Dan Stewart
Detroit
Summary
Strategic Owner/Operator skilled in analyzing market trends and client needs. Negotiates agreements that enhance customer loyalty and drive profitability. Leads teams to high productivity and operational efficiency while ensuring strict adherence to safety standards and industry regulations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/ Operator
Lighthouse Construction
03.2009 - Current
- Full-service general contractor specializing in high-end residential kitchens, bathrooms, and additions as well as retail tenant improvement and office build outs
- Coordinated subcontractor scheduling, permit acquisition, and inspections to facilitate project workflows.
- Executed earthwork and demolition for multiple projects, ensuring timely completion.
Lead Operator
Homrich Demolition
Detroit
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Supervised crew members during site operations, coordinating daily tasks to meet project timelines.
- Operated heavy machinery for demolition projects, prioritizing safety and optimizing efficiency.
- Collaborated with project managers to plan and execute demolition schedules.
- Conducted site inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained equipment through routine inspections and timely coordination of repairs to minimize downtime.
Operator
Atlantic Coast Dismantling
Detroit
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Dismantled approximately 40 buildings, varying in size from 200 to 40,000 square feet, using specialized equipment.
- Operated heavy machinery to dismantle structures, enhancing project timelines.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline dismantling projects, improving workflow.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols on job sites consistently.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime.
Operator
Blue Star Demolition
Detroit
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Dismantled single and multi-story commercial structures using heavy machinery.
- Operated heavy machinery to dismantle structures, enhancing project timelines.
- Managed material handling and loading operations, optimizing workflow during projects.
- Ensured consistent compliance with safety protocols to maintain a secure job site.
Operating Engineer
Kaikor Construction
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Operated and maintained construction equipment, including skid steers, excavators, backhoes, and GradeAll extended boom forklifts, in both independent and team settings.
- Executed large civil construction projects focused on infrastructure and bridge development.
- Operated heavy machinery for construction projects and site preparation.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans efficiently.
Project Foreman / Division Manager
Nuprecon / Nutech
02.2007 - 03.2009
- Planned and executed large-scale concrete sawing and drilling projects in civil and commercial construction, ensuring project milestones were met efficiently.
Demolition Laborer / Project Foreman
Democon
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Collaborated with team and led crew for large-scale commercial demolition projects, specializing in selective demolition, complete structure removal, and concrete sawing and drilling.
- Oversaw safety compliance for all projects at the University of Washington.
- Operated heavy machinery for safe demolition of structures and debris removal.
- Assisted team in assessing site conditions and planning demolition activities effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a hazard-free work environment for all personnel.
Demolition Laborer / Project Foreman
Budget Demolition
04.2002 - 06.2004
- Collaborated with team and led crew for high-volume residential demolition projects
- Managed multiple residential demolition sites, ensuring on-time project completion per client timelines.
- Operated heavy machinery for demolition tasks and site preparation.
- Removed structural components safely and efficiently during demolition projects.
- Assisted in debris removal and site cleanup after project completion.
Skills
- MI Asbestos Supervisor Cert
- Operations Management
- Operations Oversight
- Demolition Planning
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Repair and Maintenance
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Materials Movement
- Blueprint interpretation
- Structural analysis
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Valid Driver's License
References
- Joseph Galley, 313-296-3115
- Garrett Sullivan, 808-478-2564
- Tony Jones, 808-721-1807
Timeline
Lead Operator
Homrich Demolition
10.2025 - 02.2026
Operator
Atlantic Coast Dismantling
11.2024 - 09.2025
Operator
Blue Star Demolition
06.2024 - 11.2024
Operating Engineer
Kaikor Construction
03.2016 - 03.2017
Owner/ Operator
Lighthouse Construction
03.2009 - Current
Project Foreman / Division Manager
Nuprecon / Nutech
02.2007 - 03.2009
Demolition Laborer / Project Foreman
Democon
06.2004 - 01.2007
Demolition Laborer / Project Foreman
Budget Demolition
04.2002 - 06.2004