materials needed.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Traffic Foreman
Atkinson Construction
Irvine
03.2009 - 02.2013
- Supervised construction crews to ensure adherence to safety protocols and project requirements.
- Coordinated daily activities and workflow among team members on job sites.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and compliance with building standards.
- Trained new workers in safe operating procedures and equipment usage.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials to support ongoing projects efficiently.
- Communicated project updates and challenges to management and stakeholders regularly.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to align schedules and project goals effectively.
- Resolved conflicts on-site by mediating discussions between team members promptly.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Scheduled staff shifts based on project needs and availability.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Traffic Foreman
Eastside LRT Contructors
Los Angeles
06.2005 - 03.2009
- Supervised construction crews to ensure adherence to safety protocols and project requirements.
- Coordinated daily activities and workflow among team members on job sites.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and compliance with building standards.
- Trained new workers in safe operating procedures and equipment usage.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials to support ongoing projects efficiently.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to align schedules and project goals effectively.
- Resolved conflicts on-site by mediating discussions between team members promptly.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Scheduled staff shifts based on project needs and availability.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Traffic Control Technician
Ortiz Enterprises
Los Angeles
06.2002 - 06.2005
- Monitored traffic patterns to ensure safe road conditions.
- Set up traffic control devices for construction zones.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate traffic flow.
- Conducted safety checks on equipment and signage.
- Assisted law enforcement in managing road closures.
- Educated the public on safe driving practices near work sites.
- Responded to emergencies by redirecting traffic efficiently.
- Maintained clear records of daily activities and incidents.
- Maintained records of maintenance activities performed on various traffic control devices.
- Inspected and maintained traffic control devices to ensure safety of pedestrians and vehicles.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies regarding the installation or removal of temporary construction zone signage.
- Provided technical guidance to contractors performing installation work on traffic control equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls for repairs in order to restore functionality of malfunctioning traffic signals or other devices.
- Managed setup and removal of temporary traffic control equipment and signs.
- Assembled traffic cones and pathways for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
- Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.
- Set messages on digital traffic signs to warn oncoming traffic of delays.
Apprentice Laborer
Tutor Saliba
Los Angeles
03.2000 - 06.2002
- Prepared job sites by cleaning and organizing materials and tools.
- Poured, spread, and finished concrete surfaces per project specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards on site.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carson High School
Carson, CA06-1999
Skills
- Safety management
- Inventory control
- Equipment inspection
- Team supervision
- Construction supervision
- Workplace safety
Timeline
Foreman/General Foreman
Skanska USA Civil
02.2013 - Current
Traffic Foreman
Atkinson Construction
03.2009 - 02.2013
Traffic Foreman
Eastside LRT Contructors
06.2005 - 03.2009
Traffic Control Technician
Ortiz Enterprises
06.2002 - 06.2005
Apprentice Laborer
Tutor Saliba
03.2000 - 06.2002
High School Diploma -
Carson High School