EDWARD BRISTOW
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic Grade Foreman with a proven track record at Coastal Development Company, excelling in team leadership and safety management. Expert in enhancing productivity and ensuring compliance with building codes. Skilled in equipment operation and conflict resolution, consistently delivering projects on time while maintaining high-quality standards.
Proficient professional with good problem-solving and group management skills. Successful at keeping employees on-task and achieving quality objectives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade Foreman
Coastal Development company
Gloucester, Virginia
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications and expectations.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
Heavy Equipment Operator
George Nice & Sons
Williamsburg, VA
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
Skills
- Quality control
- Team leadership
- Safety management
- Construction scheduling
- Equipment operation
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Client communication
- Performance evaluation
- Productivity improvement
- Documentation management
- Time management
- Construction management
- Maintaining equipment
- Crew oversight
- Goal setting
- Subcontractor management
- Customer relations
- Quality controls
- Site supervision
- Project reporting
- Excellent communication
- Job site safety
- Professional demeanor
- Analytical skills
- Safety and compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
Certification
- CPR certification
Timeline
Grade Foreman
Coastal Development company
10.2023 - 03.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
George Nice & Sons
02.2023 - 10.2023