James Owens
Shelton,CT
Summary
Mr. Owens possesses over 30 years extensive experience in varied aspects of construction management including General Superintendent, Superintendent, Project Manager and Senior Site Safety Professional for large complex construction projects. Mr. Owens has a NYC Site Safety Managers License and his most recent experience with Total Safety Consulting has been managing significant accounts for major construction clients. Mr. Owens has completed numerous certification training in construction safety. Trusted Senior Project Safety Professional skillful in securing employee wellbeing at job sites and providing consumer safety via detailed documentation. Offering 30 years of comprehensive experience conducting and creating safety training, completing workplace audits and inspections and implementing health and safety procedures. Certified in New York City Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting. High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Safety Professional
Total Safety Consulting, LLC
09.2006 - 09.2023
- Senior Site Safety Professional and Loss Control Consultant assigned to clients
- Mr Owens has been assigned as a major client project manager specializing in safety and health aspects of major construction entities
- Mr Owens interacts with the Owner, Contractor, Insurance Carrier, and every Government Agency and authority including the NYC DOB Best Squad, FDNY, DOT, DEP and OSHA, Mr Owens works with various project personnel to identify the risks associated with construction and put forth mitigation plans to limit those exposures.
- Developed and enacted safety and quality control plans.
- Assisted in worksite incident investigations, helping to determine cause and fault to ascertain liability.
- Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
- Oversaw third-party contractor operations to maintain safety standards while operating on site.
- Interfaced with medical personnel to maintain optimal worker health standards based on monitorial testing.
- Drafted guidelines for hazard control programs such as fall protection, electrical safety and air quality guidelines.
- Proctored safety and health training for personnel, reducing safety incident rates.
- Authored safety warnings for site manual, designing usage recommendations and ownership guidelines to mitigate liability.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
Project Manager /General Superintendent
AJS Construction
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Created and implemented feasible work plans, cost analyses and money/budget planning
- Extensive personnel management and administrative responsibilities, Hired, trained supervised and evaluated support staff
- Maintained schedules and time accruals
- Secured necessary/required building permits and/or building loans
- Provided creative and practical oversight of all aspects of construction from excavation to finishing; interpolated blueprints/schematics; assessed site parameters (utilities, grading, city services, roads) as related to the project.
General Superintendent
New Millenium Builders
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Lead teams of employees and sub-contractors to complete construction projects
- Responsible for bringing projects from design to completion
- Manage electrical, plumbing and concrete sub-contractors and ensuring that they perform according to architectural plans and Building Code.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Managed workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
Project Superintendent
Tishman Construction
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Responsible for all aspects of construction supervision on major construction sites including schedule, budget, manpower and safety
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with contractors, sub-contractors and stakeholders to support successful project completion.
- Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines.
- Coordinated on-site construction shutdowns, testing and inspections, reporting details and concerns to designated team supervisors.
- Worked with inspectors, workers and unions, to conduct weekly status updates.
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Coordinated power equipment use and maintenance to create safe working environment, limit accidents and prevent damages.
- Resolved conflicts and disputes between contractors and other stakeholders.
- Oversaw selection, procurement and allocation of building materials and equipment.
- Coordinated planning, scheduling and successful execution of multiple large-scale construction projects.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
Project Superintendent
York Hunter
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Responsible for all aspects of construction supervision on major construction sites including schedule, budget, manpower and safety.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with contractors, sub-contractors and stakeholders to support successful project completion.
- Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines.
- Coordinated on-site construction shutdowns, testing and inspections, reporting details and concerns to designated team supervisors.
- Worked with inspectors, workers and unions, to conduct weekly status updates.
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Participated in project budget and cost control measures, tracking progress and making necessary financial adjustments to meet company goals.
- Resolved conflicts and disputes between contractors and other stakeholders.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
Field Operations Director
D&M Construction
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Directed the activities of manpower (i.e
- Budget, safety) on the construction of major projects.
- Communicated and consulted with regional management and staff regularly.
- Maintained proper staffing levels to meet and exceed project needs.
- Led field representatives in delivering quality, on-time and cost-effective client objectives.
- Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.
- Implemented and maintained high standards of quality in all areas.
- Monitored team performance to assess training requirements and areas in need of improvement.
- Managed yearly budget.
- Oversaw work of personnel, with direct reports.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
General Superintendent
NYC Housing Preservation/Development
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Interpreted plans and estimated costs and quantities of materials needed
- Planned construction methods and procedures
- Coordinated the supply of labor and materials
- Supervised construction sites and direct site managers and subcontractors to make sure standards of building performance, safety, quality, cost schedules and safety were maintained.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations and DOB compliance.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Managed workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
- Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Directed major projects producing exceptional cost savings by closely managing project budget.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
Project Superintendent
Lehr McGovern
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Responsible for all aspects of construction supervision on major construction sites including schedule, budget, manpower and safety.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with contractors, sub-contractors and stakeholders to support successful project completion.
- Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines.
- Coordinated on-site construction shutdowns, testing and inspections, reporting details and concerns to designated team supervisors.
- Worked with inspectors, workers and unions, to conduct weekly status updates.
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Resolved conflicts and disputes between contractors and other stakeholders.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
Education
Associate Civil Engineering -
NY Technical College
09.1986
Skills
- Supervision and Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Excellent Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Remote Office Availability
- Project Planning
- Organization
Certification
- New York Site Safety Manager (#1153)
- Local Law 196 Supervisor Certificate
- Construction Site Fire Safety Manager
- OSHA 30-hour General Industries Training
- Fall Protection Certificate
- Supported Scaffold Training
- Suspended Scaffold Training
- First Aid and CPR Training
- ICR 59 -CSC
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
- Mobile Crane Inspector
- Rigger Inspector
- Supervisor SST
Timeline
Senior Project Safety Professional
Total Safety Consulting, LLC
09.2006 - 09.2023
Project Manager /General Superintendent
AJS Construction
01.2004 - 01.2006
General Superintendent
New Millenium Builders
01.2002 - 01.2004
Project Superintendent
Tishman Construction
01.1997 - 01.2002
Project Superintendent
York Hunter
01.1992 - 01.1997
Field Operations Director
D&M Construction
01.1990 - 01.1992
General Superintendent
NYC Housing Preservation/Development
01.1989 - 01.1990
Project Superintendent
Lehr McGovern
01.1985 - 01.1990
Associate Civil Engineering -
NY Technical College
- New York Site Safety Manager (#1153)
- Local Law 196 Supervisor Certificate
- Construction Site Fire Safety Manager
- OSHA 30-hour General Industries Training
- Fall Protection Certificate
- Supported Scaffold Training
- Suspended Scaffold Training
- First Aid and CPR Training
- ICR 59 -CSC
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
- Mobile Crane Inspector
- Rigger Inspector
- Supervisor SST
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