Dustin Shelton
Winnie,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable construction professional known for developing effective schedules, creating plans to see projects through to completion and assessing work to comply with applicable codes. Multitasking Project Superintendent works productively with various personalities and meets very tight deadlines.
I worked on several projects ranging from ground up to turnaround to small additions and upgrades. I have worked on projects ranging from $1million to $5.2billion. I have helped with leading subcontractors and my own crews. I strive to lead with a Team mentality where we all work together to be successful.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Superintendent
Birdsong Construction
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked on 8 different projects that ranged from $3 million - < $100 million
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods
- In charge of developing schedule to make sure project stayed on track for completion date or before
- Recorded and entered time for 30 employees daily and weekly
- Operated equipment on jobsite: Forklift, Mini Excavator, Skidsteer, and Front end loader
- Coordinated on-site construction shutdowns, testing and inspections, reporting details and concerns to designated team supervisors
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors
- Oversaw selection, procurement and allocation of building materials and equipment
- Coordinated planning, scheduling and successful execution of multiple large-scale construction projects
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects
Grounds Foreman and Maintenance District Wide
Hamshire Fannett ISD
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Over all the outside grounds for all 4 campuses in the District
- Led a team of 6 people and directed them on what to do
- Conducted routine maintenance on all campuses and buildings
- Operated equipment and tools: Zero turn mowers, reel mower, edgers, weedeaters, blowers, pressure washer, hand tools, and electric meters
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources
District Manager
Vector Marketing
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Hired and Trained Sales Representatives to perform direct sales of Cutco cutlery;
- Completed Payroll and entered Pay for over 100 Representatives at a time per week;
- Personally sold over $55,000 worth of Cutco ; managed over $1,000,000 in office sales
- Set my own schedule and goals and entered sales reports each week
- Taught Intrapersonal Skills, phone skills, time management, and helped create schedules
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies
Construction Project Manager
Paton Controls
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Helped Lead and Manage over 20 projects ranging from $200k - >$30 million
- Read P&IDs and made sure Instruments were installed and calibrated correctly and properly for safety of plant operations
- Led several crews of electricians, instrument fitters, and instrument technicians to meet deadlines and perform quality work in a safe manner
- Managed the manpower and daily operations of all construction projects in Beaumont Area
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes
Detailer
Porter Company
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Designed all tubing and piping routes for machines
- Detailed support types and tubing for machines used to build micro-chips for Samsung
- Laid out Tubing routes for the installation and fabrication crews
Pipe Fitter Foreman
Custom Arc Services
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Lead a crew of pipefitters
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary
- Threaded pipes using piping machines
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment
Instrument Fitter and Instrumentation Foreman
Newtron Group
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Measured and fabricated tray, supports, and tubing for pneumatic lines to valves
- Read P&IDs and installed Instruments in correct location
- Became foreman and lead a group of skilled craftsmen in instrumentation
- Oversaw assignments of over 12 employees to keep plant instrumentation and valves operating to standards
- Worked with production department to meet product quantity and quality goals
- Evaluated ways to reduce costs such as overtime occurrences and external calibrations services
- Read, interpreted and directed others with regard to electrical and instrumentation plans, specifications, blueprints and schematics
- Kept comprehensive records of maintenance activities, calibration services and contracted labor documentation in SAP
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job
Instrument Fitter and Instrumentation Foreman
Enerfab
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Measured and fabricated tray, supports, and tubing for pneumatic lines to valves
- Read P&IDs and installed Instruments in correct location
- Became foreman and lead a group of skilled craftsmen in instrumentation
- Oversaw assignments of over 10 employees to keep plant instrumentation and valves operating to standards
- Worked with production department to meet product quantity and quality goals
- Evaluated ways to reduce costs such as overtime occurrences and external calibrations services
- Read, interpreted and directed others with regard to electrical and instrumentation plans, specifications, blueprints and schematics
- Kept comprehensive records of maintenance activities, calibration services and contracted labor documentation in SAP
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job
Pipefitter, Instrument Fitter, and Instrumentation Foreman
MacAbee Construction
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Prepped and fit pipe and supports
- Read prints and Laid out supports
- Measured and fabbed tray, supports, and tubing for pneumatic lines to valves
- Read P&IDs and installed Instruments in correct location
- Became foreman and lead a group of skilled craftsmen in instrumentation
- Lead men to meet deadlines and exceed expectations
- Oversaw assignments of over 10 employees to keep plant instrumentation and valves operating to standards
- Worked with production department to meet product quantity and quality goals
- Evaluated ways to reduce costs such as overtime occurrences and external calibrations services
- Read, interpreted and directed others with regard to electrical and instrumentation plans, specifications, blueprints and schematics
- Kept comprehensive records of maintenance activities, calibration services and contracted labor documentation in SAP
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job
Painter and Laborer
Deltak Manufacturing
11.2012 - 02.2013
- I cleaned and painted metal parts for fire trucks, metal scaffolding, and any other parts as needed
- Equipment used- hand sprayer, air paint sprayer, sander, and grinder
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces
- Followed safety protocols and used protective equipment during painting projects to minimize risk
Direct Sales District Manager
Vector Marketing
08.2009 - 10.2012
- Hired and Trained Sales Representatives to perform direct sales of Cutco cutlery;
- Completed Payroll and entered Pay for over 100 Representatives at a time per week;
- Personally sold over $46,000 worth of Cutco ; managed over $700,000 in office sales
- Set my own schedule and goals and entered sales reports each week
- Taught Intrapersonal Skills, phone skills, time management, and helped create schedules
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies
Education
Apprenticeship School of UA Local 619
Vicksburg, MS2015
Business Management and Marketing
University of Phoenix online
Phoenix, AZ2009
Religious Studies and Business Administration
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MSHistory, Engineering, and Accounting
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS2004
High School Diploma - undefined
Wesson Attendance Center
Wesson, MS2001
Skills
- Experience with
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Data Entry, Procore, and Payroll
- Best Building Practices
- Hand and Power Tools
- Deadline Management
- Construction Scheduling
- Crew safety meetings
- Subcontractor coordination and oversight
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Project scope understanding
- Construction protocols and standards
Certification
OSHA 30
Timeline
Project Superintendent
Birdsong Construction
07.2022 - 06.2023
Grounds Foreman and Maintenance District Wide
Hamshire Fannett ISD
08.2021 - 07.2022
District Manager
Vector Marketing
04.2020 - 10.2021
Construction Project Manager
Paton Controls
03.2017 - 01.2020
Detailer
Porter Company
12.2016 - 02.2017
Pipe Fitter Foreman
Custom Arc Services
08.2016 - 11.2016
Instrument Fitter and Instrumentation Foreman
Newtron Group
06.2015 - 08.2016
Instrument Fitter and Instrumentation Foreman
Enerfab
08.2014 - 05.2015
Pipefitter, Instrument Fitter, and Instrumentation Foreman
MacAbee Construction
02.2013 - 09.2014
Painter and Laborer
Deltak Manufacturing
11.2012 - 02.2013
Direct Sales District Manager
Vector Marketing
08.2009 - 10.2012
Apprenticeship School of UA Local 619
Business Management and Marketing
University of Phoenix online
Religious Studies and Business Administration
William Carey University
History, Engineering, and Accounting
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Wesson Attendance Center
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