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
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
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.
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
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