Derek Herr
Christiana,PA
Summary
Resourceful Superintendent known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in project management, budget oversight, and safety compliance. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to ensure projects meet deadlines and quality standards. Detail-oriented professional brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices. Resourceful construction superintendent with several years of experience applying best practices when overseeing construction projects. Strong record of success in construction job management and directing crews of up to several workers. Clear communicator skilled at giving directions and enforcing rules.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Wohlsen Construction Company
Lancaster, PA
06.2008 - Current
- Monitored work progress to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
- Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Established procedures for completing projects within specified budgets and timelines.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project status updates, budgeting concerns and timeline adjustments.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors or between contractor and client efficiently and professionally.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Created and executed project plan and schedule, complying with budget and quality measures.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Carpentry
Thaddeus Stevens
Lancaster, PA05-2009
Skills
- Contractor oversight
- Presentations
- Educational leadership
- Cost estimation
- Blueprint and schematics
- Leadership development
- Resource coordination
- Staff management
- Construction management
- Performance improvements
- Site safety management
- Quality assurance
- Training oversight
- Project estimation and bidding
- Scheduling coordination
- Strategic planning
- Subcontractor management
- Change order management
- Relationship building
- Blueprint interpretation
- Construction supervision
- Project coordination
- Material procurement
- Continuous improvement
Affiliations
- Outdoor activities
- White Water Rafting
- ABC NCC
Accomplishments
- 2024 Herman award
- Lean 2.0
- Superintendent Bootcamp
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Superintendent
Wohlsen Construction Company
06.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Carpentry
Thaddeus Stevens
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