Chris Fusco
AJ Penna Excavation
Branford,CT
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Dynamic Construction Superintendent with a proven track record, excelling in team collaboration and safety compliance. Expert in heavy equipment operation and construction scheduling, I effectively resolved conflicts and optimized project timelines, ensuring on-time project delivery while maintaining high-quality standards. Accountable construction superintendent successful at supervising several team members on various job sites. Several years of experience in the construction field with excellent knowledge of all construction sub-trades. Committed to ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to safety guidelines. Talented at managing budgets and implementing cost controls.
Work History
Construction Foreman
1 Year 2 Months- Directed excavation crews to maintain safe, efficient site operations.
- Coordinated daily workflow, equipment use, and jobsite priorities.
- Monitored trenching, grading, and utility installation for quality compliance.
- Enforced OSHA safety practices and corrected hazards immediately.
- Scheduled labor, materials, and heavy equipment to prevent delays.
- Trained crew members on excavation procedures and site expectations.
- Interpreted blueprints, grade stakes, and utility layouts for accurate work.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
Construction Superintendent
2 Years 5 Months- Supervised daily construction activities and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated subcontractor schedules and monitored project timelines for efficiency.
- Reviewed project drawings to ensure compliance with local building codes.
- Led team meetings to discuss project progress and address potential issues.
- Managed material procurement and maintained inventory for construction supplies.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure adherence to design specifications and codes.
- Worked closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, owners representatives or others involved in the construction process as needed.
- Resolved conflicts between general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, or owners in a timely manner.
- Reviewed project plans, specifications, and change orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored labor productivity levels to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
Foreman Equipment Operator
2 Years 4 Months- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Supervised daily operations and coordinated workflow among team members.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety procedures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
1 Year 1 Month- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Project Engineer
2 Years 4 Months- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects.
- Developed, coordinated and monitored production tasks.
- Prioritized and delegated daily tasks for engineering project team members.
- Delivered detailed and concise directives to team members and worked closely with organizational managers to facilitate project success.
Heavy Equipment Operator
1 Year 7 Months- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
Project Foreman
11 Months- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Monitored job site parts and equipment.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
Heavy Equipment Operator
4 Years 5 Months- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
Education
High School Diploma
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Skills
Operating engineer 478
Team collaboration
Safety policies and procedures
Project coordination
Materials movement
Equipment logs
Verbal and written communication
construction equipment operation
Heavy equipment operation
Decision making
Asphalt paving
Problem solving
Load management
Critical thinking
Accident prevention
Construction scheduling
Equipment operation
Team leadership
Crew oversight
Managing materials
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Project Management certification course
Education and Training
other,other
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Foreman
AJ Penna Excavation
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Construction Superintendent
Giordano Construction
12.2022 - 05.2025Read More
Foreman Equipment Operator
Dimatteo Construction
06.2020 - 10.2022Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
New England Infrastructure
04.2019 - 05.2020Read More
Project Engineer
Rizzo Companies
06.2016 - 10.2018Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
American Excavating Corporation
04.2015 - 11.2016Read More
Project Foreman
Camco Landscape
04.2014 - 03.2015Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Fusco Corporation
06.2008 - 11.2012Read More
Mitchell College
Some College (No Degree) from Construction Management
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Marvelwood Prep School
High School Diploma
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