Foster Fincham
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Proven Pipe Foreman with a track record of enhancing team productivity and efficiency at Kelvic Construction Co. Inc. Expert in pipeline servicing and fostering positive working relationships. Demonstrated ability to oversee complex projects, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and company policies. Skilled in problem resolution and process improvement, significantly boosting operational success. Logical Pipe Foreman with excellent communication skills to successfully adhere to project specifications. Proficient in sequencing pipe installations to reduce inference with other project activities. Organized with excellent time management skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Foreman
Shirley Contracting Company
07.2023 - Current
- Reduced downtime for clients by conducting thorough inspections and maintaining clear communication with team members.
- Improved overall job site safety by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and conducting regular hazard assessments.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely completion of work while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintained open lines of communication with clients throughout the duration of each project, providing updates on progress and addressing any concerns promptly and professionally.
Pipe Layer
Kelvic Construction Co. Inc.
09.2016 - Current
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.
- Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
- Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Installed new hydrants, valves and lines to meet fire department needs and protect residents.
- Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
- Used equipment such as rollers, skid steers, excavators,backhoes, and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
- Covered completed pipes with earth or materials and prepared sites for grading.
- Reviewed schematics and measured pipes to make accurate cuts.
- Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for operators.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving any issues.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Pipe Foreman
Kelvic Construction Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of drainage pipes.
- Reviewed and approved employee time reporting.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Operated heavy equipment on daily basis.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Installer
Eearly's Carpet Inc.
01.2012 - 09.2016
- Spread adhesive cement over floor to prevent board joint wearing.
- Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
- Swept, scraped and chipped dirt and irregularities from base surfaces and filled cracks with cement and putty to form smooth foundation.
- Secured new or existing tack strips around flooring space to attach edges of new carpet.
- Recorded measurements and devised plans to match installation specifications.
- Measured, cut and installed tack-free strips along baseboards or walls.
- Used tape, glue and heated carpet irons to join edges of carpet.
- Worked with different adhesives to join foundation, flooring and wall materials.
- Used compounds to waterproof areas, fill in cracks or produce special effects based on project demands.
- Formed tight and secure joints by removing excess materials and connecting individual pieces.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation
Education
High School Diploma -
Faith Baptist School
Fredericksburg, VA05.2011
Skills
- Effective communication
- Equipment and tools
- Safety Procedures
- Loading and unloading piping
- Manhole setting
- Hydrant installation
- Pipeline servicing
- Supervision
- Process improvement
- Storm drain piping
- Positive working relationships
- Company policy support
- Backfilling experience
- Trackhoe operation
- Blueprint reading
- Pipe laying
- Organization
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Pipe Foreman
Shirley Contracting Company
07.2023 - Current
Pipe Foreman
Kelvic Construction Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2023
Pipe Layer
Kelvic Construction Co. Inc.
09.2016 - Current
Installer
Eearly's Carpet Inc.
01.2012 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Faith Baptist School
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