KENNETH STROUD
Springfield,Tennessee
Summary
Results-driven Construction Manager with extensive experience in residential development, mixed-use projects, and multi-family construction. Demonstrates strong skills in project scheduling, cost control, and safety compliance, ensuring adherence to quality standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage contractors, and resolve issues efficiently while maintaining productive job sites. Well-versed in all phases of construction, from pre-construction to closeout, fostering communication and collaboration to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Overview
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Certification
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
TriStar Energy llc
Springfield, Tennessee
07.2020 - Current
- Directed workflow changes to support smooth production.
- Trained new staff on site rules and task methods.
- Reviewed schedules and adjusted coverage for busy periods.
- Resolved team issues and communicated with management.
- Inspected equipment and reported maintenance needs.
- Maintained records for tasks, incidents, and progress.
- Reviewed reports and records for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for all personnel under direct supervision.
- Organized daily work schedules for staff, assigning duties and responsibilities accordingly.
- Maintained an organized filing system of employee records, documents, payroll information.
- Managed conflicts to foster a collaborative work environment. between personnel through effective communication techniques while maintaining a positive working environment.
- Supervised staff in a variety of tasks to ensure efficient operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures by monitoring the work of employees.
- Assessed current operational processes in order to recommend changes that would improve productivity levels.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, promoting open communication and mutual support.
- Coordinated resources and personnel to optimize project workflow and productivity.
- Secured materials through effective procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery and preventing project delays.
- Directed site construction projects for fuel stations and convenience store builds.
- Coordinated contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to align with active construction schedules, facilitating seamless project execution.
- Reviewed drawings, permits, and specifications for compliance requirements.
- Monitored safety practices at job sites and corrected hazards.
- Managed material deliveries, equipment needs, and site readiness.
- Supervised punch list work, repairs, and final project closeout.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors and subcontractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Evaluated project progress daily, ensuring contract compliance and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
Construction Crew Leader
Hollingsworth Oil Company
Springfield, TN
02.1988 - 07.2020
- Directed construction teams to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
- Oversaw project planning, execution, and delivery to ensure successful outcomes.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for all crew members.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards on site.
- Encouraged collaboration and communication among crew members to enhance productivity.
- Developed and maintained project schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Monitored progress and adjusted timelines as necessary to meet project goals.
- Conducted inspections to ensure all fuel installations and removals met quality standards.
- Collaborated with team to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Coordinated trenching, grading, and site preparation for fuel system installations
- Led construction crews on Hollingsworth Oil Company site improvement projects
- Enforced safety practices during excavation, concrete, and utility work
- Assigned daily tasks and guided crew members through field operations
- Facilitated team meetings to address concerns and promote a positive work culture.
Farmer
Self Employed
Springfield, Tennessee
03.1978 - 02.1988
- Cultivated diverse crops, ensuring optimal growth and quality for market demand.
- Executed harvesting processes, maximizing yield while minimizing damage to produce.
- Maintained and repaired farm equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Operated machinery for planting and harvesting, optimizing productivity and reducing downtime.
- Negotiated with suppliers for quality seeds and materials, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of essential supplies.
- Developed crop rotation plans to enhance soil health and maximize land productivity.
- Analyzed crop performance data, adjusting rotation strategies to improve yield outcomes.
- Collaborated with loan officers to secure financing for equipment and operational needs.
- Prepared financial documentation and projections to support loan applications and approvals.
- Managed self-employed farm operations and daily field work.
- Planted, cultivated, and harvested crops across seasonal growing cycles.
- Inspected livestock, fed animals, and monitored herd health.
- Operated tractors, mowers, and irrigation equipment safely.
- Maintained fences, barns, tools, and farm machinery.
- Scheduled planting, watering, and harvest tasks for farm workflows.
- Mixed fertilizers, applied treatments, and supported soil care.
- Coordinated supplies, purchases, and recordkeeping for independent farm business.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Sowed seeds, planted seedlings, and transplanted crops by hand or with mechanized equipment.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
- Purchased supplies, including seeds and fertilizer.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems, and farming processes.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Monitored growth of crops and weeds, applying herbicides as needed.
- Planned and implemented crop rotation schedules to maximize soil fertility.
- Conducted soil tests to assess nutrient levels and applied necessary fertilizers or amendments.
- Irrigated crops manually or using automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
- Observed animals during birthing process; assisted as needed; monitored newborns' health status.
- Recorded information such as production costs, yields, grades, moisture content, and other data related to crop production.
- Analyzed weather forecasts and determined the best times for planting and harvesting operations.
- Assessed market conditions to identify opportunities for selling products at optimal prices.
- Developed strategies that promote efficient use of resources such as water and energy.
- Managed crop production operations, including planting, irrigation, and harvesting.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to agronomic recommendations.
- Established relationships with vendors for purchasing supplies at competitive prices.
- Monitored crop growth and health, implementing interventions as needed.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Maintained financial, operational and employment records for farms or ranches.
- Allocated resources to respond to insect infestation, drought and fire.
Welder
Nashville Bridge / A. I. Myer Barge Plant
Ashland City, Tennessee
06.1975 - 03.1978
- Welded structural steel components for barge construction at Nashville Bridge plant.
- Operated arc welding equipment on plate, beams, and frames.
- Inspected welds for cracks, alignment, and code compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jo Byrns High School
Cedar Hill, Tennessee05-1975
Skills
- Construction scheduling
- Blueprint reading
- Permit compliance
- Site inspection
- Procurement management
- Project coordination
- Quality assurance
- Concrete estimation
- Materials estimates
- Decision-making
- Operations oversight
- Production planning
- Safety compliance
- Construction safety
- Environmental regulations
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Management
- Quote preparation
Certification
- UPST Installer/Remover, Kentucky Dept. of Housing, Buildings and Construction, IR0009922
- UST Installation, Closure and Repair, Alabama Petroleum Equipment Contractor Association, USTID0431
Timeline
Construction Manager
TriStar Energy llc
07.2020 - Current
Construction Crew Leader
Hollingsworth Oil Company
02.1988 - 07.2020
Farmer
Self Employed
03.1978 - 02.1988
Welder
Nashville Bridge / A. I. Myer Barge Plant
06.1975 - 03.1978
High School Diploma -
Jo Byrns High School