Chris Dozier
Ferndale
Summary
Accomplished results driven Carpenter Foreman with proven team leadership and risk management skills. Expertise in blueprint reading, trade coordination, and project scheduling, ensuring seamless project execution and effective mentorship of apprentices. I am now looking to move up in my construction career and put my knowledge gained at UW to work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter Foreman
JH Kelly Construction
Ferndale, WA
04.2024 - 04.2026
- Supervised daily carpentry tasks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project specifications.
- Trained and mentored Apprentice carpenters on best practices and efficient use of tools and safety.
- Coordinated material deliveries and inventory management to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Work closely with customer rep, county and our construction team to work various projects through out conocophillips refinery.
- Managed crew of carpenters in industrial setting. maintain communication with vendors, suppliers and independent inspection contractors for scheduling and materials.
- Reviewed blueprints did all layout and material takeoffs. ordered material and tools as needed.
- Worked with blue beam and various computer programs as needed.
- Maintain daily logs and time sheets as well as all other normal records keeping.
Carpenter Foreman
Harris Corporation
Bellingham, WA
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily operations of carpentry crew, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency on job sites.
- Trained and mentored apprentices carpenters in advanced techniques and best practices for quality craftsmanship and safety.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites to maintain compliance with Whatcom county and client standards.
- Work closely with subcontractors and vendors as well as private independent inspector contractors.
Carpenter Foreman
Lydig Construction
Bellevue, WA
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed crew of 20 carpenters and 5 laborers and 10 subcontractors. I lead to build Alma Clark Glasss hall at WWU campus.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites to maintain compliance with building codes safety and client standards.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials, ensuring availability for seamless project execution without interruptions.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced material waste during construction projects.
- Collaborated with project managers, superintendent as well as architect and engineer team to develop detailed plans and specifications for residential and commercial builds.
- produce daily logs and time sheets as well as all normal records keeping.
Education
Construction Management Certificate -
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2025
High School Diploma -
Sitka High School
06-1997
Skills
- Excellent proven team leadership skills, having lead crews for many years
- Great communication, both verbal and electronic
- I have a good history of risk management
- Good blueprint reading and an eye for detail
- Great work history and many skill upgrade classes such as Rigger training and lift director first aid and cpr refinery high hazard worker card and TWIK identification
- I have a great knowledge of sequencing of various trades to prevent bottlenecking
- Good at trade coordination and working with contractors to keep the job running smoothly
- I have a good working knowledge of P6 primavera and other scheduling software and a decent understanding of cost data resources such as Rs Means and the guide
Timeline
Carpenter Foreman
JH Kelly Construction
04.2024 - 04.2026
Carpenter Foreman
Harris Corporation
01.2022 - 03.2024
Carpenter Foreman
Lydig Construction
01.2019 - 10.2022
Construction Management Certificate -
University of Washington
High School Diploma -
Sitka High School