Jay Josephsen
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Dedicated foreman with over 20 years of experience in construction management. Skilled in effective communication, problem-solving, and inventory management, leading teams to achieve project goals while maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Foreman
Boesel Interiors
Vancouver, WA
11.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to project timelines.
- Led safety meetings to promote awareness and compliance with safety standards.
- Estimated and secured future projects to align with business growth objectives.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely procurement of materials.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to fulfill project specifications and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Supervised projects to meet schedule requirements and ensure quality compliance.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
Foreman
Harlens drywall
Vancouver, Washington
03.2005 - 11.2024
- Managed daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency and meet project timelines.
- Coordinated crew schedules to optimize resource allocation across multiple projects.
- Led safety meetings to ensure compliance with OSHA/L&I standards and foster a culture of safety.
- Managing project goals successfully with a 30-35% profit margin.
- Purchasing job site material and foreseeing future materials for lead times.
- Able to successfully manage multiple projects in different locations at the same time.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Highly knowledgeable in clean room projects.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with general contractor and subcontractors to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Efficient at reading blueprints and finding potential RFI's before it affected the schedule.
- Worked with ProCore and Bluebeam systems.
- Experienced in layout and build of commercial framing.
- Experience with acoustic ceiling (ACT).
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia River High School
Vancouver, WA06-1998
Journeyman Carpenter - Exterior/Interior Specialist
Carpenters Union
Vancouver, Washington 09.1999 - 12.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Clark College
Vancouver, WASkills
- Project management
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Multi-project coordination
- Problem solving
- Construction deadlines
- Structural repairs
- Equipment operation
- OSHA compliance
- Effective communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Crew supervision
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Project estimation and bidding
- Task delegation
- Finish carpentry
- Wood and metal framing
- Drywall installation
- Conflict resolution
- Worksite safety
- Construction supervision
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Foreman
Boesel Interiors
11.2024 - Current
Foreman
Harlens drywall
03.2005 - 11.2024
Journeyman Carpenter - Exterior/Interior Specialist
Carpenters Union
09.1999 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Columbia River High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Clark College