Ross Burr
Old Lyme,CT
Summary
Trustworthy individual offering many years working as a hands-on construction supervisor for two successful companies. Energetic and talented in managing skilled teams and applying the appropriate material. Prioritizing safety and proper resolutions for their building envelope concerns.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Roofing Foreman
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance
Boston, Massachusetts
06.2024 - 05.2026
- Managed roofing and construction divisions, improving overall project workflow.
- Prioritized customer and public safety.
- Supervised roofing crews, enhancing safety and efficiency during project execution.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and proper repair techniques.
- Coordinated material deliveries and managed inventory, ensuring timely supply for roofing projects.
- Communicated with clients to address concerns and provide project updates.
- Implemented best practices to enhance workflow and reduce downtime on-site.
- Resolved both technical and contractual issues.
- Met with customers and patiently answered questions about their concerns and requests.
- Ensured all workers followed company safety protocols during jobs.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure a safe working environment for crew members.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment utilized by the crew.
- Participated in weekly meetings with management staff to discuss upcoming projects.
- Prepared estimates for prospective customers based on measurements taken at site visits.
- Managed job materials, supplies and tools and ordered new stock when inventory levels were low.
- Worked with sales reps and product specialists to ensure compatible materials are being used with specific roofing systems.
- Procuring additional work and working with site contacts to align expectations with budgets.
- Conducted and wrote building surveys for clients/engineers for updated condition reports.
- Tremco had a heavy focus on promoting building maintenance programs and installing two-part polyurethane coatings on a variety of commercial roofing systems.
- Working with product specialists to understand the correct methods and conditions for proper application to hold our warranty and standard of work.
- Carried out patch and repair services in response to client requests, including emergency leak repairs.
Senior Superintendent
Cenaxo LLC
Willington, CT
05.2016 - 03.2024
- From college I began working as a field technician and rapidly made my way to becoming a lead supervisor during my time with Cenaxo conducting architectural restoration.
- A historic restoration company specializing in masonry, sheet metal, carpentry, and roofing.
- Submitted bids for projects, detailing scope and materials required, performed hands-on work, trained employees, planned projects, procured materials and equipment, managed the jobsite, and supervised employees.
- Performed thorough building evaluations for architects to identify restoration needs. for architects and conduct exploratory assessments to assist in contract preparation for future projects.
- We also would build our own scaffolding, had our own machines and did the rigging/directing when cranes were needed on-site. Site coordination was integral for a safe and productive project.
- I would bid jobs, undertake the hands-on work, train employees, coordinate the pre-planning, procure material and equipment, run the jobsite and manage employees.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and managers to secure future contracts.
Preservation Technician
Preservation Society of Newport County
Newport, Rhode Island
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Inspected historical artifacts to identify preservation needs and ensure their longevity.
- Documented preservation techniques and conditions for archival records, contributing to the knowledge base for future conservation efforts.
- Collaborated with conservation specialists to restore artifacts, enhancing their historical and aesthetic value.
- Enhanced the preservation of statuary and sculptures to maintain their historical integrity.
- Assisted chief conservator with object handling and conservation repairs.
- Trained under the chief conservator of Newport County (Patty Miller) during my time working for the PSNC.
- Started summer 2014 and afterwards was given a part time position during the school year. Balancing school work, lacrosse and my internship.
Education
Historic Preservation - Building Restoration
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI 09.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
- Roofing and waterproofing
- Roof restoration
- Water damage restoration
- Construction supervision
- Project management
- Masonry Restoration
- Historic window and door restoration
- Carpentry
- Client Relations
- Client and public safety
- Emergency Response
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Dependability
- Communication skills
- Work ethic
Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- Certified Safety Monitor
- Certified Aerial and Scissor Lift Operator
Job Locations
- Trinity College
- Soldiers and Sailors Monument
- The Harvard Lampoon building
- Pratt and Whitney (East Hartford)
- Pecks Ledge Lighthouse, Norwalk, CT
- Rose Island Lighthouse, Newport, RI
- Scituate Lighthouse, Scituate, MA
- Breakers Mansion, Newport, RI
- Northeastern University
- Boston Medical Center
- Tufts University
- Electric Boat/General Dynamics
- Groton Sub-base
- Hartford Hospital
- Manchester Hospital
- Concord Hospital (NH)
- Multitude of MA and CT regional schools managing and repairing their roofing systems.
Timeline
Roofing Foreman
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance
06.2024 - 05.2026
Senior Superintendent
Cenaxo LLC
05.2016 - 03.2024
Preservation Technician
Preservation Society of Newport County
05.2014 - 05.2016
Historic Preservation - Building Restoration
Salve Regina University
09.2012 - 05.2016