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Sylvan Construction

Harvey ,Louisiana

Summary

Proactive Framer with knowledge of construction equipment and woodworking tools. Successful providing superior quality work with outstanding eye for detail. Experienced and versatile in structural woodworking and carpentry.

Work History

Framing Carpenter

Morse Homes
New Orleans, LA
  • Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests and available inventories.
  • Used nail guns, saws and grinders safely and without incident for 10 years.
  • Cut, measured and shaped wood using power tools after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
  • Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
  • Cut and installed insulation for residential and commercial buildings.
  • Examined wood, work areas and supplies for defects and damage prior to completing projects to determine accurate timelines and prices of projects.

General Contractor

Big Timers Construction
New Orleans, LA
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
  • Assessed duplex project plans, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
  • Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
  • Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deeper understanding of project plans, constraints and objectives.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.

Foundation Specialist

Ryan GooTee
Harahan, LA
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Leveled, smoothed and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality and code standards.
  • Ordered materials and scheduled cement trucks.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
  • Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.

Trencher Operator

Milan Construction
Waveland, MS
  • Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
  • Performed daily pre- and post-operating checks on equipment to identify and report malfunctions.,
  • Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation and personal behaviors.
  • Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
  • Followed exact digging plans within capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
  • Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
  • Moved levers, pushed pedals or turned valves to control equipment.
  • Maintained pit with regular cleanings and removal of obstacles such as mud and rock.
  • Created ramps for smooth movement of heavy loads between site locations.
  • Followed markers, work instructions and hand signals to complete accurate work.

Skills

  • Hardware Installation
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Building Materials
  • Infrastructure Projects
  • Project Estimation
  • Demolition and Cleanup
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Crew Management
  • Subflooring Installation
  • Hazardous Materials Removal
  • Residential and Commercial Renovations
  • Carpentry and Woodworking
  • Interpreting Blueprints
  • Roofing Materials
  • Safety Procedures
  • Building and Construction
  • Business Management
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Materials Estimates
  • Protective Equipment Knowledge
  • OSHA Regulations

Timeline

Framing Carpenter

Morse Homes

General Contractor

Big Timers Construction

Foundation Specialist

Ryan GooTee

Trencher Operator

Milan Construction
Sylvan Construction