Robert Burns
Calgary
Summary
Construction professional known for ensuring compliance and timely project delivery. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills foster adaptability in diverse environments. Proven track record of enhancing project efficiency and client satisfaction through rigorous quality assurance and proactive coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Assistant
Shane Homes
Calgary
08.2024 - Current
- Completed all required work before inspections to make sure inspections would pass, and we would not waste time with the need to rebook inspection.
- Assist Project Manager with any tasks required.
- Schedule and book all city inspections through out the course of construction
- Schedule trades during the course of construction in a timely and efficient manner.
- Rough-in inspection(s)
- Complete any change orders that were approved. (ie. changing a hearth to a mantle, change the dimension and location of fireplace insert framing)
- Radon caulk all basement slabs before building inspection.
- Fire proof any rated fire wall before building inspection.
- Quality control checks everyday.
- Expose all underground services (Gas, electrical, telus, and shaw)
- Quality control, and clean every house possession. Making sure the homeowner was wow'd.
- Framing checks on all laned, paired, or front drive homes.
Commercial Land Developer Superintendent
Azimuth Builders
Calgary
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Superintendent for two commercial builds (18 million dollar budget in total).
- Complete RFI's
- Safety first
- Book city inspection in proper order throughout course of construction to avoid rework .
- Avoid any backcharges ( by having the all tender approvals and drawings as ammunition to avoid any back charges )
- Assisted in tender packages for both projects.
- Reviewed all tender responses, cross referenced, and compared to drawings to make sure nothing was missed and if it was. Have that conversation with the company who submitted the tender responses, and ask for clarification.
- Conducted quality assurance reviews on project deliverables to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Logistical guru
- Commitment to deadlines ( no excuses )
- Coordinated with owner of company/project coordinator to understand customer requirements fully.
- Approved PO's.
- Monitored changes in scope or requirements, updating project plans accordingly to maintain alignment with goals.
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to drive progress on project.
- Schedule all trades throughout the course of construction in a timely and efficient manor . Mitigating congestion and allowing for proper work flow , and maintaining production towards critical path of project.
Laborer
Azimuth Builders
Calgary
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Ensured smooth transitions between phases by effectively handing off tasks from one team member or group to another when appropriate.
- Oversaw projects from development phases through construction administration, and final walk throughs.
- Promoted to Superintendent.
- Maintained equipment, and reported issues to supervisor.
- Operated equipment properly, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, preparing and moving project materials.
- Completed work based on blueprints, and schematics.
- Helped mentor new crew members to reduce errors.
- Mixed, poured, and placed concrete for foundation/slabs.
- Follow health and safety guidelines to meet established standards.
- Operated skid steer, aerial work platform, zoom Boom, articulating boom lift, and excavator.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of job site areas daily.
Education
Welding - journeyman welder
Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, AB05-2020
High School Diploma -
Princess Margaret Secondary School
Penticton, BC06-2007
Skills
- Punctual
- Organization
- Self Driven
- Planning
- Logistical guru
- Problem Solver
- Communication
- Record Keeping
- Adaptability
- Pride in Providing a Quality Product for Shane Home Clients
- Hard Worker
Timeline
Construction Assistant
Shane Homes
08.2024 - Current
Commercial Land Developer Superintendent
Azimuth Builders
05.2023 - 07.2024
Laborer
Azimuth Builders
10.2022 - 05.2023
Welding - journeyman welder
Medicine Hat College
High School Diploma -
Princess Margaret Secondary School