Matthew Shay
Canandaigua,NY
Summary
Resourceful Construction Superintendent with 20 years of experience applying best practices in safety and efficiency when overseeing Grading/Paving construction projects. Strong record of success in construction job management and directing crews of up to 9 workers. Clear communicator skilled at giving directions and enforcing rules.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paving Superintendent
Minority Material Haulers Inc
Mt Morris, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee/work with paving crew daily to complete projects
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to employees
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Grading Foreman
Ruston Paving Co Inc
Farmington, NY
08.2005 - 09.2023
- Ensured quality and accuracy of grading operations by inspecting work sites, materials, and equipment.
- Developed strategies for overcoming unexpected challenges during construction activities.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on heavy machinery used in grading operations.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding progress updates or changes in scope of work.
- Provided training and guidance to new employees on proper use of tools and equipment related to grading operations.
- Resolved any conflicts that arose between workers or subcontractors on a job site.
- Supervised crews in the installation of drainage systems according to specified designs.
- Confirmed that all crew members followed safety regulations while performing their duties.
- Reviewed plans and specifications to determine the most effective methods for completing jobs.
- Assessed job site conditions and evaluated potential risks prior to beginning work.
- Organized and directed crews to ensure efficient completion of grading projects.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prattsburgh Central School
Prattsburgh, NY06-2001
Skills
- Site Grading
- Asphalt Paving
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Catch Basin/DI/Drainage installation
- Asphalt Milling/Profiling
Certification
- OSHA 10hr certification
- MSHA certification
- NYS DEC 4hr Sediment and Erosion Control certification
- Monroe Tractor certifications for Wirtgen Milling/Recycling Machines
Timeline
Paving Superintendent
Minority Material Haulers Inc
09.2023 - Current
Grading Foreman
Ruston Paving Co Inc
08.2005 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Prattsburgh Central School