Donovan Garcia
Northglenn,CO
Summary
Knowledgeable Demolition Superintendent / Training Supervisor, skilled reading and interpreting blueprints, setting up structures and using equipment efficiently. Excellent work ethic and dedication to safety. Over 29 years working with interior, structural demolition and construction.
Diligent construction team member knowledgeable about organizing supplies, operating equipment and helping skilled workers complete demanding work. Outstanding Organization skills working in commercial and residential construction.
Reliable Construction Worker offering expertise gained over 29-year career in diverse supervisor roles. Versed in completing physically-challenging jobs and working long hours under all types of weather conditions. Familiar with Hospital and ICRA Protocols with history of quickly learning new techniques and equipment operation.
Skilled Demolition specialists proficient in operating equipment, preparing site and assisting personnel with demolition tasks. Detail-oriented and hardworking team player with 29 years of related experience.
Dependable Demolition Superintendent with a flexible schedule to lift up to 50 pounds. Well-versed in erecting scaffolding and fences, preparing sites and removing debris. Strong communication, organizational and prioritization skills.
Focused Construction professional with strong command of industry-specific tools and equipment. Excellent history of supporting commercial and residential builds with zero incident safety record.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Demolition Superintendent
Engineered Demolition
4100 Globeville Rd, Denver, Co 80216
08.2022 - Current
- Read blueprints, drawings and schematics to accurately carry out work.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Set up ladders, scaffolding, fences and temporary structures to prepare sites and protect public.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Loaded and removed debris from sites to keep areas clean and avoid safety concerns.
Project Manager
Hillen Corporation
7600 Dahila St, Commerce City, Co 80022
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Operations Manager
Blackbear Construction
550 Lipan St, Denver, Co 80204
02.2012 - 11.2021
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices and correct quality audit findings.
- Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime and financial loss.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Scheduled employees for All shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Supervised 72 employees on Demolition projects, overseeing efficiency of Daily tasks and project completion.
- Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar Demolition operation.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
Restoration Technician
BELFOR Property Restoration
5085 Kalamath St, Denver, Co 80221
06.2004 - 05.2005
- Placed fans and dehumidifiers in strategic room locations to remove moisture from carpet, air, and upholstery.
- Sprayed and fogged upholstery, carpets and accessories with conditioners, protectors, deodorizers, and disinfectants.
- Worked safely in disaster environment by adhering to company and quality procedures.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Leveraged latest techniques and equipment to complete damage mitigation and restoration to highest standards.
- Inspected damaged properties and contents to prepare job action plan.
- Maneuvered heavy-duty equipment to carry out moisture surveys and drying techniques.
Demolition Foreman
RAW Construction
02.1993 - 05.2004
- Identified and minimized work risks and hazards.
- Collected, removed and disposed of debris in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Managed safe and efficient demolition of interior and structural demolition.
- Maintained accordance with safety protocols to protect team members and other personnel.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
Education
General Educational Development - General Studies
Abraham Lincoln High School
Denver, CO06.1992
Skills
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Scaffold Erection
- Production Standards
- Forklift Driving
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Safety Behaviors Expertise
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Site Readiness
- Situational Awareness
- Project Support
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety-First Mentality
- Protective Gear
- Superior Work Ethic
- Material Needs Determination
- Physical Agility and Coordination
- Project Deadlines
- Demolition and Destruction
- Power Saws
- Team Player
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Basic Welding Skills
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Air Hammers
- Power Washer
- Concrete Removal
- Plasma Cutters
- General Housekeeping
- Schematic Diagrams
- Removing Debris
- Safe Equipment Usage
- Work Site Preparation
- Operational Safety
- Physical Labor
- Contractual Obligations
- Scaffolding Disassembly
- Safe Work Practices
- Commercial Projects
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- Safety Knowledge
- Personnel Protection
- Trash Waste and Removal
- Following Supervisor Instructions
- Performing Manual Labor
- Green-Certified Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Materials Salvage
- Minor Maintenance
- Form Construction and Removal
Timeline
Demolition Superintendent
Engineered Demolition
08.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Hillen Corporation
11.2021 - 08.2022
Operations Manager
Blackbear Construction
02.2012 - 11.2021
Restoration Technician
BELFOR Property Restoration
06.2004 - 05.2005
Demolition Foreman
RAW Construction
02.1993 - 05.2004
General Educational Development - General Studies
Abraham Lincoln High School