Lawrence Kunkel
m/w repairman/foreman 302-333-8823
Elkton,MD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
M/w Repaireman/foreman
Amtrak
Wilmington, United States
06.2016 - Current
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 3 years.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- track and report employee time
- look up , order and track parts and materials to complete jobs .
Construction Foreman
Dixie Construction Co. Inc.
Bel Air, MD
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised material usage
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Meticulously tracked equipment used on each job site.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- ensured safe work place
Feild Manager
A.A. Myers
Berks, PA
05.2010 - 04.2014
- Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to meet operational deadlines.
- Performed quality control inspections on phases of field operations.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- track time of employees
- ensured safe work enviroment
- schedule crews, materials and equipment to ensure job is completed properly , safely and on schudule
Feild Supervisor
Corrado Construction
New Castle, DE
01.2004 - 05.2010
- Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
- Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Operated heavy equipment on daily basis.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Corrado Construction
New Castle, DE
05.1999 - 01.2004
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- 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.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.
- Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
Concrete Finisher
Corrado Construction
New Castle, DE
07.1998 - 05.1999
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.
Carpenter
Corrado Construction
New Castle, DE
01.1996 - 06.1998
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Constructed residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Inspected job site location to evaluate for code violations and coordinated necessary maintenance or repairs.
Education
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Pennstate Un.
Philadelphia, PANo Degree - Osha , 40 Hr , Hazmat
Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DENo Degree - Law Enforcement
Cecil Community College
North East, MDNo Degree - Blue Print Reading
Cecil Community College
North East, MDNo Degree - Construction Project Management
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MDNo Degree - Construction Cost Estimating
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MDNo Degree - Quality Management For Contractor
U.s. Army Corps of Engineering
High School Diploma -
Pennsbury High School
Fairless Hills, PA06.1985
Skills
- Construction management
- Effective communication
- Contract Management
- Safety policies and procedures
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Attention to Detail
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff supervision
Additional Information
Military - mechanic and recovery spec - spec 4
Timeline
M/w Repaireman/foreman
Amtrak
06.2016 - Current
Construction Foreman
Dixie Construction Co. Inc.
04.2014 - 06.2016
Feild Manager
A.A. Myers
05.2010 - 04.2014
Feild Supervisor
Corrado Construction
01.2004 - 05.2010
Heavy Equipment Operator
Corrado Construction
05.1999 - 01.2004
Concrete Finisher
Corrado Construction
07.1998 - 05.1999
Carpenter
Corrado Construction
01.1996 - 06.1998
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Pennstate Un.
No Degree - Osha , 40 Hr , Hazmat
Delaware Technical And Community College
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Cecil Community College
No Degree - Blue Print Reading
Cecil Community College
No Degree - Construction Project Management
Harford Community College
No Degree - Construction Cost Estimating
Harford Community College
No Degree - Quality Management For Contractor
U.s. Army Corps of Engineering
High School Diploma -
Pennsbury High School
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