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Matthew McLaughlin
Sioux Falls,SD
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Summary
Construction management professional with expertise in supervising daily activities and coordinating workflow across multiple trades. Demonstrates strong project oversight by managing subcontractor schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and conducting safety meetings to foster a secure work environment.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Samuelson Development
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily construction activities and coordinated workflow across multiple trades.
- Managed subcontractor schedules and ensured compliance with project specifications.
- Conducted safety meetings and enforced safety protocols on job sites.
Owner/Operator
MKA Construction
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Managed daily operations of construction projects and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers to maintain project schedules and budgets.
- Developed project proposals and bids for various construction assignments.
Field Supervisor
Walls by Waldner
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2015 - 01.2020
- Coordinated the planning, scheduling, and execution of multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Coordinated with engineering and management to ensure project design accuracy, facilitating smooth execution.
- Evaluated project progress to maintain adherence to deadlines.
- Trained and mentored field personnel to enhance labor proficiency.
- Relayed vital project information between management and field to clearly communicate plans and concerns.
- Scheduled delivery of supplies, ensuring timely availability to meet material requirements for project continuity.
- Conducted regular progress meetings with clients to ensure satisfaction with services and successful completion of their projects according to specifications.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints by quickly identifying problems that arose during a project's execution phase.
- Developed crew schedules, delegated tasks, and monitored progress to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Requisitioned materials for project needs to ensure timely delivery.
- Surveyed field site for potential safety compliance breaches.
- Developed crew schedules, delegated tasks, monitored progress, and provided feedback as needed to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Assigned tasks to employees based on project requirements to optimize resource allocation.
- Supervised, coordinated, and scheduled activities of construction and extractive workers.
- Located, measured and marked site locations and placement of structures and equipment, using measuring, and marking equipment.
- Recorded information, such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports.
- Conducted regular progress meetings with clients, addressing concerns to enhance satisfaction and confirm project specifications were met.
Owner
MKA Construction
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Cultivated strong relationships with co-workers and supervisors to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Expanded business network through strategic exchange of promotional information and materials.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Conferred with engineers, architects, and contractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Strengthened customer relationships to drive repeat business and enhance customer loyalty.
- Monitored changes in scope of work to ensure accuracy of cost estimates.
- Reviewed design and construction scopes of work, plans, and budgets for internal approvals and external communications.
- Inspected, reviewed, and monitored compliance with building and safety codes.
- Interpreted and explained plans and project schedule with internal staff and subcontractors.
- Attended project review to discuss submittals, orders and job progress.
- Oversaw staff by hiring and terminating, creating schedules, and tracking payroll.
- Developed rapport with customers to grow relationships and generate business.
- Provided friendly and engaging customer service to internal and external customers.
- Established and maintained business relationships with local suppliers.
Petty Officer 3rd Class
United States Navy
Ft Carson, Colorado
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Enforced and maintained safety and quality standard operating procedures.
- Liaised with freight carriers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive shipment tracking and monitoring reports to enhance visibility and accountability.
- Collaborated with supply chain planners to manage and schedule raw material inbound deliveries.
- Organized daily deliveries and pickups based on geographic area and employee availability to optimize logistics efficiency.
- Utilized multiple modes of transportation to meet customer delivery needs.
- Implemented cost-effective solutions that streamlined logistics operations and improved overall service delivery.
- Prioritized tasks and managed deadlines under strict time constraints.
- Monitored delivery employees to enforce properly loaded trucks within required time frame.
- Implemented security measures to safeguard proprietary materials.
- Provided project management services, including provision, and analysis of technical data.
- Developed and implemented technical project management tools, such as plans, schedules, and responsibility, and compliance matrices.
- Stayed informed of logistics technology advances and applied appropriate technology to improve logistics processes.
- Directed availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
National American University
Rapid City, SD 01.2026 - 08.2026
Business Management -
Dakota Wesleyan University
05.2006 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
Lennox High School
Skills
- Project management
- Construction scheduling
- Cost estimation
- Construction safety
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Permit acquisition
- Contract negotiation
- Scheduling coordination
- Team leadership
- Client relations
- Construction software proficiency
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
National American University
01.2026 - 08.2026
Construction Superintendent
Samuelson Development
10.2024 - Current
Owner/Operator
MKA Construction
01.2020 - 10.2024
Field Supervisor
Walls by Waldner
03.2015 - 01.2020
Owner
MKA Construction
08.2012 - 03.2015
Petty Officer 3rd Class
United States Navy
08.2008 - 08.2012
Business Management -
Dakota Wesleyan University
05.2006 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
Lennox High School