Walter Ashley Craig-Fithen
Morinville,Canada
Summary
Journeyman/Red Seal Carpenter with over 25 years of supervision experience, consisting mainly in an industrial setting. Willing to travel or relocate where necessary. I have been successful in demonstrating the capability of being a successful leader and creating relationships with my teams, client, and contractors. I have established the aptitude to read and interpret engineered drawings and ensure construction aligns with the project and regulatory body specifications. My ability to schedule and plan work for skilled crafts while consistently meeting QA/QC requirements in a safe and effective manner is proven through my work face planning capabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Supervisor
JGC - Fluor Joint Venture
09.2020 - Current
- Worked with engineering to solve design conflicts that arose in the field by providing input in necessary field change notices
- Conducted daily reporting to track contractors progress compared to their schedule to ensure milestones were met on time
- Conducted weekly management walks to promote the high standard of safety culture to be 'The Safest Project on Earth'
- Performed daily quality audits to ensure specifications and client satisfaction were being met
- Ensuring any deficiencies were dealt with correctly in a timely and cost-effective manner
Site Superintendent
PME INC
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Directly responsible for multiple crews in various areas along the Valley Line LRT
- Responsible for ensuring foreman had all proper documentation necessary to be successful with their team
- Ensured all completed work met project specifications and client expectations
- Coordinated with foremen to ensure they were focusing on priority work fronts while troubleshooting and solving any design issues that arose
Carpenter Lead
Shear Wall Construction INC.
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Constructed and set various types of concrete formwork for high rise styled buildings
- Worked with different concrete form work systems such as fly forms, column forms, and free forming
- Worked with various sized and multidisciplined teams to successfully meet the project schedule
- Was effective at interpreting engineered drawings, performing measurements, and layout of work areas
- Led daily toolbox and safety meetings to effectively plan out the day's goals
Superintendent
Willow Ridge Construction Ltd.
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Oversaw all scopes of work for ongoing projects and management of the various subcontractors
- Scheduled and ran meetings in regards to HSE, work progress, change management, and schedule
- Conducted schedule and budget review meetings with construction management team to ensure that both items were being met
- Oversaw the quality and productivity of the workforce while simultaneously having the opportunity to mentor craft and supervision
- Conducted work site walks to ensure safe work practices were in place
Civil Site Supervisor
Jacobs Projects Limited
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed and provided direction to all civil and concrete sub-contractors
- Tracked material quantities, prepared schedule, and quantity forecasts for management review
- Conducted contractor schedule reviews and ensured compliance with client schedule
- Monitored/reviewed all aspects of change management
- Worked closely with clients and efficaciously built relationships based on trust and quality of work
- Scheduled and conducted daily contractor coordination and safety meetings
Civil General Foreman/Superintendent
JVD Projects
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Directly responsible for a crew of 4 foreman and up to 70 craft to complete construction of concrete formwork for cogeneration plant foundations and slabs at Imperial Nabiye
- Completed daily field reporting, timesheets including coding and quantity reports
- Ensured all work performed complied with project/client specifications, participated in QA/QC inspections and work/turnover documentation
- Coordinated with foreman on work schedules with projects and maintain completion schedules
- Conducted daily and weekly on-site safety meetings and inspections
Construction Supervisor
Fortune Oilfield Construction Ltd.
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Oversaw a designated workforce that was dedicated to constructing concrete form works for different oil and gas plants
- Operated heavy equipment for final grading of sites to then perform the placement and finishing of concrete
- Provided estimates for potential scopes of work and submitted the invoice of current work
Education
Red Seal/Journeyman Carpenter -
Lakeland College
Skills
- Staff leadership and direction
- Safety and compliance
- Quality assurance and control
- Subcontractor coordination
- Blueprints
- Environmental Compliance
- Permit processing
- Building codes and regulations
- Scheduling and Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Daily Reporting
- Job site management
- Workplace Safety
- Construction management
- Project Leadership
- Schematics and Blueprints
Timeline
Construction Supervisor
JGC - Fluor Joint Venture
09.2020 - Current
Site Superintendent
PME INC
03.2018 - 09.2020
Carpenter Lead
Shear Wall Construction INC.
03.2017 - 03.2018
Superintendent
Willow Ridge Construction Ltd.
09.2016 - 12.2016
Civil Site Supervisor
Jacobs Projects Limited
03.2015 - 07.2016
Civil General Foreman/Superintendent
JVD Projects
07.2013 - 03.2015
Construction Supervisor
Fortune Oilfield Construction Ltd.
07.2011 - 06.2013
Red Seal/Journeyman Carpenter -
Lakeland College