David Ward
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Summary
Dynamic Crane Installation Foreman with proven expertise at IWI Inc in enhancing team productivity and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in equipment maintenance and project management, I excel in optimizing workflows and leading teams to exceed project goals. Recognized for my attention to detail and commitment to quality in construction supervision.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Instillation Foreman
IWI Inc
Euclid, OH
02.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
Pile Driver/Carpenter Foreman
Ruhlins
Wadsworth, OH
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided assistance in setting up anchor bolts before concrete is poured for foundations or slabs.
- Assisted in layout work by marking placement locations for pilings according to plans provided by engineers.
- Assembled components such as leads, clamps, drill rods or other attachments onto the top of the piles before they were driven into the ground using a pile hammer or other machine.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from barges or trucks onto work sites using cranes or hoists.
- Assisted in rigging up various types of piling equipment including hydraulic impact hammers, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers and auger systems.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately on a daily basis.
- Directed day-to-day operations to keep teams on schedule.
- Used torches to cut metal and weld pieces in accurate and highly durable arrangements.
- Observed construction progress throughout projects to ensure adherence to specifications set forth by engineers.
- Operated levers and valves to activate power hammers.
Supervisor
Eclipse Excavating
Chagrin Falls, OH
05.2020 - 02.2023
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Education
Certified Deep Water Welder - Underwater Welding
Commercial Divers Academy
Camden, NJ04-1998
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport Highschool
Bridgeport, WV05-1994
Skills
- Crane operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Worksite planning
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding techniques
- Problem solving
- Safety oversight
- Fall protection
- Crew leadership
- Worksite coordination
- Crew supervision
- Structural repairs
- Tool maintenance
- Construction supervision
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Job planning
- Wood and metal framing
- Critical thinking
- OSHA compliance
- Workforce scheduling
- Physical stamina
- Foundation construction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Project planning
- Project reporting
- Gas metal arc welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Torch cutting
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Joint preparation
- Stick welding
- Welding safety procedures
- Hand tool safety
Certification
- Structural Stick 3G ODOT Certification
- Structural Stick 4G Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- Rigging and Signaling Certification
- Manlift Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Crane Instillation Foreman
IWI Inc
02.2025 - Current
Pile Driver/Carpenter Foreman
Ruhlins
01.2023 - 03.2025
Supervisor
Eclipse Excavating
05.2020 - 02.2023
Certified Deep Water Welder - Underwater Welding
Commercial Divers Academy
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport Highschool
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