Michael Carey
Whitehouse Station
Summary
I am a general foreman and current site safety manager. I am a determined and adaptable leader of strong conviction that is used to working with all personality types and empowering them to work safely, productively, and harmoniously. Apart from my skills in demolition, I am very experienced at anticipating and recognizing hazardous conditions and practices on site and making the necessary adjustments to ensure that all of my crew are able to go home safe at the end of the day. I believe that in terms ensuring productivity without compromising safety, admistrative controls are frequently undervalued. My ability to innovate and enforce these controls decisively in a dangerous and everchanging environment is one of things that sets me apart from the majority of my peers. In terms of my relationship with the client, building trust is my most important priority. Responsibility brings out the best in me.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Vollers Excavating & Construction
North Branch, NJ
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Collected, removed and disposed of debris in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained accordance with safety protocols to protect team members and other personnel.
- Controlled environmental and health concerns such as asbestos, mold, lead and silica dust.
- Identified and minimized work risks and hazards.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections and implementing necessary precautions.
- Increased crew morale by fostering a positive team environment that encouraged collaboration and open communication among team members.
- Supported safe working environments through adherence to OSHA regulations during all phases of demolition work.
Foreman
Central Jersey Wrecking & Recycling, Inc.
Cranbury, NJ
03.2022 - Current
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in demolition projects.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Increased productivity by improving employee morale.
- Coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, and contractors to discuss project goals and problem solve.
- Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timesheets.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
Journeyman Laborer/Demolition Mechanic
Central Jersey Wrecking & Recycling, Inc.
Cranbury, NJ
07.2017 - 03.2022
- Carefully assessed each structure to be demolished in order to remove them safely, methodically, and quickly.
- Successfully performed surgical demolition numerous times around live equipment/utilities and structures not to be removed or damaged.
- Developed the capacity to constantly adapt and be ready to modify my plan for demolition according to the changing circumstances of the site or the work itself.
- Communicated articulately and effectively with my coworkers and foremen in order to maximize production regarding my specific tasks.
- Operated a variety of machines including scissor lifts, boom lifts, floor removal machines, skid steers, forklifts, and rough terrain fork lifts.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools including jackhammers, demosaws, chipping hammers, reciprocating saws, skillsaws, chainfalls, angle grinders, drills, crowbars, axes, sledgehammers, bolt cutters, shovels and brooms.
- Set up a variety of models of protection for dust control, slurry removal, safety of personnel and property of the client.
- Performed clean up of heavy debris as well as fine cleaning.
- Demostrated flexibility with the unpredictable changing of shift hours and i.e. worked nights, days, weekends, and overtime as the need arose.
- Demonstrated the ability to work long hours and make long commutes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Italian Language And Literature
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05-2015
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Highly skilled in conflict resolution
- NJ Licensed Asbestos Abatement Supervisor
- Osha 30 certified
- Hazwoper 40 certified
- First Aid Certified
- Proficient in power and hand tools for commercial demolition
- Scissor lift, boom lift, skid steer certified
- Forklift, rough terrain forklift certified
- Conversant with contracts and blueprints
- Critical thinker, attentive to
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Natural athlete and in great physical condition
Timeline
General Foreman
Vollers Excavating & Construction
05.2024 - Current
Foreman
Central Jersey Wrecking & Recycling, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Journeyman Laborer/Demolition Mechanic
Central Jersey Wrecking & Recycling, Inc.
07.2017 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Italian Language And Literature
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey