Thomas Cotten
Amityville,NY
Summary
Experienced carpenter and foreman with 25 years in commercial and residential construction, overseeing projects from foundation to completion. Proven track record in managing crews while ensuring strict safety compliance and delivering projects on time and within budget. Expertise in construction methods, building codes, blueprint interpretation, and heavy equipment operation. Recognized for strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and team motivation to achieve performance targets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter/Construction Foreman
Beechwood Homes
Jericho, New York
02.2018 - 06.2023
- Supervised carpentry teams to ensure project compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated material deliveries and inventory management for efficient workflow.
- Trained new carpenters on best practices and tool usage in the field.
- Collaborated with architects to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Inspected work quality and ensured adherence to project specifications.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety compliance.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.
- Performed carpentry duties such as measuring, cutting, fitting, nailing, fastening and installing materials according to instructions.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable building codes, regulations and safety laws.
House lifting
Long Island House Lifting
Amityville, New York
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Operated Excavator, Track Loader, performing rip out of foundation, footing and other various task.
- Maintenance of machines changing hydrolic lines,Tracks, daily greasing.
- Operated Hydrolic jack machine, calculated number of jacks necessary.
- Trained new crew members on equipment use and construction best practices.
Carpenter
IDC
Amityville, NY
05.2010 - 03.2013
- Remodeling & Renovating
- Rough to Finish Carpentry
- Read and interpret blueprints,plans to specification.
- Installation of doors & windows, trim and base moulding.
Skills
- Project management
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Material coordination
- Team leadership
- Heavy equipment operation
- Framing and finishing work
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
OSHA 29
Timeline
Carpenter/Construction Foreman
Beechwood Homes
02.2018 - 06.2023
House lifting
Long Island House Lifting
03.2013 - 01.2018
Carpenter
IDC
05.2010 - 03.2013