Tim Shiner
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with twenty five years of active experience managing construction projects within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Foreman
TJ Wies Contacting, INC
2021.04 - Current
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor actions.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
- Assigned daily duties to each employee based upon individual strengths.
- Prepared timecards and daily reports.
- Delivered project updates to General Contractors and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Completed final walkthrough at job sites to close out projects.
Carpenter Foreman
Valley Interiors
2020.09 - 2021.04
- Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications.
- Supervised teams of up to 6 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Operated scissor lifts and aerial boom lifts on daily basis.
- Installed metal stud and drywall partitions, shaft walls and acoustical ceilings.
Superintendent/Project Manger
ML Builders LLC
2019.10 - 2020.06
- Insuring safety and compliance of the job site
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency
Foreman Carpenter
Bonitz Construction
2019.07 - 2019.10
- Lay-out for metal stud framing
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Supervised teams of up to 15 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
- Kept accurate records of materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and accident reports.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Metal Stud framing, Sheetrock and Suspended Ceilings installation.
- Operated scissor lifts and telescoping boom lifts on daily basis.
- Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications.
Owner/Operator
Alaska Interior Specialties
2011.11 - 2018.05
- Working with General and Sub Contractors to successfully meet project objectives.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Logistics of material delivery.
- Installations of Suspended Ceilings and Acoustical wall panels.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Superintendent of Construction
Far North Acoustics
1998.01 - 2011.11
- Work with Generals and Sub Contractors to meet project objectives
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Delivered reports to General Contractors each week to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of carpenters needed to complete job.
- Installation of Suspended Ceilings and Acoustical wall panels
Journeyman Carpenter
Davis Constructors & Engineers
1998.01 - 2007.01
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Supervised numerous apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Completed installations of interior and exterior metal stud framing, shaft wall framing, sheetrock and concrete board.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
Apprentice Carpenter
Kiewit Corporation
2000.01 - 2002.01
- Worked daily with crane operators to set forms in place.
- Strip forms
- Install heat blankets and manage heat on freshly pour concrete
- Work with Laborers during concrete placement to insure forms held strong with no leaks or blow-outs.
- Concrete Bridge Construction
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Built structures using precast concrete and hand-poured concrete forms.
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for concrete placement.
- Set and built form systems, set embeds and taper ties.
Education
No Degree - Carpentry
08.2001
Four year 7,000 hour carpenter apprenticeship program.
High School Diploma -
06.1997
Skills
- Suspended Ceilings and Acoustical Wall Panel Installation.
- Alluma joist Concrete form systems.
- Project Coordination
- Concrete Bridge Construction.
- Metal stud framing and Drywall.
- Wood Framing.
- Door Hardware Installation.
- Armstrong ,USG, Rulon , 9 Wood & Ceilings Plus Specialty grid systems.
- QuickBooks Accounting Software
- Commercial Construction
- Stack Construction Takeoff Software
- Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
Accomplishments
After completing a four year 7,000 hour carpentry apprenticeship, I worked for three contractors over a fourteen year span. After that I successfully started and ran my own subcontracting business for nine years.
Certification
CPR- First Aid Certified- October 2019-October 2021
Laser Certified
OSHA 10 Certified - January 1999-Present
OSHA 30 Certified - December 2019- Present
Valid Drivers License
Construction Quality Management for Contractors -
December 2019 to December 2024
Scaffold Erectors Qualification- November 2019 - November 2023
A love for the outdoors.
I grew up in Alaska hunting and fishing all over the state. My wife and I spent a month in South Africa hiking and hunting for our honeymoon.
Timeline
General Foreman - TJ Wies Contacting, INC
2021.04 - Current
Carpenter Foreman - Valley Interiors
2020.09 - 2021.04
Superintendent/Project Manger - ML Builders LLC
2019.10 - 2020.06
Foreman Carpenter - Bonitz Construction
2019.07 - 2019.10
Owner/Operator - Alaska Interior Specialties
2011.11 - 2018.05
Apprentice Carpenter - Kiewit Corporation
2000.01 - 2002.01
Superintendent of Construction - Far North Acoustics
1998.01 - 2011.11
Journeyman Carpenter - Davis Constructors & Engineers
1998.01 - 2007.01
Southern Alaska Carpenters JATC - No Degree, Carpentry
Dimond High School - High School Diploma,
CPR- First Aid Certified- October 2019-October 2021
Laser Certified
OSHA 10 Certified - January 1999-Present
OSHA 30 Certified - December 2019- Present
Valid Drivers License
Construction Quality Management for Contractors -
December 2019 to December 2024
Scaffold Erectors Qualification- November 2019 - November 2023