Levi Souther
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Seasoned construction supervisor with a proven track record for exceeding project deadlines under budget. Expert in GPS technology and grade staking, coupled with exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills. Achieved significant improvements in team productivity and safety management, ensuring high client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Grading Foreman
Ruis Holdings
Kalispell, MT
07.2024 - Current
- Took over onsite GPS control and ran equipment needed to complete job.
- Oversaw grading of multiple project locations across the valley and completed jobs to be ready for paving.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure through diligent time management abilities.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
Supervisor
Noble Excavating
Libby, MT
05.2018 - 07.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the worksite, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Supervisor oversight on numerous job sites including BNSF, USFS, MDT and multiple power companies.
- Completed jobs on time and under budget.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
Supervisor
Nelcon Inc.
Kalispell, MT
05.2008 - 05.2018
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Enhanced client satisfaction, accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications to deliver high-quality results.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and maintenance.
- Managed subcontractor personnel activity and team resources to meet all project requirements.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Analyzed blueprints and other project specifications to completely understand all job requirements and determine how many workers would be required onsite.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Enhanced job site safety by vigilantly monitoring equipment and team members to prevent accidents.
Education
Civil Engineering
Montana State University
Bozeman, MTHigh School Diploma -
Flathead High School
Kalispell, MT01-2003
Skills
- Scheduling and planning
- Site Supervision, Safety Management
- Problem Solving
- Heavy equipment operation
- GPS technology, Grade Staking
- Labor management
- Excavation and Grading
- OSHA, MSHA, First Aid, BNSF Safety Trained
- Stormwater management
- Erosion control
Timeline
Grading Foreman
Ruis Holdings
07.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Noble Excavating
05.2018 - 07.2024
Supervisor
Nelcon Inc.
05.2008 - 05.2018
Civil Engineering
Montana State University
High School Diploma -
Flathead High School