David Forbes
Jackson,TN
Summary
Hardworking construction professional bringing over 10 years of experience. Thorough knowledge of the construction process. Diligent worker with a focus on the customer, budget minded, attention to safety, and excellent communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Superintendent
MSB Construction
Jackson, TN
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Completed over 15 projects throughout the Southeast.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Completed projects within budget constraints.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers to ensure smooth collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by checking project quality and attended walk-through to create punch lists
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
Assistant Superintendent
Williford Orman Construction
Pelham, AL
05.2015 - 07.2020
- Supervised staff and subcontractors by checking work against project expectations
- Maintained strong working knowledge of all aspects related to construction
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs
- Complied with all safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments
- Communicated with vendors to keep project fully operational and Superintendent on project status
Combat Engineer and Combat Marksmanship Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Located IEDs through both visual means and use of IED detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats
- Operated multiple types of heavy equipment including backhoe, skid loader and excavators for preparing roads, bunkers and other combat infrastructure needs for operations
- Trained and supervised in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives
- Responded to emergencies with speed and efficiency
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use
- Facilitated instruction of weapons handling, fundamentals, and safety for M16-A4 service rifle, M4 Carbine and M9 service pistol
- CBRN certification
- Effectively managed 20 platoon Marines and coached over 1,000 marksman
Land Surveyor Assistant
Wiser
Birmingham, AL
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features
- Used AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments
- Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Construction Management
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL12.2021
High School Diploma -
Thompson High School
Alabaster, AL05.2005
Skills
- Construction management
- MS Office
- Communications
- Hazardous chemical handling
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Drywalling
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Measurement and calculation accuracy
- Commercial Construction
- Customer service
- Subcontractor management
- Equipment Operation and maintenance
- Punch Lists
- Site monitoring
- Blueprints and schematics
- OSHA Compliance
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- New construction and renovation
- Building Codes
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
MSB Construction
08.2020 - 06.2024
Assistant Superintendent
Williford Orman Construction
05.2015 - 07.2020
Combat Engineer and Combat Marksmanship Instructor
United States Marine Corps
05.2010 - 06.2014
Land Surveyor Assistant
Wiser
01.2007 - 01.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
The University of Alabama
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management
Jefferson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Thompson High School