JOHN FERNANDEZ
Senior Superintendent
Summary
Results-driven and resourceful senior project superintendent with substantial experience in establishing project-focused strategies optimizing quality control, site safety, and project delivery. Demonstrated excellence in project milestones, construction processes, trade partner collaboration, and resource allocation. Instrumental in budgeting, cost strategy, site/material inspection, schedule planning, and leadership skills. Successful in accomplishing Commercial, Education, Retail, pharmaceutical and Residential projects. Establish and maintain working relationships with clients, and on-site team members, trade partners by leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A few lessons learned: communicate effectively, listen effectively, ask questions, make good educated decisions, prioritize what needs to be a priority, treat people the way you want to be treated, get it done today, don't wait till tomorrow, take good notes, keep your desk neat and daily journals current.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Superintendent
DPR Construction
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing general construction operations at the jobsite, QAQC, workmanship and enforce safety protocols daily
- Maintain a detailed daily field report with strategic feedback and project progress
- Optimize schedule planning with team PM's subcontractors and workforce by ensuring timely completion of project milestones
- Deliver progressive job results in collaboration with trade partners during weekly status updates that align with key milestones and weekly P6 scheduling updates and daily Foreman's meetings, and four week pull planning sessions
- Conducted regular progress meetings with PM's and PEs to review project status, address concerns, and realign priorities as needed, daily team meetings to go over strategies and the alignment of the P6 schedule
- Mentored junior superintendents, fostering professional growth and developing future leaders within the organization
- Identified potential risks early in the planning process to develop effective mitigation strategies
- Assisted with trade partner performance, to effectively communicate project requirements and quality standards and lessons learned
- Maintained safety standards, that result in reducing workplace accidents and promoting a culture of safety awareness
- Work closely with site safety supervisor and daily safety inspections, with one common goal to keep safety a number one priority
- Always looking to enhance project efficiency by planning for the next 100 days within the critical path
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and take corrective action as needed
Senior Project Superintendent
Plaza Construction
06.2004 - 01.2022
- Really dug down into my role and honed my skills, to actively set goals and prioritized to put work in place, to strategically hit the milestones
- Learned to effectively communicate with subcontractor foremen, team members, which led to create exceptional and productive meetings
- Looked ahead further than the usual 2-4 weeks with foremen and team members to check the health of the schedule and the work put in place
- Ensured the quality and high standards of performance in compliance with construction and design
- Maintain open and effective communication with project owners, architects, engineers, and team members
- Lessons learned and paved forward to mentor junior staff members, providing guidance in technical skills, site development and fostering a positive work environment for professional growth
- Coordinated pre-construction activities such as site assessments, permitting procedures, and material procurement to expedite the start of new projects effectively
- Streamlined communication among team members, leading to increased productivity and better collaboration
- Delivered projects ahead of schedule by developing efficient construction processes and coordinating teams effectively
- Implemented innovative construction techniques that resulted in increased durability and lower long-term maintenance costs for clients
- Completed projects within budget constraints by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers and monitoring expenses closely
- Reduced downtime on the job through proactive planning and looking ahead and making decisions that move the job forward, getting the stumbling blocks out of the way
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
01.1991
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Mentorship
- Site coordination
- Scheduling expertise
- Subcontractor coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- Project scheduling
Certification
OSHA 30
Hobbies and Interests
A big fan of aviation, flight and Space Exploration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Project Superintendent - DPR Construction
01.2022 - Current
Senior Project Superintendent - Plaza Construction
06.2004 - 01.2022
New York Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
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