Daniel Foster
Underground Utilities Management
Umatilla,FL
Summary
Operations Manager with a proven track record at Inliner Solutions, excelling in team leadership and problem-solving. Championed safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents while enhancing employee retention through a positive work environment. Skilled in CIPP Storm and Sewer, manhole and lift station rehab, Cleaning and CCTV, and Bypass needs.Driving productivity and operational efficiency across multiple crews. Built great relationships with multiple City’s and County’s and HOA's through CIPP Lining and Coatings. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 15 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Inliner Solutions
02.2023 - Current
- Set up Bypass plans
- Set schedules Installing liner for 8 lining crews.
- Reviewed Pre videos in order to set lining schedules.
- Trained CIPP Crews
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Help with bidding and estimating
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
Operations Manager
Atlantic Pipe Services
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Set up jobs and schedules for two lining crews.
- Analyze jobs and order equipment for the jobs coming up.
- Order liners for the jobs coming up.
- Order supplies from vendors when needed so that we have no production slowdowns.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Helped train and mentor CIPP crews.
- Observe and report equipment that needed repairs
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
CIPP Supervisor
Inliner Solutions
01.2020 - 07.2024
- Setup weekly schedule for the crew
- Trained and mentored
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Laborer/ Supervisor
Plastic Composites INC
04.2008 - 02.2013
- Extrusion Welding in manholes, lift station, and vault boxes
- Applied various protective coatings on manholes, lift stations and vault boxes
- Became a supervisor overseeing the manhole coatings crews and extrusion welding crews traveling from Florida to North Dakota
- Set schedules and ordered work for maximum efficiency at each site.
Education
High School Diploma -
Poinciana High School
08.2008
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Supervisor
- Operations management
- CIPP Storm and Sewer
- Manhole and lift station coatings
- Construction management
- MOT planning and design
- Bypass planning and design
Certification
ATSSA Certified
Advanced MOT Certified
Raven Applicator Certified
Skills
- Leadership
- Knowledge in CIPP, Structure Protective Coatings, Bypass Setups, MOT setups, CCTV and cleaning
- Safety Minded
- Storm and Sanitary designs and how they each function.
- Estimating costs for jobs
- Can do attitude even when other contractors say no it cannot be done.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Atlantic Pipe Services
07.2024 - 10.2024
Construction Manager
Inliner Solutions
02.2023 - Current
CIPP Supervisor
Inliner Solutions
01.2020 - 07.2024
Laborer/ Supervisor
Plastic Composites INC
04.2008 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Poinciana High School