Giovanni Fernandes
Sun City Center,FL
Summary
Seasoned Structural Foreman (3+ years)versed in overseeing construction projects from inception to completion. Possess track record of ensuring adherence to safety regulations and structural integrity standards, while also skilled at leading teams and coordinating with diverse groups. Strengths include keen project management abilities, comprehensive knowledge of construction materials and methods, strong leadership skills, and achievements in streamlining operations for improved efficiency.
Results-driven Structural Foreman known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in structural design interpretation, team leadership, and safety protocol adherence. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and time management to achieve project objectives within deadlines.
Skilled in overseeing construction trades and extraction work with 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Foreman
Trillium Construction
Hendersonville, Tennessee
08.2023 - Current
- Directed and supervised a team of welders, fitters, and laborers in the fabrication of structural steel components.
- Monitored the progress of each project to ensure that deadlines were met within proper time.
- Assessed safety hazards onsite and developed corrective action plans for hazardous conditions.
- Paperwork need in supervisor role such as payroll documentation… JSA.. meeting with engineers .. superintendents.. GC’s etc
- Developed detailed work plans for projects, including timelines and resources needed.
- Inspected completed structures to guarantee adherence to blueprints and specifications.
- Trained new workers in proper welding techniques, safety protocols, and job-specific tasks.
- Reviewed drawings prior to beginning any task in order to understand expectations for completion.
Journeyman Ironworker(connector)
Local 37 Ironworkers Union
East Providence, Rhode Island
07.2017 - Current
- Operated welding and cutting equipment to join or cut metal components.
- Performed layout and installation of structural steel, stairs, rails, ladders and other miscellaneous ironwork items.
- Installed reinforcing steel bars in concrete forms for building foundations.
- Erected columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or specifications.
- Assembled structural frameworks from prefabricated parts using bolts, clamps and hand tools.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Aligned structures during erection process using levels, plumb bobs, lasers.
- Laid out reference points on metal materials prior to fabrication or assembly operations.
- Fabricated metal products according to customer specification using manual cutting torches or plasma arc cutting equipment.
- Grinded surfaces of metal pieces prior to assembly operations if necessary.
- Transported material manually or with the aid of hoists or cranes.
- Connected columns, beams and girders with bolts as specified in drawings.
- Set up scaffolding for elevated worksites following OSHA standards.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine job specifications.
Raising Gang Foreman (working)
PCS STEEL ERECTORS
Seattle, Washington
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Scheduled staff shifts based on project needs and availability.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Ironworker (connector)
AMERICAN STEEL AND PRECAST ERECTORS
Greenback, Tennessee
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
- Mainly structural steel red iron ..schools.. hospitals.. banks… stadiums etc
- A few precast garage projects over the years working for precast division depending on project
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Education
Apprenticeship Courses -
Building Furtures (apprenticeship)
Providence, RI09-2016
GED -
Cranston Alternative Learning
Cranston, RI06-2016
Skills
- STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION
- WELDING
- TORCHS,oxy-lance ,plasma cutters etc
- Detail work bolting deck plumbing etc
- Forklift certified… lull operation
- Areial lift … scissor lift
- Stud gun powder accused tools (Hilti)
- Blueprint reading structural drawings
- Use of 3-d models for Errection details
- Over head in door crane(paper mills) operation
- Lead connector for most of career
- Strong leadership qualities
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Crane rigging
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Structural Repairs
- Structural welding
- Safety Management
- Construction supervision
- Component alignment
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Hand tools operation
- Assignment Delegation
- Parts Fabrication
- Metal Fabrication
- Fall protection
- OSHA Regulations
- Blowtorches and equipment
- Job Planning
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Metal decking installation
- Elevated work platform set up
- Column connecting
- Beam installation
- Scaffolding
- High rise ironworking
- Ornamental ironworking
CERTIFACTIONS
- Forklift/lull operator
- 3g/4g 7018 certified
- Stainless welding certs in the past
- OSHA certs
- Fall protection
- Powder accuadted tools
- First aid
- GWO
- H.u.e.t
- Confined space cert
- Rigging cert
- Twic card holder
- Scaffold erection cert
- Signal person cert
- Pre-cast erection qualified
- GHS cert
- Boom lift and scissor lift certs
- Etc
Timeline
Structural Foreman
Trillium Construction
08.2023 - Current
Raising Gang Foreman (working)
PCS STEEL ERECTORS
11.2021 - 12.2022
Journeyman Ironworker(connector)
Local 37 Ironworkers Union
07.2017 - Current
Ironworker (connector)
AMERICAN STEEL AND PRECAST ERECTORS
01.2016 - 03.2019
Apprenticeship Courses -
Building Furtures (apprenticeship)
GED -
Cranston Alternative Learning