Dennis Carroway
Hubert,NC
Summary
Knowledgeable driven individual with over 28 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/President
Coastal Earthworx INC
Jacksonville, NC
11.2010 - 11.2024
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Foreman
Manning Builders
Maysville, NC
04.1996 - 11.2010
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Facilitated construction team training on site-specific project specifications.
- Reported to Owners with project updates and estimated completion dates, noting delay issues.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Inspected construction sites to ensure safety regulations are met.
- Supervised subcontractor progress and coordinated project meetings to discuss milestones and timelines.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as required ensuring that sufficient quantities were available when needed.
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
- Supervised aspects of construction projects, lending communication and hands-on assistance.
- Assessed usage of equipment by crews to prevent accidents, damage and safety violations.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Efficiently recorded and rejected incorrect deliveries of material to site.
- Coordinated with other trades on-site for efficient scheduling of materials delivery, labor force and equipment requirements.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on competencies and specialties.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
- Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
- Observed company safety protocols for trench safety and perimeter establishment to reduce job site accidents.
- Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
- Operated heavy equipment for the installation of Storm Drain and utilities
Survey Party Chief
Alan Bell Surveying
Swansboro, NC
08.1993 - 04.1996
- Analyzed collected data to determine the position of points, lines, boundaries, elevations.
- Analyzed survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.
- Identified discrepancies between field measurements and existing maps or records.
- Operated total station, GPS receiver, and other surveying instruments to collect topographic data.
- Surveyed locations to ascertain natural and man-made surfaces, assessing underground and underwater elements using electronic distance-measuring equipment.
- Performed field surveys using Topcon and Spectra total stations.
- Organized survey crew and equipment for field operations.
- Used manual and robotic field surveying techniques to complete accurate work.
- Maintained daily records of work performed and materials used during survey projects.
- Conducted boundary surveys in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Swansboro High School
Swansboro, NC06-1993
Skills
- Administrative Oversight
- Business Management
- Employee Development
- Project Estimating
- Team Oversight
- Negotiation
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Contract Management
- Bidding Processes
- Project Management
- Operate Equipment
Certification
- NC Utility General Contractors License
Timeline
Owner/President
Coastal Earthworx INC
11.2010 - 11.2024
Foreman
Manning Builders
04.1996 - 11.2010
Survey Party Chief
Alan Bell Surveying
08.1993 - 04.1996
High School Diploma -
Swansboro High School