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Craig Klaahsen

Buffalo,Wy

Summary

Flexible Project Superintendent with commitment to safety and compliance by staff and subcontractors to job protocols. Energetic professional with more than 20 years of expertise providing job site inspections and holding weekly safety meetings. Construction manager with expertise in roadway and well pad construction. Experienced in development and construction of wetland habitat. Worked in multiple states and experienced in following multiple local, state and federal regulations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Job Suprintendent

Allegiant LLC.
02.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.

Construction Project Superintendent

H-2 Enterprises
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
  • Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
  • Conducted walk-throughs with clients and Owners prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
  • Assessed subcontractor bids on oilfield projects for costs, conformity to requirements and overall suitability.
  • Worked with inspectors, workers, and unions, to conduct weekly status updates.
  • Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
  • Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses.
  • Managed hiring for certain roles and actively coordinated talent management and recruitment.
  • Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives.

Civil Construction Foremen

Oftedahl Construction
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Troubleshot equipment problems and completed repairs and maintenance actions.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Helped manage project budgets by tracking time and expenses.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Verified compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Maintained clean workplace and supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove all debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
  • Transported daily work materials to worksite and staged supplies in work area to facilitate timely completion of day's goals.
  • Reviewed project requirements with customer to clarify issues and facilitate timely completion of job.
  • Pitched in to help on short-staffed job site and to meet looming project deadline
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations

Ranching/livestock/farming/Owner-Operator

self employed
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Attends to animals on daily basis feeding, watering, checking for illness.
  • Performed interventions and maintained animal records.
  • Performed inspection on animals to detect diseases, injuries, and assisted in deliveries.
  • Performed scheduled maintenance on farming and ranch equipment such as tractors, skid loaders, and generators, as well as any needed repairs. Performed welding on steel pipe, plates, and sheet metal.
  • Operated agricultural equipment in order to necessitate completion of certain tasks.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Project Coordinator House Renovator

Selfemployeed
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Gathered and disseminated project materials at key points.
  • Collaborated with project owners and team members to set challenging but realistic goals.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow as needed.
  • Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new functional designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical objects.
  • Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions.
  • Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all production work orders.
  • Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.

Construction Consultant

Devon Energy
03.2013 - 11.2015
  • Oversaw entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
  • Determined project schedule which included sequence of all construction activities.
  • Offered technical assistance to service providers.
  • Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per specifications and initiated corrective actions.
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
  • Trained and promoted continued education for all onsite crew members.
  • Complied with operational standards and OSHA regulations
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers
  • Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards

Construction Supervisor

Anadarko petroleum
08.2008 - 03.2013
  • Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction.
  • Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and ability to resolve critical issues.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
  • Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives.
  • Oversaw entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
  • Offered technical assistance to service providers.
  • Reported quality of performance on site to all site construction managers.
  • Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per specifications and initiated corrective actions.
  • Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.
  • Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
  • Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule.
  • Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule.
  • Confirmed project compliance, reviewing contractor scope, materials and pricing take-off for competitive bidding with zero lost time accidents
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency
  • Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes

Education

High School Diploma -

Sheridan
Buffalo, WY
1988

High School Diploma -

Buffalo High School
Buffalo, WY
1985

Skills

    • OSHA Certified
    • Knowledgeable in construction safety
    • Best building practices
    • First Aid and CPR Certified
    • Best building practices
    • Excellent customer relations
    • Building systems and services
    • Project scheduling
      • Subcontractor management
      • General contracting professional
      • Crew safety meetings
      • Effective written and verbal communication
      • Project scope understanding
      • OSHA compliance
      • Heavy Equipment Operation
      • Reading blueprints

Timeline

Job Suprintendent

Allegiant LLC.
02.2022 - Current

Construction Project Superintendent

H-2 Enterprises
02.2020 - 03.2021

Civil Construction Foremen

Oftedahl Construction
03.2019 - 11.2019

Ranching/livestock/farming/Owner-Operator

self employed
01.2017 - 12.2018

Project Coordinator House Renovator

Selfemployeed
07.2016 - 03.2017

Construction Consultant

Devon Energy
03.2013 - 11.2015

Construction Supervisor

Anadarko petroleum
08.2008 - 03.2013

High School Diploma -

Sheridan

High School Diploma -

Buffalo High School

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