Cecil Blackman
North Dighton,MA
Summary
Results-driven Foreman with proven leadership skills, ensuring OSHA compliance and enhancing quality assurance processes. Expertise in resource coordination and project management, consistently achieving high safety standards and operational efficiency. Proficient in operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, excavators, and loaders for natural gas and underground utility construction projects. Capable of performing manual labor tasks, including shoveling, tamping, and utilizing power tools for underground pipe and conduit placement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Carpentry and Maintenance
K.M.B Construction
03.2018 - Current
- Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications.
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Conduct snow removal during the winter months
Foreman
Feeney Brothers Utility Services
Dorchester, Massachusetts
08.2007 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily operations on utility projects, emphasizing safety and regulatory compliance.
- Inspected completed work to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Trained new employees in systems, protocols, and best practices for compliance.
- Implemented safety measures to minimize workplace hazards during utility projects.
- Addressed employee and customer conflicts, promoting constructive resolutions.
- Maintained detailed logs of labor and equipment usage on-site.
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in construction and maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School
North Dighton, MA06.2003
Skills
- Task delegation and team leadership
- OSHA compliance and safety
- Quality assurance and regulations
- Heavy equipment operation
- Problem solving and multitasking
- Utility connections and disconnections
- Pipe installation and utilities
- Time management
- Construction supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Work planning and prioritization
- Job site management
- Safety policies and procedures
- Construction vehicle operation
- Dedicated work ethic
- Customer service skills
- Decision making
- Utility locating techniques
- Trench shoring expertise
- Paver installation skills
Profession Certificates and Licenses
- 2a Hoisting license
- Fully certified Energy world net gas operator qualification
- Fully certified Northeastern gas association qualification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Carpentry and Maintenance
K.M.B Construction
03.2018 - Current
Foreman
Feeney Brothers Utility Services
08.2007 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School
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