Shawn P. Stewart
Homewood,IL
Summary
Experienced Construction Professional specializing in commercial and industrial environments, with extensive expertise in masonry, refractory, and multi-trade operations. Supervised crews and coordinated jobsite activities while enforcing safety standards, consistently delivering projects on time and to specification. Demonstrated precision in brickwork, stonework, and concrete finishing, contributing to high-quality outcomes in both residential and commercial projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Masonry Superintendent
Black Diamond Construction Services, Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed day-to-day field operations, planning and coordinating work while supervising masons and vendors to ensure project timelines were met.
- Oversaw materials procurement and ensured work was completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Promoted safety and site cleanliness while implementing and enforcing company safety policies.
- Coordinated with clients, vendors, inspectors, subcontractors, project management, and design teams.
- Coordinated communication among clients, vendors, inspectors, subcontractors, project management, and design teams to facilitate project progress.
- Produced detailed breakdowns of subcontractor activities and distributed weekly updates to keep stakeholders informed of project status.
- Scheduled and tracked inspections to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Assessed hoisting and vertical transportation needs independently.
Lead Mason/Subforeman
Songer Steel Services, Inc.
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Spearheaded refractory installations in industrial environments, leading a 5-person crew to ensure safety and quality under high-risk conditions.
- Prepared and applied daily JSA/JHA plans to reduce hazards and maintain safe working conditions with zero incidents.
- Synchronized pre-task planning to effectively allocate labor, tools, equipment, and materials, enhancing worksite efficiency.
- Carried out the superintendent's directives by maintaining productivity and ensuring safety compliance.
Journeyman Bricklayer/Foreman
Garth Masonry Construction
04.2005 - 09.2015
- Supervised masonry crews of 2-10 on commercial and residential projects.
- Reviewed drawings and specifications for accurate layout and quality execution, achieving 15% reduction in material waste.
- Arranged daily labor and material needs to optimize workflow.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards and inspection requirements.
Owner/Foreman
Miraculous Masonry, Inc.
09.2000 - 03.2005
- Led day-to-day masonry operations on projects valued at $150K-$1M, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Sequenced labor and material placement to uphold schedule and quality standards, contributing to project efficiency.
- Achieved on-time completion while adhering to safety and inspection requirements, reinforcing compliance and client satisfaction.
Apprentice, Journeyman, Subforeman, Foreman
Hansel and Hempel
04.1994 - 09.2000
- Progressed through apprenticeship to foreman, supervising crews to ensure proper layout, quality execution, and safe working conditions.
- Assisted team members with daily tasks to ensure smooth operations. by assisting team members with various tasks.
- Ensured cleanliness of work areas to uphold safety standards. and organization of work areas to ensure safety standards.
- Operated tools and equipment under supervision to complete assigned tasks effectively.
Lead Mason/Working Lead
All Masonry, Inc.
04.2024
- Led a masonry crew of 48 tradesmen, directing daily work activities while performing installation.
- Supported the supervisor and superintendent by clarifying drawings, sequencing work, and communicating daily production goals to crews.
- Executed daily material staging and work sequencing to keep productivity and minimize downtime.
- Mentored and trained 24 apprentices on installation methods, tool use, and jobsite safety, enhancing team skill and compliance.
- Conducted self-inspections and punch-list corrections to ensure first-pass quality acceptance.
- Enforced site safety requirements and addressed hazards in real time, contributing to incident-free jobsite performance.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Journeyman Bricklayer
Local 21Bricklayers Apprenticeship & Training
BS - Construction Engineering & Management Technology
Purdue Northwest University
Skills
- Jobsite supervision
- Construction scheduling
- Blueprint Analysis
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Procore
- PlanGrid
- Microsoft Office
- Project Leadership
- Construction Communication
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Client coordination
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Team building
Personal Information
Availability: Open to travel & Relocation
Certification
OSHA 10, OSHA 30, FIRST AID/CPR., Silica Training., Scaffolding Training (Hydro, Swing, Suspended, Pipe-frame), City Of Chicago Mason License., Blueprint Reading
Timeline
Lead Mason/Working Lead
All Masonry, Inc.
04.2024
Owner/Masonry Superintendent
Black Diamond Construction Services, Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2023
Lead Mason/Subforeman
Songer Steel Services, Inc.
09.2015 - 05.2019
Journeyman Bricklayer/Foreman
Garth Masonry Construction
04.2005 - 09.2015
Owner/Foreman
Miraculous Masonry, Inc.
09.2000 - 03.2005
Apprentice, Journeyman, Subforeman, Foreman
Hansel and Hempel
04.1994 - 09.2000
BS - Construction Engineering & Management Technology
Purdue Northwest University
Certificate of Completion - Journeyman Bricklayer
Local 21Bricklayers Apprenticeship & Training