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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Brian Hirsch

Salt Lake City

Summary

Dynamic Construction Foreman with extensive experience in supervising bridge construction and mentoring teams. Skilled in blueprint analysis and occupational safety training, driving improvements in productivity and project quality through effective leadership.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Highway Bridge Carpenter " Forman"

Wadsworth Brothers Construction
Draper, UT
01.2019 - 10.2025
  • Supervised construction of bridge structures, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Mentored junior carpenters in advanced framing techniques and material selection.
  • Optimized workflows by implementing new tools for efficient timber placement and assembly.
  • Constructed durable bridge frameworks using various materials, such as timber, steel, and concrete.
  • Consistently met deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and working efficiently under pressure.
  • Raised overall crew proficiency with ongoing skill development initiatives targeting areas identified for improvement.

Construction Foreman

G.W.S.
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Resolved conflicts and addressed performance issues to maintain a cohesive work environment.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.

Wet Cast Shop Foreman

Geneva Pipe
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2011 - 11.2016

Led entry-level team in plant production, achieving rapid advancement to management within one year. Oversaw daily operations and contributed to team development. Committed to ongoing learning and mastery of production processes.

  • Led team meetings to discuss project status, address challenges, and align objectives.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects and smooth communication between teams.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
  • Developed and maintained a tool management system ensuring timely access to necessary tools for all team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Park Academy
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Skilled in heavy equipment operation
  • Blueprint analysis skills
  • Crane rigging expertise
  • Occupational safety training
  • Advanced carpentry techniques
  • Active state driver's license

Accomplishments

two and a half Years on the I-15 tech core project. Recruited and as a foreman to run a crew on West Davis corridor in Davis County Utah one of the largest jobs in the state. 45 plus structures bridges box coverts 18 miles of brand new freeway Spent the duration of the job on the southeast junction three extremely large fly over bridges spanning across 2 highways UPR and UTA railroad tracks Assembled built poured stripped all of the substructure. Assembled poured and stripped all of the vertical columns and Pier caps. After that job moved on to Lewiston Idaho working on completing an 1800 foot 150 foot wide bridge 1400 foot long across the Clearwater River completed that moved on to the next project in income Idaho another stretch of I-15 phase job one year southbound next year northbound That was the last major project I worked on

Certification

OSHA 10

Forklift

UPR Railroad

excavator

First aid

Interests

endless interests Broad background mostly construction based Love to travel Love to be challenged quick learner Love people loyal Looking for my job

Timeline

Highway Bridge Carpenter " Forman"

Wadsworth Brothers Construction
01.2019 - 10.2025

Construction Foreman

G.W.S.
09.2017 - 01.2019

Wet Cast Shop Foreman

Geneva Pipe
03.2011 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

South Park Academy