Mark Smith
Construction Manager/Superintendent
Manitou Springs,CO
Summary
Seasoned project management specialist with comprehensive experience in leading projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing processes for efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational workflows and significantly improving project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Project Superintendent
First Finish
Columbia , Maryland
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Monitored compliance with local building codes and safety standards as well as applicable laws governing construction sites.
- Prepared weekly status reports summarizing progress made against established goals for each project.
- Managed and coordinated the daily activities of project staff, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure successful completion of assigned projects.
- Supervised field personnel to ensure safety, quality control and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular site visits to evaluate progress on projects and identified issues that required correction or improvement.
- Ensured all materials were delivered on time and met specifications for each job.
- Implemented cost saving measures by monitoring labor hours, material usage, equipment utilization, and other resources associated with projects.
- Provided technical guidance in areas such as fabrication methods, equipment selection, installation techniques.
- Reviewed contracts and prepared change orders when needed.
- Adhered to OSHA regulations when managing hazardous materials during construction projects.
- Inspected completed work to verify conformance with contract documents prior to final approval by owner, architect, engineer or other designated authority.
- Maintained accurate records of progress reports, time sheets, material inventories, purchase orders, invoices and other relevant documents related to the project.
Construction Superintendent
ECM Echelon
Farmers Branch, Texas
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Inspected buildings to determine quality of work and need for corrections to meet project standards.
- Rehabilitated interior and exterior of previously-owned properties to facilitate sales.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
Construction Manager
Kairos Homes
Springtown, Texas
02.2015 - 07.2019
- Oversaw all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
- Managed construction projects from pre-planning to completion, including budgets and timelines.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Provided guidance to workers regarding safe operating procedures when using machinery or tools.
- Ensured adherence to local building ordinances by reviewing plans prior to beginning work on each project.
- Prepared detailed project reports, documenting phases, milestones, and final outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Conducted site inspections and audits to assess progress and identify potential issues early.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
- Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
- Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
Project Manager/Field Superintendent
LeeTex Construction LLC
Dallas, Texas
12.1999 - 10.2015
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Installed concrete foundations for new structures, including footings and slabs.
- Performed demolition tasks using a variety of tools such as sledgehammers, saws, drills.
- Built temporary supports and bracing to ensure stability during construction process.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Acted as subject matter expert to provide industry insight and assist coworkers.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Technology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06-1988
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06-1988
Timeline
Lead Project Superintendent
First Finish
09.2023 - 10.2024
Construction Superintendent
ECM Echelon
02.2019 - 06.2023
Construction Manager
Kairos Homes
02.2015 - 07.2019
Project Manager/Field Superintendent
LeeTex Construction LLC
12.1999 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Technology
University of Southern California
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Southern California
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