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Jaime Lechuga

Jaime Lechuga

Pueblo,CO

Summary

Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients. Experienced accomplished in completing construction projects quickly and cost-effectively. Over 11 years of progressive experience as knowledgeable and talented leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Manager

Kalip LLC
02.2021 - Current

responsible for the practical management and planning of every stage of a construction project.

ensured building projects are completed safely, within budget and on time.

oversee schedules of work and delegate tasks to my team to ensure that each phase of build goes to plan.

Builds usually consisted of new house from digging the foundation, pouring concrete, framing walls and roof and finish carpentry on the interiors.

Also concrete pour as small as a section of sidewalk and as big as basketball courts and parking lots.

  • Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.

Foreman

WANZEK
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Reading blueprints
  • Building forms
  • Setting grid for form placement
  • Setting elevations
  • Pouring and finishing concrete
  • Filling out information of days task on iPad
  • Filling out paperwork for permissions on the days work.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.

Heavy Machine Operator

APTIM
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
  • Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and promoting overall safety on the job site.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping of daily logs for maintenance activities, hours worked, and any incidents that occurred during operation.
  • Updated daily work and maintenance logs for Type equipment.

Lead carpenter

GE Johnson
07.2017 - 11.2018
  • Reading blueprints
  • Demolition of sections of bridges
  • Building forms
  • Setting and tying rebar
  • Operating skid steer
  • Operating front end loader
  • Operating forklift
  • Operating mini excavator
  • Pouring and finishing concrete
  • Fulfilling foreman duties when foreman wasn't available.
  • Contributed significantly towards the company''s growth through diligent work ethic coupled with an unwavering commitment towards excellence.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained clean work sites, minimizing disruptions to surrounding areas during construction projects.
  • Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.

Heavy Machine Operator

Flatiron Construction
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Operating forklift to move materials across job site.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and promoting overall safety on the job site.
  • Operated forklift, haul trucks, loader and other equipment on daily basis.
  • Achieved a strong safety record by consistently following all company guidelines, procedures, and regulations for heavy machine operations.
  • Operated dozer and heavy equipment on slopes, hillsides and roadsides.
  • Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
  • Inspected work areas to organize supplies, remove debris, and eliminate safety hazards.
  • Supported other operators as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork in high-stress environments.
  • Contributed to project success by actively participating in pre-construction planning and strategy meetings.
  • Operated equipment to pump concrete and produce concrete materials.
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles and trailers.
  • Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, shop drawings, schematics, and orders.
  • Fetched materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals.
  • Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order.
  • Contributed to on-time project completion by efficiently organizing materials and maintaining a clean work area.
  • Ensured high-quality welds through pre-weld joint preparation, including cleaning surfaces and removing debris.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.

Carpenter Apprentice

ASI Constructors
09.2013 - 01.2016
  • Building meva forms and lifting with cranes to set into place for dam spill way
  • Pouring concrete into walls and finishing the tops
  • Setting and tying rebar
  • Building wooden forms for bulkheads.
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Utilized hand tools such as hammers, chisels, levels, squares, and measuring tapes to complete tasks with precision and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with experienced carpenters to improve skillset through hands-on training and mentorship opportunities.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Achieved accurate cuts using miter saws, table saws, circular saws, jigsaws, routers, planers while adhering to all safety protocols.

operator/ labor

KLI landscaping
11.2011 - 07.2012
  • Was in charge of assisting main operator in spreading material and also included carrying materials for cutting trees down.

Education

GED -

Kansas state university

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Construction management
  • Site Management
  • Construction safety
  • Safety Compliance
  • Knowledgeable in construction safety
  • Site Safety
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Excellent customer relations
  • Management
  • Interpreting Blueprints
  • Reading Blueprints
  • Remodeling Projects
  • Blueprints

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Elementary

Timeline

Construction Manager

Kalip LLC
02.2021 - Current

Foreman

WANZEK
01.2020 - 02.2021

Heavy Machine Operator

APTIM
05.2018 - 12.2019

Lead carpenter

GE Johnson
07.2017 - 11.2018

Heavy Machine Operator

Flatiron Construction
01.2016 - 07.2017

Carpenter Apprentice

ASI Constructors
09.2013 - 01.2016

operator/ labor

KLI landscaping
11.2011 - 07.2012

GED -

Kansas state university
Jaime Lechuga