Aaron Collins
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting.
Leader with talent for problem solving and productive resolutions. Strong knowledge of concrete formwork and team leading. Communicative and team-oriented. Proven history of fostering safety and quality to meet team, individual and management objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Perform Operations Concrete Superintendent
Turner Construction
Seattle, WA
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Educated employees in proper use of personal protective equipment and enforced safety requirements to minimize workplace accidents.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress to maintain pace, compliance and top quality control.
- Maintained written daily log of job site activities for permanent records.
- Managed 50 employees and subcontractors across many different trades by adhering to protocols and best practices implementation.
- Reported to Senior Superintendents and Project Managers with project updates and estimated completion dates, noting delay issues.
Self Perform Operations Safety Manager
Turner Construction
Seattle, WA
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Collaborated with engineers to institute controls or remedial measures for potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment or lighting potentially affecting employee health and performance.
- Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
Site Safety Representative
Walsh Group
Seattle, WA
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Analyzed job and worksites and reported on hazards, recommendations and successful corrections.
- Assisted companies with rectifying safety and hazard issues.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Provided daily updates to project managers, foremen and contractors on safety behaviors and operational enhancements.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Equipment Operator
Absher Construction
Seattle, WA
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues for proper materials movement.
- Kept equipment properly fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Observed all safety policies and procedures.
- Protected equipment and personnel from safety concerns by noting and avoiding potential hazards like utility lines.
- Put up and attached structural components, poured concrete and completed other construction-related tasks.
Crane Rigger
Absher Construction
Seattle, WA
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly and efficiently transport loads.
- Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
Carpenter General Foreman
Newway Forming
Seattle, WA
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
- Enhanced production methods and improved employee motivation to maximize team productivity.
- Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job.
- Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and efficiency.
- Planned and delegated work for multiple construction crews.
Carpenter Foreman
Ceco Concrete Construction LLC
Seattle, WA
06.2013 - 04.2019
- Managed team member schedules and individual assignments for work crew.
- Mitigated project downtime by effectively managing, scheduling and dispatching technicians for on-site repairs.
- Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and efficiency.
- Planned and delegated work for multiple construction crews.
- Trained and mentored employees, offering assistance and insight into completing job tasks when needed.
Reconnaissance Cavalry Scout
United States Army
Wahiawa, HI
04.2003 - 05.2008
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including Hazmat NCO and emergency medical procedures.
- Improved inventory control accuracies, ensuring proper maintenance of rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Maintained over $15,000,000 in equipment with no loss other than in combat by using inspection and accountability paperwork and rigorous organization.
Carpenter Apprentice
Snyder Construction
Bonney Lake, WA
01.1998 - 01.2003
Education
Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction (STS-C)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
06.2021
Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
(Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
07.2020
OHSA 30
United Brotherhood of Carpenters And Joiners of America
Kent, WA2017
Carpentry
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA2013
Skills
- Auditing Safety Processes
- Blueprint Reading
- Conflict Resolution
- Construction Materials Expertise
- Customer Service
- Employee Training
- First Aid/CPR
- Incident Investigation
- Materials Estimation
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Policy Development
- Procedure Planning
- Production Optimization
- Risk Identification
- Risk Management
- Safety Hazards Analysis
- Schedule Determination
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Training Program Development
- Worksite Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Self Perform Operations Concrete Superintendent
Turner Construction
12.2022 - 07.2023
Self Perform Operations Safety Manager
Turner Construction
07.2020 - 07.2023
Site Safety Representative
Walsh Group
02.2020 - 05.2020
Equipment Operator
Absher Construction
08.2019 - 02.2020
Crane Rigger
Absher Construction
08.2019 - 02.2020
Carpenter General Foreman
Newway Forming
04.2019 - 07.2019
Carpenter Foreman
Ceco Concrete Construction LLC
06.2013 - 04.2019
Reconnaissance Cavalry Scout
United States Army
04.2003 - 05.2008
Carpenter Apprentice
Snyder Construction
01.1998 - 01.2003
Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction (STS-C)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
(Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
OHSA 30
United Brotherhood of Carpenters And Joiners of America
Carpentry
Renton Technical College