Landon Fries
Clairton,PA
Summary
Hands-on, relationship-building construction specialist with 22 years of experience managing a variety of design-build commercial construction teams and projects while creating effective communication between personnel, general/sub contractors, suppliers, design teams, local code officials and management. Customer-oriented project manager with expertise in safety protocol, customer service, value engineering, supplier relations and budgeting. Diligent and meticulous leader seeking to leverage background into a role with a progressive organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Burchick Construction
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct interior framing tasks while proficiently managing drywall installation
- ATC installation
- Finishing carpentry, trim installation
Construction Superintendent
Self-Employed
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed and monitored construction schedules to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Organized meetings among team members involved in different aspects of the project in order to coordinate efforts towards successful completion.
- Monitored labor productivity levels to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors ensuring competitive pricing while meeting quality requirements.
- Inspected job sites daily for conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
- Maintained records of all changes made during construction process including cost estimates and labor hours worked.
- Worked closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, owners representatives or others involved in the construction process as needed.
- Negotiated contracts with subcontractors ensuring competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards.
- Identified potential problems before they arose through regular inspections of equipment and supplies.
- Reviewed project plans, specifications, and change orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for workers in order to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
- Responded quickly when issues arose on-site by evaluating solutions that would minimize delays or additional expenses.
- Prepared progress reports detailing work performed on a weekly basis for review by management staff.
- Ensured that all personnel followed established safety protocols at all times during construction operations.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
- Communicated regularly with clients throughout the duration of the project in order to keep them informed of progress.
- Tracked costs associated with each phase of the project in order to stay within budget parameters.
- Maintained project compliance, reviewed contractor scope, secured materials and negotiated pricing for competitive bidding with zero lost time due to accidents.
- Maintained written daily log of job site activities for permanent records.
- Managed employees and subcontractors across different trades by adhering to protocols and best practices implementation.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress to maintain pace, compliance and top quality control.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors throughout project.
- Directed development of project estimates, budgets and schedules.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
Construction Superintendent
Nello Construction
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2015 - 03.2021
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concern.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects on time and budget.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Asserted control over materials usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Maintained safety standards by completing OSHA programs and adhering to established guidelines.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail updates and completion dates, noting any concerns.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Drove project objectives on day to day operational level, working closely with owners, clients and vendors.
Carpenter Foreman
R J S Construction
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.
- Ordered necessary materials for each job site based on project plans or specifications provided by clients.
- Developed work schedules and delegated crew assignments, evaluating member performance.
- Examined and inspected work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and meet specifications.
- Supervised and developed trade employees, providing constructive feedback on completed work.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Pittsburgh - Titusville
Titusville, PASkills
- Safety and compliance
- Staff leadership and direction
- Bid estimation
- Scheduling and Planning
- Blueprints
- Cost Control
- Materials Management
- Project Budgeting
- OSHA Regulations
- Building codes and regulations
- Quality assurance and control
- Subcontractor coordination
- Project Leadership
- Job site management
- Project Planning
- OSHA Compliance
- Materials estimating
- Schematics and Blueprints
- Construction management
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Subcontractor Management
- Equipment Oversight
- Commercial construction experience
Timeline
Carpenter
Burchick Construction
01.2024 - Current
Construction Superintendent
Self-Employed
05.2021 - 12.2023
Construction Superintendent
Nello Construction
10.2015 - 03.2021
Carpenter Foreman
R J S Construction
05.2012 - 09.2015
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Pittsburgh - Titusville
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