Joseph Newsome
Project Manager/Construction Superintendent
Panama City,FL
Summary
With more than 20 years of project management experience, and leadership, I have been hands-on with previous positions which include Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection, Commercial Project Superintendent, Estimator, Drafting. Highly skilled in all project phases, including pre-construction or development. Successfully managed more than 150 diverse projects, ranging from commercial and industrial structures to naval shipbuilding, Constructing and developing government facilities including AmSouth Bank, Prosperity Bank, Centennial Bank in Panama City. High-Rise Condominiums including Treasure Island and Shores of Panama, College facilities including the new LSU dorms and many more. I have negotiated and been awarded contracts for and with companies such as GAC, Yates Construction, Flagala as well as my own company Fabrication & Erection Services. Educated in OSHA safety requirements and experienced leading teams from 5 to 200 workers. Proactive leader well-versed in resource allocation, site safety inspections, skilled in managing and inspiring project team to provide value to client by delivering quality projects on time and within budget.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Elysian Financial Solutions LLC
South Jordan, UT
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for up to 5 project sites simultaneously.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
Construction Superintendent
Allen Construction Company
Rutherfordton, NC
01.2009 - 03.2019
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punch lists and answering all questions.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Supervised field crews up to 200 workers on multiple sites to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
Business Owner/Operator
Fabrication And Erection Services INC
Panama City, FL
10.2004 - 12.2008
- Adhered to all federal government requirements and policies along with all regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Responsible for proper execution & management including material take-offs, detailing & erection labor, buyouts, freight, profit, etc.
- Created shop drawings and worked with our subcontractors to ensure submittal drawings and fabrication drawings are complete, accurate, and ready to be released.
- Created and Evaluated all contract documents including all bid drawings, specifications, and general conditions to include review of architectural, and structural design drawings
- Developed project strategy to ensure gross margin success
- Managed over 50 awarded projects from beginning to end
- Created, tracked, & followed through on change orders
- Followed company values, standards, safety guidelines and/or jobsite safety guidelines.
- Ensured that all crew members were in compliance at all times
- Enforced company safety guidelines (when on jobsite or in shop) to team members to wear proper Personal Protection Equipment: safety glasses, gloves, company shirts and ensure that all crew members are in compliance at all times
- Recorded employee time off, missed time, one on one’s
- Coordinated schedules with detailing, purchasing, fabrication, and erection
- Enforced Production Workflow responsibilities
- Confirmed, broke-out by phase & strategized all parts of scope (detailing, materials, etc.)
- Coordinated weekly expectation meetings with each new job to include GC, PM, GC Superintendent
- Met and conferred with Architect, Engineers, Contractors, Detailers, and Field crews to verify accuracy and completeness of all construction drawings.
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials are delivered to fabrication facility.
- Oversaw fabrication process ensuring all material specifications were met and workers were on schedule.
- Delivered fabricated materials to project site and began erection process.
Chief Operations Officer/Quality Assurance Manager
Arc On Welding
Panama City, FL
10.2002 - 10.2004
- Leveraged experience through vital management positions guiding business to success on over 50 projects.
- Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
- Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures.
Project Superintendent
Bender Shipbuilding And Repair
Mobile, AL
06.1999 - 10.2002
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Coordinated power equipment use and maintenance to create safe working environment, limit accidents and prevent damages.
- Worked with inspectors, workers and unions, to conduct weekly status updates.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punch lists and answering all questions.
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Coordinated on-site construction shutdowns, testing and inspections, reporting details and concerns to designated team supervisors.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and government officials to achieve on-time project delivery on 5 or more Naval projects.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
Project Foreman
Eastern Shipbuilding Group
Panama City, FL
06.1989 - 06.1999
- Kept meticulous records on supplies, parts, equipment and employees' hours for each job.
- Complied with company safety regulations to prevent accidents on job sites.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Reviewed job details and assigned duties to workers based upon skills sets and experience.
- Verified 32 completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Wrote production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.
- Attended on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
Boilermaker/Structural Welder
McBurney Corperoration
Strong, AR
10.1987 - 06.1989
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers for over 25 sites.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physician Assistant
Concorde Career Institute
Jacksonville, FL 01.1992 - 12.1994
Skills
Estimating/Bidding/Writing and Negotiating Contracts
undefinedTimeline
Construction Project Manager
Elysian Financial Solutions LLC
03.2019 - 05.2022
Construction Superintendent
Allen Construction Company
01.2009 - 03.2019
Business Owner/Operator
Fabrication And Erection Services INC
10.2004 - 12.2008
Chief Operations Officer/Quality Assurance Manager
Arc On Welding
10.2002 - 10.2004
Project Superintendent
Bender Shipbuilding And Repair
06.1999 - 10.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Physician Assistant
Concorde Career Institute
01.1992 - 12.1994
Project Foreman
Eastern Shipbuilding Group
06.1989 - 06.1999
Boilermaker/Structural Welder
McBurney Corperoration
10.1987 - 06.1989
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