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LARRY CURTIS LEDFORD

Rockport,TX

Summary

Skilled Project Manager offering 14 years of experience leading communication and operations to complete construction projects such as Chemical Plants, Gas Plants, Windfarms, and Road and Bridge Construction, projects. Expert coordinator between teams, vendors and design professionals. Efficient problem-solver to keep projects on time and on budget. I am efficient and safe equipment operations, and on-time project completion. Adaptable team player able to communicate precisely with crew, management and clients. Hardworking Crane Operator versed in determining load weights and operating within safety and equipment guidelines. Offering 14 years of industry experience, including crane and heavy equipment knowledge. Focused and diligent with superior work ethic. Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards. Detail-oriented Project Manager brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices. Innovative Project Manager successful in leading and directing projects from inception to launch. More than 14 years of progressive management experience and repeated success in developing project initiatives. Consistently surpasses revenue performance targets.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
Port Sulphur, LA
08.2023 - Current

Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.

Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.

Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.

Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.

Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.

Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.

Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress. Determined project staffing needs and led resource management. Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices. Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.

Crane Superintendent

Turner Industries
Portland, TX
02.2021 - 07.2023

Responsible for the safe operation of various size cranes ranging from 20 ton to 200 ton cranes. Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of 10 transportation employees. I Coordinated subordinate staff and developed effective transport routes and schedules to facilitate transportation of 6 units daily. I Monitor daily operations and performed safety audits to check that staff followed administrative policies and regulations. I Maintain workplace safety by involving employees in order to maximize engagement and team morale, I am Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service. I Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services. I Prioritize and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals. Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems. Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget. Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals. Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites. Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs. Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency. Prepared and presented verbal and written reports to provide recommendations to project team. Delegated duties to employees based on skillset. Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.

Crane Operator

RES
Sarita, TX
02.2020 - 01.2021

I was responsible for operating a 100 to 600 ton crane to lift, move, position, and reposition Wind Turbine equipment up to 250,000 lbs. to height of 400 ft. i was required to unload crane accessories from trailers or support vehicles. I received direction from Riggers and/or site supervision via verbal. Hand signals or radio communication to determine required load movement. i performed pre and post trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections. i also followed appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours.

Crane Operator

Wanzeck
Andrews, TX
09.2019 - 02.2020

I was responsible for operating a 100 to 600 ton crane to lift, move, position, and reposition Wind Turbine equipment up to 250,000 lbs. to height of 400 ft. i was required to unload crane accessories from trailers or support vehicles. I received direction from Riggers and/or site supervision via verbal. Hand signals or radio communication to determine required load movement. i performed pre and post trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections. i also followed appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours.

Lead Directional Driller

Halliburton
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
11.2017 - 09.2019

I work as a Lead Directional Driller monitoring the surveys and Sliding as needed per the well plan, I can use anti Collision Software to keep the well on path and out of other wells paths, I can us calculations to determine where to and how far to slide, I am experienced in surface nudges and kicking off wells and know how to drill the lateral and vertical section of the well, I have very good communication skills and know how to conduct myself on a well site, I am very familiar with Compass and Insite software used with Halliburton, I am very familiar with H&P Flex Rigs and Crews.

Crane Operator

Bechtel Corporation
Portland, TX
10.2016 - 11.2017

Performed daily maintenance to the machine cab and wheels.
Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment.
Operated crane to lift and move materials and large objects.
Inspected cranes and rigging equipment.
Listened to warning alarms and responded accordingly.
Loaded proper materials while abiding by all safety and legal standards. Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications. Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.

Crane Supervisor

Zachry Construction Corporation
Mansfield, LA
04.2016 - 10.2016

Enforced strict safety rules and regulations to protect workers and minimize company liability. Addressed problems head-on and worked with customers, personnel and supervisors to resolve concerns. Motivated team to exceed performance targets with fast, accurate service in handling diverse materials. Inspected equipment, facilities and vehicles regularly to assess safety. Managed maintenance and repair actions for team equipment and vehicles. Oversaw team scheduling and individual assignments to meet coverage demands. Operated machines and equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers. Handled personnel hiring, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Dispatched personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies. Reviewed orders, production schedules and blueprints to determine work sequences and material shipping dates. Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service. Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others. Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals. Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently. Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others. Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction. Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Field Project Manager

Ellingson Trenchless LLC
West Concord, MN
12.2015 - 04.2016

I coordinate field operations support for the company product line, I coordinate all aspects of the job at hand, I make sure work is completed in a timely manner, Duties Project Planning, Surveying, Bore Planning, Wire-line Setup, HDD Steering, Time-sheet Completions, Daily Logs, Addressing issues and complaints, Resolving Problems, I have knowledge of HDD equipment and projects, I have experience in Steering and navigating equipment, I have experience in pipeline construction, I am good at solving problems that may arise on the job site. Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training. Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction. Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others. Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently. Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals. Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services. Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Lead Directional Driller

Phoenix Technology Services
Houston, TX
02.2014 - 11.2016

I worked as a Lead Directional Driller monitoring the surveys and Sliding as needed per the well plan, I can use anti Collision Software to keep the well on path and out of other wells paths, I can use calculations to determine where to and how far to slide, I am experienced in surface nudges and kicking off wells, Sidetracks, Kicking off a Cement Plug, Zero Vertical Wells and know how to drill the lateral and vertical section of the well, I have very good communication skills and know how to conduct myself on a well site I have drilled several extended reach wells.

Lead Directional Driller

Directional Driller Halliburton
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2011 - 02.2014

I worked as a Lead Directional Driller monitoring the surveys and Sliding as needed per the well plan, I can use anti Collision Software to keep the well on path and out of other wells paths, I can us calculations to determine where to and how far to slide, I am experienced in surface nudges and kicking off wells and know how to drill the lateral and vertical section of the well, I have very good communication skills and know how to conduct myself on a well.

Asst Driller/Derrickhand/.Motorman/Floorhand

Helmerich & Payne
Tulsa, OK
09.2006 - 06.2011

I worked as a Asst. Driller and as a Derrick man I maintain the mud weight and ph. of the

Drilling mud with the chemicals that go into the mud pits and I monitor the level of the pits

In addition, check the weight and viscosity of the mud. I keep up with all of the fluid levels in all the equipment on the rig. I Ran the rig made connections tripped pipe and supervised hands kept up with the pipe tally on the rig computer and monitored the drilling parameters while I was drilling the well.

Education

Diploma - Criminal Justice, Police Science

Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
01.1997

Diploma - Criminal Justice, Police Science

Angelina College
Lufkin, TX
12.1997

High School Diploma -

Bullard High School
Bullard Tx
05.1986

Skills

  • NCCCO certified
  • Truck-mounted cranes
  • Mobile cranes
  • Telescopic cranes
  • Loader cranes
  • Load weight calculation
  • Blocking and outrigging placement
  • Crane inspection and maintenance
  • OSHA standards
  • Worksite safety
  • Project management
  • Staff supervision
  • Safety protocol
  • Quality assurance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Parts inspection
  • Roustabout direction
  • Coordination
  • Basic math
  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Computer skills
  • PPE use
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team building
  • Flexible
  • Safety processes
  • MS Office
  • Customer service
  • Basic mathematical abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Supervision
  • Project planning
  • Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • Systems Implementation
  • Performance Improvements
  • Team Leadership
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Detail Oriented
  • Staff Management
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite Expert
  • Safety Protocol
  • Staff Training and Motivation
  • Client Relations
  • Client Rapport
  • Schedule Management
  • Site Safety Coordinator
  • Staff Retention
  • Data Review
  • Conflict Management
  • Customer Relations Specialist
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Document Management

Affiliations

Volunteer Police Officer

Patriot Guard Member

Military Working Dog Advocate

Certification

  • National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
  • Signalperson Training -2017
  • Certified OSHA 10
  • Certified TWIC
  • WWC Well Control Expired
  • Safe Gulf / Safe Land Certified
  • Well view, Open wells, Landmark Compass and Winserv
  • Skilled in MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Shell Safety Certified, OXY Safety Certified
  • Association for Project Management (AP

Timeline

Project Manager

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
08.2023 - Current

Crane Superintendent

Turner Industries
02.2021 - 07.2023

Crane Operator

RES
02.2020 - 01.2021

Crane Operator

Wanzeck
09.2019 - 02.2020

Lead Directional Driller

Halliburton
11.2017 - 09.2019

Crane Operator

Bechtel Corporation
10.2016 - 11.2017

Crane Supervisor

Zachry Construction Corporation
04.2016 - 10.2016

Field Project Manager

Ellingson Trenchless LLC
12.2015 - 04.2016

Lead Directional Driller

Phoenix Technology Services
02.2014 - 11.2016

Lead Directional Driller

Directional Driller Halliburton
06.2011 - 02.2014

Asst Driller/Derrickhand/.Motorman/Floorhand

Helmerich & Payne
09.2006 - 06.2011

Diploma - Criminal Justice, Police Science

Kilgore College

Diploma - Criminal Justice, Police Science

Angelina College

High School Diploma -

Bullard High School
  • National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
  • Signalperson Training -2017
  • Certified OSHA 10
  • Certified TWIC
  • WWC Well Control Expired
  • Safe Gulf / Safe Land Certified
  • Well view, Open wells, Landmark Compass and Winserv
  • Skilled in MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Shell Safety Certified, OXY Safety Certified
  • Association for Project Management (AP
LARRY CURTIS LEDFORD