John McFarlane
Woodstock,ON
Summary
Seasoned Construction Site Supervisor with a proven track record at A-1 Restoration, adept in construction management and excelling in effective communication. Demonstrated success in enhancing project productivity and safety, achieving over 95% on-time project completion. Skilled in blueprint reading and fostering positive client relationships, consistently delivering high-quality results while ensuring OSHA compliance.
Hands-on Site Manager with 40 years of construction industry expertise. Proven capability leading teams of up to 10 workers. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Site Supervisor
A-1 Restoration
07.2009 - 11.2024
- Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and maintenance.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Scheduled labor, ordered materials and coordinated with other contractors to complete projects.
- Enhanced client satisfaction, accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications to deliver high-quality results.
- Managed subcontractor personnel activity and team resources to meet all project requirements.
- Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on completed work to guarantee adherence to industry standards and client expectations.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Actively communicated with crew and responded effectively to all questions, helping to build positive working environment for all.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Analyzed blueprints and other project specifications to completely understand all job requirements and determine how many workers would be required onsite.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the project duration.
- Streamlined construction processes to increase productivity, allowing teams to meet or exceed deadlines consistently.
- Built a reputation as an adaptable problem solver who excels in identifying potential issues and implementing practical solutions.
- Created construction site staffing schedules to properly staff each shift.
- Served as point of contact for clients to deliver information on work progress and resolve on-site technical problems.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders for seamless coordination of complex projects.
- Enhanced job site safety by vigilantly monitoring equipment and team members to prevent accidents.
- Optimized material procurement process, ensuring timely delivery while minimizing waste on job sites.
- Implemented safety procedures and verified workers wore proper safety attire to limit injuries and prevent accidents.
- Ensured timely project completion with effective scheduling and resource management for construction projects.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing comprehensive safety protocols and conducting regular site inspections.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
Construction Supervisor
KDM Erectors
07.2005 - 06.2009
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards throughout each project phase.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and schedules.
- Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
- Mitigated risks by conducting thorough site assessments and implementing appropriate safety measures.
- Delivered high-quality projects by maintaining a rigorous focus on quality assurance and control throughout the construction process.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Reduced excess spending by effectively utilizing given resources.
- Worked on high-rise commercial and residential buildings for new construction, rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
- Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives while celebrating successes along the way.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
Skills
- Construction management
- Site safety
- Blueprint reading
- Written and verbal communication
- Estimating
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Crane rigging and signaling
- Site safety management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Traffic control
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Heavy equipment operation
- Site safety inspections
- Management
Languages
English
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Achieved project completion through effectively helping with scheduling and staffing.
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Certification
- Rigger and Signalperson Certification – National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators.
- Ontario Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Forklift Certification
- boom / scissor lift Certification
- Working at heights Certification
- Supervisor Certification
- Fall Arrest Certification
- Suspended Platform Certification
Interests
- Avid Reader
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Outdoor Recreation
- Kayaking
- Woodworking
- 30 years as ice hockey referee
- Swimming
- Camping
Timeline
Construction Site Supervisor
A-1 Restoration
07.2009 - 11.2024
Construction Supervisor
KDM Erectors
07.2005 - 06.2009
- Rigger and Signalperson Certification – National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators.
- Ontario Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Forklift Certification
- boom / scissor lift Certification
- Working at heights Certification
- Supervisor Certification
- Fall Arrest Certification
- Suspended Platform Certification
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