Jacob Balaam
Middleton,Idaho
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Site Superintendent
Forge Building Company
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
Job Site Superintendent
Hansen-Rice
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.
Engineering Department Chief Petty Officer
US Navy Seabees
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
Station Leading Chief Petty Officer
US Navy Recruiting Command
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Upheld [Branch] dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
Construction Electrician First Class
US Navy Seabees
04.2008 - 06.2012
- Repaired and replaced wiring, fixtures and equipment using hand and power tools.
- Installed and maintained wiring, control and lighting systems.
- Used variety of testing devices to identify electrical problems.
- Prepared and assembled conduits and connected wiring.
- Read blueprints and technical diagrams.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
Lead Construction Electrician
Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC SW
03.2005 - 03.2008
- Repaired and replaced wiring, fixtures and equipment using hand and power tools.
- Installed and maintained wiring, control and lighting systems.
- Used variety of testing devices to identify electrical problems.
- Prepared and assembled conduits and connected wiring.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Education
Certification - Construction Inspector
Construction Inspector
Port Hueneme05.2009
Certification - Splicing And Termination.
US Navy Cable Splicing School
Gulfport06.2008
Certification - Electrical Trade
US Navy A School
Shepherd Air Force Base, TX04.1999
High School Diploma -
Albert Lowry
Winnemucca, NV06.1998
Skills
- Site Visits
- Project Requirements
- Site Surveys
- Safety Awareness
- OSHA Standards
- Project Oversight
- Project Management
- Work Site Preparation
- Site Layout
- Project Coordination
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Quality Assurance
- Construction Scheduling
Timeline
Job Site Superintendent
Forge Building Company
09.2021 - 09.2022
Job Site Superintendent
Hansen-Rice
12.2018 - 09.2021
Engineering Department Chief Petty Officer
US Navy Seabees
06.2016 - 10.2018
Station Leading Chief Petty Officer
US Navy Recruiting Command
06.2012 - 06.2016
Construction Electrician First Class
US Navy Seabees
04.2008 - 06.2012
Lead Construction Electrician
Naval Facilities Engineering Command NAVFAC SW
03.2005 - 03.2008
Certification - Construction Inspector
Construction Inspector
Certification - Splicing And Termination.
US Navy Cable Splicing School
Certification - Electrical Trade
US Navy A School
High School Diploma -
Albert Lowry
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