David Cunningham
JD Gaskins Construction
Columbia,SC
31
years of professional experience
Dependable, hard-working Commercial Construction Superintendent with over 22 years of experience in Commercial Construction. Experience ensuring work is in compliance with all relevant codes & OSHA compliance ( 30 hour certification ). Focused on completing projects on time and exceeding client expectations. Carpenter adept at managing projects from conception to completion, including site work layout to Punch list.
Work History
Construction Superintendent , Commercial
9 Years 3 Months- Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer’s representatives.
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.
- Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities.
- Provided safety kits to all construction personnel, which complied with safety protocols for the job site.
- Offered technical assistance to service providers.
Construction Superintendent
- Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.
- Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies. Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
- Direct and supervise construction or related workers. Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
Commercial Construction Superintendent
1 Year- Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
- Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
- Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
- Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
Carpenter
1 Year 2 Months- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
Carpenter Foreman
8 MonthsLead Carpenter
3 Years 2 Months- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
- Safely used band, circular, jig, reciprocating, chop and compound miter saws.
Superintendent
12 Years 9 Months- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
- Supervision of carpenters, masons, concrete placers and finishers.
- Supervision of erected block and steel stud walls.
- Setting door frames and hanging doors to include their hardware.
- Supervision of punch list completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical engineering
Focus on welding technology pertaining to super-high pressure steam
Skills
Exceptional finish carpentry skills
Hand and power tools
Detail-oriented
Safety-oriented
Managing large crews
30 hr OSHA regulatory compliance
Blueprint reading and interpretation
Expertise in commercial construction including Site work
footings
concrete
anchor bolt precision location
walls ( steel stud
wood frame
CMU
concrete)
all elevations
and integrating all subcontractors
Accomplishments
- In 1985, began general labor construction work
- Learned hands on techniques of building structures
- Learned blueprint reading pertaining to commercial structures
- Hardworking Construction Worker who is dependable and reliable. Motivated to get along well with others and exceed expectations.
- Completed Dent Middle School, Richland County district 2, Columbia,SC. 2008
- River Bluff High School- 2014
- Led over 12 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
- Managed construction of a 3 - 100,000 +-square foot buildings.
Timeline
Construction Superintendent , Commercial
JD Gaskins Construction
06.2017 - CurrentRead More
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Pyramid Contracting
12.2015 - 12.2016Read More
Carpenter
Kirk Commercial Construction
03.2014 - 05.2015Read More
Carpenter Foreman
China Construction
06.2013 - 02.2014Read More
Lead Carpenter
Trojan Labor
04.2010 - 06.2013Read More
Superintendent
Tyler Construction Group
07.1995 - 04.2008Read More
Texas A&M
Bachelor of Science from Mechanical engineering
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Construction Superintendent
Lucas Built
2016 - 2017Read More