Highly focused and detail oriented construction professional. Superior leadership, communication, problem solving, and team work skills. Extensive knowledge of masonry and construction techniques and expertise. Essential training and certification in machine operation and safety coursework.
Hi, I’m
Lucas J. Ferraro
Mason, Steel Fabricator, Problem Solver
Brackney,PA
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
Work History
Rounds & Son Masonry
Mason
01.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Perfected and continued skills learned in prior years with this company (2000-2007).
- Performs skilled masonry work from repairing brick, block, and stone, to building entirely new brick, block, and stone work.
- Repairs and improves existing block work including retaining walls and other brick or stone structures.
- Exclusive work with native and cultured stone to develop a wide variety of buildings including commercial and residential.
- Capable of operating fork-lifts, jackhammers, and skid steers.
- Repair of damaged brick work to strengthen various structures.
- Intermediate experience pouring flatwork concrete.
Site Logic
Surveyor- Land and Site
04.2017 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing clear and concise reports on property boundaries and potential issues.
- Conducted topographic surveys to support land development projects, resulting in successful completion within deadlines.
- Entered legal descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through AutoCAD, SurvCAD and CADD interfaces.
- Reported on lakes, ponds, rivers and streams to identify navigable channels and recommend construction of piers, bridges and other structures.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency, implementing effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Achieved increased accuracy in measurements using robotic total stations for complex projects.
- Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features and loaded data into Software for design use.
- Established control networks to maintain consistency throughout large-scale construction projects.
- Located monuments and natural geographical features to report on legal boundaries of over Number commercial lots using metes-and-bounds method.
- Generated legal description, measurements and geographical characteristics for average Number legal descriptions monthly.
- Conducted precise measurements for construction projects to ensure structures were built within designated boundaries.
- Facilitated expansion of rural infrastructure by accurately mapping undeveloped land and providing data essential for project planning.
- Implemented new surveying technology to increase data collection efficiency, significantly reducing project turnaround times.
- Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
- Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
- Researched previous property information and compared to current findings.
Woodfine Development
Mason
01.2013 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Built structural masonry leads in a team environment.
- Worked consciously and efficiently to meet foremen deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
- Utilized standard knowledge of block laying and flatwork concrete.
Bricklayers & Allied Craftsman, Local 3
Mason
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Further training in masonry skills, extending and perfecting prior masonry knowledge and understanding of the craft.
- Increased knowledge in plumb and level work, demonstrating experience with proper, interrelated mason tools.
- Completed courses to further understanding of proper machine operation, proper machine maintenance, and on-site safety precautions.
B.A.S. Steel Erectors
Ironworker
01.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Learned and demonstrated arc welding skills in various positions including flat, overhead, and vertical welds.
- Practiced and used a wide variety of iron work machinery including but not limited to gas torches, aerial lifts, and scissor lifts.
- Erected, hoisted, and installed steel structures from the beginning stages to end stages with efficiency and safety.
Rounds & Son Masonry
Mason
01.2000 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Learned and regularly used and operated wet table saws, right-angle grinders, demolitions saws, and general power tools. Hand tools used frequently include trowels, chisels, hammers, wrenches, screw drivers etc.
- Practiced extremely safe set up and tear down of scaffolding structure and equipment.
- Regularly performed demolition work and removal.
- Worked to mix mortar by hand to apply in swift and proficient manner.
- Developed quantitative abilities that aid in properly bidding customer jobs.
Education
Broome Community College
01-2003
University Overview
High School Diploma
06-2001
University Overview
Skills
Concrete mixing
Brick laying
Bricklaying skills
Blockwork installation
Repair skills
Quality control analysis
Team oversight
Stone cutting
Stonework restoration
Mortar preparation
Process improvement
Wall construction
Foundation work
Construction safety
Regulatory compliance
Operation Monitoring
Grout application
Fireplace construction
Estimating materials
Trowel handling
Retaining wall construction
Arch construction
Scaffolding setup
Preventive Maintenance
Decorative masonry
Historic preservation
Leveling techniques
Formwork assembly
Repair work
Paver installation
Blueprint reading
Chimney building
Mortar mixing
Waterproofing techniques
Concrete pathways
Tile setting
Finishing work
Problem-solving abilities
Professionalism
Multitasking Abilities
Active listening
Interpersonal skills
Team building
Teamwork and collaboration
Task prioritization
Self motivation
Time management abilities
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Job planning
Time management
Excellent communication
Materials estimation
Reliability
Effective communication
Quality inspection
Problem-solving aptitude
Relationship building
Residential and commercial projects
Problem-solving
Professional demeanor
Continuous improvement
Multitasking
Adaptability
Analytical thinking
Structural assessment
Attention to detail
Training and mentoring
Analytical skills
Structural repair
Teamwork
Power tool operation
Decision-making
Adaptability and flexibility
Material handling
Safety standards
Quality control
Hand-eye coordination
Foundation construction
Stone setting
Equipment maintenance
Physical stamina
Structural analysis
Repair planning
Building codes
Safety protocol
Power sawing
Masonry maintenance
Caulking application
Certification
Aerial and scissor lift certification from N.E.S Rentals in Vestal, NY
Timeline
Surveyor- Land and Site
Site Logic
04.2017 - 11.2020
Mason
Woodfine Development
01.2013 - 01.2013
Mason
Bricklayers & Allied Craftsman, Local 3
01.2010 - 01.2011
Mason
Rounds & Son Masonry
01.2009 - Current
Ironworker
B.A.S. Steel Erectors
01.2007 - 01.2009
Mason
Rounds & Son Masonry
01.2000 - 01.2007
Broome Community College
High School Diploma