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Rich Smith

Santa Cruz,CA

Summary

Proactive Construction Manager and Superintendent with extensive experience in supervising teams and leading project managers. Expert in construction management, site oversight, subcontractor coordination, and OSHA compliance. Known for crisis management, maintaining project schedules, and delivering quality results while ensuring safety and stakeholder communication. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Manager

Tesla
Fremont, CA
02.2019 - 08.2024
  • Supervised team 30 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
  • Led a team of two construction project managers with oversight responsibilities.
  • Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
  • Established a reputation for excellent crisis management skills when unexpected issues arose during construction, quickly developing solutions to minimize project delays.

Construction Superintendent

Fulcrum Builders
06.2011 - 02.2019
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
  • Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
  • Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
  • Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Coordinated pre-construction activities such as site assessments, permitting procedures, and material procurement to expedite the start of new projects effectively.
  • Maintained accurate records related to project progress reports, change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices for timely submission to clients or regulatory agencies when required.
  • Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
  • Contributed to company growth through successful management of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring profitability without compromising quality or safety standards.

Education

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA

Skills

  • Management
  • Construction management
  • Site Management
  • Construction safety
  • Project Scheduling
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Knowledgeable in construction safety
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Job and Material Estimates
  • Excellent customer relations
  • Interpreting Blueprints
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Stakeholder Communication

Certification

OSHA30

Timeline

Construction Manager

Tesla
02.2019 - 08.2024

Construction Superintendent

Fulcrum Builders
06.2011 - 02.2019

Cabrillo College

OSHA30

Rich Smith