JAMES T COTTRELL
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Responsible Construction Superintendent with 35+ years of comprehensive experience leading teams of up to hundreds of contractors and subcontractors. Outstanding blueprint and design interpretation and comprehension abilities with excellent communication, budgeting and project management talents. Extensive knowledge of all construction sub-trades, construction materials and supplies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Crabbe Construction,
03.2008 - 09.2023
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Supervised material usage and contractor keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Coordinated homeowner unit specifications to identify and discuss any construction problems.
- Maintained safety standards by completing (tool box topics) programs and adhering to established guidelines.
- Maintained tight construction standards while instructing (trade partners) contractors on quality control.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for [30 hour] work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
Skills
- Construction Management
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Blueprint Reading
- Construction Materials Knowledge
- Subcontractor Supervision
- Project Cost Estimation
- Commercial and Residential Construction
- Effective Communication
- Daily Reporting
- Site Inspection
- OSHA Compliance
- Workplace/site Safety
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Project Milestones
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- OSHA Regulations
- Structural Repairs
- Quality Control
- Safety Oversight
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
Crabbe Construction,
03.2008 - 09.2023
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