Lon Rose
Yucca Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic Civil/Mechanical Manager, Civil Superintendent with a proven track record at Bureau Veritas Group, CSI Electrical Contractors, California Compaction Corporation and Ames Construction enhancing project quality and client satisfaction through effective risk mitigation and quality control. With experience in Heavy Civil, Underground, Highway, and Renewable. Skilled in project management and fostering team collaboration, I successfully reduced material costs while ensuring OSHA/MSHA/FRA compliance and safety standards, driving project success and efficiency.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification MSHA/OSHA30/NAFP 70E
Work History
Civil/Mechanical Manager
Bureau Veritas Group
07.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior managers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development.
- Collaborated with other departments to align goals and ensure seamless operations across the organization.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff members on new equipment usage or procedures promoting consistent performance across the team.
- Reviewed technical drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy, minimizing errors during production stages.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues, resolving underlying problems and preventing future occurrences.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders about projects'' status updates ensuring transparency throughout each stage.
- Analyzed existing structures to create plans for modifications and improvements.
- Presented project information and status updates to customers and fielded concerns.
- Created innovative solutions to architectural problems, enabling successful project completion.
- Established and conducted quality control programs to verify construction projects met required quality standards.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by holding all site personnel, foreman, superintendents, fellow managers, EPC contractors and sub-contractors accountable.
- Managed 1 EPC contractor with 250 personnel and 6 sub-contractors with 39 personnel on site.
Civil Superintendent
CSI Electrical Contractors
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Implemented quality control measures, resulting in fewer defects and increased client satisfaction.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies with thorough analysis of potential hazards, environmental impact, and other factors affecting project success.
- Supervised a team of construction workers, providing guidance and mentoring for skill development.
- Reduced costs for construction materials, negotiating with suppliers and monitoring inventory levels.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations by conducting regular safety meetings and providing necessary training for construction personnel.
- Provided regular status updates to stakeholders on project progress, risks, changes, or other key metrics affecting performance outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of project proposals, including scope definition, budget estimation, and timeline projections.
- Created and updated schedule for area of responsibility.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to foster collaboration among team members, resulting in improved problem-solving and decision-making processes.
- Mentored junior staff members on industry best practices in civil engineering projects through hands-on training sessions or workshops as necessary.
- Monitored work performance and productivity of subcontractors to comply with specifications, procedures, quality and safety requirements.
- Determined manpower requirements, material quantities and equipment needs and supervised completion of final punch list.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress, address issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Established effective working relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly to maintain trust and rapport.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Participated in pre-construction meetings to identify potential challenges and develop proactive solutions.
- Advised project management and general superintendent of potential or real problems and assisted in resolving concerns.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by holding all site personnel, Foreman, fellow superintendents and sub-contractors accountable.
- Managed 10 EPC employees and 4 sub-contractors with 32 personnel on three separate sites.
Construction Foreman
California Compaction Corporation
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Interacted with 5-15 employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Supervised 10 field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Collaborated with management and 10 fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA/FRA regulations by holding all employees and sub-contractors accountable.
Area Superintendent
California Compaction Corporation
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor actions.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA/FRA regulations by holding all site personnel, foreman, and sub-contractors accountable.
- Managed 60+ workers and 11 Foreman when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
Construction Foreman
Ames Construction
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA/MSHA/FRA regulations by holding all site personnel, Foreman and sub-contractors accountable.
- Managed up to 160 workers with 5 junior foremen, 6 sub-contractors with 29 personnel and 3 different trucking brokers with up to 80 trucks on site at any given time.
Soldier
US Army
09.1988 - 09.1998
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Rated job performance for many subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXHigh School Diploma -
South Salem High School
Salem, OR06.1988
Skills
- Project Deadlines
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Task Prioritization
- Company Safety Policies
- Workload Planning
- Crew Oversight
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Checking Equipment
- OSHA/MSHA/FRA Compliance
- Site Investigations
- Incident Management
- Construction Quality Assurance
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Permits Understanding
- Stress Tolerance
- Self Control and Integrity
- Coordinate Team Operations
- Project Milestones
- Inspect Job Sites
- Coordinate Team Operations
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Permits Understanding
- Stress Tolerance
- Self Control and Integrity
- Coordinate Team Operations
- Project Milestones
- Inspect Job Sites
- Traffic Control Planning
Affiliations
International Union of Operating Engineers
Certification
- OSHA 30 Training
- First Aid/CPR/AED Training
- MSHA Training
- FRA Safety Training
- NFPA 70E
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Full TimeQuote
"If you're not learning you're not growing"
Lon Rose
Timeline
Civil/Mechanical Manager
Bureau Veritas Group
07.2024 - Current
Civil Superintendent
CSI Electrical Contractors
07.2023 - 07.2024
Area Superintendent
California Compaction Corporation
03.2022 - 01.2023
Construction Foreman
California Compaction Corporation
08.2021 - 05.2023
Construction Foreman
Ames Construction
08.2016 - 08.2021
Soldier
US Army
09.1988 - 09.1998
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Texas At Austin
High School Diploma -
South Salem High School