Christopher Kowalsky
Racine,WI
Summary
Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Foreman
Willkomm Excavating & Grading
Union Grove, WI
04.2018 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for underground workers.
- Created daily work plans and monitored progress of crew members.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Inspected equipment to identify any potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Assigned tasks to team members according to their abilities and qualifications.
- Coordinated with other supervisors on job sites to ensure efficient workflow.
- Provided guidance and instruction to new employees on proper safety practices.
- Monitored production schedules and adjusted as needed in order to meet deadlines.
- Maintained records of personnel activity and materials used during projects.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for successful completion of jobsites.
- Ordered additional supplies when needed in order to keep projects on schedule.
- Collaborated with management teams from other departments in order to improve processes.
- Analyzed data from completed projects in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning each project, verifying accuracy and addressing any discrepancies.
- Adhered to all safety guidelines established by OSHA while overseeing underground operations.
- Created and assigned work orders, delegated tasks, and supervised work.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
Underground Foreman
AW Oakes and Son
Racine, WI
09.2008 - 03.2018
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
UW Platteville
PlattevilleSome College (No Degree) - Engineering Tech
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WISkills
- Environmental awareness
- Site supervision
- Fall protection
- Job site management
- Worksite safety
- Operations supervision
- Blueprint Reading
- Construction supervision
Certification
- OSHA- 30 hour safety training
- Competent Person Training
- Confined Space Training
- CDL
Timeline
Underground Foreman
Willkomm Excavating & Grading
04.2018 - 07.2024
Underground Foreman
AW Oakes and Son
09.2008 - 03.2018
- OSHA- 30 hour safety training
- Competent Person Training
- Confined Space Training
- CDL
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
UW Platteville
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering Tech
Gateway Technical College
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