Joshua Hlavinka
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Dedicated General Foreman with proven project management skills, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship through effective time management and safety compliance. Experienced in coordinating complex projects and conducting quality assurance inspections.
Overview
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Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Semiconductor Carpenter General Foreman
Performance Contracting Inc.
Portland, Oregon
04.2008 - Current
- Coordinated with general contractor to establish building schedules and project phases, ensuring timely project delivery.
- Installed metal studs, drywall, and interior finishes for Performance Contracting project sites.
- Framed walls, ceilings, and partitions using blueprints and job specifications.
- Read construction drawings to verify layout and material placement.
- Inspected work areas for safety compliance and site cleanliness.
- Managed multiple scopes across Intel Ronler Acres campus, collaborating with general contractors to align on project goals.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections with customers and general contractors to ensure high-quality craftsmanship.
- Allocated manpower effectively based on specific job requirements, optimizing workforce deployment.
- Facilitated weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings for site-specific construction activities.
- Coordinated with superintendents and trade crews on daily work schedules.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
EIS
WPI
Tigard, Oregon
02.2006 - 04.2008
- Installed acoustical ceiling grids, tiles, and suspension systems on commercial projects.
- Followed employer safety rules, fall protection, and site cleanup procedures.
- Trained new installers on ceiling installation methods and tool use.
- Read blueprints and layout plans for ceiling placement.
- Aligned hangers, wires, and channels using levels.
- Secured acoustical panels in offices, schools, and retail spaces.
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws, hammers. safely and effectively.
- Installed steel studs and track for commercial wall framing.
- Interpreted blueprints and marked layout lines for framing crews.
- Coordinated daily work with foremen and other construction trades.
- Inspect completed work sites to verify that they meet quality standards set by management.
Resitential Vinyl window/Door installer
Accurate Window And Door
Portland, Oregon
08.2002 - 02.2006
- Installed residential and commercial windows according to employer specifications.
- Measured openings and verified fit before setting window units.
- Removed old frames, glass, and sealant from job sites.
- Applied caulk, flashing, and weatherproofing around installed windows.
- Operated hand tools, power tools, and lifting equipment safely.
- Inspected frames, glass, and hardware for damage before installation.
- Communicated with customers and crew members about installation details.
- Installed sashes, locks, screens, trim moldings and other hardware components as needed.
- Removed old windows and frames to enable installment of modern glass.
Commercial and residential Glazier
Union Avenue Glass Company
Portland, Oregon
07.1996 - 08.2002
- Installed commercial and residential glass panels for Union Avenue Glass Company projects
- Measured openings and cut glass to fit frames and specifications
- Removed damaged glass from windows, doors, and storefront systems
- Sealed and caulked glazing joints for weather protection and finish
- Set glass using hand tools, suction cups, and glazing equipment
- Inspected frames and surfaces before installing replacement glass
- Followed safety practices while handling sharp glass and heavy panes
- Communicated with customers and contractors about project requirements and site access
- Set glass doors into frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Fabricated metal frames for glass installation using a variety of tools such as drills, grinders, and shears.
- Performed on-site repairs of broken or cracked glass panes while adhering to safety regulations.
- Fastened glass panes into frames or sashes using clips, points or moldings and added weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
- Supervised glazing crew installation work on commercial and residential sites.
- Reviewed drawings and layouts for glass, frame, and hardware placement.
- Enforced jobsite safety practices and fall protection requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scappoose Highschool
Scappoose, OR06-1996
Skills
- Jobsite safety
- Project scheduling
- Manpower allocation
- Trade coordination
- Site inspections
- Project coordination
- Site supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
- Time management
- Safety compliance management
- Blue beam/Revue experience
- PlanGrid experience
- Procore experience
- Excel experience
- Quality control
- Project phasing
- Computer skills
- Blueprint reading
- Safety compliance
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Union trained clean room wall systems
- Arial Boom Lift/Work platform operator
- Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- OSHA 10
- UBC Journeyman level leadership training
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Semiconductor Carpenter General Foreman
Performance Contracting Inc.
04.2008 - Current
EIS
WPI
02.2006 - 04.2008
Resitential Vinyl window/Door installer
Accurate Window And Door
08.2002 - 02.2006
Commercial and residential Glazier
Union Avenue Glass Company
07.1996 - 08.2002
High School Diploma -
Scappoose Highschool