Matt Dahlke
JH Findorff
Edgar,USA
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Field operations professional with strong leadership skills and focus on achieving results. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in project management, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Reliable and driven to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
Work History
Field Leader/Carpenter Foreman
5 Years 9 Months- Established positive client relationships, resulting in multiple positive reviews and feedback.
- Focused on high-quality, efficient project completion, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Supervised in-house and subcontracted crews to ensure effective collaboration and workflow. Ensuring all operations remain on schedule.
Carpenter
2 Months- Completed independent and team installations of steel structures and towers, including metal stairways and grating, and installed mechanical parts for maintenance of plant equipment.
- Installed safety fencing around large machines, ensuring compliance with safety standards, while welding small non-structural projects and accurately following blueprints for large equipment installations.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess job requirements and allocate resources effectively.
- Mentored junior carpenters on best practices for safety, tool usage, and project execution.
Carpenter Foreman
5 Years 9 Months- Directly supervised teams of up to 15 employees, and oversaw schedules and assignments for up to 30 people.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Maintained accurate records of job details, including materials, employee timesheets, client issues, and accident reports to ensure accountability and facilitate project tracking.
- Controlled material usage and contractor man-hours to ensure projects remained within budgetary constraints and timelines.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
- Delivered weekly reports to Superintendent to detail project updates and completion dates, noting any delays and causes of delay.
- Attended on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients weekly or bi-weekly depending on job size and demand.
- Resolved employee issues and conflicts through effective listening and communication, fostering a collaborative work environment and minimizing disruptions.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
Apprentice/Carpenter
2 Years- Executed framing and finish carpentry tasks on various construction projects.
- Interpreted job specifications, blueprints, and construction documents to clarify project directives and outline tasks for timely job completion.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, and cabinetry, ensuring adherence to quality standards under supervision of master carpenter.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation, Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation, built and hung custom doors and frames, and properly poured, set and cured concrete.
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors, hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks, and TV brackets, contributing to overall project aesthetics and functionality.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Accepted feedback from foreman and journeyman carpenter, implementing suggestions into later work.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
Carpenter
7 Years 11 Months- Facilitated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, ensuring timely access for construction tasks.
- Maintained clean job site, ensuring proper disposal of debris to promote safety and efficiency.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Assisted in various tasks during pre-apprenticeship program while studying
Education
Union Carpenter Apprenticeship - Construction Management
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Business minor
Skills
Construction Management
Project Coordination
Commercial Construction
Blueprints & Schematics
Advanced Carpentry Techniques
Door Installation
Heavy Equipment Operation
Hand & Power Tools
Basic Plumbing
Material Prepping
Fall Protection
Client Relations
Effective Communication
Critical thinking
Contract Management
Diversity Training
Accomplishments
- JH FINDORFF
- Carpenter/Foreman/Superintendent
- Aspirus Medford Hospital (Multiple) – Medford, WI | January 2021- Present
- Greenheck Fan Corporation (Multi-space Remodels) – Weston, WI | December & January 2021
- Stainless Specialists (Manufacturing Building – 7500 sq. ft. Addition) – Wausau, WI | August to December 2021
- Aspirus Merrill Hospital (Historical Restoration) – Merrill, WI | Summer 2021
- CG SCHMIDT
- Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (New Construction) – Milwaukee, WI | Spring 2020 to Fall 2020
- Carpenter Foreman
- Managed day-to-day field operations of CG Schmidt employees. Led crews of 5 to 10, from blocking to finishes.
- GE Health Care (Office Remodel) – Pewaukee, WI | Fall 2019 to Spring 2020 Superintendent
- Managed day-to-day operations.
- Lead crews of 4 to 10, from demo to finish carpentry, as well as supervised subcontractors.
- Applied OSHA standards, as well as company-specific policies and standards.
- Worked closely with owners and owners' representatives.
- Ordered material, organized delivery of construction materials, facilitated weekly sub. and owner meetings.
- Became well versed in sub. contracts, specifications, change orders and RFI's.
Certification
- Superintendent Training Program - AGC of Milwaukee, 2019-2020
- CPR – Certification valid to 2027-03-06
- ICRA – Refresher completed Spring of 2026
- OSHA- 30HR
- Union Certifications – Available upon request
Timeline
Field Leader/Carpenter Foreman
JH Findorff
11.2020 - CurrentRead More
Carpenter
Central Mechanical Systems
09.2020 - 11.2020Read More
Carpenter Foreman
CG Schmidt
12.2014 - 09.2020Read More
Apprentice/Carpenter
CG Schmidt
12.2012 - 12.2014Read More
Carpenter
Miron Construction Co.
06.2004 - 05.2012Read More
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science from Construction Management, Business minor
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Local 310
Union Carpenter Apprenticeship from Construction Management
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