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Brian Palma

Contra Costa County,CA

Summary

Dedicated Carpenter Lead/Foreman with 8 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry and 4 years of leadership experience. Proficient in reading and understanding construction plans means and methods, with a strong aptitude for applying field experience to project coordination and management. Currently advancing expertise by enrolling in a Construction Management Online Course at UC Davis, beginning January 2025. Seeking to leverage my field expertise and management skills to transition into a Project Engineer role within Swinerton Builders, contributing to project efficiency and success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter Lead

Swinerton Builders
01.2021 - Current
  • Apple Cupertino. Jan. 21' - July 21'

Interior wall lay out


  • Tachi Palace. Sep. 21' - May 23'

Hilti Total Station Exterior/Interior Lay out. Carpenter Lead duties; Confirm layout with drawings and coordination drawings/model. Estimate time, material and supplies needed. Track production of framing and drywall. Enter daily time in Exaktime for team members. Maintain records of tasks/operations.


  • UCSF POPC. August 23' - July 24'

Interior wall lay out. Lead/Foreman duties; CMIC daily reporting. Proficient in BIM360, ACC, Clearstory, OpenSpace and REVU. Generate work schedule and crew assignments. Develop JHA's with Safety Coordinators. Monitor material/supplies inventory and equipment. Enter daily crew time/cost codes and production quantities on Exaktime. Comply with Swinerton Mission and Vision Statement.


  • Modoc Medical Center. March 24' - September 24'

Trimble Total Station QC and Exterior/Interior lay out.


  • Enloe Health Chico CCC. Sep. 24' - Present

Trimble Total Station QC and Exterior/Interior lay out.

Education

In Progress- Construction Management Certificate - Construction Project Management

UC Davis
UC Davis, CA
12-2025

In Progress - Nor Cal Foreman Builder Program

Swinerton Builders
Fairfield, CA
12-2025

Skills

  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Following Supervisor Instructions
  • Daily Reporting
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management

Timeline

Carpenter Lead

Swinerton Builders
01.2021 - Current

In Progress- Construction Management Certificate - Construction Project Management

UC Davis

In Progress - Nor Cal Foreman Builder Program

Swinerton Builders
Brian Palma