Eli Davis
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Seasoned Ironworker General Foreman with significant construction industry background. Highly skilled in leading teams, interpreting blueprints, and adhering to safety regulations. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects, ensuring timely completion without compromising quality standards. Previously spearheaded training initiatives for team skill enhancement.
Skilled in overseeing construction trades with a solid background in coordinating diverse teams and managing projects from inception to completion. Possess strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and capacity to solve problems efficiently. Improved workflow and team coordination on multiple projects, enhancing project completion rates and quality of work. Demonstrated adaptability to changing industry trends and technologies, ensuring project specifications are met with precision.
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Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker General Foreman
RAM Industries LLC
Hartford, CT
08.2021 - Current
- Supervised and trained personnel following company policies.
- Maintained comprehensive progress records to meet strict deadlines.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Prepared reports detailing progress against established benchmarks or milestones.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Monitored project progress to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Directed the activities of subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to contract specifications.
- Communicated regularly with team members about changes in scope or schedule.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to plan layout of projects.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Managed a team of ironworkers to ensure safe and efficient completion of projects.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
Foreman
Kelly Steel LLC
Hartford, CT
03.2012 - 07.2021
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill level and availability.
- Maintained records of labor hours worked as well as materials used in order to accurately report costs associated with each project.
- Directed and supervised the day-to-day operations of a team of ironworkers to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Provided guidance and instruction to workers regarding proper techniques for installation, welding, fabrication, and erection of structural steel components.
- Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
- Implemented cost control measures where possible without compromising quality or safety standards.
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 15 Hartford Ironworkers
Hartford, CT
01.2004 - 02.2012
- Connected columns, beams and girders with bolts as specified in drawings.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Laid out reference points on metal materials prior to fabrication or assembly operations.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
- Transported material manually or with the aid of hoists or cranes.
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations.
- Grinded surfaces of metal pieces prior to assembly operations if necessary.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
Education
Apprenticeship Certification - Ironworking
L.U. 15 Hartford Ironworkers
Hartford, CT12-2007
O.S.H.A. 30 -
L.U. 15 Hartford Ironworkers
Hartford, CT05-2004
High School Diploma -
Thomas Snell Weaver High School
Hartford, CT06-1996
Skills
- Structural inspection
- Hand tools operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Job site coordination
- OSHA regulations
- Pre-engineered metal buildings
- Component alignment
- Reinforcing steel placement
- Rigging techniques
- Heavy lifting
- Girder installation
- Steel erection
- Crane signaling
- Ornamental ironwork
- Delivery coordination
- Metal fabrication
- Concrete reinforcement
- Quality control
- Fall protection
- Specification review
Affiliations
In my spare time I enjoy traveling with friends and family, competing in my bowling league, and cooking for my loved ones.
Timeline
Ironworker General Foreman
RAM Industries LLC
08.2021 - Current
Foreman
Kelly Steel LLC
03.2012 - 07.2021
Journeyman Ironworker
Local 15 Hartford Ironworkers
01.2004 - 02.2012
Apprenticeship Certification - Ironworking
L.U. 15 Hartford Ironworkers
O.S.H.A. 30 -
L.U. 15 Hartford Ironworkers
High School Diploma -
Thomas Snell Weaver High School
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