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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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STEPHEN COLELLA

Cherry Hill,New Jersey

Summary

Dependable and flexible construction professional with extensive experience in carpentry and backfill supervision for buildings and bridges. Proven expertise in new construction and renovation projects, ensuring efficient completion through effective communication, design planning, and crew coaching. Recognized for strong leadership skills in managing work sites, coordinating projects, and fostering a collaborative environment while prioritizing safety compliance and adaptability to evolving project needs. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, blueprint reading, and certified as a forklift operator, prepared to assume leadership responsibilities with a steadfast commitment to achieving results.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilities Foreman

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
11.2020 - Current
  • Train, test, and manage crew; schedule emergency and preventative repair, ensure resolution of unpredictable issues and improvement of reliability.
  • Available 24/7 for resolution of unpredictable issues and improvement of reliability, collects failure data to perform trend analysis.
  • Accept and delegate work orders, ensure timely completion of repair and maintenance.
  • Supervise troubleshooting, diagnosing, repair and maintenance; collaborate with Engineering Department.
  • Maintain open communication with Union personnel and loyally follows SEPTA practices and policies.
  • Ensure accuracy of all required reports including over-time, fuel, and regular Fire Extinguisher reports.
  • Comly Depot, Frankford Car House / Elmwood Rehab Projects
  • Woodland B&B (50th and Woodland Ave.)

Maintenance Manager: Building and Bridges

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
01.1993 - Current
  • Manages a group of employees with minimum direction: schedules the work to maximize economic, efficient, and safe work standards, and to promote continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate records on requisitions, work/employee schedules and reports, to reduce waste and loss of manpower.
  • Responsible for providing technical assistance and support in the repair and/or maintenance of equipment and buildings.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance and skill levels of various types of technical and service personnel.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and productive environment.
  • Oversee the inspection and maintenance, and clearing of all types of buildings, shops, stations and other structures.
  • Supervise force account construction projects.
  • Woodland Trolley Depot, Facilities Foreman
  • F.I.T. program, Comly Depot, Frankford Car House / Elmwood Rehab Projects
  • Woodland B&B (50th and Woodland Ave.)

First Class Carpenter

First Class Carpenter
01.1993 - Current
  • Perform layout and repair of inside/outside building, framing, and partitions; construct station platforms, install shoring, heavy timber framing, concrete, and set forms.
  • Install trim and millwork, doors, windows, counters, and cabinetry, install and repair hardware and accessories.
  • Replace various types of locks, wood and metal fencing.
  • Construct install and repair various types of wood, metal, pipe stairs, and handrails. Fabricate, install, and replace wood and metal signs, brackets, hangers, and anchoring systems.
  • Operate roofing torches and roofing kettles. Perform glazing, rigging, and scaffold erection, acetylene, burning, soldering brazing, and welding.
  • Completed various in-house training courses including Customer Impact.
  • Woodland Trolley Depot, Facilities Foreman
  • F.I.T. program, Comly Depot, Frankford Car House / Elmwood Rehab Projects
  • Woodland B&B (50th and Woodland Ave.)

Facilities Foreman

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
02.2013 - 08.2013
  • Train, test, and manage crew; schedule emergency and preventative repair, ensure resolution of unpredictable issues and improvement of reliability.
  • Available 24/7 for resolution of unpredictable issues and improvement of reliability, collects failure data to perform trend analysis.
  • Accept and delegate work orders, ensure timely completion of repair and maintenance.
  • Supervise troubleshooting, diagnosing, repair and maintenance; collaborate with Engineering Department.
  • Maintain open communication with Union personnel and loyally follows SEPTA practices and policies.
  • Ensure accuracy of all required reports including over-time, fuel, and regular Fire Extinguisher reports.
  • Comly Depot, Frankford Car House / Elmwood Rehab Projects

Education

Carpenters Apprentice Program -

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
01-1993

No Degree - Business Administration

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA

High School Diploma -

Monsignor Bonner High School
01-1986

Skills

  • Advanced carpentry skills
  • Project oversight
  • Crew management
  • Quality inspection and analysis
  • Safety compliance knowledge
  • Optimizes labor and material costs
  • Renovation project management
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Autonomous problem solver

Timeline

Facilities Foreman

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
11.2020 - Current

Facilities Foreman

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
02.2013 - 08.2013

Maintenance Manager: Building and Bridges

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
01.1993 - Current

First Class Carpenter

First Class Carpenter
01.1993 - Current

Carpenters Apprentice Program -

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

No Degree - Business Administration

Delaware County Community College

High School Diploma -

Monsignor Bonner High School

Accolades

  • Commended for quality work
  • Acknowledged for professionalism
  • Recognized for Outstanding Performance

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