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Ronald Lawrence

Mechanicsville,MD

Summary

Outstanding Concrete Foreman with 41 years of experience completing residential and commercial concrete projects. Forms, fabricates and treats surfaces of concrete to achieve desirable outcomes. Collaborates with team members to complete projects quickly and precisely. Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Concrete Foreman-Heavy Equipment Operator

Rainbow Construction
01.1983 - Current
  • Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
  • Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to [Number] pounds.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
  • Coordinated effectively with subcontractors for seamless integration into larger construction projects.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Adapted concrete pouring and mixing plans to daily weather and climate.
  • Excelled at problem-solving during unexpected situations, applying critical thinking skills to address issues promptly and efficiently without compromising safety or quality.
  • Cultivated a positive work atmosphere by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among crew members, leading to higher overall morale and job satisfaction.
  • Ordered materials and scheduled cement trucks.
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop detailed work schedules for efficient resource allocation.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance programs for equipment, minimizing downtime and extending useful life.
  • Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
  • Mentored junior crew members, providing hands-on guidance in various concrete techniques and reinforcing their knowledge of industry standards.
  • Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with local building codes, leading to successful project approvals.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities for process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Reduced material wastage by implementing proper inventory control measures and storage practices.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Met with engineers to plan layouts and timeframes for jobs.
  • Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chopticon High School
Morganza, MD
06.1983

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Employee Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Concrete finishing
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Customer Relations
  • Labor Costing
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Worker Supervision
  • Materials Estimation
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Quality Control
  • Rebar Placement

Timeline

Concrete Foreman-Heavy Equipment Operator

Rainbow Construction
01.1983 - Current

High School Diploma -

Chopticon High School
Ronald Lawrence