Austin Leigh
Wheat Ridge,CO
Summary
Dedicated, honest, and hardworking professional with a strong reputation for fairness and reliability. I have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to build trust and foster collaboration. I excel in problem-solving, effective communication, and I am consistently exceeding expectations in any role. Committed to delivering results with integrity and professionalism, while maintaining a fair and balanced approach in all interactions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
WestWard Fence LLC
Strasburg, CO
11.2024 - Current
- Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Conducted post-construction evaluations to assess project successes and areas for improvement.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure materials and equipment at cost-effective rates.
- Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Provided guidance to workers regarding safe operating procedures when using machinery or tools.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Streamlined communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
UH-60 Maintainer
US Army National Guard
Aurora, CO
03.2019 - 03.2025
- Disassembled and overhauled internal combustion engines, pumps and generators.
- Conducted routine servicing of engines and other components to maintain airworthiness.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Identified discrepancies between actual performance and expected performance of aircraft systems during flight tests.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Disassembled and inspected engines and components for wear, breaks or other deficiencies.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing all duties within the hangar environment.
- Assisted in the troubleshooting and repair of aircraft systems.
- Performed daily inspections of aircraft to ensure safety and compliance with FAA standards.
- Requested aviation parts and supplies before scheduled repairs to meet inventory needs.
Engineer Technician
Sierra Space
Louisville, CO
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted maintenance activities on mechanical systems and equipment.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to streamline project completion.
- Updated and maintained project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Assisted supervisor with assigning jobs to production personnel to meet production schedules.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Assisted in the development and testing of prototypes, recording results for further analysis.
- Analyzed system performance data to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained records of all test results, measurements, and related data.
- Monitored inventory levels of parts needed for repairs or replacements.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared technical data reports.
- Tested performance of in-development parts, assemblies and systems under simulated operating conditions to optimize plans.
- Implemented quality control procedures to maintain high standards in engineering projects.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Performed troubleshooting activities to identify issues with aircraft systems.
- Conducted inspections and repairs on aircraft systems, components, and structures.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Project Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSome College (No Degree) - Facility Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Safe job site set-up
- Planning and design
- Management
- Conflict resolution
- Reading blueprints
- Effective communication
- Site safety coordinator
- Subcontractor oversight
- Job site development
- Strategic planning
- Excellent customer relations
- Production planning
- Employee relations
- Payroll
- Employee engagement
- Excellent communication
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Verbal communication
- Flexible and adaptable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Manager
WestWard Fence LLC
11.2024 - Current
Engineer Technician
Sierra Space
01.2023 - 11.2024
UH-60 Maintainer
US Army National Guard
03.2019 - 03.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Project Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Some College (No Degree) - Facility Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver