Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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James Harris

Wappapello,MO

Summary

Seasoned Construction Foreman with a proven track record at Joes Bridge & Grading, and Robertson construction ,as well as Robertson Contractors,adept in crew oversight and equipment coordination. Demonstrated ability to enhance team productivity and adherence to safety policies by 30%. Excels in workload planning and specification reading, ensuring project excellence and efficiency.

Very fortunate to have had great leaders and a great team to lead on projects,

Very hands on, old school,learning to adapt to the latest trends and newest technologies

basically started as a young laborer, worked my way up to skilled laborer, ironworker, operator, job foreman, supervisor, the last five years i have been working on Railroad bridges, this last year i took a role as Bridge operations Manager for new projects, basically looking at new work, taking photos,and estimating schedules, equipment ,and the pros and cons ,

with our estimating team,

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Martinus Rail
LEES SUMMIT, MO
03.2024 - Current
  • Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
  • Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
  • Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
  • Contracted and supervised workers for various construction jobs.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.

Foreman

Koppers Railroad Structures
Madison, WI
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
  • Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Construction Foreman

Joes Bridge & Grading
Poplar Bluff, MO
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Performed hands-on work when necessary including demolition, carpentry, ironwork, equipment operating,
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
  • Inspected construction sites to ensure safety regulations are met.
  • Provided leadership by motivating crew members while maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on competencies and specialties.

Supervisor of Operations

W Rogers company
Lexington, KY
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
  • Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
  • Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Supervisor

Robertson Contractors
Poplar Bluff, MO
05.1988 - 11.2017
  • Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.

Labor,ironwork,operator,foreman ,supervisor

Robertson contractors, Robertson Canst
Poplar Bluff, MO
04.1979 - 11.2017
  • Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
  • Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
  • Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
  • Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
  • Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
  • Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
  • Erected steel frames for buildings, bridges and other structures.
  • Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jonesboro Senior High
Jonesboro, AR
05-1981

Skills

  • Quality controls
  • Workload planning
  • Crew oversight
  • Site monitoring
  • Equipment coordination
  • Specification reading
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Task delegation
  • Site cleaning
  • Construction scheduling
  • Reviewing timesheets
  • Company safety policies

Affiliations

  • Sports, Hiking, Traveling

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the year for Robertson Construction, 1988, 1989, im proud of this accomplishment, due to the fact that job supervisors all voted , and that year i worked with all of them and they pushed me into leadership roles

Certification

  • Drivers license ,CDL
  • operate most heavy equipment, have all the necessary training,
  • osha 120

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager

Martinus Rail
03.2024 - Current

Foreman

Koppers Railroad Structures
03.2021 - 02.2023

Construction Foreman

Joes Bridge & Grading
03.2019 - 03.2021

Supervisor of Operations

W Rogers company
02.2018 - 03.2019

Supervisor

Robertson Contractors
05.1988 - 11.2017

Labor,ironwork,operator,foreman ,supervisor

Robertson contractors, Robertson Canst
04.1979 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Jonesboro Senior High
James Harris