Richard Villeponteaux
Charleston,SC
Summary
Dynamic Site Manager with extensive experience at Lexicon Industrial Maintenance, excelling in project scheduling and budget management. Proven track record in leading teams to ensure safety compliance and quality assurance. Adept at conflict resolution and fostering strong customer relationships, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Lexicon Industrial Maintenance
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed project budgets and supervised site operations.
- Lead daily mornings meetings with the entire crew.
- Collaborated in interviewing candidates and ensuring their understanding of organizational procedures.
- Generated accurate quotes using provided or collected data.
- Adhered to guidelines and codes for fabrication, maintenance, and repair of individual projects.
- Directed scheduling, logistics and resource allocation for mill shutdowns & outages.
- Used popular construction management software.
- Ordered necessary equipment, tools, and materials.
- Wrote daily logs and other necessary documentation.
- Made sure all safety, environmental and client procedures and codes were followed.
- Worked directly with project superintendent, engineers, electricians and other specialists.
Superintendent
Lexicon Industrial Maintenance
05.2014 - 01.2022
- Oversaw all aspects of projects, from planning and scheduling to execution and completion.
- Directed and supervised the construction crews, ensuring they were working safely and efficiently.
- Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure smooth project flow.
- Monitored the quality of work to ensure it met project specifications and standards.
- Ensured that all construction activities are conducted safely and in compliance with relevant regulations.
- Monitored project costs and ensured that the projects stayed within their budgets.
- Developed and maintained project schedules and ensured that the projects stayed on track.
Foreman
Lexicon Industrial Maintenance
05.2010 - 05.2014
- Managed daily tasks based on priorities and plans.
- Assigned tasks and projects to team members.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, training, and management of employees.
- Ensured sufficient resources and staffing to adhere to project timelines.
- Focused on safe operation of tools, machinery, and equipment.
- Manage project budgets and quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts swiftly and amicably.
- Regularly reporting project status to supervisors.
Quality Control Inspector
Lexicon Industrial Maintenance
04.2006 - 05.2010
- Communicated with project team members about quality issues.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable construction codes.
- Employed various methods to assess and ensure project quality standards.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Education
Diploma -
Wando High School
Mt. Pleasant, SCTechnical Certificate - Autocad 2D Level I/II
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCVocational Diploma - Professional Commercial Deep Sea Diver
Divers Institute of Technology
Seattle, WASkills
- Site management
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Project scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Customer relationship
- Employee training
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Conflict management
- Site inspection and management
- Environmental awareness
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Documentation and reporting
- Supply ordering
- Analytical thinking
- Procedures development
- Inventory management
- Documentation management
- Subcontractor management
- Reading blueprints
- Estimating
- Materials procurement
- Building codes
- Planning and design
Proficiencies
● Measurements, dimensions & walk-throughs for completing and submitting quotes/ estimates.
● Autocad 2D
● Burntable Operation - Plasma & Oxyaceteylene
● Forklifts & Manlifts
● Quality Assurance/ Control - Prior certifications and extensive work history in ASNTC/1A VT, UT, MT, PT & RT examinations.
● Above Ground Tank Inspection & Federal Aviation Administration Inspector/ Repairman License.
Military Service
United States Army
4/9INF: Arctic Light Infantry
Ft. Wainwright, Alaska
Timeline
Site Manager
Lexicon Industrial Maintenance
01.2022 - 03.2025
Superintendent
Lexicon Industrial Maintenance
05.2014 - 01.2022
Foreman
Lexicon Industrial Maintenance
05.2010 - 05.2014
Quality Control Inspector
Lexicon Industrial Maintenance
04.2006 - 05.2010
Diploma -
Wando High School
Technical Certificate - Autocad 2D Level I/II
Trident Technical College
Vocational Diploma - Professional Commercial Deep Sea Diver
Divers Institute of Technology
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