PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CONTINUED EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAMS
Timeline

Matthew Zamora

Turner Construction.
Philadelphia,USA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience

Professional tradesperson with strong foundation in carpentry, known for delivering precise and reliable work. Proven ability to handle complex construction tasks, ensuring projects meet high standards and client satisfaction. Valued team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, utilizing skills in woodworking, blueprint reading, and safety compliance.

Work History

Carpenter

3 Months
Turner Construction. | 04.2026 - 07.2026

Installation of drywall according to job site specific requiremnts.

Install drywall with regard to fire rating.

Strict adherence to job site specifi safety protocols which included, exclusion zones, proper cutting techniques, all ppe including cut sleeves and all ppe.

Maintain daily inspections for equipment.

Ensure all fall protection was inspected for daily jha exit the lift work activites.

Carpenter

8 Months
Performance Contracting Inc. | 08.2025 - 04.2026

Layout and install of heavy gauge 45 foot tall studs.

Layout and install of all openings for other trades i.e. cable trays, pipe openings, hvac duct openings.

layout and install of hanging curtain walls

Scissor and boom lift use to install heavy gauge steel studs.

Coordiante with other trades to ease install.

Lead Carpenter

8 Months
Southstate Inc. | 12.2024 - 08.2025

Build and install 50 ft tall efco gang forms.

Welding chamfer on to efco gang forms.

Welded steel to efco gang forms to allow iron workers to hang steel.

Installing bridge overhang brackets.

Lead a small 4 man crew to build footer forms.

Worked with survey to layout walls and set benchmarks and elevations.

Signaled crane for critical lifts with zero visibilty.

Carpenter Foreman

10 Months
Rei Pierson | 01.2024 - 11.2024

Build and install Gomaco deck finishing machine.

Responsible for all personnel including Carpenters, Laborers, Operators, Iron workers.

Oversee work and coordinate between trades.

Maintain a comprehensive 2 week look ahead schedule.

Record time and log any discrepancies between blueprints and field measurements.

Installation of form liners for decorative concrete as per plan.

Maintained a strict adherence to pub 408 and the penndot bridge construction standards.

Layout of footers, walls, parapet,

Ensured finish deck adhered to penndot spec.

Utilized manpower and material to increase productivity.

Consistently hit production quotas.

Carpenter Foreman

1 Year 3 Months
Trumbull | 09.2022 - 12.2023

Coordiante manpower with superintendents and project managers to ensure schedule and dealines were met, advised offfice on efficacy of 1 -2 -3 week look ahead schedules.

Interpret and layout sub and super structure items including footers, Abutment walls, Wing walls, parapet, finish deck, diaphragms.

Install steel diaphragms after beam setting.

Form concrete work with wood and efco gang forms.

Adhere to all saftey measures implemented by the company and osha regulations.

Welding when required.

Supervision of manpower hours and material to limit loss of productivity.

Lead Carpenter

5 Months
Haines and Kibblehouse | 04.2022 - 09.2022

Build and install concrete formwork using wood, Efco and Doka gang forms.

Build and install Bidwell deck finishing machine, Work with survey crew to ensure proper deck depth and slope.

Run bidwell machine for dry runs to ensure proper depth with penndot officials.

Types of concrete pours included - footers, walls, abutments, parapet, finish deck.

Installation of bridge jacks to manufacturer specifications.

Layout of various sub and superstructure items.

Carpenter Foreman

1 Month
Allied Power | 03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Building Scaffold for various other crafts to utilize to complete their work.
  • Major scaffold builds that included large scale hanging builds.
  • Maintaining high level of safety including use of tool lanyards, and osha requirements of hand and guardrail requirements
  • Maintained adherence to project deadlines and budget requirements through consistent management of daily work assignments and expectations.

Lead Carpenter

2 Months
James J Anderson Construction | 01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Build and install of concrete formwork using wood, meva, and symons forms.
  • Types of concrete pours included the following : slab on grade, grade beams, footers, columns, and walls.
  • Worked in conjuction with survey gang to layout grade beams, areas to be excavated for further form work.

Lead Carpenter

3 Months
Pariscon Builders | 09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Philadelphia, Pa - Amazon warehouse
  • Linden ,Nj - Multiple warehouses
  • Layout concrete tilt up panels with digital theodolite.
  • Build and install concrete forms.
  • Layout of large format steel plate embedments.
  • Supervise personnel.

Carpenter Foreman

7 Months
Buckley and Co | 02.2021 - 09.2021
  • I-95 - Betsy Ross Expansion
  • 15th and Callowhill - Bridge refurbishment
  • 30th and Chestnut - Bridge refurbishment
  • Choreograph with job Superintendents to facilitate material and man power is utilized effectively.
  • Interpret and layout from blueprints.
  • Record Time and log any discrepancies of blueprints and real life situations.r
  • Build and install Concrte forms out of wood, Efco, Symons, and Meva forms.
  • Coordinate builds with Efco Representatives and their Engineers.
  • Weld Bridge jack hangers , flashing, and other assorted items.

Lead Carpenter

4 Years 10 Months
James J Anderson Construction Co Inc | 03.2016 - 01.2021
  • I- 95 Girard section expansion - Phase 3 and 4
  • Philadelphia International Airport Fuel Tank Slab - Philadelphia Pa
  • Peco Substation Site Expansion - Wayne, Pa
  • Peco Substation Site Expansion - Bensalem, Pa
  • Fabrication and installation of custom concrete wood forms for bridge back walls, diaphragms, and deck edge forms.
  • Responsible for the layout and installation of Efco gang forms for footings, abutment walls, wing walls, and pier caps.
  • Continually exceeded daily requirements of production installation quotas of bridge overhang jacks, and concrete form work
  • Consistently assume additional responsibilities and work extended hours to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Held a leadership role with responsibilities including training and mentoring apprentices and journeyman in proper and safe work practices.
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant work methods as well as Penn Dot pub 408 specifications.

Apprentice Carpenter

Madison Concrete | 03.2016 - 03.2016
  • Children's Hospital Schuylkill River Project
  • Construction and installation of concrete slab forms using Peri form work.
  • Protected team members, and visitors from falls installing fall safety systems according to Osha regulations.
  • Assembled and installed forms in order to pour decks according to blueprints and specifications.

Apprentice Carpenter

1 Year
Buckley & Co Inc | 02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Holme Ave and Roosevelt Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation.
  • Approached and solved work problems with initiative and knowledge of bridge operations.
  • Implemented safety measures to protect workers during over the road construction
  • Completed form construction and install of custom pillar forms with little oversight.
  • Installation of architectural brick veneer liners in place of conventional bridge parapet.
  • Utilized knowledge of Bidwell deck machine to maintain proper deck elevations.

Apprentice Carpenter

Galway Development Corporation | 01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - King Of Prussia
  • Participated in the installation of elaborate custom solid surface archways and radius rake walls.
  • Installed union made cabinets in non occupied rooms according to blueprints and specifications.
  • Performed offset layout for radius shaped cabinetry.

Apprentice Carpenter

1 Month
Buckley & Co Inc | 11.2014 - 12.2014
  • 30th Street Station - Service Track Pier Encasement.
  • Protected team members, visitors and building features with consistent safety procedures while working near exposed high energy equipment.
  • Participated in the build, install, and utilization of custom concrete slip forms.
  • Assisted in the daily duties of delivering and setting up materials to be in an efficient and non encroaching area of traffic.
  • Directed high volume traffic safely while work was completed overhead.

Apprentice Carpenter

Matrix NAC | 10.2014 - 10.2014
  • 40th and Master - Substation Expansion.
  • Completion of wood formed foundation walls using cone snap rod ties and snap tie wedges.
  • Layout, form and strip of foundation slab on grade.
  • Minimized errors by properly laying out project work based on blueprints, sketches and building plans.
  • Maintained a neat and proper work area to avoid injury and to increase productivity.

Apprentice Carpenter

2 Months
Pala construction | 08.2014 - 10.2014
  • Burlington Coat Factory Fit out - Horsham Pa
  • Cotman Avenue Philadelphia Pa
  • Construction , layout, and installation of pre-fabricated furniture assemblies.
  • Minimized errors by properly laying out project work based on blueprints, sketches and building plans.
  • Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris.
  • Layout and installation of custom metal and wood racks and shelving.

Apprentice Carpenter

1 Year 3 Months
Walsh Construction Co | 05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Turnpike Total Reconstruction and Widening - Mid county Interchange to Lansdale
  • Responsible for layout and installation of concrete wood forms for walls, diaphragms, back walls, footers, and sheer blocks.
  • Install bridge overhang jacks along with framing and deck edge forms.
  • Construction of large abutment walls utilizing Efco gang forms.
  • Installation and continued maintenance of safety measures including, but not limited to, handrails, steps, scaffolding, and fall arrest systems.
  • Design, build and installation of custom concrete wood forms.
  • Maintained a high rate of production while still adhering to safety obligations.
  • Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris.

Education

Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate

Carpenters & Joint Apprntcshp | Philadelphia, PA | 05.2017

Liberal arts/ Secondary Education

Community College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 06.2007

Liberal Arts

Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA | 06.2004

Skills

Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Framing construction
Worksite safety

Certification

  • Welding Certification -Currently waiting on results of recertification - copies provided upon request. Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center Philadelphia, pa
  • Process Safety Management - 2019-10-15 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Rigger And Signaler - 2019-09-23 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Solid Surface Installer - 2019-03-27 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Scaffold Erector Qualification - 2018-02-07 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Powered Industrial Truck Operator - Rough Terrain - 2017-11-04 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • ICRA Best Practices In Health-Care Construction - 2017-04-07 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Aerial Lift Operator - 2016-10-14 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Supervisory Training Program - 2016-02-23 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • OSHA 30 for Construction - 2014-04-29 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Green Building Awareness - 2014-02-25 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Construction Fall Protection - 2014-02-11 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa

CONTINUED EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAMS

  • UBC Journeyman : Building Leadership for a Strong Future - 2017-12-10 UBC International Training Center - Las Vegas ,NV
  • Welding 2 - 2017-11-29 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Spectra QML800 - 2017-06-14 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Blue Print Reading - 2017-05-19 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Construction Master Pro - 2017-03-02 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Total Station - 2017-02-14 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Doors and Hardware - 2017-01-14 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Stepping up to the Foreman - 2016-06-03 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Commercial Window Installation - 2015-11-23 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Concrete Bridge Construction - 2015-10-27 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Third Year Apprentice Program : Helping Build Our Industries - 2015-10-11 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Heavy Highway Layout 4 - 2015-01-28 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Heavy Highway Layout 3 - 2014-12-29 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Heavy Highway Layout 3 - 2014-11-29 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Heavy Highway Layout 2 - 2014-11-29 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Heavy Highway Layout 1 - 2014-10-29 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa
  • Convention Center Trade Show Installations - 2014-03-15 Carpenters Joint Apprentice Training Center - Philadelphia ,Pa

Timeline

Carpenter

Turner Construction.
04.2026 - 07.2026Read More

Carpenter

Performance Contracting Inc.
08.2025 - 04.2026Read More

Lead Carpenter

Southstate Inc.
12.2024 - 08.2025Read More

Carpenter Foreman

Rei Pierson
01.2024 - 11.2024Read More

Carpenter Foreman

Trumbull
09.2022 - 12.2023Read More

Lead Carpenter

Haines and Kibblehouse
04.2022 - 09.2022Read More

Carpenter Foreman

Allied Power
03.2022 - 04.2022Read More

Lead Carpenter

James J Anderson Construction
01.2022 - 03.2022Read More

Lead Carpenter

Pariscon Builders
09.2021 - 12.2021Read More

Carpenter Foreman

Buckley and Co
02.2021 - 09.2021Read More

Lead Carpenter

James J Anderson Construction Co Inc
03.2016 - 01.2021Read More

Apprentice Carpenter

Madison Concrete
03.2016 - 03.2016Read More

Apprentice Carpenter

Buckley & Co Inc
02.2015 - 02.2016Read More

Apprentice Carpenter

Galway Development Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2015Read More

Apprentice Carpenter

Buckley & Co Inc
11.2014 - 12.2014Read More

Apprentice Carpenter

Matrix NAC
10.2014 - 10.2014Read More

Apprentice Carpenter

Pala construction
08.2014 - 10.2014Read More

Apprentice Carpenter

Walsh Construction Co
05.2013 - 08.2014Read More

Holy Family University

Liberal Arts
Read More

Community College of Philadelphia

Liberal arts/ Secondary Education
Read More

Carpenters & Joint Apprntcshp

Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate
Read More
Matthew Zamora