Brian Wieseke
New Castle,IN
Summary
Smart leader well-trained to meet deadlines for commercial and residential projects. Energetic General Contractor with exceptional project management skills and subcontractor alliances. Detailed in codes compliance, safety and budget management. Outstanding reputation for top-quality work on variety of project types.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Contractor
Self-Employed
New Castle, IN
01.2014 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of subcontractors' workmanship for quality assurance.
- Maintained accurate records of daily progress, costs, and materials used on the project.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure competitive prices.
- Oversaw all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
- Managed on-site personnel including laborers, subcontractors, and engineers.
- Performed site visits to ensure construction plans were in compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates based on labor, material, equipment, overhead costs and other related expenses.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors and subcontractors regarding scheduling issues or budget overruns.
- Developed job schedules outlining specific tasks to be completed by each contractor and subcontractor within a given timeline.
- Reviewed blueprints and other documentation prior to commencement of projects for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensured that safety standards were maintained at all times during the duration of the project.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred to minimize delays or additional expenses.
- Monitored job sites regularly for hazardous conditions that could cause harm or delay progress.
- Implemented effective strategies to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste of resources.
- Provided technical guidance to team members as needed when challenges arose during the course of a project.
- Inspected completed projects upon completion for adherence to specified requirements.
- Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to keep overhead low and maintain supply availability.
- Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
- Scheduled subcontractors to stagger work and streamline completion of project phases.
- Managed projects with large labor, equipment and material budgets.
- Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and approved payments based on acceptable work products.
- Saved money by managing cost-effective supplier purchases.
- Supervised highly skilled electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other tradesmen on job sites for commercial projects.
Robotic Welder Operator\Programmer
Keener Corporation
Connersville, IN
07.2007 - 05.2013
- Operated robotic welding equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Monitored and adjusted welding parameters to achieve specified welds.
- Repaired defective parts using manual and automated welding techniques.
- Performed preventive maintenance on robotic welding systems as required.
- Maintained records of production, including number of pieces produced and any quality issues encountered.
- Assisted with the installation, setup, programming, and troubleshooting of robotic welding cells.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering and manufacturing to ensure customer requirements were met.
- Provided guidance and training to other operators when needed.
- Ensured that all safety practices were followed during operation of robotic welder systems.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding shift changes, production updates.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to quickly resolve issues related to the operation of robotic welders.
- Collaborated with professionals to analyze and resolve production issues.
- Completed troubleshooting services to identify issue root cause, process problems, and complete installation upgrades.
- Cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted equipment to maintain efficient operations using air hoses and cleaning fluids.
- Observed safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to reduce incidents and hazards, maintaining safety record.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI04-2006
Skills
- Job bidding
- Construction Site Management
- Project safety
- Code Compliance
- Project scope assessment
- Quality Control
- ADA compliance
- Budget Development
Affiliations
- Volunteer firefighter with H.V.F.D.
- Reserve police officer with H.P.D.
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Family
Certification
- Licensed builder in multiple counties.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Contractor
Self-Employed
01.2014 - Current
Robotic Welder Operator\Programmer
Keener Corporation
07.2007 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lansing Community College
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