Jacob Foppiano
Costruction Foreman
Oakland,CA
Summary
Hardworking Construction Foreman bringing 16 years of progressive experience. Quality-focused and diligent with excellent communication, multitasking and time management skills. Well versed in marine and civil construction with emphasis on critical welding. 16 Plus years of experience running heavy equipment, installing concrete formwork, installing water mains and sewer mains, driving piles in and around the grater bay area.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pile Driver Construction Foreman
Power Engineering Contractors
Alameda, CA
12.2006 - Current
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Constructed commercial, federal and state buildings with more than 15000 square feet.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of field crews needed to complete job.
- Delivered reports to production reports each week to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Organized and optimized daily operations of field crews and sub contractor crew in specific jobsites with consistent on-time delivery.
- Offered direction to landscape architects on site characteristics, project timeline and delays impacting hardscape and greenscape installations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Meticulously tracked parts and equipment used on each job site.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Attended weekly on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 16 years.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Planned project resources by assigning funds, materials and staff throughout lifecycle of projects.
- Arranged beneficial deals with suppliers for materials to stay within budget limitations.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Wrote weekly production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.
Pile Driver
MCM Constuction
Sacramento, CA
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Shifted levers and turned valves to activate power hammers or raise and lower drophammers.
- Remained informed of tide's influence on pile driving operations to properly execute work according to tide conditions.
- Drove pilings to support buildings or other structures using heavy equipment.
- Met trucks and barges, unloaded pile and moved to job locations to keep projects moving smoothly.
Equipment Operator
Rolleri Landscape Products
Angels Camp, CA
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Maintained and cleaned 100 percent of equipment after each job and inspected.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bret Harte Union High School
Altaville, CA05.2005
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Worker Supervision
- Daily Reporting
- Time Management
- Job Site Supervision
- Crew Oversight
- Construction Work Understanding
- Crew Scheduling
- OSHA Compliance
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Construction Vehicles Operation
- Site Measuring and Marking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Equipment Functionality
- Forming and Pouring
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Effective Communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Verifying Time Sheets
- Attention to Detail
- Fall Protection
- Heavy Labor
- Operational Processes
- Structural Repairs
- Power Saws
- Team Leadership Strengths
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Concrete Finishing
- Foundation Construction
- Commercial Projects
- Critical Thinking
- Rough Layouts
- Dimensions and Measurements
- Maintenance Requirements
- Work Site Preparation
- Wood and Metal Framing
- Piping Execution
- Operating Manlifts
- Ladder Work
- Water and Sewer Piping
- Analyzing Details
- Foreman Briefing
- Stress Tolerance
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Customer Relations
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15+ staff members.
- Achieved end goals of projects safely by completing JHA and tailgate meetings with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved design build issues which led to completing work safely and efficiantly.
Affiliations
Member of Piledrivers local 34 here in the bay area for 16+ years.
Additional Information
Hello my name is Jacob Foppiano
I am seeking a postion at Pacific gas and electric to further challendge my self and give back to my community. My skillset is wide and i have much to offer PGNE. I am a punctual and responsible person. My position as a Job Forman has taught me the value of organizaton and time managment. I am well versed in detailed aspects of the construction industry ex, detailed layout, plan reading, crew managment and schedule, heavy equipment operaton, critical welding, concrete form work, underground work- pipe instalation. Currently i am working on a 2 mile long 36" rcp pipeline for the cities of san carlos and belmont. My current project demands an understaning of all my skills listed above. The stability and growth opurtunity at pgne are my main reasons for seeking employment. I hope this resume finds you well.
Timeline
Pile Driver Construction Foreman
Power Engineering Contractors
12.2006 - Current
Pile Driver
MCM Constuction
01.2005 - 12.2006
Equipment Operator
Rolleri Landscape Products
01.2004 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Bret Harte Union High School
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