Anthony Burns
Construction Foreman
Southaven,MS
Summary
Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 25 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Foreman
F.L. Crane And Sons
Memphis, TN
03.2008 - Current
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Developed work schedules for all team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of contruction workers needed to complete job.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Delivered reports to project managers each weekly to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained all team members to decrease injuries.
- Constructed hospitals, hotels and shopping centers buildings with more than 100,000 square feet.
- Organized and optimized daily operations of construction crew in Memphis,TN with consistent on-time delivery.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs with $500,000+ budgets.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 25 years.
- Meticulously tracked all parts and equipment used on each job site.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Attended 8 on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
- Wrote weekly production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 09.2019 - Current
GED -
Covington High School
Covington, TN 08.1993 - 04.1996
Skills
Workload planning
Site monitoring
Quality controls
Effective communication
Construction management
OSHA trained
Reviewing timesheets
Project milestones
Safety and compliance
Blueprints and schematics
Commercial construction
Staff Management
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
09.2019 - Current
Construction Foreman
F.L. Crane And Sons
03.2008 - Current
GED -
Covington High School
08.1993 - 04.1996