Stephen Thomas

Project Manager

United Masonry

Belleview , FL

11.2006 - Current

Operated drills, paving breakers and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
Operated equipment such as forklifts to move bricks and supplies.
Used straightedges and jointers to mold expansion joints and edges.
Followed blueprints or drawings to lay blocks and bricks in correct arrangement.
Molded expansion joints and edges using correct tools.
Applied sealants or other protective coatings to waterproof or restore concrete surfaces.
Operated power vibrator to compact materials and create level bases.
Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and door sills in freshly poured concrete to provide decorative finish.
Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties.
Operated heavy equipment such as forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials.
Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work using plumb bobs and levels.
Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, or drawings to correctly lay blocks or bricks according to job or client specifications.
Completed Number jobs with quality and efficiency within Number months of employment.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
Mixed mortar to the correct consistency for laying bricks or stones.
Assembled scaffolding around buildings for access during construction projects.
Placed steel reinforcement bars in forms prior to pouring concrete footings and foundations.
Constructed retaining walls to hold back soil behind them.
Installed anchors in masonry walls to support pipes, conduits, door frames and other fixtures.
Created decorative designs such as arches and columns with brick, block and stone veneers.
Sealed joints between bricks, blocks and stones using caulking compounds or grout.
Installed lintels above doors or windows to provide structural support.
Measured and marked surfaces to lay out work according to blueprints or drawings.
Applied waterproofing materials on exterior surfaces of structures as directed.
Checked vertical alignment of courses using plumb bobs, levels and string lines.
Constructed outdoor ovens for baking breads, pizzas and other food items.
Installed manufactured stone veneer products on interior or exterior walls.
Cut stone or brick into shapes required for specific jobs.
Cleaned masonry surfaces with wire brushes, chisels and acid solutions before applying sealants.
Moved bricks, tools and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
Smoothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints.
Communicated with customers before starting work to inform of noise, obstructions or interruptions.
Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.
Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
Restored mortar joints by removing mortar to exact depth and replacing with fresh mortar.
Repaired or altered structural and superficial damage to various masonry work and surfaces.
Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
Participated in professional development classes and workshops to advance abilities.
Examined brickwork or structures to determine need for repair.
Removed excess materials and smoothed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
Calculated angles and courses and determined vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Project Manager

Education

High School Diploma -

Brick/block Masonry - Bricklayer / Block Layer

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Project Manager

High School Diploma -

Brick/block Masonry - Bricklayer / Block Layer

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