Michael Cain
Kennewick
Summary
I have been doing Commercial Construction my entire adult life. Started out building metal buildings for O'Brien Construction in 1993. I've worked all over Washington and Oregon, finally landing in Kennewick, Wa., working for Apollo Inc., Moline Construction and Mid Columbia. I then started my own company, CainCo. Construction, 8 years later I went back into the trades. I feel I have a unique perspective, experience background, and effective leadership skills that allow me to excel, with every company I work for. I think my best skills are common sense, and my ability to de-escalate tense situations, I try very hard to keep a happy, productive, and safe job site, no drama. Dependable Safety Manager with track record of improving workplace safety through site specific safety plans. Offering significant experience in Commercial construction environments. Articulate communicator with individuals from all levels of organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Fowler General Construction
Kennewick, WA
05.2019 - Current
- I worked closely with project management, client, design teams, vendors and subcontractors to complete quality projects on schedule and on budget.
- Conducted weekly safety/schedule meetings with PM, PE, subs, site personnel, owner, etc.
- Monitor subcontractors for quality assurance and safety compliance.
- Document and track all deliveries.
- Maintain and adjust 6 week look ahead schedule, always looking for ways to push schedule forward.
- Proficient in Microsoft and Procore.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals and schedules.
- Improved safety on construction sites, implementing training sessions and safety protocols.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members, maintaining positive and productive work atmosphere.
- Increased productivity by implementing innovative management techniques and motivating team members towards project goals.
- Maintained site security, organization, cleanliness and erosion control.
- Developed strong relationships with MEPF subcontractors, fostering collaboration and smooth coordination of work efforts.
- Document and perform daily equipment inspections and maintainance
- Track, enter, and code man hours in HH2 for payroll
- Write, submit and track all RFI's
- Consult on budget and schedules for change orders.
- Perform pre-pour, post- pour, concrete inspections.
General Foreman/Supervisor
Granite Construction
Pasco, WA
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Coordinated and performed all aspects of excavating, forming, placing and finishing all concrete at Franklin PUD.
- Additional installation of seismic upgrades, lightening diffusers, and pilaster/column installation.
- Assemble, tie, and place all rebar.
- Managed team at Yakima Firing Range wherein new culverts and head walls were installed and finished.
- Document, enter, and track labor costs.
- Paticipate in morning meetings with site personell.
- Perform and document equipment inspections.
- Conduct and document weekly safety meetings.
General Foreman/Supervisor
Northbank Civil and Marine
Vancouver, WA
01.2018 - 07.2018
- This project involved removing/replacing the fresh water intake system and other site improvements at Leslie Grove on the Columbia River for the City of Richland.
- We removed the old rotating style intake screens, work decks, pressure gates, pump heads, concrete and access hatches.
- We then installed 4 new burst screen intake vessels out in the river, using a large crane barge and an accompanying work barge.
- The team installed all new valves, plumbing, HV air compressor, concrete decks, and access hatches.
- The team also replaced the heavy concrete dividing wall within the the tower structure and installed a new pressure gate system and work decks.
- Designed, procured, and erected a new steel storage building for HV compressor.
- Replaced steel security gates at entrance to tower bridge.
General Foreman/Supervisor
Trico Construction
Burlington, Wa
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Duties included: In charge of hiring/ training of labor, framing and concrete layout, safety and company rule compliance, time cards/coding, building material takeoffs and aquisition, equipment inspections, developing J.H.A's and Fall Protection plans. pre-pour/post-pour inspections, quality control etc.
- Interpret drawings, determine panel and concrete takeoffs and material requirements.
- Projects include:
- Twin City Foods-Pasco, WA. 80,000 sq. ft. facilities expansion, 20,000+ s.q.ft. Rail Car loading dock. Tilt wall construction.
- Willamette Egg- Moses Lake, WA. Facilities remodel of exterior/interior including complete floor R&R, and new equipment/door upgrades.
- Terex/Genie- Moses Lake, WA. Facility upgrades which included new high speed doors and new production/assembly lines.
- Eldec/Crane Aerospace-Lynnwood, WA. New Facility 18,000+ sq.ft. jet fuel regulator testing facility. Boeing subcontractor.
- Simms Honda Dealership Burlington, WA. New addition of vehicle service/repair facilities. Included 6 service bays with office/customer space.
- I-5 Auto Sales & Servive Burlington, WA. Complete demo/remodel 15,000+ sq.ft., 8-bays, offices, showroom, and service.
- YMCA Community Center in Burlington, WA which included 28,000+sq.ft., facility with (2) pools, lazy river, and indoor track.
Owner
CainCo Construction
08.2009 - 03.2015
- Responsible for company startup and success.
- Obtained all bids, projects, and clients.
- Responsible for all day-to-day operations, safety inspections, quality control, training, and client management.
- Multiple custom homes, home remodels, custom decking, and custom concrete.
- Projects also included landscaping, roofing, tile, and custom home renovations.
- Masonry, painting, and other finish work.
- Worked closely with local homeowners, property managers, and real estate agents to ensure smooth transitions and open communication between all parties involved.
Education
Upper secondary education -
High school diploma -
Skills
- CAD software
- Asphalt
- Trim carpentry
- Construction project reporting
- Building code compliance
- Safe work practices
- Fabrication
- Quality assurance
- Construction estimating
- Mechanical knowledge
- Concrete Finishing
- Construction management software
- Safety management experience within construction industry
- Time management
- Schedule management
- Environmental regulations
- Microsoft Office
- Seismic data
- CPR
- OSHA 10
- Vendor management
- Construction project management
- Paving
- Bluebeam
- Road rollers
- Quality control
- Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
- Concrete reinforcement
- Construction site inspections
- Computer operation
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Hazmat
- Power tools for woodworking
- Safety planning
- Construction team management
- Project reporting
- Outdoor work
- Construction workplace safety regulations
- Record keeping
- Commercial building projects
- Construction machinery maintenance
- Project stakeholder communication
- Blueprint reading
- Drywall
- Improving operational efficiency
- Renovation construction projects
- Carpentry
- Materials handling
- OSHA
- OSHA 30
- Microsoft Outlook
- Project timeline management
- Productivity software
- Heavy lifting
- Safety inspections for hazard identification
- Restoration
- Organizational skills
- Blueprint specification interpretation
- Occupational safety program implementation
- Construction
- ProCore
- Construction project superintendent experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Commissioning phase involvement
- Material testing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Stakeholder management
- Forklift
- Rigging
- Problem management
- Concrete Forming
- Data entry
- Masonry
- Construction safety management
- Computer literacy
- Safety
- Local building codes
- GPS surveying
- Communication skills
- Construction schedule coordination
- Construction quality control
- Electrical systems
- Construction subcontractor management
- Commercial construction
- Microsoft Word
- Team management
- Supervising experience
- Backhoe operation
- Computer skills
- Construction quality assurance
- Incident Reporting
- Safety audits
- Knowledgeable in [Safety Standard]
- Implementing policies
- Safety program development
- Lock out tag out programs
- Environmental protection processes
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- First Aid/CPR
- First Aid/CPR
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Teambuilding
- Problem-Solving
- Meeting oversight and participation
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Crane rigging/signal person
- First Aid/ CPR/AED
- Scaffold
- Lift/ Forklift
- AGC Foreman Training
- Carpenters Union Leadeship Training
Languages
English
Personal Information
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Fowler General Construction
05.2019 - Current
General Foreman/Supervisor
Granite Construction
09.2018 - 04.2019
General Foreman/Supervisor
Northbank Civil and Marine
01.2018 - 07.2018
General Foreman/Supervisor
Trico Construction
03.2015 - 08.2018
Owner
CainCo Construction
08.2009 - 03.2015