Nicholas Chase
Camano Island,WASHINGTON
Summary
Skilled Project Manager and Controller experienced in completing designated projects on time, within budget, safely and with quality. 45 years of experience in wide range of projects and skill sets. Experienced in supervising staff, scheduling, permitting, ordering materials and dispatching equipment and crews. Excellent communicator and problem solver. Adept at site safety management, equipment operations, and orderly job site mobilization and demobilization.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller/Dispatch Operations Manager
We Do Dirt LLC
Arlington, WA
02.2017 - 03.2024
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Educated employees in proper use of personal protective equipment and enforced safety requirements to minimize workplace accidents.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress to maintain pace, compliance and top quality control.
- Inspected job sites daily for conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
- Responded quickly when issues arose on-site by evaluating solutions that would minimize delays or additional expenses.
- Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
- Ensured that all personnel followed established safety protocols at all times during construction operations.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met and assisted bidding processes.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Assessed job site conditions for potential hazards or obstacles before starting work.
- Resolved conflicts among crew members promoting a positive work environment.
- Enforced company policies regarding safety, attendance, and drug-free workplace practices.
- Dispatched and hired dump trucks on a daily basis for effective service delivery.
- Conducted interviews with candidates, evaluated qualifications, and fulfilled hiring and firing.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators, skid-steer, roller, sweeper truck.
Owner
Shambala Ancient Grain Bakery, Inc.
Mount Vernon, WA
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives for process optimization.
Demolition Superintendant
Affordable Abatement Inc
Everett, WA
11.1995 - 01.2011
- Superintendent of on-site projects, and personnel manager of hazardous waste abatement and demolition crews. Cost estimator of prospect jobs and bid/sales management, heavy equipment operator, purchasing agent. Responsibilities entailed consultation and management of overall job and office operations, client relations and job prospecting. Quality control supervision of overall job preparations and implementations.
Commercial Paitnter
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA
09.1994 - 10.1995
- Institutional painter of dorms, class rooms, offices and public areas using all applicable painting tools. Materials: latex, stains, varnishes and oil paints using roller and spray equipment, and drywall patching and preparations.
Commercial Paint Foreman
Unimar
Seattle , WA
10.1988 - 07.1994
- Shipyard paint foreman responsible for 2-10 people painting crab and fishing boats, Navy vessels and large processing ships. Materials: epoxy, varithanes, enamels, and varnishes using brush, rollers, and spray equipment both conventional and airless. Other equipment included running man lifts, bobcats, setting up staging and scaffolding. Responsibilities entailed coordinating work with other trades and upper management.
Commercial Paint/Sandblast Lead
Marine Power and Equipment
Seattle, WA
12.1985 - 10.1988
- Shipyard paint and sandblaster leadman coordinating work between the company and the work force with a crew of 10-15 people. Used airless and conventional spray equipment and sandblasting equipment working on Washington State Ferries. They were completely gutted and restored to new specifications.
Quality Assurance Technician
Pacific Testing Laboratories
Seattle, WA
07.1979 - 10.1985
- Worked on Washington Nuclear Power projects 1,2 and 4 at Hanford WA. Job consisted of supervision and testing of concrete pours, running slumps and air tests, compressive strength testing. Performed field tests on soils excavation and back fill, rebar, structural steel and high strength bolt testing, Hilti bolt inspection. All testing was documented.
Skills
- Equipment operator
- Worksite management
- Regulation and compliance
- Quality assurance and control
Timeline
Controller/Dispatch Operations Manager
We Do Dirt LLC
02.2017 - 03.2024
Owner
Shambala Ancient Grain Bakery, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2017
Demolition Superintendant
Affordable Abatement Inc
11.1995 - 01.2011
Commercial Paitnter
University of Washington Medical Center
09.1994 - 10.1995
Commercial Paint Foreman
Unimar
10.1988 - 07.1994
Commercial Paint/Sandblast Lead
Marine Power and Equipment
12.1985 - 10.1988
Quality Assurance Technician
Pacific Testing Laboratories
07.1979 - 10.1985
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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