Donald Horbett
Depew,NY
Summary
Over 30 years of professional experience managing various Sheet Metal/HVAC Commercial projects. Lead General Foreman supervising up to 20+ crew to effectively meet deadlines and exceed project expectations under budget.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheetmetal General Foreman
J.W. Danforth Company
Tonawanda, NY
01.2003 - Current
- Delivered project updates to Management and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Completed final walk throughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Assigned daily duties to each employee based upon individual strengths, effectively meet deadlines.
- Delivered project updates to Management and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Adhered to US Occupational Health and Safety Administration mandates.
- Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various projects.
- Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sheetmetal duct work, welded duct work, kitchen exhaust work.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install HVAC equipment and duct work.
- Spoke with roofing customers and answered questions regarding concerns and requests.
- Analyzed blueprints to determine where to run duct work for HVAC equipment and connect to air outlets.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Niagara Frontier Sheet Metal Company
Orchard Park, NY
01.1990 - 01.2003
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
- Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.
- Coordinated and assembled ducts, hoods and other sheet metal products.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination for manual dexterity.
- Maneuvered, installed and anchored completed units into proper positions.
- Worked with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
- Fabricated and altered parts at construction sites using shears, hammers, punches and drills.
- Tended cutoff saws, presses and forming machines.
- Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts, and rivets quickly and efficiently.
- Planned and coordinated tasks and determined correct amount of material required to complete assignments.
- Inspected individual parts, assemblies and installations for adherence to specifications and building codes.
- Developed and laid out patterns that used materials most efficiently.
- Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
- Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.
Skills
- Construction Vehicles Operation
- Duct Work
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Residential and Commercial Projects
- Crew Scheduling
- Site Inspection
- General Housekeeping
- Operations Processes
- Procedure Planning
- OSHA Compliance
- Time Management
- Project Leadership
- Labor Costing
- Work Site Preparation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Specifications Conformance
- Worker Supervision
- Daily Reporting
- Equipment Safety Verification
- Strategic Planning
- Workplace Safety
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cost Estimation
- Materials Estimations
- Site Measuring and Marking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Budgetary Reviews
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Job Site Supervision
- Attention to Detail
- Status Meetings
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Functionality
- Dimensions and Measurements
- Effective Communication
- Job Planning
- Workflow Coordination
- Rough Layouts
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Detail Work
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Self Control and Integrity
- Operating Manlifts
- Methodology Enhancement
- Punch Lists
- Physical Strength and Stamina
Certification
- Licensed Home Inspector #16000072511
Additional Information
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
UB Crosby Hall Heat Pump and ERV Sheetmetal Renovation
2022-Present
General Motors L8T Block Mist Collection System Installation
2021-2022
Douglas Developement Seneca One/M&T Tower Renovations
2018-2021
General Motors V8 Block, Crank Mist Collection System Installation
2014-2018
Grand Island Schools
2013-2014
Buffalo Public Schools Phase III School #53
2012-2013
North Tonawanda Capital Improvement Project
2009-2012
Buffalo Schools/Bennett High School #43 Phase II
2007-2009
Buffalo Life Science
2005-2007
General Motors 4/5 Inline Motor Plant
2002-2004
Roswell Park Institute
1997-1999
NYS Power Authority
1994-1997
Timeline
Sheetmetal General Foreman
J.W. Danforth Company
01.2003 - Current
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Niagara Frontier Sheet Metal Company
01.1990 - 01.2003