Gary Owens
Waller,TX
Summary
Construction Site Superintendent with over 30 years of construction experience. Successful projects range from small fabrication and production facilities to medium scale projects such as food processing and packaging handling to large scale EPC projects such as new construction coal-fired boilers and fully automated, state of the art research & development and production based facilities. Proven leadership and organization skills, exceptional work ethic and positive attitude, ensuring successful completion of projects within budget and on time. Strong communication skills, promoting effective negotiations, positive client relations and accurate construction documentation. Dedicated to safety and quality.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Superintendent
Byers Industrial Service
04.2022 - Current
- Developed detailed project schedules to manage resources effectively and ensure milestones were met consistently.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and subcontractors for seamless project execution and timely completion.
- Conducted risk assessments regularly during project phases to proactively mitigate potential issues causing delays or cost overruns.
- Improved project efficiency by implementing streamlined construction processes and effective communication strategies.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure that project specifications were met or exceeded consistently.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors by negotiating favorable terms for materials procurement while adhering to budget constraints.
- Addressed any design conflicts promptly in collaboration with designers resulting in minimal change orders.
- Optimized resource allocation by tracking progress closely through daily reports from field personnel.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts, monitoring expenditures, and implementing value engineering initiatives.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, addressing employee concerns, and providing ongoing feedback.
- Worked closely with clients to coordinate site work and resolve issues.
- Oversaw punch list creation and completion process assuring timely resolution of items before final handover to clients.
- Assisted in client acquisition efforts through participation in preconstruction meetings and presenting proposals professionally.
- Supervised subcontractors to enforce adherence to OSHA regulations and work safety guidelines.
Site Superintendent
Beck & Pollitzer
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and subcontractors for seamless project execution and timely completion.
- Developed detailed project schedules to manage resources effectively and ensure milestones were met consistently.
- Conducted risk assessments regularly during project phases to proactively mitigate potential issues causing delays or cost overruns.
- Improved project efficiency by implementing streamlined construction processes and effective communication strategies.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure that project specifications were met or exceeded consistently.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors by negotiating favorable terms for materials procurement while adhering to budget constraints.
Millwright Superintendent
Heavy Equipment Movers & Installation (HEMI)
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Organize daily operation by creating daily/weekly schedule based on client expectations and deadlines
- Ensure safety is priority by performing daily audits and working closely with employees, client and safety departments
- Communicate progress with detailed daily reports
- Document budget, spending and daily consumable requirements
- Morning Pre-task meetings with employees and communicate tasks to achieve expected schedules
- Facilitate safe & professional work site by above average housekeeping and organization requirements
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
Superintendent
ULG Skilled Trades
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for daily scheduling, budget control, safety, quality control and problem solving
- Interviewing potential employees required to maintain & satisfy client schedules
- Coordinate new hire weld tests and testing
- Ensure employees have required resources needed to work safely and productively
- Daily audits of consumables to maintain availability to employees
- Communicate with client and mitigate any issues
- Daily documentation includes: Pre-task (JSA) analysis, Employee Payroll and time tracking, Budget and purchase order tracking and Daily Production/Progress reports
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
Millwright Foreman
US Trades
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Perform pre-task (JSA) meetings with crew prior to daily tasks
- Unload, transport/move, pre-assemble, lay-out and install equipment
- Worked extended hours as necessary to meet project deadlines
- Projects Include: Tesla Gigafactory, Sparks, Nv
- Contractor: Omega Morgan, Project Manager: Devin Walker (503)-490-0221
- AMAZON Distribution Facility, Phoenix, Az
Millwright Foreman/Ironworker/Operator
Intelligrated Int.
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Layout location of proposed equipment
- Ground up Installation of supporting structures
- Pre-assembly and installation of package handling equipment and conveyor systems
- Final alignment and commissioning of systems
- Operate Broderson Crane inside building to erect iron supporting structure and installation of conveyor systems
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as engineering, operations, and procurement for seamless project execution.
- Optimized production processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions accordingly.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting complex mechanical issues swiftly.
Combo Pipe Welder/ Pipefitter
Fluor Corp.
12.2013 - 02.2015
- Responsible for layout, cutting, bevel/prep and fit-up of pipe prior to welding
- Installation of complex piping system throughout facility
- Responsible for producing quality pressure welds on all carbon and stainless piping throughout facility
- Welding methods used: Tig and stick welding
- Daily housekeeping performed to ensure safe and organized worksite
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW, adapting to various project requirements with ease.
- Established lasting professional relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and a commitment to exceeding expectations in service delivery.
Boilermaker-Tube welder
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union
01.1994 - 12.2013
- Maintain working use of Coal fired and Natural gas generated electric power plants
- New boiler construction, repair, retro-fitting, maintenance and demolition
- Baghouse new construction, repair, retro-fitting, maintenance and demolition
- Industrial duct and air quality control systems
- SCR systems
- Scrubbers, Ball mill systems, Turbine construction, repair, alignment, maintenance and demolition
- Mechanical precision alignment using both manual precision tools as well as various laser alignment systems
- Certified tube welder holding certifications for 2g, 3g, 4g and 6g combinations
- Welding methods: SAW, GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, Carbon Arc, Oxy-fuel welding and cutting
- Oil refinery and chemical plant new construction, repair, retro-fitting, maintenance and demolition
- Experienced working on Cat Cracker, Regin, cyclones, reactors, heat exchangers, processing vessels and heavy piping systems
- Mechanical equipment installation, maintenance and precision alignments
Education
Boilermaker-Tube welder -
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union
La Marque, Tx12.2013
Skills
- OSHA 30
- Basic Plus
- First Aid/CPR
- Plangrid Construction Software
- E2 Tracking software
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Document and Inventory control
- Scheduling
- Logistics
- Quickbook Budgeting Software
- Precision Millwright
- Certified Combination welder
- First class Pipe fitter/fabricator
- Submerged arc operator
- Torch flame cutting/brazing
- Equipment Operator
- Rigger/Ironworker
- Rotalign iS laser alignment system
- Optalign Plus laser alignment system
- Construction supervision
- Site coordination
- Material procurement
- Subcontractor management
- Scheduling expertise
- Construction safety
- Safety awareness
- Safety assessment
- PayCom
- ProCore
- Touchplan
- Monday
- ESP
Timeline
Site Superintendent
Byers Industrial Service
04.2022 - Current
Site Superintendent
Beck & Pollitzer
03.2020 - 02.2022
Millwright Superintendent
Heavy Equipment Movers & Installation (HEMI)
01.2018 - 02.2020
Superintendent
ULG Skilled Trades
06.2017 - 01.2018
Millwright Foreman
US Trades
01.2017 - 06.2017
Millwright Foreman/Ironworker/Operator
Intelligrated Int.
03.2015 - 12.2016
Combo Pipe Welder/ Pipefitter
Fluor Corp.
12.2013 - 02.2015
Boilermaker-Tube welder
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union
01.1994 - 12.2013
Boilermaker-Tube welder -
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union
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