DAVID HICKS
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Results-driven Field Operations Supervisor well-versed in administering budgets, maintaining compliance and planning workflow. Excellent communication and conflict-management skills. Pursuing new professional challenges and opportunities for advancement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Operations Supervisor II
Southern California Gas Company
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee Company and Contractor construction crews performing; leakage, compliance, maintenance, and capital work.
- Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas to meet customer and compliance demands.
- Performed daily crew inspections, compliance inspections, and Alert Driving evaluations using FACT/Survey123.
- Actively listen to customers' requests/complaints, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Work with Clerks to request city permits, providing all information needed.
- Provide guidance to contractor crews when scope of job changes.
- Keep up with compliance dates using SAP.
- Work flexible hours; night and weekend shifts.
Construction Superintendent
Herman Weissker
06.2016 - 12.2021
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Assisted in budgeting, bidding and the award of subcontractors.
- Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Attended weekly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Maintains positive relationships with subcontractors and understands each subcontractor's scope of work.
- Develops, distributes, and updates the project schedule including coordination with the Project Manager and subcontractors to create and maintain a realistic schedule.
General Foreman
Northern Pipeline
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Visits crews on a minimum of a weekly basis giving guidance, instructions and necessary supplies
- Obtained permits and organized supplies for each job.
- Coordinated job schedules and bids to maximize work and revenue.
- Reviewed job details and assigned duties to workers based upon their skills sets and experience.
- Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
- Resolve problems when they arise.
- Supervise and train workers.
- Optimize work equipment, tools and methods to improve efficiency.
DRIP Supervisor/Project Coordinator
Northern Pipeline Construction
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Pre-inspect jobs.
- Attended job walks with customer and city public works inspectors.
- Set up jobs and man power for field crews.
- Billed all jobs to customer.
- Enforced city and customer job requirements.
- Maintained very detailed records of job progress and completion dates.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Prepared and followed through all required punch lists.
- Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities.
- Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and schedules.
- Increased client satisfaction with clear communication, timely updates, and quick resolution of issues.
- Mitigated risks by conducting thorough site assessments and implementing appropriate safety measures.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Delivered reports to the construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
Gas Paving Crew Laborer
Northern Pipeline Construction
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Entry-level laborer who quickly learned new tasks and responsibilities, allowing for increased efficiency and productivity in a short amount of time.
- Improved overall safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and adhering to company safety protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing tools and materials needed for each task, ensuring easy access for all crew members.
- Operated heavy machinery safely and effectively, contributing to efficient progress on site development projects.
Gas Crew Laborer
Northern Pipeline Construction
08.2009 - 12.2011
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, and fitted gas pipe following Southern California Gas Company policy, using hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment.
- Install proper shoring for deep excavations.
- Installed natural gas facilities following policy.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Controlled pedestrian movements to prevent intrusion into work zones.
- Laid out, positioned, and secured parts for welding and fitting.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Construction Management
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CA05.2023
Leadership Management II & III
Meruelo Campus
07.2020
Certificate of Completion Level 2
Associated Builders and Contractors
Riverside, CA2006
Skills
- OSHA Certified
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of Gas Operations
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Project scheduling
- Invoice approval
- Team building
- Filing and data archiving
- Strategic planning
- Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Excellent time management skills
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Works well independently
- Knowledgeable of asphalt paving and concrete methods
- Blueprint interpretation
- Permit processing
Timeline
Field Operations Supervisor II
Southern California Gas Company
01.2021 - Current
Construction Superintendent
Herman Weissker
06.2016 - 12.2021
General Foreman
Northern Pipeline
03.2014 - 06.2016
DRIP Supervisor/Project Coordinator
Northern Pipeline Construction
11.2012 - 03.2014
Gas Paving Crew Laborer
Northern Pipeline Construction
12.2011 - 11.2012
Gas Crew Laborer
Northern Pipeline Construction
08.2009 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Construction Management
San Joaquin Valley College
Leadership Management II & III
Meruelo Campus
Certificate of Completion Level 2
Associated Builders and Contractors
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