Austin Binns
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Seasoned Site Development Foreman with 12 years of construction experience, progressing from Laborer to Superintendent. Led utility installation, earthwork, and site development for projects up to $10 million, including a $6 million public facility. Skilled in blueprint interpretation, scheduling, quality control, and team mentorship. Committed to achieving project goals while ensuring high standards of safety and workmanship.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
M&F build
Manassas, VA
04.2026 - Current
- Lead daily field operations and coordinate crew activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.
- Oversaw daily field operations as Working Foreman to ensure project compliance with specifications.
- Work hands-on alongside crew members while directing daily tasks, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring quality workmanship.
- Oversee underground utility installation, including storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, and associated site infrastructure.
- Operate heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, and other machinery, to support excavation, grading, trenching, and pipe installation operations.
- Coordinated material deliveries, equipment needs, and manpower while managing daily work activities to sustain jobsite productivity.
- Executed quality control inspections ensuring installations met engineering plans, project specifications, and applicable standards.
- Resolved field challenges and addressed changing site conditions and construction conflicts to minimize delays and maintain workflow.
- Maintain a strong focus on jobsite safety, proper excavation practices, trench protection, and crew compliance with safety requirements.
- Communicate with superintendents, project managers, subcontractors, and inspectors regarding daily progress, scheduling, and field conditions.
- Provide hands-on training and guidance to crew members, promoting productivity, accountability, and proper installation practices.
Foreman
SHIRLEY CONTRACTING COMPANY
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Utility foreman on multiple projects installing miles of underground pipe from RCP , DIP , CMP with sizes ranging from 6" to 36" at depths up to 15-20 adhering to drawings , submittals and specifications.
- Led crew of 3-6 employees to complete projects safely and efficiently.
- Coordinate with project team on schedule and perform take off to ensure all material needed is on site.
- Tracked cost codes and work completed to align with production goals.
- Perform tasks on heavy highways under strict time constraints to meet deadlines.
- Completed daily dig permits to ensure compliance with regulations and SPA before starting work.
- Documented as-built drawings for utilities installed to maintain accurate records. on drawings .
- Problem solving within field conflicts .
Superintendent
Rainbow construction
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Sole Superintendent on site overseeing and directing a 6 million dollar facility built directly for Henrico County.
- Directly handle scheduling meetings with county and subcontractors weekly .
- Oversee and coordinate all subcontractor scheduling to meet all milestones and deadlines.
- Perform quality control daily to enforce all work being completed is correct and up to standard.
- Review submittals and ensure all materials submitted are being used.
- Oversee and document installation of underground bio retention system updating inspector daily and scheduling progress meetings.
- Assigned specific punch list items to subcontractors for timely completion. to subcontractors for completion.
Operator / Foreman
Moore Construction Co., Inc.
Clarksville, TN
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated excavators daily for mainline utility installation, including storm, sanitary, and water systems.
- Performed rock excavation using hydraulic hoe rams to break and remove rock for pipe installation.
- Planned and assigned daily tasks to crew members, ensuring alignment with production goals and project schedules.
- Established and verified pipe grades using pipe lasers and grade control equipment.
- Performed quality control inspections to verify line, grade, joint integrity, and overall workmanship.
- Coordinated equipment, manpower, and resources to enhance operational efficiency and uphold a safe work environment.
- Maintained project quality standards while achieving production targets and adhering to schedule commitments.
Foreman / Operator
Connally Contracting Corporation
Washington, DC
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
- Coordinated daily communication with vendors to ensure uninterrupted project operations.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Analyzed project details to determine appropriate materials and equipment for job sites.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Meticulously tracked all parts and equipment used on each job site.
- Ensured projects were completed according to approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Resolved issues by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking to identify effective solutions.
Pipelayer / Operator
Continental Associates
Manassas, VA
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Directed equipment operators using hand signals to ensure safety on the job site. to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
- Tested underground gas lines and pipes, ensuring proper functionality for safety compliance.
- Executed repairs on sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems to maintain functionality. for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Installed new hydrants, valves and lines to meet fire department needs and protect residents.
- Assembled and installed underground pipes, fittings, and valves.
- Backfilled completed pipes with earth and materials to prepare job sites for further grading. with earth or materials and prepared sites for grading.
- Covered completed pipes and prepared sites for grading, facilitating project completion and site readiness.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Installed hydrants, valves, and lines, supporting fire department operations and enhancing community safety.
Education
Brooke Point High School
Stafford, VASkills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Construction
- Safety management
- Safety leadership
- Safety and compliance
- Project management
- Troubleshooting
- Leadership
- Blueprints and schematics
- Materials handling
Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- Competent person - Excavation
- 2025-05 to Present
- Confined space rescue trained
- 2021-08 to Present
- WSSC Tap card
- 2020-01 to Present
- Certified to tap water and sewer mains for WSSC in maryland .
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Foreman
M&F build
04.2026 - Current
Foreman
SHIRLEY CONTRACTING COMPANY
02.2025 - 03.2026
Superintendent
Rainbow construction
09.2023 - 02.2025
Operator / Foreman
Moore Construction Co., Inc.
05.2022 - 09.2023
Foreman / Operator
Connally Contracting Corporation
01.2017 - 05.2022
Pipelayer / Operator
Continental Associates
04.2014 - 03.2017
Brooke Point High School