Basil Shea
Metamora,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented project manager with expertise in scheduling as well as real world knowledge of all aspects of pavement markings. Known for strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to the company. Works well in managing employees for execution of extreme production. Maintains strong relationships with workforce as well as contractors. Initiated professional journey in the yard managing equipment and materials at age 17, advancing to a foreman role in road construction over five years. Shifted to project management post-college, leveraging hands-on experience to enhance project execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
PK Contracting
Troy, Michigan
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborating with a four-person team to manage over 130 road workers to optimize workforce allocation.
- Coordinating with prime contractors, subcontractors, and inspectors to maintain project timelines and ensure smooth progress on government and non government contracts.
- Scheduling jobs, assigning crews, creating load lists, and managing road workers for efficient project execution.
- Reviewing all daily work reports and logs to ensure timely payment for project completion.
- Reviewing employee time sheets for payroll.
- Creating daily schedules for pavement marking projects which includes creation and coordination of road crews, equipment, and material based on timelines for the outstanding projects and based on the weather.
- Reviewing crews, jobs, projects, and materials with the Team on a daily and weekly basis to determine Company needs for project completion.
- Facilitating drug testing for division road workers to ensure compliance and safety standards.
- Reviewing contact proposals for both government and non government contracts for providing pavement marking services.
Foreman
PK Contracting
Troy, Michigan
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed and lead a team of laborers for cold plastic tape installations.
- Coordinated with project manners to determine work assignments.
- Ensured that output complied with contract standards and legal requirements.
- Managed traffic control to ensure safety of the crew.
- Coordination with Inspectors to ensure that the particular project was in compliance.
- Managed equipment and materials for the crew.
- Completed accurate layout for each pavement marking job prior to installation.
- Arranged hotel stays for out of town jobs.
Laborer
PK Contracting
Troy, Michigan
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in construction projects, including Legend grinder, SCB grinder, Sidewinder tape peeling machine, Striper, and other various equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete project tasks efficiently.
- Assisted with loading and unloading materials for construction activities.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards on site daily.
- Operated sprayable thermo-plastic striper.
- Performed various jobs for pavement marking including cold plastic tape installation, construction staging, follow trucking, coning behind a striper, operating a striper, polyurea handwork, waterborne handwork, RPM installations, endurblend handwork, and hot plastic preform installations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2023
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Construction coordination
- Material/equipment allocation
- Scheduling optimization
- Contract negotiation
- Site safety management
- Proficient in various programs including but not limited to: Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, Home Office, & TPC Software (TimeClock Plus)
- Working as a liaison between the Company, Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, & Inspectors
- Problem Solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Takeoffs to Assist the Estimator for Daily Schedule Needs
- Government Contracts
- Reading and Reviewing Plans
- Leading a team as a foreman
Certification
Chauffeur's license
Accomplishments
Completion of the MITA Future Leaders Program
Timeline
Project Manager
PK Contracting
05.2023 - Current
Foreman
PK Contracting
05.2022 - 08.2022
Laborer
PK Contracting
05.2017 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Michigan State University