Craig Obren
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in project management and crew leadership at Master Construction. Proven track record in enhancing workplace safety and optimizing project timelines. Skilled in OSHA compliance and effective communication, fostering collaboration among teams to achieve high-quality outcomes in commercial construction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Foreman Architecture Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal Local 20
South Bend, IN
05.1995 - 04.2026
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinated work schedules, optimizing labor allocation for maximum efficiency on job sites.
- Mentored junior technicians, enhancing skills and promoting best practices in sheet metal fabrication.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing waste and increasing production efficiency across projects.
Loan Originator
Olympian Mortgage
Elkhart, IN
05.2003 - 10.2003
- Facilitated loan application processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and guidelines.
- Reviewed credit reports and financial statements to assess borrower eligibility for mortgage products.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation and answer inquiries throughout the loan process.
- Utilized mortgage software to manage loan origination activities and track application progress efficiently.
Owner
Master Construction
South Bend, IN
05.1997 - 05.1999
- Managed project timelines, ensuring on-time completion of construction tasks.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace safety standards.
- Supervised subcontractors and crew members, fostering collaboration and productivity.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, optimizing procurement processes for materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn High
Mishawaka, INSheet Metal Workers - Bending Flat Sheet Metal Into All Kinds of Designs
Sheet Metal Vocational
South Bend, IN06-2001
Skills
Crew leadership
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Effective communication
Dedicated work ethic
Critical thinking
Teamwork and collaboration
Workplace safety
Heavy lifting
Equipment operation
Worksite safety
OSHA compliance
Quality control
OSHA regulations
Daily reporting
Job planning
Work Planning and Prioritization
Safety oversight
Safety policies and procedures
Equipment oversight
Employee training
Site inspection
Materials management
Project leadership
Commercial construction experience
Customer relations
Staff management
Project management
Blueprint interpretation
Construction vehicles operation
Task delegation
Environmental awareness
Schematics and blueprints
Wood and metal framing
Subcontractor management
Timeline
Loan Originator
Olympian Mortgage
05.2003 - 10.2003
Owner
Master Construction
05.1997 - 05.1999
Journeyman Foreman Architecture Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal Local 20
05.1995 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Penn High
Sheet Metal Workers - Bending Flat Sheet Metal Into All Kinds of Designs
Sheet Metal Vocational