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Sedrck Yates

Clewiston,FL

Summary

Seasoned General Foreman with extensive experience at Phillips Heavy Inc., and Barnard Construction Inc., excelling in crew leadership, subcontractor coordination, skillful planning and .excellent performance. Proven track record of achieving project goals through effective manpower planning and OSHA compliance, ensuring zero serious citations. Knowledgeable about safety procedures, equipment operation and documentation requirements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

General Foreman

Phillips Heavy Inc
06.2021 - 08.2026
  • Supervise a crew of heavy equipment operators and laborers for the dewatering department at the A2 Reservoir, 10A Canal, and Miami Canal projects.
  • Collaborated with superintendents and subcontractors to keep operations aligned.
  • Directed equipment, materials, and manpower placement for efficient job execution.
  • Coordinated heavy construction activities to meet schedule and production goals.
  • Inspected work progress to verify quality, accuracy, and specification alignment.
  • Supervised field assigning daily tasks and maintaining workflow continuity.
  • Ensure OSHA regulations are followed with zero serious citations across the last 4 projects

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Foreman

Barnard Construction Company
02.2016 - 06.2021
  • Directed a team of 8-22 people on the dewatering department on the C43 project in Indian Town, Fl for 5 years.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of complex projects with effective problem-solving skills in challenging situations.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills in coordinating multiple subcontractors to ensure seamless integration within overall project timelines.
  • Ran daily JHAs and toolbox talk.
  • Installation of well points and fusing of HDPE pipes for the dewatering system.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.

Crew Leader

Barnnard Construction Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers, and loaders for excavation, grading, and material handling.
  • Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
  • Coordinated material handling, equipment readiness, and work area organization to maintain steady workflow.
  • Inspected equipment before use to verify safety, fluid levels, and operational readiness.
  • Maintained worksite safety by following established OSHA safety protocols.
  • Worked independently in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Coordinated with crews to sequence equipment movement and prevent jobsite delays.
  • Supported environmental initiatives by adhering to best practices in erosion control, sediment management, and stormwater runoff prevention during operations.
  • Trained newer operators on controls, safety practices, and jobsite expectations.

Education

Certificate of Heavy Equipement Training And Opera - Heavy Equipment Operation

National Training Inc
Saint Augustine, FL
12-2004

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Daily reports
  • Incident reporting & safety compliance
  • Crew supervision & work planning
  • Workload management
  • Site monitoring & Management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Equipment management
  • Construction scheduling
  • Subcontractor management
  • Quality management
  • OSHA trained
  • Company safety policies
  • Change orders
  • Materials management
  • Environmental protocols
  • Incident response
  • Specification review
  • Work planning

Timeline

General Foreman

Phillips Heavy Inc
06.2021 - 08.2026

Foreman

Barnard Construction Company
02.2016 - 06.2021

Crew Leader

Barnnard Construction Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2015

Certificate of Heavy Equipement Training And Opera - Heavy Equipment Operation

National Training Inc
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