Chance Ramirez
Artesia,NM
Summary
Construction Foreman with 13+ years of experience in industrial, civil, utility, and concrete construction. Proven leadership managing crews of up to 10 personnel while overseeing safety, quality control, production, contractor coordination, layout verification, and project execution. Experienced in substation construction, majority of my job has been in brownfield substations, so foundation work, concrete placement, blueprint interpretation, heavy equipment operation, and daily project documentation. Seeking to transition into a Superintendent or General Foreman role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Southwest Concrete Construction Inc.
New Mexico
01.2017 - Current
- Lead field operations for industrial, civil, and utility concrete projects throughout New Mexico.
- Responsibilities:
- Supervise and direct a 10-person construction crew.
- Coordinate daily activities with contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Verify project layout and elevations using transit and laser level prior to construction activities.
- Conduct daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and enforce safety requirements.
- Prepare daily production and project reports.
- Oversee concrete placement, formwork, rebar installation, and foundation construction.
- Perform quality control inspections on foundations and anchor bolt installations.
- Operate and supervise operation of heavy equipment including excavators, loaders, dozers, forklifts, skid steers, and man lifts.
- Maintain production schedules while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
- Major Project Experience
- Electrical Substation Construction Project
- Managed field operations for approximately 209 foundations.
- Oversaw placement of approximately 2,000 cubic yards of concrete.
- Coordinated construction activities with contractors and project stakeholders.
- Verified layout and elevation control prior to concrete operations.
- Maintained safety, quality, and production objectives throughout project execution.
Pipefitter
Saulsbury Industries
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed industrial pipefitting work on large oil and gas construction projects.
- Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints and isometric drawings.
- Measured and verified field dimensions for fabrication and installation.
- Calculated offsets and pipe layouts.
- Installed and aligned piping systems.
- Conducted Job Hazard Analyses.
- Coordinated with fabrication and welding crews.
- Operated construction equipment as needed.
- Notable Project:
- Panther Project - Odessa, Texas
Laborer / Pipefitter
NTACT Construction
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Progressed from laborer to pipefitter while supporting oilfield construction projects.
- Responsibilities:
- Assisted in construction of battery tanks and saltwater disposal facilities.
- Read blueprints and construction drawings.
- Measured and prepared pipe layouts.
- Set piping for welding operations.
- Installed piping systems.
- Conducted daily JHAs.
- Operated backhoes, skid steers, forklifts, and man lifts.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Skills
Crew Leadership & Supervision
Industrial & Civil Construction
Utility & Substation Construction
Concrete Foundations & Placement
Blueprint Interpretation
Layout Verification
Elevation Verification
Contractor Coordination
Daily JHA Administration
Safety Compliance
Project Reporting
Quality Control Inspections
Anchor Bolt & Foundation Inspection
Formwork & Rebar Installation
Heavy Equipment Operation
Browfield/greenfield substation work
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Heavy Equipment Certified
- Equipment Experience:
- Excavator
- Backhoe
- Dozer
- Loader
- Skid Steer
- Forklift
- Rotating Forklift
- Man Lift
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Foreman
Southwest Concrete Construction Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Pipefitter
Saulsbury Industries
01.2015 - 01.2017
Laborer / Pipefitter
NTACT Construction
01.2012 - 01.2015