Kenny Velez
Riverbank,CA
Summary
Decisive Plumbing Foreman with excellent leadership skills. Adaptable and highly efficient with 18 years' of plumbing experience. Ready to apply my acquired skills to exciting new position.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
J W Clenahan Co
San Mateo, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Scheduled staff shifts based on project needs and availability.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
- Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.
- Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
- Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.
- Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.
- Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.
- Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
- Assigned rotating work schedules to maximize coverage and maintain productivity.
- Rolled out new processes to achieve operational excellence.
- Recorded inspection and work order results in software system with attention to conditions found and remediation taken.
Plumbing Foreman
Diablo Plumbing inc.
Pleasanton, CA
01.2016 - 09.2022
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Monitored job site parts and equipment.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Assigned rotating work schedules to maximize coverage and maintain productivity.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.
- Recorded inspection and work order results in software system with attention to conditions found and remediation taken.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Implemented budgets to support equipment and workforce requirements and successfully complete projects.
- Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.
- Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
- Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
- Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
- Implemented cost-saving measures and process improvements to align with company goals and objectives.
- Rolled out new processes to achieve operational excellence.
Plumbing Foreman
TAO LTD.
Livermore, CA
05.2007 - 12.2015
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Efficiently installed and repaired toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 100% customer satisfaction ratings.
- Completed walk-throughs of completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Created and submitted daily reports on progress of plumbing projects.
- Supervised staff and evaluated work performance.
- Reviewed blueprints, building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
- Prevented fines and interruptions by complying with UPC Plumbing codes.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Education
Edison High School
Stockton, CA05.2000
Skills
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Willingness to Learn
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Worker Supervision
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Decision Making
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Employee Motivation
- Self Control and Integrity
- Work Monitoring
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Equipment Safety Verification
- PPE Gear
- Basic Mathematics
- Site Measuring and Marking
- Employee Training
- Site Inspection
- Procedure Planning
- Schedule Determination
- Quality Assurance
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Inventory Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Production Optimization
- Materials Estimation
- Project Management
- Value Engineering
- Assignment Delegation
- Construction Management
- Supply Ordering
- Lockout and Tagout
- PPE Compliance
- Administration and Management
- Facilities Maintenance
- Video Conferencing
- Commercial Plumbing
- Residential Plumbing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Foreman
J W Clenahan Co
10.2022 - Current
Plumbing Foreman
Diablo Plumbing inc.
01.2016 - 09.2022
Plumbing Foreman
TAO LTD.
05.2007 - 12.2015
Edison High School
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