Laurel Kalambakal
Winter Springs,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Field Superintendent successful at overseeing teams working on residential & commercial projects. Practiced leader, problem-solver and conflict manager with 38 years of experience in concrete. Desiring a permanent position with an expanding operation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Superintendent
Jk2 scenic
Apopka, FL
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Work directly with the general contractor.
- Attend sub contractor weekly meetings.
- Run sub contractor's in the field. Installing Millwork with very little to no punch.
- Trouble shoot and solve problems in the field.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including scheduling and supervising field personnel, resolving operational issues and ensuring safety compliance.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to blueprints, plans and specifications.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems during the construction process by providing solutions based on best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of daily work activities including labor hours used per task or job completed.
- Participated in weekly meetings with the client's representatives to discuss project status updates.
- Drafted reports for senior management outlining progress made on each project phase.
- Inspected completed jobsites upon completion to ensure customer satisfaction levels were met before final acceptance by client.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
Field Supervisor
Lazy Daze pools
Casselberry, FL
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Supervised and coordinated daily activities of field personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Organized resources including equipment, materials and personnel in support of project objectives.
- Resolved operational problems by analyzing data; identifying solutions; recommending corrective actions.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers in order to procure necessary supplies or services required for successful completion of assigned tasks, projects.
- Managed contractors working on site according to terms specified in contracts.
Concrete Superintendent
Pro Con concrete specialists
Roanoke, VA
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Created detailed reports outlining progress, budgeting, materials used, labor costs and other pertinent information.
- Coordinated with subcontractors, suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of necessary materials and equipment.
- Monitored quality control during installation of reinforcing steel and placement of concrete.
- Organized job sites by developing efficient systems for storing tools, supplies and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records related to projects including daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports.
- Reviewed plans for each job before beginning work ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
- Scheduled inspections with local authorities when required for approval or certification.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors to discuss progress updates or changes in scope of work.
- Identified potential problems which could affect quality or timeline of project then proposed solutions accordingly.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering additional supplies when needed while staying within budgetary guidelines.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
Concrete Foreman
Cleveland Construction Inc.
Charlottesville, VA
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Assigned and supervised personnel to ensure tasks were completed efficiently.
- Inspected forms, footings, and foundations for accuracy in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings for specific job requirements.
Concrete Foreman
Tutor Perini Building
New York, NY
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Set up, aligned, leveled, and braced forms as per engineering specifications.
- Ensured that all measurements were accurate with a tape measure or other tools.
- Stripped off formed surfaces once they had set properly according to design plans.
- Worked closely with engineers, contractors, supervisors and foremen throughout the project duration.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.
- Ran a crew or 15 setting column forms and pick up work.
- Assigned and supervised personnel to ensure tasks were completed efficiently.
- Conducted daily safety meetings with crew members prior to beginning work.
- Inspected forms, footings, and foundations for accuracy in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings for specific job requirements.
- Managed scheduling of crews based on weather conditions and availability of materials and equipment.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Set up scaffolding, braces and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
General Foreman
Perini Building Company
06.2007 - 05.2010
- Responsible for over-seeing self performed concrete work, subcontractor trades and maintaining strict schedule timelines.
Carpenter
Tutor Saliba
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Column and Beam Form Carpenter
Safety Carpenter
Bovis Lendlease
03.2006 - 10.2006
- Perimeter safety, coordinate tie off points in concrete decks for pours and maintain controlled access areas.
Carpenter
Marnell Corrao
02.2003 - 02.2006
- Radius concrete formwork carpenter associated with the construction of MSE wall, tunnels, waterfalls and manmade lakes.
Carpenter
Penta Building Group
07.2002 - 12.2002
- Finish Carpenter responsible for building the condominium mock up for the sales center.
Carpenter
Frehner Construction
06.2001 - 05.2002
- Formwork carpenter responsible for building the new bridges, off ramps and box culvert structures for the new I-215 freeway
- Durango and Tenaya Bridge, Off-Ramps and Box Culvert
Carpenter
Martin Harris Construction
11.2000 - 05.2001
- Tilt up concrete carpenter for the construction of three (3) new Clark County Schools located in the Summerlin area
- Summerlin School District
Skills
- Worksite Supervision
- Workforce Management
- Scheduling Jobs
- Work Planning
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Troubleshooting And Repair
- Project Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Contractor Management
- Schematic And Blueprint Understanding
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Forman to general Forman, in less than 12-months.
References
- Brett Edmonds, Perini Building Company, Superintendent, 917 539-9612
- Arnold Sarti, Tabla Construction Systems, 714 722-4902
- Mike Arny, Jk2, Project Manager, 407 865-1331
- Rob Haman, Carlsbad Water Treatment Facility, Supervisor, 760 497-6995
Timeline
Field Superintendent
Jk2 scenic
08.2023 - 03.2024
Field Supervisor
Lazy Daze pools
07.2020 - 07.2023
Concrete Superintendent
Pro Con concrete specialists
11.2018 - 07.2020
Concrete Foreman
Cleveland Construction Inc.
03.2016 - 09.2018
Concrete Foreman
Tutor Perini Building
12.2012 - 12.2015
General Foreman
Perini Building Company
06.2007 - 05.2010
Carpenter
Tutor Saliba
11.2006 - 06.2007
Safety Carpenter
Bovis Lendlease
03.2006 - 10.2006
Carpenter
Marnell Corrao
02.2003 - 02.2006
Carpenter
Penta Building Group
07.2002 - 12.2002
Carpenter
Frehner Construction
06.2001 - 05.2002
Carpenter
Martin Harris Construction
11.2000 - 05.2001