Richard Carver
Ardara,`pa
Summary
Foreman with proven expertise in safety management and project oversight. Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills, ensuring timely project delivery within budget constraints. Maintains high safety standards throughout all phases of work. Always open for communication and suggestions on better, more efficient ways of doing things safely.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Loyalhanna Environmental Services
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
04.2020 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols on-site.
- Communicated project updates and addressed concerns with team members effectively.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and proper tool usage.
- Assisted in scheduling work shifts and managing crew availability efficiently.
- Collaborated with management to implement best practices for job site organization.
- Monitored supply inventory and reported needs for materials and tools promptly.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
local 1058 Union laborer
Local 1058
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
03.1981 - 03.2020
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for various projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Cleared job sites of debris and maintained organization throughout projects.
- Helped train new laborers on proper techniques and safety practices.
- Supported skilled tradespeople in executing specialized construction tasks.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations while working onsite.
- Removed hazardous materials from work areas according to safety protocols.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard.
- Used hammers, saws, drills, wrenches, screwdrivers to assemble objects like windows frames or partitions.
- Set up ladders and staging platforms to reach higher levels during installation tasks.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations that may arise in order to prevent further damage or injury.
- Cleaned up debris from job sites using shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows, and dump trucks.
- Measured distances accurately using measuring tapes and other tools for accurate installations.
- Maintained neatness by sweeping up dust and debris around construction sites.
- Transported materials between worksites while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
- Provided assistance with lifting heavy objects into place during installation processes.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials with the use of a forklift or other heavy equipment.
- Performed various demolition activities such as tearing out walls, floors, ceilings.
- Attached pipes together with welding torches or soldering guns as instructed by supervisors.
- Repaired broken parts on machines used in the course of work duties.
- Installed insulation on interior walls using blow-in machines or fiberglass batting.
- Unloaded shipments of supplies when they arrived at the job site.
- Assisted in the assembly of scaffolding for workers engaged in construction projects.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding specific tasks that need completion.
- Set up equipment to maintain worksite productivity.
- Signaled construction equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety, and general public welfare.
- Filled trenches and holes using shovels and compactors to job site specifications.
- Assisted distribution of tools, materials, and equipment to skilled workers.
- Acted as subject matter expert to provide industry insight and assist coworkers.
- Used hand tools to spread gravel, asphalt and other materials over surfaces.
- Shoveled cement and other materials into portable cement mixers to pour and spread concrete.
- Operated trucks to transport items to and from specified destinations.
- Prepared layouts with rulers, framing squares and calipers.
- Leveraged rigging equipment to move materials or structures on job site.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Education
GED -
Norwin
Irwin, PA01-1984
US Army
United StatesU S National Guard
united statesOSHA
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Safety management
- Job site supervision
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Quality assurance
- Leadership development
- OSHA compliance
- Customer service
- Construction supervision
- Raw materials
- Project management
- Worksite safety
- Construction procedures
- Operations supervision
- Job planning
- Dimensions and measurements
- Workplace safety
- Crew supervision
- Equipment operation
- Worksite coordination
- Decision-making
- Construction management
- Hand and power tools
- Construction deadlines
- Safety policies and procedures
- Production and processing
- Site inspection
- Project estimation and bidding
Affiliations
- Camping
- fishing
- hunting
- motorcycle rides
Languages
English
Professional
types of job skills
- pipework
- plumbing
- concrete work
- asphalt
- truck driving
- basic carpentry
- fence installation
- run equipment
- sewer and water drainage systems
- grade work
- road work
references
- lee Caruso- Caruso brothers Construction 724-434-9412
- Tim Doritty- Doritty Home Services 724-552-3173
Bill Borish -Folino Construction 412-565-9064
Dan Konwick - mele construction 412-523-5491
Dave McMahon- mvmahon Construction
724-640-4185
Scott wajdic- Head of Public Works city of Latrobe and loyalhanna environmental services 724-244-5882
Timeline
Foreman
Loyalhanna Environmental Services
04.2020 - Current
local 1058 Union laborer
Local 1058
03.1981 - 03.2020
GED -
Norwin
US Army
U S National Guard
OSHA