Bongchul Lee
Cresskill,NJ
Summary
US Military Veteran, Committed job seeker with versatile life experiences, with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Supervisor
Core Construction Group
New York, NY
07.2017 - 02.2024
- Directed and coordinated the activities of workers in a construction project.
- Monitored quality control procedures to ensure compliance with standards.
- Provided technical advice to laborers, subcontractors, and other personnel onsite.
- Conducted safety inspections and ensured that all safety protocols were followed.
- Scheduled work assignments for laborers, subcontractors, and other personnel involved in the project.
- Inspected materials used during construction to ensure they met job specifications.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and other professionals regarding changes or modifications to plans or designs.
- Maintained records of timecards, equipment usage logs, material inventories.
- Ordered supplies as needed for completion of projects.
- Ensured that all building codes were adhered to throughout the project's duration.
- Performed daily site assessments to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings, and skhes prior to beginning any construction activity.
- Prepared reports detailing progress made on a weekly basis for management review.
- Developed strategies for efficient completion of projects within tight deadlines.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.
- Implemented corrective actions when necessary due to deviations from established processes or procedures.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Monitored job site parts and equipment.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
Independent Contractor
JB Global LLC
Fort Lee, NY
09.2007 - 06.2017
- Inspect electrical systems to ensure they are up-to-code and safe for use.
- Examine plumbing systems for leaks or deficiencies in supply lines, drainage pipes, fixtures and other components.
- Test fire alarms and sprinkler systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Perform visual inspections of properties to assess the condition and identify any potential safety hazards.
- Conduct detailed examinations of buildings, including walls, foundations, roofs, windows, doors, and other related components.
- Prepare comprehensive inspection reports documenting findings and provide recommendations for repairs or improvements.
- Identify any damage or deterioration in structures due to age, weathering, or improper maintenance.
- Evaluate the overall structural integrity of buildings and determine if they meet local zoning regulations.
- Check appliances for functionality and inspect HVAC systems for operation efficiency levels.
- Investigate water heaters for compliance with current industry standards.
- Review roofing materials for signs of damage from hail storms or high winds.
- Documented findings with professional reports and correspondence, including corrective action recommendations to return properties to compliant status.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
Project Manager
KC Construction
New York, NY
10.1995 - 08.2007
- Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Organized subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Assessed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
- Reviewed architectural plans for accuracy and completeness.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and other specialists throughout the duration of the project.
- Conducted regular meetings with clients to discuss progress reports and changes in scope or design.
- Maintained detailed records of all costs associated with each project.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
- Resolved conflicts between various parties involved in the construction process.
- Analyzed cost estimates to determine if they are within budget constraints.
- Created a timeline for completing tasks related to the project.
- Prepared reports detailing progress updates for senior management.
- Identified potential problems that may arise during the course of construction.
- Advised clients on innovative ways to reduce overall costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
- Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers.
- Estimated construction costs accurately, achieving consistent business profits.
- Established relationships with construction manager and contractors to align priorities, goals and objectives.
- Managed submittals and processing of Requests for Information between general contractor, owner and owner's consultants.
- Built relationships with engineering staff and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery schedules with vendors, drawing on thorough knowledge of housing industry and building practices.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress to ensure compliance and top quality control.
- Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost work days.
- Mitigated risk, coordinated plans and updated specifications to maintain safety and OSHA compliance.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
Construction Estimator
Symons Corp
Fairfield, NJ
08.1986 - 09.1995
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for construction projects from architectural drawings and specifications.
- Analyzed bids to determine if they met contractual requirements and project scope.
- Reviewed plans, specifications, bid documents and subcontractor quotes for accuracy.
- Developed budgets and estimated costs for labor, materials, equipment rental and other related items.
- Conducted site visits to assess the condition of existing structures or potential job sites.
- Researched material pricing trends to ensure up-to-date information was used in estimates.
- Evaluated alternate methods of construction to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Created reports detailing the estimated costs of a project along with any assumptions made during the estimating process.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers and other stakeholders to ensure estimates were accurate and comprehensive.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing information for budgeting purposes.
- Performed quantity takeoffs on architectural drawings to accurately estimate materials needed for a project.
- Assisted in preparing bid proposals including itemized cost breakdowns, schedules and payment terms.
- Investigated new products or techniques that could reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Attended pre-bid meetings with clients to discuss project goals and objectives as well as answer questions regarding the bidding process.
- Provided technical advice regarding design changes that could help reduce overall construction costs.
- Reconciled discrepancies between actual material costs versus initial estimates.
- Maintained records of all data associated with completed projects including total labor hours, materials used.
- Reviewed contracts prior to signing them in order to verify accuracy of all financial details.
- Monitored current market conditions related to building materials prices, labor rates and other factors that affect construction costs.
- Managed project estimates, design specifications and construction documents.
- Monitored project expenses and developed pre-construction estimates.
- Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Formulated proposals and processed work orders by analyzing and calculating field measurements, survey plans and plot plans.
- Directed and negotiated change orders and claims for contractors, suppliers and architects.
- Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs, determining reasons for discrepancies.
- Inspected buildings to determine work needed to maintain buildings to code and desired standards.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
Education
Environmental Safety & OSHA
360training.com
Austin, TX06-2017
Principle of Real Estate
New York Real Estate Institute
New York, NY09-2009
Property Inspection
New York Real Estate Institute
New York, NY09-2008
Accounting And Finance
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05-1992
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
NJIT
Newark, NJ05-1985
Skills
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Materials Estimation
- Site Safety
- Problem-Solving
- Job site management
- Quality Assurance
- Methodology Enhancement
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Site Inspection
- Analytical Skills
- Fall protection
- OSHA Compliance
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Decision-Making
- Blueprint Reading
- Worker Supervision
- Risk Management
- Equipment Operation
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Subcontractor Management
- Budget Development
- Site Management
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Field Operations
- Project monitoring
- Operations Planning
- Technical knowledge
- Quality Control
- Building codes and regulations
- Property Damage Assessment
- Plumbing Inspection
- Elevator inspection
- Building codes expertise
- Roofing Inspection
- Foundation Inspection
- Electrical systems inspection
- Permitting
- Zoning requirements
- Building repairs
- Code enforcement
- Quality Control Analysis
- Fire safety inspection
- Building applications
- HVAC Inspection
- Construction knowledge
Languages
English
Professional
Korean
Professional
Timeline
Field Supervisor
Core Construction Group
07.2017 - 02.2024
Independent Contractor
JB Global LLC
09.2007 - 06.2017
Project Manager
KC Construction
10.1995 - 08.2007
Construction Estimator
Symons Corp
08.1986 - 09.1995
Environmental Safety & OSHA
360training.com
Principle of Real Estate
New York Real Estate Institute
Property Inspection
New York Real Estate Institute
Accounting And Finance
Baruch College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
NJIT
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