Bernie Bennett
Summary
Been roofing for 15 yrs non-union for 5yrs and been with the union for almost 10yrs
Out of the 10yrs in the union I've been running crews for 5+yrs
safety is my # one priority so at the end of the day my my crew can go home safe to there family
Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Trustworthy professional offering several years as foreman. Focused and skilled in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Decisive when responding to urgent issues and resolving problems.
Proficient professional with good problem-solving and group management skills. Successful at keeping employees on-task and achieving quality objectives.
Reliable foreman with several years of construction site experience. Superb project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills. Bilingual and successful in meeting tight job deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forman/ journeyman union roofer local 195
Wca roofing company
Syracuse
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Led roofing crews in executing installation, repair, and maintenance tasks, ensuring project completion within safety standards and timelines.
- Operated forklifts to move materials efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining smooth workflow in the warehouse.
- Operated lull equipment to transport materials safely, ensuring timely project completion and minimizing delays.
- Operated boom lifts to complete roofing projects safely, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Operated scissors lifts to elevate materials safely, ensuring efficient project execution and adherence to safety standards.
Journeyman/ Forman
Pulver roofing company
Utica
03.2016 - 07.2024
- Supervised roofing installation projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing team efficiency on-site.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on roofing techniques, resulting in improved workmanship and adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinated material procurement and logistics, which streamlined operations and reduced project delays significantly.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Operated machinery and tools effectively to ensure timely completion of roofing projects, enhancing overall workflow.
- Operated forklifts safely and efficiently, ensuring timely transportation of materials to support roofing projects.
- Operated lull equipment to transport materials efficiently, ensuring timely project completion and minimizing downtime.
- Operated scissors lifts to elevate materials for roofing projects, ensuring timely completion and safety compliance.
- Operated boom lifts to safely access heights for roofing projects, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
Education
St Johnsville Central School
Saint Johnsville, NYSkills
- Safety training
- Team leadership
- Job site management
- Multitasking and organization
- Crew leadership
- Job site safety
- Workplace safety
- Employee supervision
- Construction vehicles operation
- Employee training
- Decision-making
- Schematics and blueprints
- Physical stamina
- Roofing
- Commercial construction experience
- Heavy lifting
- Crew supervision
Certification
- Osha 30
- Lull operator
- Boom lift operator
- Scissor lift operator
- Fork lift operator
Accomplishments
- 10yrs in the roofers union ..Forman 5+yrs ...
- High scores on my roofs installed for inspection
- My mine set is safety ..quality and keeping roof water tight while getting roof done in a timely manner... take advantage of good weather
- Single ply professional tpo, epdm.
- Done alil slate..metal roofs..torchdown...shingles..
- Very strict on my detail work.
- Never leave a roof without making sure the section your in is watertight or what i like to say bullet proof
- These are what lead me to the leadership role and accomplishments... always stay focused and work hard and always SAFTEY
Timeline
Forman/ journeyman union roofer local 195
Wca roofing company
07.2024 - 02.2026
Journeyman/ Forman
Pulver roofing company
03.2016 - 07.2024
St Johnsville Central School