Manuel Salamanca
Boca Raton
Summary
Experienced Laborer Foreman with background in construction management and proven leadership skills. Known for effectively coordinating teams to complete projects on time, while prioritizing safety and quality control. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and contribute significantly to team success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer Foreman
Turner Construction
Miami
10.2024 - Current
- Provides direction, guidance and instruction to staff regarding job duties.
- Communicates with other departments to coordinate efforts as needed.
- Train's and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Reports project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Implements onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Recruit's and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Interpret's verbal conversations in real time into another language.
- Provides interpretation services during meetings and conferences.
- Oversee dumpsters and schedule weekly pickups.
- look after bathroom trailer maintenance and supply.
- In charge of hoist operation at the dock and operators.
Tile Mechanic/Estimator
New York Tile and Marble
West Palm Beach
07.2022 - Current
- Measured surfaces to determine the amount of material needed for installation.
- Identified materials and amount of labor required for project completion after reviewing blueprints.
- Assisted other tradespeople in completing complex tiling jobs.
- Installed ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite and slate tiles on floors, walls and countertops.
Owner
M.A.S Tile Co.
Malverne
11.2017 - 07.2022
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Met with clients to discuss pricing, schedules and tiling needs and offered quotes for intended jobs.
- Identified materials and amount of labor required for project completion after reviewing blueprints.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, masons, in order to complete projects efficiently.
Tile Finisher
Tile Marble Terrazzo Union
Long Island City
03.2007 - 03.2020
- 15+ years of experience handling stone marble and tile for local 7 union.
- Cut tiles accurately using wet saws, manual tile cutters, power tile nippers and diamond blades.
- Grouted tiles with appropriate grout and sealant materials.
- Maintained safe working environment by following established safety procedures including use of proper protective equipment such as gloves, goggles and respirators when applicable.
Education
GED -
Queens Educational Opportunity Center
05.2004
Skills
- Tile Application
- Employee training
- Bilingual communication
- Blueprint Reading
- Estimating and Quote Calculation
- Safety Procedures
Certification
- Osha certified
- Osha Scaffolding certified
References
References available upon request.
Languages
Spanish, Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Laborer Foreman
Turner Construction
10.2024 - Current
Tile Mechanic/Estimator
New York Tile and Marble
07.2022 - Current
Owner
M.A.S Tile Co.
11.2017 - 07.2022
Tile Finisher
Tile Marble Terrazzo Union
03.2007 - 03.2020
GED -
Queens Educational Opportunity Center