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Robert 'Wayne'  Hovatter

Robert 'Wayne' Hovatter

Ocoee,FL

Summary

Multi-talented Field Operations Manager proficient in leading teams, developing training and maximizing quality assurance. Demonstrated success in evaluating operations, determining problems and creating plans to improve operations. Offering 39 years of experience in our industries. Holding 7 years as Field Operations Manager with a quality-driven mentality. Focused on leading cost-effective, high-performance operations.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

General Superintendent

DPR Construction
Orlando, FL
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Work with Pre-con team during estimating process and project set-up.
  • After job is awarded, mentally build job to understand and accurately determine flow of project for phase plan, materials, manpower and equipment.
  • Assist in development of overall budget and schedule to ensure project is completed on time and within budget.
  • Work with project team on buyouts.
  • Review all scope bids of subcontractors before proceeding with contracts.
  • Develop or help Project Manager develop a procurement log.
  • Placement of the correct, qualified personnel are in place for Supervision, Project Manager and Craftworkers to ensure a successful project.
  • Work with project team on bi-weekly schedule updates and cost.
  • Work with project team on monthly PSR reports.
  • Communicate daily with project team and updates regarding schedule, cost, subcontractors, and changes.
  • Review all monthly pay apps with Project Manager.
  • Weekly site meeting on project progress.
  • Assist superintendent in planning of the phase schedule.
  • Assist in management of all field operations of subcontractors.
  • Ensure project has a quality and executed QA/QC program.
  • Review all RFI’s, change orders, equipment, concrete, steel, etc. logs prior to monthly MSR’s.
  • Review all subcontractor and superintendent daily reports.

Human Resources

· Manage transfer of all supervision, craftworkers and project managers.

· Manage per-diem allowance for each project.

· Maintain record of each craftworker and salaried employee’s location for self-perform.

· Perform pre-qualifications and hiring of all field craftworkers and supervision.

· Making sure I have the knowledge of all self-perform personnel’s capabilities.

Safety Management

· Ensure company drug, alcohol and harassment policies are met.

· Ensure OSHA regulations and company policies are met.

· Tracking of all craftworker and salary employee’s training records to ensure all are up to date.

· Evaluate safety equipment needs per project.

· Ensure all subcontractors are compliant with OSHA regulations and all company policies.

Self -Perform Work

· Maintain and update manpower resource sheet.

· Maintain and update potential job list.

· Report weekly on on-going projects.

· Manage self-perform hand-off meetings.

· Participate in self-perform steering committee meetings and self-perform management meetings.

  • Created and executed project plan and schedule, complying with budget and quality measures.

Concrete Division Superintendent

Robins & Morton
Orlando, FL
04.2018 - 01.2020
  • Work with Pre-con team during estimating process and project set-up.
  • After job is awarded, mentally build job to understand and accurately determine flow of project for phase plan, materials, manpower and equipment.
  • Assist in development of overall budget and schedule to ensure project is completed on time and within budget.
  • Work with project team on buyouts.
  • Review all scope bids of subcontractors before proceeding with contracts.
  • Develop or help Project Manager develop a procurement log.
  • Placement of the correct, qualified personnel are in place for Supervision, Project Manager and Craftworkers to ensure a successful project.
  • Work with project team on bi-weekly schedule updates and cost.
  • Work with project team on monthly PSR reports.
  • Communicate daily with project team and updates regarding schedule, cost, subcontractors, and changes.
  • Review all monthly pay apps with Project Manager.
  • Weekly site meeting on project progress.
  • Assist superintendent in planning of the phase schedule.
  • Assist in management of all field operations of subcontractors.
  • Ensure project has a quality and executed QA/QC program.
  • Review all RFI’s, change orders, equipment, concrete, steel, etc. logs prior to monthly MSR’s.
  • Review all subcontractor and superintendent daily reports.

Human Resources· Manage transfer of all supervision, craftworkers and project managers.· Manage per-diem allowance for each project.· Maintain record of each craftworker and salaried employee’s location for self-perform.· Perform pre-qualifications and hiring of all field craftworkers and supervision.· Making sure I have the knowledge of all self-perform personnel’s capabilities.

Safety Management

· Ensure company drug, alcohol and harassment policies are met.

· Ensure OSHA regulations and company policies are met.

· Tracking of all craftworker and salary employee’s training records to ensure all are up to date.

· Evaluate safety equipment needs per project.

· Ensure all subcontractors are compliant with OSHA regulations and all company policies.

Self -Perform Work

· Maintain and update manpower resource sheet.

· Maintain and update potential job list.

· Report weekly on on-going projects.

· Manage self-perform hand-off meetings.

· Participate in self-perform steering committee meetings and self-perform management meetings.

Tilt-Up Self-Perform Work

· Develop casting plans, lifting plans and crane needed for erection.

· Estimating of tilt-up work as needed.

· Training craftworkers on tilt form work.

· Ensure right submittals are turned in.

· Work directly with project team to ensure a successful outcome.

Fleet Equipment

· Maintain logs on fleet equipment per job.

· Direct pick-up and deliveries of all fleet equipment.

· Distribute monthly invoices for payment.

· Purchaser of all fleet equipment and safety equipment.

General Superintendent

Robins & Morton
Orlando, FL
05.2016 - 04.2018
  • Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Oversaw daily work of team using knowledge of local and national building codes for construction areas.
  • Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
  • Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
  • Created and executed project plan and schedule, complying with budget and quality measures.
  • Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
  • Prepared and presented verbal and written reports to provide recommendations to project team.
  • Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
  • Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
  • Recommended improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies.
  • Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems.
  • Evaluated and recommended new procedures to upgrade and refine existing programs.
  • Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget.
  • Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.

Senior Superintendent

Lithko
Nashville, TN
03.2010 - 05.2016
  • Oversaw daily work of team using knowledge of local and national building codes for construction areas.
  • Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
  • Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
  • Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget.
  • Created and executed project plan and schedule, complying with budget and quality measures.
  • Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.

Operations Manager

Lithko
Nashville, TN
06.2008 - 03.2010
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
  • Worked with project teams on detail plan for manpower, equipment, materials, and formwork systems
  • Management of craftworkers and Place Finish craftworkers
  • Quality control management
  • Attended Subcontractors site meetings for all projects
  • Attend in house financial meetings Review daily supervisors’ reports
  • Review weekly cost reports then met with project team to assisted in issues on site
  • Ensure personal was applying to OSHA and company safety policies

General Superintendent

Solomon Buildings
Nashville, TN
03.2006 - 06.2008

Superintendent to Senior Superintendent

Brasfield & Gorrie
Nashville, TN
07.1997 - 03.2006

Assistant Super to Superintendent

Ray Bell Construction
Brentwood, TN
02.1993 - 07.1997

General Foreman to Assistant Superintendent

Hardaway
Nashville, TN
09.1991 - 02.1993

Carpenter to Foreman

Brasfield & Gorrie
Nashville, TN
03.1988 - 09.1991

Carpenter to Foreman

Metric Construction
Tampa, FL
06.1986 - 03.1988

Carpenter / Operator

Vaughn Construction LLC.
Waverly, TN
05.1983 - 06.1986

Education

General Contractor License - General Contractor License

Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
05.1997

High School Diploma -

Waverly Central High School
Waverly, TN
05.1984

Skills

  • Records Organization and Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Workflow Planning
  • Schedule Oversight
  • Staff Development / Staff Scheduling
  • Quality Assurance
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Budget Control

Software Skills

  • Excel
  • Word Doc
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Microsoft Project
  • Synchro
  • Bluebeam
  • Smartsheet
  • P6 Schedule
  • Rhumbix
  • HammerTech
  • BIM 360
  • LaborChart
  • Trimble Connect
  • DroneDeploy

References

  • Patrick Craven / 919-703-6154
  • Trevor McKnight / 615-795-8979
  • Daniel Parker / 931-266-6259
  • Mike Oliphant /205-704-9026
  • Joey / 513-313-4364

More upon request

Timeline

General Superintendent

DPR Construction
01.2020 - 06.2023

Concrete Division Superintendent

Robins & Morton
04.2018 - 01.2020

General Superintendent

Robins & Morton
05.2016 - 04.2018

Senior Superintendent

Lithko
03.2010 - 05.2016

Operations Manager

Lithko
06.2008 - 03.2010

General Superintendent

Solomon Buildings
03.2006 - 06.2008

Superintendent to Senior Superintendent

Brasfield & Gorrie
07.1997 - 03.2006

Assistant Super to Superintendent

Ray Bell Construction
02.1993 - 07.1997

General Foreman to Assistant Superintendent

Hardaway
09.1991 - 02.1993

Carpenter to Foreman

Brasfield & Gorrie
03.1988 - 09.1991

Carpenter to Foreman

Metric Construction
06.1986 - 03.1988

Carpenter / Operator

Vaughn Construction LLC.
05.1983 - 06.1986

General Contractor License - General Contractor License

Volunteer State Community College

High School Diploma -

Waverly Central High School
Robert 'Wayne' Hovatter