Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Thomas  Fielding

Thomas Fielding

Sherman,CT

Summary

Dynamic General Foreman with extensive experience at Turner Construction, adept at leading teams and optimizing resource allocation. Proven track record in enhancing project efficiency and safety protocols, while fostering positive stakeholder relationships. Skilled in equipment operation and proficient in reading complex construction drawings, contributing to successful project completions across diverse sectors.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Foreman

Turner Construction
04.2021 - Current
  • Established open lines of communication with clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing
  • Maintained cost-effective inventory of spare parts to help achieve job completion
  • Optimized resource allocation for increased productivity by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting accordingly .
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones. Layout access line grid to include all wall and ceiling layout.

Field Supervisor

Techno Acoustics
01.2015 - 09.2020
  • Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
  • Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
  • Maintained accurate records of field activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal reviews and audits.
  • Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Facilitated collaboration between cross-functional teams to improve project outcomes and maintain a cohesive work environment.
  • Contributed to business growth by identifying new opportunities for expansion in the local market.
  • Provided exceptional mentorship to junior staff members, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
  • Completed site checks and leveraged computerized applications to document or record findings.
  • Mentored team members in best practices to increase sales performance.
  • Cultivated positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, and subcontractors,
  • Negotiated with vendors for better rates, reducing project costs without compromising on quality.
  • Attended weekly job meetings for meeting schedules
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and task allocation strategies.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by refining workflow processes and eliminating bottlenecks.
  • Elevated team morale and reduced turnover by recognizing outstanding performances and providing constructive feedback.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Hired and fired employees as needed to maintain schedule and work flow
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.

Carpenter Foreman

Kane Contracting
04.2001 - 08.2015
  • Ordering effectively to ensure timely delivery of materials and services without compromising quality.
  • Resolved issues promptly during the construction process, preventing delays in project completion.
  • Streamlined communication between architects, engineers, and construction teams for seamless project execution.
  • Oversaw schedules and assignments for20 personnel.
  • Instituted preventative maintenance programs for tools and equipment, reducing downtime due to repairs or replacements.
  • Conducted punch list work to turn over the project
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones. Install pre-fabricated cold form panels with crane on several projects. Lots of hospital and schoolwork. Boom lift and all terrain forklift usage frequently.

Carpenter

ECCO 3
05.2000 - 10.2001

Install form work for concrete patching of the old Tappan Zee Bridge. Strip forms after pour. work from spider scaffold on the bridge super Structure. build work barges to perform carpentry tasks from.

Journeyman Carpenter.

Northeastern Contracting
05.1999 - 05.2000

Install cold form metal framing at the entrance façade of Kohl’s in Portchester, New York. Install interior light gauge framing, drywall, ceilings, door frames, and hardware.

Journeyman Carpenter.

Darland Construction
05.1998 - 05.1999

Involved in the construction of a water treatment plant in Cortland, New York. Install Simmons forms, Install scaffold support with aluminum I beams and plywood to pour concrete decks. Install skew back. and waterproofing membrane between pours to maintain water tight tanks strip forms, etc.

Carpenter Journeyman

Precon Concrete
01.1998 - 05.1998

Install forms for footing work, install Simmons forms and snap ties for concrete pour, cover concrete pour with blankets,strip forms,shoot grades for concrete walls and footings

Carpenter Journeyman

Avon Brothers
05.1997 - 12.1997

Metal, stud, framing, drywall, ACT ceiling, work, door frames, doors, and hardware install.cold form framing,cold rolled channel structure for ceiling installation

Business Owner Home Builder/renovator

T&G Home Improvements
06.1986 - 05.1997

Frame, custom homes, install windows, doors, roofing siding ,stairs and handrails, build decks, kitchen, and bathroom installs and renovations

Education

9-12 Grades - School of Hard Knocks

Hendrick Hudson, High School, Montrose, New York
06.1986

B.O.C.E.S technical school for Electrical work

Skills

  • Equipment operation including boom lifts from 40’ to 185’ all-terrain scissor lifts forklift, and all terrain forklift certified rotating, laser trained, builders level use
  • Leading teams
  • Supervisory skills
  • Verbal and written communication extensive experience in building layout for partitions, millwork, ceilings, door, locations, experienced in crane signaling and some rigging,capable of reading all construction drawings from architectural to cold form shop drawings, millwork shop drawings, window, and door shop drawings, Tapered insulation drawings I have personally been a part of working in several hospitals, including Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Phelps, westchester medical center and Peekskill hospitals I have built everything from houses to hospitals, including several schools, nursing homes, casinos, and Office spaces

Certification

All-terrain, forklift, boom lift operator, Hilti, shotgun certifications. I have scaffold, erector and user certifications, but unfortunately, they expired.

Timeline

General Foreman - Turner Construction
04.2021 - Current
Field Supervisor - Techno Acoustics
01.2015 - 09.2020
Carpenter Foreman - Kane Contracting
04.2001 - 08.2015
Carpenter - ECCO 3
05.2000 - 10.2001
Journeyman Carpenter. - Northeastern Contracting
05.1999 - 05.2000
Journeyman Carpenter. - Darland Construction
05.1998 - 05.1999
Carpenter Journeyman - Precon Concrete
01.1998 - 05.1998
Carpenter Journeyman - Avon Brothers
05.1997 - 12.1997
Business Owner Home Builder/renovator - T&G Home Improvements
06.1986 - 05.1997
Hendrick Hudson, High School - 9-12 Grades , School of Hard Knocks