Douglas Whitacre
Summary
General foreman with demonstrated success in supervising crews and maintaining records. Well-versed in the field and adept at adapting to different requirements. Broad knowledge of different construction disciplines and project management
Osha certified.
Resourceful General Foreman known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in project management, crew supervision, and safety protocol adherence. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Flippo Construction Company
Forestville
03.2015 - 06.2025
- Supervised construction teams on site daily
- Coordinated project schedules with subcontractors
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols
- Managed equipment and material logistics
- Directed site inspections and assessments
- Trained new crew members in procedures
- Communicated project updates to management
- Implemented workflow improvements on site
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Oversaw all aspects of construction including scheduling personnel and supplies as needed.
- Resolved conflicts between workers regarding job assignments, methods, or deadlines.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations including time cards, production data logs.
- Studied project specifications to plan sequence and schedule for pipe installations.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
D&L Coal Company
Bloomington
02.2010 - 03.2015
- Ran D-10 dozer to remove rock and uncover coal.
- Operated excavator and long reach excavator to clean out settlement ponds.
- Operated a rubber tire loader.
- Backfilled to finish grade.
Foreman
Flippo Construction Company
Forestville
04.1992 - 02.2010
- Ran a utility crew of 5
- Supervised the installation of various sizes of water mains, sewer and drain pipes.
Skills
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment logistics
- Blueprint interpretation
- Team supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Performance evaluation
- Quality control
- Time management
- Employee training
- Supplier communication
- Workflow improvement
- Effective communication
- Project site supervision
- Leading teams
- Construction background
- Pipe installation
- Soil compaction
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment management
- Team leadership
- Erosion control
- Storm drain piping
- Pipe cutting
- Backfilling procedures
- Safety procedures
- Excavation techniques
- Crew assistance
- Equipment and tools
- Water and sewer piping
- Safety meetings
- Adherence to safety regulations
- Procedure and policy adherence
- Valve installation
- Pipe grading
- Trench safety
- Sewer line installation
- Pipe alignment
- Leak detection
- Pipe joining
- Pressure testing
- Water main installation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Drainage systems
- Safety protocols
- Underground utilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Pipe laying
- Site cleanup
- Multitasking capacity
- Analytical skills
- Trench grading
- Trench digging
- Equipment maintenance
- Construction math
- Soil identification
- Water line laying
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Additional Skills
Can shoot grades
Set up pipe laser
Set concrete structures including tying in meter boxes.
Depths down to 22 feet for sewer pipe installation.
Can operate excavator, D-10 dozer, rubber tire loader, long arm excavator and skid steer.
Have run multiple crews at once.
Career advancement
Started out 35 years ago as an unskilled laborer. Was promoted to a pipe layer within 3 years. Became a crew leader 2 years after that and then a foreman. Finally becoming a general foreman.
During this time I also learned how to run the various types of equipment listed previously.
Training
- Trench safety
- Confined space
- Rigging
- Osha certified
- Contaminated soil
- Taught a pipe layers class, including setting up transit and pipe laser.
- Site safety
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
General Foreman
Flippo Construction Company
03.2015 - 06.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
D&L Coal Company
02.2010 - 03.2015
Foreman
Flippo Construction Company
04.1992 - 02.2010