Leo Driscoll
COBDEN,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented construction superintendent with expertise in project management, quality control, and OSHA compliance. Proven ability to manage workflows and ensure safety protocols, leading to successful project completions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Observation
SIU Construction Management PSO
Carbondale, Illinois
11.2007 - 02.2013
- Monitored project progress and reported issues to Project Manager for various projects on SIU-C Campus.
- Collaborated with campus personnel on projects completed by Plant Service Operations to facilitate communication and updates.
- Oversaw outside contractors on building projects at SIU-C and communicated issues and project status to Project Manager.
Construction Superintendent
Morgan Commercial Structures
Murphysboro, Illinois
01.1992 - 11.2007
- Coordinated subcontractor schedules and managed workflow on-site to meet project timelines.
- Monitored construction schedules, ensuring timely project completion and adherence to budget.
- Conducted site inspections to assess progress and enforce quality control measures.
- Ensured that all personnel followed established safety protocols at all times during construction operations.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Inspected job sites for conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
- Inspected earthwork, concrete, structural steel, decking, framing and finish work.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to ensure accurate execution of designs.
- Reviewed project plans, specifications, and change orders for accuracy, facilitating seamless execution.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for workers to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
- Worked with Architects to address challenges and implement solutions effectively.
- Monitored material inventory and coordinated procurement to maintain project continuity.
- Identified potential problems through regular inspections of equipment and supplies.
- Responded when issues arose on-site by evaluating solutions that would minimize delays or additional expenses.
- Communicated regularly with clients throughout the duration of the project to keep them informed of progress.
- Reported to management with project updates and estimated completion dates, noting delay issues.
- Oversaw employee performance and collaboration with team members.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Directed subcontractors, vendors, and personnel, aligning efforts to meet project objectives.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Worked with third-party inspectors on the project.
- Supervised Projects on CDB projects on SIU-C.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL06-1987
Journeyman Carpenter -
Carpenters Apprentice Program
Carbondale, IL06-1975
Skills
- Project management
- Quality control
- OSHA compliance
- Building codes
- Safety management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Custom Section 1
- Started as Apprentice Carpenter June 1971 and continued until 2007 when I took the position at SIU-Carbondale. I worked for a number of Contractors on various different projects to round out my skills.
- Although my Bachelors Degree was in Finance I feel that it benefited me with analytical and advanced mathematical skills
- I retired from SIU-C February 2013.
Timeline
Project Observation
SIU Construction Management PSO
11.2007 - 02.2013
Construction Superintendent
Morgan Commercial Structures
01.1992 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Journeyman Carpenter -
Carpenters Apprentice Program