James E. Smith
Grand Island,FL
Summary
Results-driven Construction Supervisor known for achieving project goals with productivity and efficiency. Specializing in team leadership, safety management, and quality control to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Highly effective communicator, problem solver, and able to navigate challenges and coordinate effectively with diverse teams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
E J Electric
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw crew operations, ensuring efficient job layouts and distribution of tasks.
- Coordinated team activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new workers on tools, methods, and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain work quality standards.
- Managed equipment maintenance and inventory for project efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineers to clarify project specifications and requirements.
- Led team meetings to discuss project progress and address challenges.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to leads
Team Lead
Michels Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delegated weekly tasks and organized job setups efficiently.
- Coordinated efforts with leads to establish clear weekly objectives.
- Led a team in maintaining safety standards on job sites.
- Resolved technical issues to maintain workflow continuity.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss project requirements and timelines.
- Coordinated activities between multiple departments to ensure successful completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Monitored progress of projects against set schedules and budgets.
Team Lead
J W Didado Electric
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Supervised installation of overhead and underground electrical systems.
- Led a team in maintaining safety standards on job sites.
- Trained new hires on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials for projects and repairs.
- Resolved technical issues during installations to maintain workflow continuity.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace and took corrective action as needed.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Responded promptly to all requests from management
Foreman
L E Myers Co
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordinated project timelines and resources, meeting all operational deadlines.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
Operations Lead
Service Electric Company
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Contributed to team meetings by sharing observations and suggestions.
- Collaborated with other team members on joint tasks and projects.
- Signaled and guided heavy equipment operators and secured special attachments to construction machines.
- Completed job checklists with team and answered questions and solved problems before closing projects.
- Read and interpreted construction blueprints for various projects.
- Provided technical support to senior team members by researching solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with colleagues at all management levels
Education
High School Diploma -
Tri Junior-Senior High School
Straughn, IN05-1994
CIC - ACCC, ACSR, HTLS, OPGW
Crane Institute of America
OSHA 10 -
H1 Helicopter Training -
CPR & First Aid -
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Skills
- Project management
- Schematics and blueprints
- Safety compliance
- Job scheduling
- Team leadership
- Quality control
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Resource allocation
- Training and development
- Dedicated work ethic
- Equipment maintenance
Affiliations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 2010 to Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Foreman
E J Electric
01.2021 - Current
Team Lead
Michels Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2021
Team Lead
J W Didado Electric
01.2018 - 01.2020
Foreman
L E Myers Co
01.2017 - 01.2018
Operations Lead
Service Electric Company
01.2012 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Tri Junior-Senior High School
CIC - ACCC, ACSR, HTLS, OPGW
Crane Institute of America
OSHA 10 -
H1 Helicopter Training -
CPR & First Aid -
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
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