Brian Coover
Anamosa
Summary
Skilled in overseeing construction trades and extraction work with solid background in coordinating diverse teams and managing projects from inception to completion. Possess strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and capacity to solve problems efficiently. Improved workflow and team coordination on multiple projects, enhancing project completion rates and quality of work. Demonstrated adaptability to changing industry trends and technologies, ensuring project specifications are met with precision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Foreman
Tri County enterprises
Cedar Rapids
05.2009 - 07.2024
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared weekly reports detailing progress made on each project along with any potential problems that may arise.
- Inspected, serviced and repaired equipment to maintain functionality and project timelines.
- Maintained records such as daily time sheets, material orders, project costs and contractor information.
- Developed work plans, assigned tasks and monitored progress to ensure timely completion of projects within budget.
- Organized the storage of supplies, tools and equipment used in the course of construction activities.
- Supervised aspects of construction projects, lending communication and hands-on assistance.
- Enforced safety rules at all times to reduce workplace hazards for both employees and visitors.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Metro High School
Cedar Rapids, Iowa05-2007
Skills
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Time tracking
- Material ordering
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Supply management
- Progress reporting
- Worksite inspections
- Hand and power tools
- Raw materials
- Managing materials
- Construction techniques
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Workflow optimization
- Project reporting
- Site safety
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Staff training
- Subcontractor supervision
- Site maintenance
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Construction Foreman
Tri County enterprises
05.2009 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Metro High School