Richard Gail
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Results-driven leader with extensive experience in fabrication and operational strategy. Demonstrates strong technical skills and sound judgment in fostering productive partnerships across diverse teams. Committed to ethical standards and professional growth, delivering innovative solutions that drive success.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Foreman
Landmark Metal Builders L.L.C.
Sierra Vista, Arizona
04.2023 - 08.2026
- Supervised crew members on commercial structural steel and pre-manufactured construction projects.
- Coordinated daily work schedules with project teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to complete projects in an efficient manner.
- Monitored job site safety practices and enforced PPE requirements to uphold safety compliance.
- Trained crew members on safe lifting, rigging, and equipment use.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, and contract documents for compliance and scope control.
- Site managed during inspections of decking, embeds, nut & bolt, WPS and elevator safety beams.
- Operated machinery, working in conjunction with crew members in lifts, to erect the steel.
- Calculated weights and site conditions then scheduled the cranes for each project.
- Inspected framing, panels, and fastening work for code compliance.
- Implemented efficiency measures that maintained quality standards while minimizing overall project costs.
- Communicated material needs and delivery timing with suppliers and site staff.
- Resolved field issues during steel erection and building assembly work.
VP of Construction/Operations Manager
Antech Corporation
Tucson, Arizona
06.2019 - 04.2023
- Directed construction projects for Antech Corporation across planning, permitting, and field execution.
- Installed, programmed and maintained more than 100 of LiftMaster‘s CAP XL access control units.
- Oversaw budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to ensure financial accountability for construction operations.
- Led bid reviews, contract negotiations, and procurement activities.
- Coordinated schedules with architects, engineers, owners, and municipal inspectors.
- Reported project status, risks, and staffing needs to executive leadership.
- Supervised the coordination between multiple teams working on a single project simultaneously.
- Assessed risk factors associated with each project prior to commencement of construction activities.
- Developed and implemented SOPs to enhance production efficiency and standardize processes.
- Identified and proposed improvements for cost efficiency and operational performance within organizational workflows.
- Tracked progress against established goals and objectives; reported results regularly to senior management.
- Analyzed data sets from past projects in order to develop improved processes for future endeavors.
- Maintained positive relationships with clients by providing timely communication regarding their project’s progress.
- Negotiated contracts with subcontractors and suppliers in order to secure competitive prices for materials and labor costs.
- Coordinated between the design team and contractors for successful completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Provided oversight and direction to the construction team on projects.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
- Installed both saw cut and preformed loops.
- Managed resources to ensure timely completion of construction tasks resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Enforced company policies, safety rules, and compliance requirements.
- Installed Cat 5e and Cat 6 for data and communications between devices
Shop/Field Foreman
King Fab./We Fab.
Tucson, Arizona
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Directed and oversaw the fabrication of various steel items such as metal staircases, guardrails, structural building columns, rafters, etc..
- Coordinated and scheduled shop personnel to meet strict completion deadlines, optimizing workflow.
- Managed and facilitated in the following welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, GAS, 5/64 FCAW.
- Reviewed blueprints, did take off, created cut lists, and ordered materials to align with project specifications.
- Recorded daily time entries for shop personnel to ensure accurate tracking of labor hours.
Superintendent
A Thur Z Consultants
Tucson, Arizona
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Oversaw field personnel, coordinated with trades, and acted as liaison between A Thur Z and General Contractor to ensure smooth project execution.
- Ensured accurate communication of daily job status through detailed reports, aiding project oversight.
- Delivered biweekly installation schedules to office and updated as necessary to reflect project timelines.
- Attended General Contractors production meetings and provided information pertaining to our scope of work
- Coordinated the shipment and delivery of materials needed on site
- Reviewed blueprints to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
- Delivered biweekly installation schedules to office and updated schedules to reflect project timelines.
- Blueprint reading and review
- Worked over 45 hours weekly to meet project demands and deadlines.
Owner/Partner
Gail Brothers Construction L.L.C.
Tucson, Arizona
11.2009 - 10.2013
- Wrote up a business outline and came up with a diversified product list based off of knowledge and experience.
- Developed and managed the company website daily to enhance online presence and attract new customers.
- Drafted both residential and commercial contracts to formalize business transactions.
- Performed GMAW/SMAW welding and fabrication on various metal projects.
- Interpreted blueprints to understand project specifications.
- Coordinated project schedules to ensure timely completion.
- Created drawings for customers and fabrication.
- Set up and ran Quickbooks online to handle the company's finances.
- Tracked daily cash flow to ensure accurate financial reporting to support business operations.
- Processed daily payables and receivables to ensure timely vendor payments and customer billing.
- Set up access control systems, keyed locks, and cut new keys at the customer's request.
Shop Supervisor/Quality Control Inspection Supervisor
Kazal Fire Protection
Tucson, Arizona
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Oversaw FCAW-G, FCAW-S and SMAW welding processes to ensure quality and compliance.
- Inspected various parts and pieces during the fabrication process to ensure they were being constructed per plan.
- Established quality control and employee accountability monitoring program to enhance operational standards.
- Taught techniques in layout and fabrication.
- Drafted and implemented change orders to modify project specifications.
- Developed and maintained safety program by identifying, training and practicing the procedures in the workplace.
- Directed construction programs for Antech Corporation across planning, permitting, and field execution.
Construction Manager
Antech Corporation
Tucson, Arizona
09.2002 - 02.2008
- Led the company in sales in 2008.
- Established SOPs and increased manufacturing by 23% in nine months.
- Secured ISO 9000 certification for Antech Corps manufacturing division and landed their account With Chamberlain/LiftMaster.
- Installed, set up and maintained controlled access systems, using such brands as LiftMaster, Dorking, etc..
- Secured the service contract with Pima County for all gates and access control.
- Operated and maintained Esprit and Multicam CNC high definition plasma
- machines.
- Programmed and operated Panasonic Robotic welder w/ turn tables.
- Managed the customer service department, which held over 110 gated community contracts.
- Supervised and was responsible for over 100 employees.
Shop Foreman
J.R. Tuttle Co.
Tucson, Arizona
05.1998 - 09.2002
- Obtained SMAW 1” unlimited 3G/4G certification.
- Secured Shop Foreman position in less than two years.
- Oversaw and facilitated in all aspects of fabrication in the shop on structural steel.
- Used various types of welding techniques to complete daily tasks that include, but are not limited to: SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW and oxyacetylene cutting.
Education
SMAW 3G/4G 3/8” -
Other
04.2023 - 10.2024
Certificate Of Completion - Management And Public Speaking Course
Dale Carnegie
08.2011 - 11.2011
SMAW 3G/4G Unlimited -
Western Tech
08.1998 - 09.2001
Business/Welding And Technology
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 08.1998 - 12.2001
General Studies
Marana High School
Marana, AZ 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
- Computer proficiency : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, Quick Books, American Contractor, Website design and maintenance Transfer documents, download schedules, send emails, research and development of new products via the smartphone
- Communication: Experience as primary contact for customers and employees requiring confidentiality; developed good rapport with all levels of management, co-workers, tradesmen and customers
- Administrative: Composition of letters, memos, policies and procedures (wrote and implemented SOPs) and forms; maintained inventory of office supplies, filing, scheduling of meetings and events, meeting agendas/material preparation; familiar with faxing and making copies of documents and proper email etiquette
- Structural steel erection
- Rigging operations
- Project Coordination
- Site inspections
- Blueprint reading
- Steel erection
- Certified forklift operator
- Connector
- Layout and design
- Low-voltage wiring
- Lock keying
- Fabrication
- Project coordination
- Crew supervision
- Quality control
- Field reporting
- Waste management
- Documentation management
- Worksite coordination
- Equipment oversight
- Workflow optimization
- Cost estimation
- Business management
- Commercial construction experience
- Materials estimating
- Customer service
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Construction vehicles operation
- Workforce scheduling
- Time management
- Construction procedures
- Permit management
- Production and processing
- Equipment maintenance
- Contract review
- Critical thinking
- Employee training
- Job planning
- Operations supervision
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Task audits
- Hand and power tools
- Inventory control
- Dimensions and measurements
- Timesheet review
- Vendor management
- Technical documentation
- Fall protection
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Task delegation
- Scheduling coordination
- Subcontractor management
- Construction supervision
- Customer relations
- Environmental awareness
- Material procurement
Additional Training & Strengths
- Excellent communication skills, with experience as the companies liaison on numerous of occasions
- Accurate and detailed record keeping in all necessary aspects of the workplace in electronic or legibly hand written
- Highly motivated self starter that can follow explicit instruction with little to no supervision
- Dependable and punctual, (I take grate pride on being honest, ethical and arriving early to appointments)
- Interacts positively with customers and co-workers
- Enthusiastic and personable, takes pride in doing a great job and achieving positive results in all aspects of the workplace
- 10hr OSHA Training
- Articulating man lift training
- Scissors lift training
- Management Classes
- 12 week Dale Carnegie Leadership Program
- Forklift training (single mass and boom-truss)
- 80hr OSHA and Haz Mat Training class
- Held certification in CPR and first aid
- Certified Welder SMAW all position, unlimited thickness
Timeline
Field Foreman
Landmark Metal Builders L.L.C.
04.2023 - 08.2026
SMAW 3G/4G 3/8” -
Other
04.2023 - 10.2024
VP of Construction/Operations Manager
Antech Corporation
06.2019 - 04.2023
Shop/Field Foreman
King Fab./We Fab.
08.2016 - 06.2019
Superintendent
A Thur Z Consultants
11.2013 - 07.2016
Certificate Of Completion - Management And Public Speaking Course
Dale Carnegie
08.2011 - 11.2011
Owner/Partner
Gail Brothers Construction L.L.C.
11.2009 - 10.2013
Shop Supervisor/Quality Control Inspection Supervisor
Kazal Fire Protection
02.2008 - 03.2010
Construction Manager
Antech Corporation
09.2002 - 02.2008
SMAW 3G/4G Unlimited -
Western Tech
08.1998 - 09.2001
Business/Welding And Technology
Pima Community College
08.1998 - 12.2001
Shop Foreman
J.R. Tuttle Co.
05.1998 - 09.2002
General Studies
Marana High School
08.1994 - 05.1998