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Voted Foreman of the year 2024 and 2025
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James Sargent

New Palestine

Summary

Results-driven General Foreman with expertise in safety enforcement, team leadership, and site inspections. Proven track record of enhancing job site safety and coordinating effective task schedules. I have been over small to Large projects, to list a few, Lucas Oil, Cummins, Kentucky Convention Center, and most recent IU Health towers downtown Indianapolis until I retired.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

General Foreman

Performance Contracting
2012.10 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
  • Coordinated workforce schedules optimizing labor efficiency across multiple projects.
  • Conducted regular site inspections identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures.
  • Mentored junior foremen enhancing team skills and improving overall performance.
  • Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
  • Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments before commencing projects, identifying potential challenges and developing contingency plans accordingly.
  • Contributed to company growth by consistently delivering exceptional results, leading to repeat business opportunities from satisfied clients.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.

Foreman

Perry Acoustics
2008.04 - 2012.10
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Coordinated project schedules, optimizing workflow and resource allocation for timely completion.
  • Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and best practices for efficiency.
  • Implemented process improvements, reducing waste and enhancing production effectiveness.

General Foreman

Gibson and Lewis
1993.02 - 2007.02
  • Managed communication between project stakeholders facilitating timely information exchange.
  • Implemented process improvements reducing downtime and increasing productivity on job sites.
  • Trained staff on equipment operation ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Developed project plans aligning resources with operational demands to meet client expectations.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
  • Showcased exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected project challenges, rapidly adjusting strategies and reallocating resources to maintain progress and minimize delays.

Education

Associate of Science - Applied Science of Carpentry

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
1996-05

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Leading teams
  • Supervisory skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Coordinating tasks
  • Crew management
  • Safety enforcement
  • Daily planning
  • Site inspections
  • Team supervision

Voted Foreman of the year 2024 and 2025

Every year at saftey fest everyone gets to vote for the foreman of the year and I won two years in a row 2024 and 2025.

Timeline

General Foreman

Performance Contracting
2012.10 - Current

Foreman

Perry Acoustics
2008.04 - 2012.10

General Foreman

Gibson and Lewis
1993.02 - 2007.02

Associate of Science - Applied Science of Carpentry

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
James Sargent