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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 Hueneme
05.2009

Certification - Splicing And Termination.

US Navy Cable Splicing School
Gulfport
06.2008

Certification - Electrical Trade

US Navy A School
Shepherd Air Force Base, TX
04.1999

High School Diploma -

Albert Lowry
Winnemucca, NV
06.1998

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
Jacob Balaam