Darius Grissette
Summary
Knowledgeable Construction Manager with solid background in concrete construction and project management. Delivered high-quality results by leading projects from inception to completion while ensuring adherence to safety standards. Fostered effective collaboration within teams and adeptly addressed on-site challenges through strong problem-solving and planning skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher & Form Setter
Shamrock Construction
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2014 - Current
- Executed general labor tasks while proficiently operating power tools such as drills, jackhammers, backhoes, bucket loaders, and forklifts to support project progress.
- Utilized and operated tools for concrete finishing safely, contributing to on-time project completion and high-quality results.
Concrete Superintendent
Webber LLC
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Supervised concrete placement operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project specifications.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of work and reduce rework rates.
- Implemented quality control measures that ensured high standards of work and minimized rework rates.
- Implemented innovative concrete forming techniques that resulted in enhanced structural integrity and reduced material waste during construction processes.
- Championed the adoption of new technologies and construction methods that improved productivity and reduced overall project costs.
- Championed adoption of new technologies and construction methods, enhancing productivity and lowering overall project costs.
- Evaluated performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives within concrete operations processes.
- Managed subcontractor performance to ensure timely task completion, adherence to specifications, and compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed cost estimates for clients based on accurate material take-offs and labor calculations, resulting in successful bid proposals.
Concrete Pump Operator
BMCO Construction Consultants
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Optimized pump performance through regular inspection, cleaning, and lubrication of equipment components.
- Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols, resulting in a safer work environment and reduced accident rates.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential issues before they escalated.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance management of pump systems, facilitating smoother operations.
- Corrected unsafe conditions or practices immediately upon recognition to eliminate workplace accidents.
- Led emergency response initiatives during equipment failures, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Collaborated with engineers to design optimal pumping solutions for various applications based on client requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of pump operations, including work orders, service logs, and equipment specifications.
- Troubleshot and repaired operational issues, maintaining high productivity levels and minimizing safety hazards.
Concrete Form Carpenter
Barnhill Contracting Company
08.2008 - 12.2010
- Constructed and assembled concrete forms for various structures, ensuring structural integrity and precision.
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely movement of goods and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Collaborated in assembly of manufacturing processes, focusing on equipment repair and soldering techniques.
- Gained experience in various tasks, including tree trimming, farming, warehouse management, and customer service.
- Exceeded client expectations with attention to detail while constructing customized architectural features such as curved walls or decorative panels using specialized forming techniques.
- Enhanced job site safety by diligently inspecting formwork assemblies to ensure proper alignment and support.
- Mentored junior carpenters in best practices for form construction and material handling processes.
- Developed strategies for optimizing material usage, reducing waste during form construction processes.
- Optimized material usage during form construction, minimizing waste and enhancing project sustainability.
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and design of form structure.
- Assessed material needs prior to orders to prevent excess inventory and support cost-effective project management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in software tools like Excel and contributed to sales and assembly tasks.
- Managed and optimized logistics operations, coordinating the timely and efficient movement of goods, streamlining supply chain processes, and ensuring consistent communication with stakeholders.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
Concrete Foreman
Crown Paving Llc
01.2005 - 07.2008
- Trained and mentored crew members on safety protocols, enhancing overall site safety and compliance.
- Coordinated equipment usage and maintenance schedules, supporting uninterrupted project timelines.
- Streamlined workflows by optimizing material handling and labor allocation processes.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess job site conditions and resource needs.
- Conducted regular inspections of work progress to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
- Streamlined workflows by optimizing material handling and labor allocation, improving job site productivity.
- Met with engineers to plan layouts and timeframes for jobs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lumberton High School
Lumberton, NCSkills
- DOT Physical Card/2 Years Still Active
- Active Passport
- Active Security Clearance/Secret
- Pipe Inspection (1 Year)
- Heavy Equipment Operator/Entry Level Operator Level 1 Backhoe, Bucket Loader, Skid Steer, Bulldozer
- Heavy Equipment Present Construction, Landscaping, Road Construction
- Maintenance/Groundskeeper
- Adult Readiness for Workforce
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Construction Safety – Familiar
- Utilize Tools Such as Mag Drills, Jet Lines, and Conduct Repairs with Putty and Birdseed Mixtures
- Working with 90 and 45 Elbows, Unions, Couplings, and Conduit Structures
- Logistics Coordination for Secure Transports
- Organizing Construction Materials
- General Labor Tasks, Operation, Concrete Finishing
- Routine Maintenance on Diesel Vehicles, Engine Diagnostics
- Vehicle and Equipment Repairs, Troubleshooting
- Computer Literacy, Diagnostic Tools for Diesel Engines
- Graphic Design for Labeling
- Customer Service, Cashiering
- CDL Class A (Tanker End)
- General Maintenance
- Security Monitoring
- Concrete finishing
- Hand tool operation
- Screed usage
- Power tool operation
- Commercial construction experience
- Hand troweling
- Concrete repair
- Broom finishing
- Cement and pavement
- Sidewalk construction
- Joint cutting
- Stamped concrete
- Power saws
- Concrete polishing
DRIVING LICENSE
Driving license category Cdl class A /Tanker end.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Arabic
Timeline
Concrete Finisher & Form Setter
Shamrock Construction
01.2014 - Current
Concrete Superintendent
Webber LLC
08.2012 - 12.2013
Concrete Pump Operator
BMCO Construction Consultants
01.2011 - 07.2012
Concrete Form Carpenter
Barnhill Contracting Company
08.2008 - 12.2010
Concrete Foreman
Crown Paving Llc
01.2005 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Lumberton High School