Charlie Cunningham
Anderson,IN
Summary
Experienced leader with over 20 years of substantial experience in high voltage transmission and distribution, and substation construction with a proven ability of superior foundation and civil work. Exceling safety advisor with over 3 years in a direct safety role focusing on substation construction that uses skills obtained through experience and education to combine with knowledge and role specific skills to enhance safety and productivity goals following regulatory, company, and OSHA compliance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Advisory
Safety Management Group
11.2020 - Current
- Leading the company by operating as its first construction oversight and management role, quality assurance specialist, quality control specialist while being the onsite resource for safety managing 2 congruent projects in manufacturing and IT construction averaging a $1 million cost.
- Investigated incidents to determine root analysis and developing and implementing corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards in all types of construction gaining experience with top companies in their industry.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Provided support during audits, ensuring adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements along with OSHA compliance.
- Liaised with management, employees, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors to enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
Civil and Foundation Regional Foreman
Great Southwestern Construction
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Established standards for bid work of civil and foundation work for projects for midwestern region.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines saving company in overtime and budget costs by as much as 20%.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships while still maintaining crews of almost 20.
- Trained crews and coworkers to use the best practices and procedures on installing formwork, bracing, rebar, anchor bolt accuracy, and placement of concrete, collaborated and accomplished steel erection, electrical equipment placement and installation.
- Implemented efficient work processes to boost overall productivity while reducing costs.
Construction Manager of Concrete Division
Gaylor Inc (Utility Division)
05.2013 - 05.2019
- Created and managed in house concrete division for high voltage side of company.
- Provided direct supervision and technical guidance performing maintenance and construction activities on all electrical distribution/transmission associated electrical equipment of substation projects, responsible for coordinating essential personnel on-site for the project to include crew mobilization of up to 10 employees, communicate and enforce all safety regulations.
- Managed supplies, materials and equipment, assist with planning, directing and budget activities concerned with the construction of towers, foundations, lines, and other electrical material and equipment used for substation construction projects. follow detailed construction schedules, developed, expanded and lead civil/foundation department within the utility division of several crews on multiple consecutive jobsites, kept 95% of concrete and civil work in-house aiding company E.P.C (Engineer, Procure, Construct) projects.
Traveling Supervisor
East&Westbrook Construction
04.1993 - 05.2013
- Earthwork and Excavation, Clearing and Erosion Control with Seeding & Restoration, Ground Grid Installation, Conduit and Manufactured Cable Trench Installation, Drilled Piers and Concrete Foundations, Complete Fence and Gate Installation, Oil Containment installation, Substation construction-Demolishing
Education
High School Diploma -
Waggoner High School
Louisville, KY05.1992
Skills
- Problem solving
- Construction management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Blueprint reading and understanding
- Safety and compliance meetings, inspections, audits, and reporting
- Emergency Preparedness
- Regulatory and OSHA Compliance
- JSAs proficiency
- Incident Investigation and Reporting
- OSHA standards and codes
- Conflict Resolution
- Team building and multitasking
- Heavy equipment operation including hydro excavation truck
- Organization skills, detail-oriented, and Time Management
Certifications Training
- CHST
- STSC
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 10 E.T.&D.
- OSHA 20 supervisor training
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 1910.269
- First Aid and CPR and AED training for adults
- Competent person Trenching/Excavating trained
- Cardinal Electric Safety Rules (CESR) / Keys to life trained (Duke Energy)
Awards and Acknowledgements
- Multiple acknowledgements for safety with main vendor AEP
- Top habiter for Gaylor in September 2018
- Champion of Education in February 2019
- Named Excellence in Safety for two years as Achieved Excellence in Safety
Timeline
Safety Advisory
Safety Management Group
11.2020 - Current
Civil and Foundation Regional Foreman
Great Southwestern Construction
07.2019 - 08.2020
Construction Manager of Concrete Division
Gaylor Inc (Utility Division)
05.2013 - 05.2019
Traveling Supervisor
East&Westbrook Construction
04.1993 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Waggoner High School
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