Jonathan Donaldson
Alabaster
Summary
Results-driven Senior Superintendent with proven expertise in project management, safety compliance, and cost control. Successfully oversaw construction schedules, ensuring timely project completion and high-quality standards.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Superintendent
Tortorigi construction
Birmingham
02.2021 - Current
- Developed project plans and tracked progress against established milestones.
- Coordinated subcontractors and managed daily site operations effectively.
- Oversaw project timelines and ensured adherence to construction schedules.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular site inspections.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards, building codes, and other regulations.
- Supervised and evaluated staff performance, provided feedback, and implemented corrective action when necessary.
- Resolved on-site issues by facilitating collaboration among team members.
- Initiated proactive measures to address potential delays or problems before they arose.
- Coordinated installation activities for projects to promote smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.
- Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites.
- Managed procurement of materials and maintained inventory levels efficiently.
- Identified vendors who were able to provide quality materials at competitive prices.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors while ensuring terms are mutually beneficial.
- Monitored labor costs, material usage, equipment utilization, and other cost-related issues throughout the duration of the project.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors and vendors in an efficient manner.
- Provided input into budgeting process by identifying areas where savings could be achieved.
- Oversaw daily work of team using knowledge of local and national building codes for construction areas.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
Superintendent
TE Stevens
Birmingham
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure project completion and quality standards.
- Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders effectively.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment use and safety procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
Shift Supervisor
Us Steel
Birmingham
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, ensuring effective troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to maintain safety standards.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Ran slag dump operations with cat 992, cat 990, cat 988
- Performed pit cleaning to enhance operational efficiency and minimize risk of equipment damage.
- Coordinated loading of scrap materials to maximize space utilization and facilitate safe transportation.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Morgan corp
Duncan
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders effectively.
- Cut, separated, and replaced site materials for reactors 3 and 4 at plant Vogtle, ensuring project timelines were met.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Utilized GPS systems to plot job sites for excavation, enhancing accuracy of excavation planning.
- Achieved OSHA 40 certification to enhance safety standards at job sites.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Communicated project progress and challenges to supervisors, facilitating timely decision-making.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brad Cole construction
Newnan
07.2010 - 03.2013
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Executed site work for construction of national cemetery in Montevallo, AL, ensuring project met all specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to maintain safety standards.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Utilized GPS systems to plot job sites for excavation, enhancing accuracy and minimizing errors.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Moved construction materials across various locations using off-road vehicles.
Education
BBA - Business Management
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2006
High School Diploma -
Thompson High
Alabaster, AL05-2001
Skills
- Project management
- Construction scheduling
- Construction supervision
- Cost control
- Change order management
- Site coordination
- Safety compliance
- Site safety management
- Quality standards
- Blueprint interpretation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment management
- Environmental regulations
- Workforce management
- Team leadership
- Key decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Employee discipline
Certification
- Osha 40
Timeline
Senior Superintendent
Tortorigi construction
02.2021 - Current
Superintendent
TE Stevens
09.2019 - 01.2021
Shift Supervisor
Us Steel
04.2015 - 08.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Morgan corp
04.2013 - 03.2015
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brad Cole construction
07.2010 - 03.2013
BBA - Business Management
University of Alabama
High School Diploma -
Thompson High