Thaddieus Wilson
Bushnell,FL
Summary
Highly dedicated and accomplished Construction Manager with over 12 years of experience in the industry, possessing a diverse skill set that includes exceptional project oversight, comprehensive project scope assessment, and a proven ability to meet stringent deadlines. Safety-conscious and meticulously detail-oriented, demonstrating expertise in leading and guiding teams, effectively delegating tasks to drive project progress, and consistently ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Manager
J & B Solar
05.2024 - Current
- Established efficient scheduling processes to coordinate labor, materials, equipment usage for seamless project progression.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Supervised team over 100 construction professionals to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Assist in managing multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Mentored junior staff members in industry best practices, enhancing overall team performance and individual growth opportunities.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork, open communication channels, and providing ongoing feedback to team members.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and implementing effective management strategies.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop detailed design plans aligned with client requirements.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Resolved complex technical challenges through creative problem-solving approaches that minimized disruptions to the project timeline.
- Ensured safety compliance across all aspects of construction activities, resulting in reduced incidents and improved workplace culture.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budget.
- Participated in critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
Construction Manager
Blue Ridge Power
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Successfully managed large utility scale projects Ensuring excellent execution, timely completion, and utmost client satisfaction.
- Spearheaded meticulous project planning and scheduling, adeptly identifying critical milestones, allocating resources, and setting clear objectives to achieve project goals within predefined timelines and budgets
- Demonstrated outstanding leadership skills by mentoring and leading a team of over 50 construction professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment, and upholding uncompromising quality standards
- Participated in subcontractor bidding process to secure competitive pricing and high-quality workmanship.
- Assisted in developing project scopes and objectives, ensuring all team members had a clear understanding of expectations and responsibilities.
- Collaborated closely with engineers, subcontractors, and vendors, skillfully ensuring seamless coordination, swift resolution of challenges, and effective communication throughout all construction phases
- Implemented and enforced robust safety protocols and best practices, resulting in an impeccable safety record with zero lost-time incidents, while promoting a safety-first culture among all team members
- Conducted rigorous site inspections to monitor progress, uphold top-notch quality standards, and ensure compliance with all construction codes and regulations, proactively addressing potential risks and minimizing delays
- Excelled in cost management by tracking expenses and optimizing resource allocation, achieving cost savings of up to 10% on project through astute resource management and value engineering
- Regularly prepared and presented highly detailed progress reports, project status updates, and insightful financial analyses to senior management and clients, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making
- Proactively identified and swiftly resolved construction issues, preempting potential delays and ensuring seamless project execution
- Maintained daily communication with vendors, ensuring uninterrupted project operations and efficient collaboration
- Ensured full compliance of construction sites with OSHA, state, and local regulations, preventing unnecessary risks and ensuring a secure work environment
- Led productive weekly production and operations contractor meetings, fostering enhanced communication and resolving critical issues in a timely manner.
- Participated in subcontractor bidding process to secure competitive pricing and high-quality workmanship.
Site Manager
Directional Services Inc
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational and personnel management skills in overseeing commercial site supervision and coordinating subcontractors, ensuring strict adherence to project scope and construction protocols
- Exhibited effective written and verbal communication abilities, efficiently interacting with team members and stakeholders to facilitate smooth project operations
- Proficiently read and interpreted blueprints and schematics, providing critical guidance to construction activities and ensuring seamless project execution
- Maintained a strong focus on OSHA compliance, cultivating a safety-centric culture throughout the company and supporting the corporate safety program and personnel
- Assisted the project manager in budget development and precise production rate estimation, ensuring accurate cost projections and resource allocation
- Conducted accurate take-offs and efficiently managed required documentation for customer approval, streamlining project progress and approvals
- Demonstrated adept coordination and oversight of materials procurement, ensuring timely availability of essential resources
- Provided valuable support to other divisions within the organization, showcasing a versatile and collaborative approach to project management
- Skillfully maintained positive relationships with customers, local government, and utilities, enhancing the overall project experience
- Leveraged expertise in reading and understanding construction blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to optimize construction processes
- Ensured successful AHJ and Quality Assurance inspections through meticulous planning and coordination, contributing to smooth project execution and approvals
- Proactively resolved challenges arising from inclement weather, emergencies, or unforeseen circumstances, minimizing delays and ensuring timely project completion
- Maintained meticulous project records, guaranteeing accurate and comprehensive documentation.
Site Superintendent
Joule Energy
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of safe electrical, mechanical, and civil practices, codes, and safety information
- Diligently instructed all personnel on construction safety measures, fostering a safety-first culture on the site
- Effectively supervised a diverse crew of 50-150 Electrical Superintendents, Foremen, DC/AC crew members, journeymen, apprentices, electrical helpers, mechanical subcontractors, civil subcontractors, and temporary workers
- Proficiently read and understood construction blueprints, schematics, and diagrams, providing critical guidance to construction teams
- Collaborated with teams to review all IFC drawings, showcasing a keen eye for detail and ensuring thorough understanding of project requirements
- Expertly calculated necessary mathematical problems, including DC cable schedules, AC cable math, conduits, raceways, trenching, and equipment pads or racking
- Demonstrated conceptual and applicable understanding of system grounding, fiber, CAT6e, and data acquisition systems, contributing to seamless system installations
- Efficiently troubleshooted and coordinated third-party commissioning, ensuring smooth project handover and commissioning success.
Construction Manager
Duke Energy
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Successfully managed a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects valued between $5M to $20M, ensuring flawless execution, timely completion, and utmost client satisfaction
- Skillfully managed and directed subcontracted resources, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful project outcomes
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail in reviewing drawings for constructability, expertly preparing RFI's to clarify issues or conflicts in the contract documents and unforeseen project site conditions
- Collaborated with PM and CM Management to create production forecasts, consistently tracking material delivery, inventory, and installation counts
- Meticulously recorded comprehensive jobsite documentation, including daily progress reporting, safety and quality compliance documentation, and more
- Provided crucial construction support, including design constructability and timely communication of RFI questions and solutions, contributing to effective project execution
- Coordinated safety personnel to ensure subcontractors provided required construction and safety training, ongoing compliance monitoring, and thorough close-out documentation
- Conducted interim quality inspections on installed work, ensuring adherence to project plans, specifications, material installation instructions, and local and national building codes
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, adeptly addressing various concerns and constraints while maintaining superior project performance
- Implemented corrective plans to ensure progress and productivity targets were consistently met.
Electrical Superintendent
Black & Veatch
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated leadership excellence in staffing and providing assistance to General Foremen, efficiently overseeing craft/subcontractors/superintendents, and promoting a culture of safety and adherence to Black & Veatch standards and lessons learned
- Monitored, verified, and reported on construction activities, progress, and cost, skillfully tracking and reporting on completion of project schedule activities and commodity installation
- Expertly resolved issues related to drawings, information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety, ensuring seamless project execution
- Maintained a stable working relationship with assigned subcontractors, coordinating and managing their daily and weekly work plans with other discipline Superintendents/Facilitators and Construction Manager
- Assisted the Field Subcontract Administrator in the preparation of all extra work authorization requests, showcasing a keen eye for detail and adherence to contractual requirements
- Developed and distributed Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope, contributing to enhanced safety awareness and compliance
- Identified potential back charges and out-of-scope issues, proactively reporting them to the Construction Manager for timely resolution.
General Superintendent
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Directly collaborated with Engineering and Operations teams in planning and executing projects, showcasing strong team coordination and management abilities
- Ensured site safety by conducting site safety meetings, adhering to established safety rules and regulations, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- Effectively managed all on-site sub-contractors and third-party labor, optimizing resource utilization and project progress
- Assisted in coordinating purchasing and labor needs for projects, showcasing strong organizational and logistical skills
- Maintained a daily activity log and provided regular site data updates to the Project Manager, ensuring efficient project tracking and communication
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills, interacting with clients to provide outstanding service and exceed expectations
- Collaborated with specialized teams to achieve project objectives, showcasing versatility and adaptability in a fast-paced construction environment.
Foreman
Amec-Foster
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided valuable assistance in planning and managing photovoltaic projects, effectively supervising personnel, and preplanning DC and AC cable ditch paths
- Trained new team members, adeptly identifying conflicts and resolving problems, and showcased excellent organizational and project planning skills
- Conducted thorough inspections of installations for quality, ensuring adherence to top-notch standards
- Skillfully managed employee time documentation, maintaining accurate records.
Commissioning / Startup Technician
Amec Foster Wheeler
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Successfully oversaw the utility interconnect process, ensuring high-quality control of installed photovoltaic systems and safety compliance
- Conducted insulation testing, amperage verification, IV curve tracing, and site communications, skillfully utilizing specialized equipment
- Troubleshot and coordinated third-party commissioning, contributing to successful project handover.
Site Supervisor
PowerSecure International, Inc
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Played a vital role in planning and managing photovoltaic projects, skillfully coordinating project scope with customers and other contractors, and providing exceptional supervision of personnel
- Devised Material Take Off through detailed blueprint analysis, ensuring precise resource allocation
- Demonstrated strong team leadership and conflict resolution abilities, fostering a collaborative work environment and maintaining high-quality standards
- Effectively organized and planned projects, directing work, and inspecting installations for quality, ensuring seamless project execution
- Provided exceptional customer service, upholding positive customer relations and addressing issues promptly.
Education
OSHA - 30 -
Bachelor of Science -
Columbus State University
Columbus, GASkills
- Constructability Analysis
- In-depth knowledge of safety policies and procedures
- Expert in schematic diagram interpretation and plan modification
- Experienced in coordinating with AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
- Exceptional administrative skills, documentation, and communication
- Understanding of the NEC (National Electrical Code)
- Scheduling expertise
- Project Schedule Adherence
- Scope Management
- Production Planning
- Project Documentation
- Project Closeout
Timeline
Senior Construction Manager
J & B Solar
05.2024 - Current
Construction Manager
Blue Ridge Power
02.2023 - 05.2024
Site Manager
Directional Services Inc
01.2022 - 02.2023
Site Superintendent
Joule Energy
08.2021 - 12.2021
Construction Manager
Duke Energy
08.2019 - 07.2021
Electrical Superintendent
Black & Veatch
05.2019 - 08.2019
General Superintendent
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
11.2018 - 05.2019
Foreman
Amec-Foster
05.2017 - 11.2018
Commissioning / Startup Technician
Amec Foster Wheeler
07.2016 - 05.2017
Site Supervisor
PowerSecure International, Inc
07.2016 - 05.2017
OSHA - 30 -
Bachelor of Science -
Columbus State University
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