Jeremy Ballou
Baxley,GA
Summary
To obtain a career as construction supervisor/superintendent and apply the knowledge and expertise to obtain the goals of this company and to promote its growth. Attentive Foreman with expertise in coordinating supplies, understanding project requirements and training new team members. Hardworking and reliable problem-solver with good organizational and communication abilities. Productive individual well-versed in placing material orders and inspecting completed work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Carpenter Subcontractor
Inspiring Home Builders
06.2023 - Current
- Own and operate a small carpentry business that does remodels, trim, additions, paint, flooring, siding, framing, and small stucco patches.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Polar Crane Foreman
Day And Zimmermann Intl
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Improved project efficiency by implementing streamlined scheduling and resource allocation processes.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Optimized resource utilization for cost savings, carefully monitoring material usage and labor allocations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Foreman over rigging and polar crane lifts.
- Over see the right size and rated rigging is used to make key lifts.
- Make sure that flight path of load also make sure that flight path is not over any key components at Farley Nuclear Plant.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Ironworker Foreman
Griffin Industrial Contracting
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks and other structures.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
Ironworker Foreman
Williams Erection Company
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Reinforced walls and structures, teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water, and sewage lines.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
General Foreman
Richmond County Constructors
10.2017 - 06.2023
- Manage multiple crews of Ironworkers, ensuring everyone is adhering to procedures as well as, OSHA guidelines and that safety rules are followed.
- Ensure all projects at Vogtle 3-4 is running on schedule, and within budget.
- Check blueprints, and coordinate with Field Engineer to make sure prints are of good quality.
- Process timesheets
- Attend scheduled meetings.
- Direct site team with leadership and assistance of greater Construction team.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Foreman/General Foreman
Flour
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed crews of Ironworkers
- Oversight of erecting structural buildings
- Coordinated with crane operators to erect cranes
- Ensured weight and rigging for proper placement of team members
- Read and interpreted structural blueprints
- Received material, unloaded trucks, and ensured all materials were received
- Coordinated with other craft to ensure safety while erecting structure
- Processed timesheets
- Answered to supervision and provided any assistance needed
- Inspected tools and harness to stay in compliance with OSHA and safety regulations.
- Completed final walkthrough at job sites to close out projects.
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
Education
CDL - CDL Training
Roadmaster Driver School
Jacksonville, FL2009
GED -
Richard Arnold Adult Education
Fort Stewart, GA1997
Skills
- Proficient in reading and interpreting structural drawings/blueprints
- Skilled in steel erection of multiple story buildings, warehouses, and operating plants
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Highly skilled with crane erection and dismantle crawlers to tower cranes
- Rigging, welding, cutting with oxygen and acetylene plasma cutter
- Project Leadership
- Outstanding leadership and teamwork
- Safety and compliance oriented
- Ability to complete work within deadlines and in safe manner
Certification
OSHA 10, Construction /Qualified Rigging and Signal Person, Subpart R Training, Foreman Training, High Performance Leadership Training, Fall Protection, Forklift Training
Timeline
Polar Crane Foreman
Day And Zimmermann Intl
03.2024 - 04.2024
Ironworker Foreman
Griffin Industrial Contracting
10.2023 - 03.2024
Ironworker Foreman
Williams Erection Company
08.2023 - 10.2023
Owner/Carpenter Subcontractor
Inspiring Home Builders
06.2023 - Current
General Foreman
Richmond County Constructors
10.2017 - 06.2023
Foreman/General Foreman
Flour
06.2016 - 10.2017
CDL - CDL Training
Roadmaster Driver School
GED -
Richard Arnold Adult Education