David Robertson
Carpenter/ Project Leader
Adrian,MI
Summary
Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 30 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards. Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Highly communicative individual with more than 30 years working as Foreman for Construction organization. Determined and experienced in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planing workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 30 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision making skills. Adaptable Project Managing practiced at adjusting to changing specifications by evaluating orders and updating procedures to meet new targets. Results-driven and forward-thinking in checking forecasts and orders for new directives. Excellent administrative, supply management and resource utilization abilities. Resourceful Site Supervisor tenacious about keeping operations on-schedule and on-budget. Successful at coordinating diverse resources and satisfying tough clients according to demanding timelines. Dedicated Construction Project professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Team Leader
Henry Ford Health System
Jackson, MI
12.2011 - Current
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Attended 5 on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Planned project resources by assigning funds, materials and staff throughout lifecycle of projects.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Wrote production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.
- Meticulously tracked parts and equipment used on each job site.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Operated heavy equipment on daily basis.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Administered budget, tracked expenses and documented changes.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
Owner / Operator
Robertson Construction
Adrian, MI
06.1992 - 12.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Founded and managed Construction business, growing revenue to $350,000 in first year.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
- Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
Education
GED -
Adrian High School
Adrian, MI 11.2011 - 11.2011
Skills
Project estimation and bidding
undefinedAccomplishments
My greatest accomplishment has been raising seven kids as well as keeping a health relationship with my wife while over coming any obstacle that has come my way. Starting a company from ground zero to seeing my kids through collage. Found a path that provided for my family as well as nurture and guide them life's trials. Challenge excepted is my attitude and overcoming is my goal.
Timeline
Construction Team Leader
Henry Ford Health System
12.2011 - Current
GED -
Adrian High School
11.2011 - 11.2011
Owner / Operator
Robertson Construction
06.1992 - 12.2011
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