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John Raulston

Bedford,OH

Summary

Highly motivated and dedicated Plumbing Foreman, superintendent, and leader with over 33 years experience in the industry. Strong work ethic with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. Comprehensive knowledge in reading, understanding and work as per contract documents. Extensive knowledge in commercial, institution and industrial MEP installations, with a passion to provide excellence for end users.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor and Lead Plumber Foreman

Plumbers Local #55
Cleveland, OH
07.2008 - Current
  • Managed, supervised, and coordinated a team of 10 to 30 construction workers and other professionals, ensuring that projects were completed within budget and in a timely matter
  • Coordinate with various trade partners to identify issues with in the contract drawings and documents to minimize additional cost and project delays
  • Cooperative with engineers, contractors, architects, clients and building inspectors
  • Developed budgets and ordered all materials
  • Facilitate installation of plumbing/process piping systems to conform to contract documents and applicable codes
  • Performed pipe pre-fabrication, installation of prefabrication work according to proper project and documents
  • Procurement of labor, tools and material for project completion in excellent working condition
  • Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition
  • Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.

Owner

Detail Plumbing Inc.
Bedford, OH
09.2003 - 07.2008
  • Business development
  • Acquisition of labor, licenses, insurances and contracts
  • Contract negotiations
  • Review of project documents
  • Maintain relationships with contractors, engineers and ownership
  • Quality control

Plumber/ Foreman

Various Companies
Bedford Heights, OH
09.1990 - 07.2003
  • Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs
  • Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors
  • Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance
  • Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope job set up
  • Maintain tools and equipment
  • Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours
  • Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans
  • Estimated time, material and labor costs used in project plans
  • Diagnosed malfunctions in plumbing systems using testing instruments such as hydrostatic testers and pressure gauges.
  • Trained new employees on proper installation methods for various types of piping systems.
  • Communicate progess, issues, and delays.

Education

Skills

  • Enforce company safety standards and regulations
  • Communicate with skilled trades, owners, designers, general contractor/construction manager and subcontractor
  • Assist with BIM coordination to minimize coordination conflicts across the MEP trades operation
  • Full understanding of unique environments that MEP trades operate
  • Track labor hours daily, daily reports and safety documentation daily
  • Assess material needs daily, weekly, and monthly

Timeline

Supervisor and Lead Plumber Foreman

Plumbers Local #55
07.2008 - Current

Owner

Detail Plumbing Inc.
09.2003 - 07.2008

Plumber/ Foreman

Various Companies
09.1990 - 07.2003

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