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James Walz

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Demonstrated success in leading crews, planning jobs and keeping projects on schedule. Steps in and work alongside team members to get job done quickly. Well-versed in operating, servicing and maintaining heavy equipment. Experienced Construction professional with safety-driven and organized approach. Expertise includes permitting, inspections and OSHA compliance. Good recordkeeping and team leadership abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Foreman

Walz Farms
Pueblo, CO
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • Herded horses using horses or ranch ATVs.
  • Inspected horses for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Assisted in birth of new foals and assisted with lambing.
  • Trained part-time help in herd care and ranch operations.
  • Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts, and supplies.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.

Construction Foreman

U.S. Engineering
Westminster, Colorado
03.2015 - 08.2018
  • 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.
  • Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
  • Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker

Vision Mechanical
Pueblo West, CO
04.2013 - 02.2015
  • Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
  • Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.
  • Coordinated and assembled ducts, hoods and other sheet metal products.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination for manual dexterity.
  • Planned and coordinated tasks and determined correct amount of material required to complete assignments.
  • Verified worker skill and technical accuracy during processing by closely examining in-progress work.

CAD Engineer

Heating And Plumbing Engineers
Colorado Springs, United States
06.2010 - 03.2013
  • Designed high quality, robust and cost-effective CAD product models by preparing routine layouts, detailed drawings, assembly sketches and diagrams.
  • Interacted with architects and clients to obtain critical design information necessary to complete projects within intended time frames.
  • Collected construction site reports, analyzed building codes and made weight, volume and stress calculations to determine materials needed for projects.
  • Identified potential operational issues to redesign products and improve functionality.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management

Sheet Metal Workers Local #9 Joint Apprenticeship
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2007

Associate of Science - Automotive Mechanics

Denver Automotive And Diesel College
Denver, CO
06.2002

Skills

  • Team Assignments
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Cost Estimation
  • Multi-Project Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Job Site Supervision
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Worker Supervision
  • Daily Reporting
  • Crew Scheduling
  • Hiring Determinations
  • Workflow Coordination

Timeline

Ranch Foreman

Walz Farms
04.2019 - 05.2022

Construction Foreman

U.S. Engineering
03.2015 - 08.2018

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker

Vision Mechanical
04.2013 - 02.2015

CAD Engineer

Heating And Plumbing Engineers
06.2010 - 03.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management

Sheet Metal Workers Local #9 Joint Apprenticeship

Associate of Science - Automotive Mechanics

Denver Automotive And Diesel College
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