Reliable foreman with several years of construction site experience. Superb project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman, Shingler
Roofing Systems Plus
Toronto
01.2006 - Current
Promoted to Foreman in 2010
Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
Communicated with clients regarding their concerns or questions about the project.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Installed new asphalt shingles to roofs following manufacturer's instructions.
Used ladders or scaffolding to access elevated surfaces of buildings for repairs or installations.
Applied plastic coatings and membranes, fiberglass or felt over sloped roofs to prepare for shingle installation.
Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
Selected necessary materials and calculated dimensions to develop plan appropriate to specifications.
Adhered strictly to established safety protocols when operating power tools such as nail guns and saws.
Structural Steel Erector
Iron Worker
01.2019 - 01.2023
Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
Site Supervisor, Senior Blue Skinner
JSB Blue Skin
Toronto
01.2016 - 01.2019
Extensive knowledge of waterproofing and insulating via blue-skinning technique
Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining a clean and organized site
Train and supervise a crew of 10-15 workers
Point of contact for client/site architects and other supervisors
Ability to make decisions under fast changing circumstances
Ensure site is safe and instill a safety-first atmosphere
Take part in various training seminars to maintain my abilities to be the best in the field
Performed calculations related to energy efficiency, wind load requirements, waterproofing systems, and insulation levels.
Applied waterproofing materials to exterior masonry surfaces.
Skilled Laborer
Cooper-Gordon Ltd
Toronto
08.2013 - 11.2014
Job duties involved being a very good independent worker, making sure job site is clean and safe at all times allowing trades to complete work
Worked on different projects such as -retail outlets, restaurants, residential and commercial buildings, nursing home, public housing, police facilities and several churches
Completed training and achieved certifications for: Supervisor training, WHMIS, Fire Extinguisher selection and use, occupational health and safety act and construction regulations, Scissor Lift and operating training