David Rich
Rockford,MI
Summary
Adept Construction Manager with a proven track record at Wausau Homes, expertly managing personnel, equipment, and ensuring project compliance with safety standards. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and planning skills, significantly enhancing project efficiency and client satisfaction. Specializes in construction equipment and inspection principles, excelling in fostering relationships and mentoring new employees for optimal team performance. Project Manager versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Wausau Homes
Ada, MI
04.2016 - 05.2024
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Fostered relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and securing future business opportunities.
- Conducted site inspections and audits to assess progress and identify potential issues early.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
- Contracted and supervised workers for various construction jobs.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
- Monitored changes in scope or design, managing any necessary contract adjustments.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
Lead Carpenter/Construction Foreman
River City Construction Co.
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2009 - 04.2016
- Performed finish work such as trimming doors, windows, installing countertops, cabinetry.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Inspected job sites prior to beginning work to identify any potential safety issues.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Executed complex framing tasks such as rafter installation, wall sheathing, roofing systems.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding quality assurance issues for carpentry services provided.
Lead Carpenter
Thompson Construction
Ada, MI
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Construction of Large Executive Homes.
- Make daily project goals and execute .
- Trained junior staff members on proper use of hand and power tools and safe working practices.
- Coordinated with subcontractors,
- Troubleshot problems related to construction techniques or materials used in carpentry projects.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Executed complex framing tasks such as rafter installation, wall sheathing, roofing systems.
Carpenter Foreman
Katz Construction
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2005 - 01.2007
- Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to grasp project requirements and appropriately assign teams.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Reported any discrepancies between orders received and actual material delivered onsite.
- Located, measured and marked site locations or placement of structures using measuring and marking equipment.
- Examined and inspected work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and meet specifications.
Site Supervisor/Crew Leader
Multiple Subcontractors
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2003 - 09.2005
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, change orders and other documents associated with projects prior to start of work onsite.
- Reviewed written, oral and schematic instructions and relayed key details to laborers.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding progress updates on projects.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
Project Manager/Foreman
Crosby Development
Saint Augustine, FL
01.2001 - 03.2003
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Developed effective strategies for installation of siding materials in compliance with local building codes.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
Owner/Manager
Diamond Construction Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
05.1997 - 11.2000
- Subcontracted all aspects of the home-building process.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
Lead Carpenter
J&J Construction
Lowell, MI
04.1994 - 05.1997
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Troubleshot problems related to construction techniques or materials used in carpentry projects.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
- Monitored progress against established timelines and budgets for all carpentry assignments.
Carpenter
Oom Builders
Grand Rapids, MI
02.1989 - 05.1997
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
Carpenter
Nugent Builders
Rockford, MI
03.1987 - 01.1989
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Service/Carpenter
Fase Homebuilders
Grand Rapids, MI
07.1985 - 03.1987
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northview High
06-1985
Skills
- Management
- Construction equipment
- Inspection principles
- Safe job site set-up
- Best building practices
- Planning and design
- Building systems and services
- Estimating
- Design and planning
- Building codes and regulations
- Renovations, building, and demolition
- Quality inspection
- Team building and leadership
- Materials estimates
- As-built blueprints
- Detailed planning
- New construction
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Site supervision
- Verbal and written communication
- Subcontractor management
- Project management
Objective
Long term employment with established company who`s ideal are based on perfection,. A position where my experience and abilitys are utilized in a strong team environment.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Manager
Wausau Homes
04.2016 - 05.2024
Lead Carpenter/Construction Foreman
River City Construction Co.
05.2009 - 04.2016
Lead Carpenter
Thompson Construction
01.2007 - 05.2009
Carpenter Foreman
Katz Construction
09.2005 - 01.2007
Site Supervisor/Crew Leader
Multiple Subcontractors
03.2003 - 09.2005
Project Manager/Foreman
Crosby Development
01.2001 - 03.2003
Owner/Manager
Diamond Construction Inc.
05.1997 - 11.2000
Lead Carpenter
J&J Construction
04.1994 - 05.1997
Carpenter
Oom Builders
02.1989 - 05.1997
Carpenter
Nugent Builders
03.1987 - 01.1989
Service/Carpenter
Fase Homebuilders
07.1985 - 03.1987
High School Diploma -
Northview High