Michael Whitehead
Bear,DE
Summary
Hardworking Construction Foreman bringing 14 years of progressive experience. Quality-focused and diligent with excellent communication, multitasking and time management skills. Responsible with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 14 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Foreman
Brobst Construction And Home Improvements
Smyrna, DE
06.2021 - Current
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Supervised construction crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Collaborated with management crews to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Maintained, repaired and operated heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
Lead Carpenter
Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Wilmington, DE
09.2009 - 06.2021
- Organized projects by carefully reading blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to form comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications for optimal execution.
- Completed installations and repairs of shop machinery and equipment necessary for task optimization.
- Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Built and hung custom doors, cabinets and frames.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.
- Safely operated electric and cordless hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
- Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment.
- Transformed lumber into forms and assembled structures for structural and cabinetry projects.
- Operated Circular saws, belt sanders, planers and lathes to cut, shape and smooth lumber and other construction materials..
- Reduced materials waste by 35% by taking accurate measurements.
- Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills.
- Went 1,000 days without safety accident by safely setting up scaffolding, gang ladders, perimeter railings, fall protection and temporary covers.
Heavy Equipment Operator
DELDOT
Newark, DE
06.2007 - 09.2009
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
Education
Math, Science, College Prep English And Writing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DE03.2007
High School Diploma -
Caravel Academy
Del Laws Road Bear, DE 1970106.2005
Skills
- Quality Control
- Production Optimization
- Worker Supervision
- Hardscape
- Carpentry /Remodeling to include trim carpentry, door and cabinet hanging, drywall, windows
- Landscape maintenance, mowing,excavation
- Heavy equipment operation to include Skid Steer, Front End Loader, Back Hoe, Excavator, Snow Plow, Scissor Lift, High Reach Lift, Boom Lift, Bull Dozer, Fork Truck, CDL Truck, Hydraulics
- Construction Vehicles Operation
- Construction/Construction Management
- Plumbing and welding to include Mig, Stick and some Tig
- Demolition/tear outs
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Brake repair
- Sling Rigging, Heavy Equipment Rigging, Chain Rigging
- Site Measuring and Marking
Additional Information
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION:
ROAD GRADER, HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, BULLDOZER, PAVEMENT RECYCLER/PULVI-MIXER, ROLLER DRIVEN OVER 6 TON, RUBBER TIRE T&C315 TRACTOR WITH EXTENDED ARM ATTACHMENTS, FRONT-END LOADER, BACKHOE/LOADER, JET RODDER (TRAILER MOUNTED), BUCKET (AERIAL) TRUCK BOOM OVER 37 FOOT TRUCK WITH MOUNTED HOT ASPHALT UNIT (PATCHER), POTHOLE PATCHER DRIVEN (ROSCO) CRACK SEALER, ASPHALT MAINTAINER, SKID STEER LOADER WITH ATTACHMENTS, TRACKED EXCAVATOR (CAT) MOTOR GRADER (ADVANCED) HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR (ADVANCED) ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR, 3000 GAL T&C405 TRUCK TRACTOR WITH HYDRAULIC TRAILER CDL-A, SELF PROPELLED CHIP SPREADER T&C, TRUCK TRAILER COMBINATION (ADVANCED) CDL-A, WRECKER 5 TON BRIDGE INSPECTION UNIT, FRONT END LOADER (ADVANCED) SEWER & CATCH BASIN CLEANER (TRUCK MOUNTED) TOLL PLAZA LANE CLEANER(A) CDL A (TOWING TRAILER) TANK VEHICLE (OVER 1000 GALLONS)
Timeline
Construction Foreman
Brobst Construction And Home Improvements
06.2021 - Current
Lead Carpenter
Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation
09.2009 - 06.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
DELDOT
06.2007 - 09.2009
Math, Science, College Prep English And Writing
Delaware Technical And Community College
High School Diploma -
Caravel Academy
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