Mark Chantzifotis
Summary
Journeyman Ironworker with 21 years of diverse ironwork experience as well as supervisor general foreman for over 9 years. Reinforcing expert with record of safe and durable completion of multiple structures using various techniques. Exceptional leader, mentor and individual performer with proven success at meeting any construction site challenge. Dependable ironworker skilled in using hand and power tools in construction environments. Collaborates well with other team members and willing to help in any capacity to complete jobs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
Mohawk Field Services
05.2024 - Current
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved machinery mechanically into specific positions.
- Collaborated with construction General Foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
- Identified reinforcing rod, pipe, steel quantities, sizes and locations from blueprints and informal instructions.
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
- Identified problems that occurred on job and took cost-saving measures to provide resolutions.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges, employing creative problem-solving skills to devise effective solutions on the job site.
General Foreman -Journeyman Ironworker
Force Corporation
11.2011 - 05.2024
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments before commencing projects, identifying potential challenges and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards during the execution of assigned tasks, mitigating potential legal issues or penalties.
- Analyzed blueprints to determine where to run wires, install electrical outlets and connect wires to central circuit panels.
- Optimized resource allocation for increased productivity by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting schedules as needed.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Showcased exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected project challenges, rapidly adjusting strategies and reallocating resources to maintain progress and minimize delays.
Journeyman Ironworker Apprentice
Certified Technical Services
10.2004 - 11.2011
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
- Delivered reliable performance in extreme weather conditions while working at significant heights on a variety of projects.
- Increased overall team competency by providing mentorship and guidance to apprentice ironworkers, sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Reduced downtime on projects by conducting regular maintenance checks on rigging equipment and tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence by adhering to industry standards while erecting steel frameworks for various structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Improved workplace organization by maintaining a clean job site, reducing hazards and increasing efficiency.
- Supported successful project completion with timely installations of metal decking, stairs, and handrails as required.
Education
Signal Person - Signal Person Relevant OSHA Standards
Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation
Houston Tx08.2023
Supervisor Fundamentals - Operations Management And Supervision
Associated Builders And Contractors of Houston
Houston Tx 09.2020
Industrial Ironworker Certified Plus - Industrial Ironworker
National Center For Construction Education
Houston, Tx 02.2010
Skills
- Safety measures
- Job site preparation
- Steel component alignments
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Erection drawing assessments
- Logistics/material handing
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Managing tasks and crews
- Activity Planning
- Mechanical Adjustments
- Blue Print Reading
- Inventory
- Customer Service
Certification
NCCER Ironworker Certified Plus
NCCER Rigging
Supervisor Training
OSHA 24
TWIC CARD
Signal Person
Forklift Certification
Manlift certification
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
Mohawk Field Services
05.2024 - Current
General Foreman -Journeyman Ironworker
Force Corporation
11.2011 - 05.2024
Journeyman Ironworker Apprentice
Certified Technical Services
10.2004 - 11.2011
Signal Person - Signal Person Relevant OSHA Standards
Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation
Supervisor Fundamentals - Operations Management And Supervision
Associated Builders And Contractors of Houston
Industrial Ironworker Certified Plus - Industrial Ironworker
National Center For Construction Education
NCCER Ironworker Certified Plus
NCCER Rigging
Supervisor Training
OSHA 24
TWIC CARD
Signal Person
Forklift Certification
Manlift certification
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