Brandon Valenzuela
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced, Dedicated and Focused Foreman considered Expert in Safety, Project oversight, Team management, Meeting deadlines, Production and Blueprint Interpretation Skills. Im also a team player committed to maintaining safe, quality assured and clean job sites. Pursuing an Assistant Superintendent Role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued with more than 10 years of experience to offer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Subcontractor Foreman
Karsten Interior Services
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Conducted daily safety meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Constructed Commercial and Industrial projects with more than 10,000 square feet.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Handled 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.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
Subcontractor Foreman
Forrest Sound Products Acoustics & Interiors
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Conducted daily safety meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Constructed Commercial and Industrial projects with more than 10,000 square feet.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Handled 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.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
Journeyman Acoustical Ceiling Installer
Bakers Triangle
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Climbed ladders and worked at heights of 30 feet or more.
- Screwed metal and wooden studs into frames.
- Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
- Cut and installed decorative framing and trim.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
- Lifted heavy objects, walked and stood for long periods of time and performed strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions.
- Lifted over 60 pounds unassisted to load and unload various products.
- Completed installation of drywall sheets on commercial and residential properties.
- Cut and hung drywall on walls and ceilings, taping and finishing joints and corners.
- Received consistent excellent feedback on work quality and customer service.
- Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to fill in holes and rectify errors.
- Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Acoustical Ceiling Installer
Laser Acoustics
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to fill in holes and rectify errors.
- Cut and hung drywall on walls and ceilings, taping and finishing joints and corners.
- Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes, and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
- Screwed metal and wooden studs into frames.
- Completed installation of drywall sheets on commercial and residential properties.
- Lifted up to 60 pounds unassisted to load and unload various products.
- Cut and installed decorative framing and trim.
- Checked site and reported structural issues.
- Climbed ladders and worked at heights of [Number] feet or more.
- Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
- Lifted heavy objects, walked and stood for long periods of time and performed strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Read and interpreted schematics and blueprints to lay tiles and drywall in correct places.
- Received consistent excellent feedback on work quality and customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress Springs High School
7909 Fry Rd, Cypress, TX 7743306.2010
Skills
- Project Deadlines
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Crew Oversight
- Task Prioritization
- Job Site Supervision
- Project Management
- Meeting Schedule Deadlines
- Safety Oversight
- Company Safety Policies
- OSHA Compliance
- Shift Coverage
- Wood and Metal Framing
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Construction Quality Assurance
- Attention to Detail
- Work Site Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Budget Development
- HAZMAT Management
- Punch Lists
- Estimating Hours
- Maintaining Equipment
- Effective Communication
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Budgetary Reviews
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Permits Understanding
- Fall Protection
- Commercial Construction
- Worksite Safety
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Monitor Safety Procedures
- Drywalling
Timeline
Subcontractor Foreman
Karsten Interior Services
04.2020 - 03.2022
Subcontractor Foreman
Forrest Sound Products Acoustics & Interiors
01.2016 - 04.2020
Journeyman Acoustical Ceiling Installer
Bakers Triangle
09.2012 - 01.2016
Acoustical Ceiling Installer
Laser Acoustics
06.2010 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Cypress Springs High School
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