Chace Wallsch
Construction Superintenent
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Responsible Construction Superintendent with 1 year of comprehensive experience. Currently leading 5 subcontractors at once, with about 280 total personal at any given time that I am responsible for. Outstanding blueprint and design interpretation and comprehension abilities with excellent communication, budgeting and project management talents. Extensive knowledge of all construction sub-trades (Big Focus In Structural Steel and Rebar), construction materials and supplies. Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Turner Construction
Kansas City, MO
03.2023 - Current
- Steel Superintendent over 230 Ironworkers, on a 4.2 Billion Dollar Job.
- Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Maintained accurate records related to project progress reports, change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices for timely submission to clients or regulatory agencies when required.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Reduced downtime on construction sites through proactive maintenance planning and quick resolution of equipment issues.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Led successful project closeout procedures, ensuring all contractual obligations were met and any outstanding issues resolved promptly.
- Maximized use of resources by implementing lean construction practices that reduced waste and improved overall efficiency on job sites.
Union Journeymen Ironworker
Doherty Steel (Local 10 Ironworkers)
Kansas City, MO
11.2013 - 02.2023
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
- Reduced waste by proficiently maintaining inventory control systems for tools, materials, and consumables onsite.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Maintained a strong safety record by vigilantly inspecting equipment, machinery, and work areas to identify potential hazards before accidents could occur.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
- Demonstrated adaptability in tackling diverse projects ranging from commercial buildings to industrial facilities and infrastructure work like bridges or tunnels.
- Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Kaneohe, HI (Last Duty Station)
06.2001 - 03.2013
- Maximized unit combat effectiveness through diligent maintenance of weapons systems, vehicles, communication gear, and other essential equipment.
- Maintained high levels of discipline and morale within the platoon through effective communication, mentorship, and team-building activities.
- Sustained 100% accountability of personnel and equipment by implementing comprehensive inventory management systems.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Coordinated logistical support for the platoon during deployments to ensure timely resupply of ammunition, food, water, fuel, and medical supplies.
- Improved platoon performance through consistent evaluation, feedback, and tailored leadership development plans for each soldier.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Leveraged superior knowledge of tactics to advise junior leaders in the execution of complex battle drills such as ambushes or raids against enemy targets.
- Fostered an environment of mutual respect and trust among diverse team members by modeling exemplary behavior, open communication, and empathy towards individual challenges.
- Instructed infantry skills at service schools and combat training centers.
- Analyzed fighting conditions and led attack and defense operations during ground missions.
- Led unit in field exercises and operations.
- Ensured mission success with thorough pre-mission planning, rehearsals, and after-action reviews.
- Researched land battle history and strategy to increase overall unit performance.
- Expedited decision-making processes for higher headquarters with accurate reporting on various aspects of battlefield conditions including enemy activity patterns and terrain analysis.
- Developed tactical proficiency in subordinates by leading numerous field training exercises and live-fire events.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 30 Marines.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI05.2021
Skills
- Dependable
- Production and processing
- Subcontractor Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Site Safety
- Procedure Planning
- OSHA 30 Regulations
- Effective Communication
- Quality Control
- Commercial & Industrial construction experience (Medical, Stadium, Power Plants, Papermill, Bridges, Windmills, Government Facilities, High Schools, Battery Plant, and Car Factories)
- Critical Thinking
- ProCore, P6 Scheduler, Teams, Rivet, CAD, Bluebeam, BIM Trimble, Word/Excel and other basic computer programs
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Mental CPR Certified
- Rigger
- Post Tensioning Certified
- All Aerial and Scissor Lifts Certified
- Fork Truck (all kinds) Certified
Snowboarding
One of many hobbies I enjoy and try to yearly.
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
Turner Construction
03.2023 - Current
Union Journeymen Ironworker
Doherty Steel (Local 10 Ironworkers)
11.2013 - 02.2023
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
06.2001 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
University of Wisconsin - Platteville