Thomas Johnson
Aberdeen,WA
Summary
Motivated and versatile carpenter experienced in diverse construction projects, including wall systems, footings, bridge construction, residential framing, and seismic work. Delivers quality results through a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Focused on embracing new challenges and contributing to team success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Resource management Associates
Vancouver, Washington
05.2026 - Current
- Concrete formwork in BPA electrical substations
- Facilitated layout and site survey to ensure accurate measurements
- Completed structures using drawings
- Prepared sites and structures using plumb bobs, lasers, and theodolites
- Installed chain link security fencing
- Operated machines such as aerial lifts, material handlers, and company vehicles
- Disassembled, transported and reassembled portable buildings
Carpenter
Atkinson/flat iron construction
DuPont, Washington
04.2023 - 05.2026
- Installed bridge decks and blockouts using drawings and layout
- Installed bridge columns and capwork using survey and drawings
- Set bridge girders in high risk situations
- Retrofitted existing bridges to improve safety and durability
- Executed demolition of outdated structures to clear site for new construction
- Drill and epoxy and installation of new rear reinforcement
- Operated aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and company vehicles
- Extensive experience in working with rigging and hoisting of materials
Carpenter
Kiewit
Kent, Washington
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Constructed concrete formwork for walls, footings, curbs, and bridge decks to support various projects.
- Interpreted layouts and drawings to guide construction processes effectively.
- Fabricate from wood and related materials, items specified by drawings or instructions
- Ensured proper installation of 8 miles of fiberglass drainage to facilitate effective water management.
- Disassembled, moved, and reassembled portable buildings
- Operated aerial lifts, scissor lifts, material handlers, and company vehicles
Carpenter
Walsh Group
Bremerton, Washington
04.2014 - 09.2020
- Led crew in installation of column formwork, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards
- Executed seismic upgrades on existing buildings to enhance safety and meet regulatory requirements
- Performed layout and survey to establish accurate dimensions and alignments for construction projects
- From verbal and written instructions, drawings, and sketches, determine work procedures and the machines and tools to be used to complete assigned tasks
- Installed equipment fabricated from wood and related products.
- Walls, footings, slab on grade
- Disassembled, moved, and reassembled portable buildings
- Secured cargo and material on trailers to ensure safe transport
- Extensive experience in working with rigging and hoisting of materials
Carpenter
Kiewit
Aberdeen, Washington
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Crew lead stripping and setting precast walls procedure
- Constructed precast panels using drawings
- Ensured precision by using lasers, plumb bobs, and theodolites
- Installed soffit material
- Operated aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and company vehicles
- Facilitated communication among tradeworkers to enhance collaboration
- Leveled straight and level precast sites using laser level and site survey
- Extensive experience in working with rigging and hoisting of materials
Education
Journeyman - Carpenters Apprenticeship
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA 09.2006 - 09.2010
Skills
- Concrete form installation
- Residential framing/roofing
- Site layout and surveying
- Blueprint interpretation
- Bridge construction
- Scaffolding
- Decking/shoring
- Construction techniques
- Crew leadership
- Project scheduling
- Problem solving
- Jobsite safety compliance
Certification
- BPA Energized Access
- CPR/First aid trained
- Material Handler/Aerial lift/scissor lift
References
- Logan Frey, Walsh Group Superintendent 206-643-4988
- Trevor Smith, Kiewit Superintendent 913-749-9259
- Russell Burns, Flat Iron Superintendent 206-482-3964
- Shawn Dishman, BPA Foreman 503-539-3652
- More references available upon request
Affiliations
Journeyman carpenter of 20 years
Owner of bbq catering company, Vitamin Q BBQ LLC
Timeline
Carpenter
Resource management Associates
05.2026 - Current
Carpenter
Atkinson/flat iron construction
04.2023 - 05.2026
Carpenter
Kiewit
01.2020 - 09.2023
Carpenter
Walsh Group
04.2014 - 09.2020
Carpenter
Kiewit
01.2010 - 01.2014
Journeyman - Carpenters Apprenticeship
Bates Technical College
09.2006 - 09.2010