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Work History
Education
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Certification
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John Adkinson

Carlton

Summary

Dynamic Project Superintendent with extensive experience at McCormack Construction, Western Construction Services and over 20 years in construction ownership.

Experienced with coordinating multifaceted construction activities and overseeing project timelines. Utilizes strategic planning to ensure project goals are met efficiently. Track record of fostering teamwork and maintaining high safety standards.

Many of the projects I've successfully completed required a high level of coordination and communication as the work was intrusive to the client.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Superintendent

Western Construction Services
Vancouver, WA
07.2023 - Current

Jobs include Poplar Place Mall Remodel. This project comprised of replacing the entire front facades and buildout of a Sola Salon. New roofs, updating property to current ADA standards.

This was a project that had a high impact to the public and customers that needed to be mitigated with safety processes and production processes.

Building corridors for access to businesses, alternate entrances, traffic controls. The mall had 30+ businesses operating that were able to stay open with minimal impact to their business.

Project Superintendent

McCormack Construction
Pendleton, OR
01.2022 - 07.2023

Pilot Rock School District remodel and expansion.

This was roughly a 15 million dollar project. The scope involved all three school buildings.

Project also included a state certified track and field complex, a brand new gymnasium and community center as well as a brand new wood shop.

New roofs, seismic upgrades, new flooring, paint, lighting, doors, windows and a state of the art Active Shooter system installed in every room.

This job required an extensive level of communication with the School Board and School Staff. Most of this work was done during school hours so coordinating moving all of the classrooms and students on a daily basis was complex.

Working in three buildings doing remodel work and building new ground ups at the same time was challenging.

Owner/Operator

JC Adkinson Construction
Sheridan, OR
10.1995 - 12.2019

Operated construction business specializing in installation of ventilation systems and fire stopping for large commercial projects.

Delivered successful project outcomes through long-term collaboration with R&H over 20 years. Contributed to notable projects like Matisse and Nexus, enhancing overall project quality.

Machine Shop Supervisor

ADEC
Newberg, OR
02.2012 - 06.2019

Adec is the largest dental equipment manufacturer in North America with sales reaching 300-400 Million dollars a year. 70% of all the dental equipment made and sold in the US is built in Newberg Oregon.

Supervised multiple buildings and shifts of machining and Powder Coating. Oversaw 25-30 operators, scheduled countless parts and jobs daily.

Was a leader in Continuous Improvement efforts throughout the company.

Harvest Worker

Ken Wright Cellars
Carlton, OR
08.2012 - 2017

As an extra side job over the years I did many harvests for several wineries, Ken Wright Cellars being the most prominent of them.

I have a good understanding and knowledge of wineries and all of the equipment and how they work.

Other wineries I gained experience at include Erath, Joe Dobbes Estates, White Rose, The Blind Pig and Domaine Drouhin.

Education

No Degree - Print Reading

Chemeketa
Salem, Oregon, OR
09-1995

Skills

  • Subcontractor supervision
  • Construction supervision
  • Site inspections
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Project safety
  • OSHA trained
  • Quality control
  • Change order management
  • Subcontractor coordination

Accomplishments

Successfully completed many commercial projects over the 5+ years as a Superintendent.

From owning my own companies for most of my life I have developed high level communication skills with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors etc.

Certification

Osha 10

CPR

CECL

Various Training

Timeline

Project Superintendent

Western Construction Services
07.2023 - Current

Project Superintendent

McCormack Construction
01.2022 - 07.2023

Harvest Worker

Ken Wright Cellars
08.2012 - 2017

Machine Shop Supervisor

ADEC
02.2012 - 06.2019

Owner/Operator

JC Adkinson Construction
10.1995 - 12.2019

No Degree - Print Reading

Chemeketa