Larry Elrod
Construction Management Professional & Operator
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and a Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. dependable with a extensive military background and an extraordinary work ethic. Team driven and always ready to accomplish any task at hand safely and effectively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A Operator
Whaley Construction, LLC
Kodak, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
Business Owner
EAE Contracting, LLC
Knoxville, TN
06.2022 - Current
- Currently hold HIC license in the State of Tennessee
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Operating Engineer (IUOE LOCAL 917)
CTI
Oak Ridge, TN
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
- Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes.
- Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed in highly restricted areas with little space effectively.
- Finish grade operator with outstanding knowledge of the Trimble GPS/SPS system. (Have trained operators to effectively use this system)
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
Operating Engineer (IUOE LOCAL 917)
GEM Technologies, Inc
Knoxville, TN
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
- Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes.
- Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Coordinated engineering assignments for multiple simultaneous projects to fulfill prescribed project requirements.
- Competent person rigger on-site, certified by Consolidated nuclear security at the Y-12 complex.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
- Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Operating Engineer (IUOE LOCAL 917)
ARS
Oak Ridge, TN
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
- Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes.
- Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Supervised cranes and hoists to move large objects as the Competent person rigger on-site.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Operated compactors to compact Soil and other material
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
Heavy Equipment Operator (IUOE LOCAL 917)
Wright Brothers Construction
Oak Ridge, TN
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in Minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris. (Approx 115,000 Cu/yards)
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
Combat Engineer Squad Leader & Sapper (MOS 1371)
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
09.2012 - 07.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Whaley Construction, LLC
Kodak, TN
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
- Installed new hydrants, valves and lines to meet fire department needs and protect residents.
- Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
- Reviewed schematics and measured pipes to make accurate cuts.
- Located existing pipes needing repair or replacement using magnetic or radio indicators.
- Covered completed pipes with earth or materials and prepared sites for grading.
- Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for operators.
- Checked slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
- Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
- Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
BBA - Operations Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL 06.2018 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL 08.2017 - 05.2018
Skills
Contract Management
Contractor oversight
Continuous Improvement
Residential construction
Public speaking
Budgeting
Quality assurance
Strategic planning
Relationship building and management
Construction management
Schematic and blueprint understanding
Project Management
Commercial construction
Project estimation and bidding
Performance improvements
Staff Management
Safe equipment operation
Front end loader operations
Materials movement
Interpreting maps and instructions
Daily vehicle inspections
Construction background
Safety program understanding
Effective communication skills
Cultural Awareness
Organization and Time Management
Interpersonal Communication
First Aid/CPR
Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
PPE Compliance
Certification
OSHA 10
Timeline
Class A Operator
Whaley Construction, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Operating Engineer (IUOE LOCAL 917)
CTI
07.2023 - 08.2023
Business Owner
EAE Contracting, LLC
06.2022 - Current
Operating Engineer (IUOE LOCAL 917)
GEM Technologies, Inc
11.2021 - 05.2022
Operating Engineer (IUOE LOCAL 917)
ARS
03.2021 - 11.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator (IUOE LOCAL 917)
Wright Brothers Construction
03.2021 - 11.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Whaley Construction, LLC
07.2020 - 03.2021
OSHA 10
04-2020
BBA - Operations Management
American InterContinental University
06.2018 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
08.2017 - 05.2018
Combat Engineer Squad Leader & Sapper (MOS 1371)
United States Marine Corps
09.2012 - 07.2021