Thomas McMahon
Los Alamitos,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented GC Superintendent that brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards.
Im a Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Construction Superintendent
Bremco Construction
Long Beach, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained project schedules to ensure deadlines were met.
- Conducted daily safety briefings with crew members to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Inspected job sites daily and documented progress reports.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Managed work of subcontractors, conveyed updates and managed construction administration and value engineering processes.
- Monitored compliance with local and state codes and job specifications to deliver superior quality.
- Provided guidance and direction to foremen regarding construction procedures.
- Prepared weekly reports detailing project status updates for upper management review.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors and sub-contractors in a timely manner.
- Supervised the work of subcontractors, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
Field Superintendent
Lord and Sons Fire Protection Local 709
Pasadena, CA
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Oversee workflow on multiple job sites and keep projects on schedule.
- Read project documents, interpret directions and make plans based on design parameters.
- Monitor overall safety by regularly inspecting job sites and confirming observation of protocols and standards by workers.
- Answer questions from clients while conducting pre-closing walk-throughs.
- Manage fire sprinkler building permits, approvals and inspections.
- Mitigate risk and coordinate plans and specifications to ensure safety and federal compliance.
- Direct 6, 4 man crews, for critical commercial projects, successfully meeting all milestones.
- Complete project milestones on time by keeping team members on task and operating with efficiency.
- Help engineering team members complete designs and update production facilities to meet changing demands.
- Inform office management of daily activities and progress by providing in-depth field and safety reports.
Field Foreman
Streamline Fire Protection Local 709
Signal Hill, CA
04.2010 - 10.2020
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Eliminated knowledge gaps by managing continuous training and mentoring strategies for new and junior personnel.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Performed emergency on-call work hours during evening, weekends and some holidays.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Used soldering and welding equipment to assemble system brackets
- Inspected and tested installed fire sprinkler systems for final inspections and sign offs.
Fire Sprinkler Apprentice
Union Local 709
Whittier, CA
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Assembled and installed piping systems, valves, tanks and other related components.
- Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and brackets according to specifications.
- Cut pipes to specific measurements using a variety of tools such as saws, threaders, reamers and benders.
- Tested piping systems for leaks using pressure gauges and other testing equipment.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts or components in existing piping systems.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as flammable liquids and gases.
- Cleaned up job sites after installation was completed according to company policies.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine layout of piping systems.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies required for pipefitting tasks.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, hammers and screwdrivers correctly when assembling pipes or fittings.
- Attended training sessions conducted by experienced Pipefitters to acquire knowledge about industry best practices.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading and demonstrated knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
Automotive Mechanic
S&J Automotive
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
12.2006 - 02.2009
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Used technical manuals and repair documentation to plan and implement high-quality corrections to various owner issues.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
- Repaired electrical wiring harness, starting and charging systems.
- Checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.
Electrician Technician
Vector Resources
Torrance, CA
01.2002 - 10.2006
- Handled repairs for both residential and commercial customers.
- Installed electrical wiring during remodeling projects.
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Connected and repaired equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints.
- Reviewed line drawings to locate and splice buried fiber optic cables.
- Set up and performed routine maintenance on fire alarm, security and closed circuit TV systems for various clients.
- Demonstrated professional attitude and exemplary composure in every internal and customer interaction to promote collaboration and team success.
Education
Journeyman Certification - Fire Suppression
Local 709 Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice Program
Whittier, CA06-2011
AWS SMAW Certification Program - Welding
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CASkills
- First Aid/CPR
- TWIC Card Holder
- License Cal Fire sprinkler fitter
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Fall protection Certified
- Confined space Certified
- SMAW G3 G4 Certified
- Scissor and Boom Lift Certified
- Construction Rigger Certified
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Team management
- Equipment repair
- Piping design
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Project coordination
- Building codes and regulations
- Permit processing
- Site inspections
- Forklift driving
- Materials handling
- Basic Welding, electrical, and plumbing skills
- Metal Fabrication
- Construction trade expertise
- ISO drawing interpretation
- Air and water piping systems
- Hydraulics Maintenance and Repair
- Piping specifications
- Exceptional problem solver
- Trimble total station certified
- Navis Works, Blue Beam ,and pro-core knowledge
Timeline
General Construction Superintendent
Bremco Construction
06.2022 - Current
Field Superintendent
Lord and Sons Fire Protection Local 709
11.2020 - 05.2022
Fire Sprinkler Apprentice
Union Local 709
04.2011 - 06.2011
Field Foreman
Streamline Fire Protection Local 709
04.2010 - 10.2020
Automotive Mechanic
S&J Automotive
12.2006 - 02.2009
Electrician Technician
Vector Resources
01.2002 - 10.2006
Journeyman Certification - Fire Suppression
Local 709 Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice Program
AWS SMAW Certification Program - Welding
Cerritos College
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