Jeff Cardenas
Ukiah,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Flynt Construction
Santa Maria, CA
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed project coordination by overseeing materials, inspections, and contractor activities effectively.
- Executed regular plan reviews and inspections to ensure goal alignment throughout projects.
- Handled task delegation and addressed inquiries in foreman’s absence efficiently.
- Identified unsafe practices swiftly, implementing corrections to enhance safety standards.
- Collaborated with suppliers for strategic budget management and resource planning efforts.
- Monitored daily operations to guarantee compliance with safety regulations consistently.
- Improved on-site efficiency by streamlining subcontractor scheduling processes.
- Introduced quality control protocols that significantly improved project outcomes.
Journeyman Carpenter
JBS Construction
Willits
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Delivered high-quality Yurt-style homes in Sonoma, Napa, and Alameda counties through subcontracting with California Round House.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim, and fabricated moldings to meet design specifications.
- Used hand tools and machines to shape materials accurately for construction needs.
- Adhered to safety protocols while promoting a secure work environment for all team members.
- Accurately measured job sites to determine necessary materials for each project phase.
- Employed fasteners such as screws and pneumatic nailing systems for construction robustness.
- Marked cutting lines on materials precisely using marking tools for efficient cutting.
- Operated electric cordless drills and cutting torches safely during project execution.
Journeyman Carpenter
Trillium Construction
Redwood Valley, CA
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Executed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry while adhering to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for accurate project execution.
- Coordinated material and equipment logistics to optimize job site efficiency.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, and cabinetry according to client needs.
- Monitored compliance with OSHA and corporate safety standards throughout operations.
- Identified production non-compliance issues; communicated with foreman for immediate action.
- Engaged directly with clients to ascertain project requirements and expectations.
- Planned work processes utilizing proper tools and materials to maximize output.
Finish Carpenter
McDevitt Construction
Petaluma, CA
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Improved accuracy by collaborating with carpenters, journeymen, and supervisors on projects.
- Employed power tools and hand tools for installing fixtures, flooring, trim, and hardware.
- Built shelves, doors, windows, and counters in alignment with blueprints.
- Dismantled structures ahead of repairs and new material installations.
- Shaped materials to required dimensions using hand tools and power saws.
- Adhered to safety protocols while maintaining workspace organization.
- Specialized in foundations, framing techniques, and finish carpentry projects.
- Safely operated electric drills and cutting torches during construction activities.
Skills
- Work Site Preparation
- Project Oversight
- Corrective Actions
- Subcontractor Management
- Site Visits
- Job Assignments
- Commercial Projects
- Verifying Time Sheets
- Safety Assessments
Timeline
Superintendent
Flynt Construction
02.2021 - 11.2023
Journeyman Carpenter
JBS Construction
04.2019 - 02.2021
Journeyman Carpenter
Trillium Construction
08.2017 - 11.2019
Finish Carpenter
McDevitt Construction
06.2015 - 09.2017