Jay Cooper
Morgan Hill,CA
Summary
Proven leader in construction and project management, adept at fostering strong relationships with subcontractors and clients, as highlighted during my time in the trades. Excels in site coordination and team collaboration, ensuring projects exceed expectations with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental awareness. Demonstrates a keen attention to detail and a dedicated work ethic, driving successful outcomes. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with [Number] years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreperson
Granite Construction
06.2018 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure smooth project execution.
- Provided clear communication to the team regarding project objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Superintendent
Tucker Engineering
05.2007 - 01.2018
Superintendent
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
Technician
US Ski and Snowboard Team
Park City, Utah
10.1997 - 03.2003
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
Operation Specialist
US Navy
12.1986 - 12.1990
- Increased situational awareness through regular briefings on emerging geopolitical events relevant to national security interests.
- Provided crucial insights on adversary capabilities by analyzing intercepted communications and signals data.
- Exceeded performance metrics as a Radar Operator, receiving recognition from superiors for exceptional work quality and dedication to duty.
- Enhanced radar system efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Improved target identification accuracy with continuous refinement of radar operating procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to operational security protocols, safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
- Identified potential threats to national security by closely tracking suspicious radar signatures.
- Supported mission success through diligent surveillance of assigned geographic areas using advanced radar technology.
Skills
- Construction supervision
- Site coordination
- Customer Relations
- Task Delegation
- Environmental awareness
- Subcontractor Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Worksite safety
- Critical Thinking
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Workplace Safety
- Effective Communication
- Safety policies and procedures
- Crew Leadership
- Site Inspection
- Schematics and Blueprints
- Construction Vehicles Operation
- Employee Training
- People skills
- Excellent people skills
- First Aid and Triage Skills
- Equipment operations
- Skid steer operation
- Safety Compliance
- Land Clearing
- Grading expertise
- Bulldozer Operation
- Site preparation
- Proficient with [Equipment]
- Daily Reporting
- Hazardous Materials
- Materials Movement
- Construction management
- Environmental Compliance
- Road Construction
- Soil Compaction
- Grade checking
- Commercial construction experience
- Demolition Procedures
- Project estimation and bidding
- OSHA Compliance
- Decision-Making
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Team Communication
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Dependable and Punctual
- Site Observation
- Accident Prevention
- Team Development
- Team Training
- Multitasking Abilities
- Quality Control
- Client Relations
- Sediment Control Devices
- Subcontractor Relations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout
Received good conduct medal
Honorable discharge
A father of two
Timeline
General Foreperson - Granite Construction
06.2018 - Current
Superintendent - Tucker Engineering
05.2007 - 01.2018
Technician - US Ski and Snowboard Team
10.1997 - 03.2003
Operation Specialist - US Navy
12.1986 - 12.1990