ELIJAH DAVIS
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | FOREMAN | SITE COORDINATION
Southern Pines,NC
Summary
Experienced construction professional with 9+ years supporting large-scale commercial and residential projects, including $300M NYC developments. Proven in heavy equipment operation, crew supervision, safety compliance, and on-site coordination. OSHA-certified with strong utility, excavation, and inspection support experience, as well as being a thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Support / Site Coordination
Transom’s Builder Group
09.2019 - 03.2021
- $300M RIU Resorts & Hotels Times Square project; coordinated NYC DOB city, state, and special inspections; collaborated with engineers, subcontractors, and project managers.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Reduced overall project costs through value engineering initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Esposito Construction
04.2021 - Current
- Operate heavy machinery on commercial and residential sites; lead excavation and site preparation achieving 100% on-time milestones. Installed underground utilities (2”–60”), improved material handling efficiency by 20%, performed preventive maintenance increasing uptime by 15%, and maintained strict OSHA compliance.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
Laborer Foreman
SLG Construction
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Supervised 10–15 laborers, enforced OSHA safety standards, coordinated daily work plans, and supported general site operations.
- Set schedules and ordered work for maximum efficiency at each site.
- Improved team productivity by providing training and guidance on the latest tools, equipment, and techniques.
- Motivated team members to meet demanding project targets without sacrificing quality.
Education
No Degree - Business Communication
Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NYAssociate of Science - Criminal Science
ASA College
Brooklyn, NY06-2016
Skills
Cost control
Safety assessments
Labor management
Risk management
Work Planning and Prioritization
Team building and leadership
Pipe laying expertise
Residential construction
Heavy equipment operation
Materials movement
Certification
OSHA 30 & 10, 15-Hr Site Safety, 40-Hr HAZWOPER, Excavation & Utility Safety, Confined Space, CPR/AED, NYC DOB 4-Hr Fire Guard, NYC DOB 4-Hr Flagging, Google Project Management Certificate (In Progress).
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Esposito Construction
04.2021 - Current
Project Support / Site Coordination
Transom’s Builder Group
09.2019 - 03.2021
Laborer Foreman
SLG Construction
10.2017 - 10.2019
No Degree - Business Communication
Buffalo State University
Associate of Science - Criminal Science
ASA College