Todd Kline
Louisville,OH
Summary
Dynamic construction professional with a proven track record at Foti Contracting, excelling in crew leadership and effective communication. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and materials estimating, I consistently enhance team productivity and ensure project quality. My dedicated work ethic and critical thinking enable me to navigate challenges and deliver exceptional results on time.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Foti Contracting
Cleveland Ohio
10.2000 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating daily construction activities to ensure project timelines were met.
- Learned and adhered to all safety protocols and regulations on job sites.
- Collaborated with crew members to maintain efficient workflow and productivity standards.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
- Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
- Provided comprehensive training for new employees, ensuring their rapid integration into the team dynamic.
- Implemented efficient work processes to boost overall productivity while reducing costs.
- Optimized resource utilization for cost savings, carefully monitoring material usage and labor allocations.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new team members, selecting candidates who demonstrated aptitude for success within the organization.
- Enhanced team productivity by coordinating daily tasks and optimizing workflows.
- Strengthened vendor relationships, ensuring consistent supply and quality of materials.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure materials at more favorable terms, impacting budget positively.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
Carpenter
Scott Steeplton Construction
Alliance, OH
06.1998 - 10.2000
- Constructed frameworks and structures using various materials, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Operated and maintained hand and power tools for efficient project execution.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
Education
Journeyman -
Local 5 Bricklayers Apprenticeship
Cleveland, OHHigh School Diploma -
Alliance Christian School
Alliance, OH06.1998
Skills
Crew leadership
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Effective communication
Dedicated work ethic
Critical thinking
Job planning
Commercial construction experience
Blueprint interpretation
Materials estimating
Dependable and hardworking
Accomplishments
Advanced as a finalist through all the 2003 IMI apprentice competitions and placed 2nd at the national championship in Washington Dc for bricklaying
Additional Information
From the time I was eight years old, masonry has been a part of my life.
For several years, I spent time helping my father and grandfather as they ran their business, Kline Construction.
In 2000, at the age of nineteen, and with a wife and child on the way, I began my apprenticeship with Local 5 where I not only improved my masonry skills, I excelled. I was chosen to compete in the IMI Bricklayer competition where I was a finalist at all levels and ultimately placed 2nd in the nation.
In 2003, I was selected by my apprenticeship instructor to participate in the IMI Masonry camp, in Maine. There, I learned alongside both masonry apprentices and architectural students to better understand both sides of the industry.
By the end of my three year apprenticeship, I was the primary layout man on many FOTI projects, ultimately leading to my promotion to foreman.
As a solo foreman, I have run many large projects, some of which include: the Kay Jewelers Pavilion at Akron Children’s Hospital, the Kent State Architectural Building, Summa Mental Health Hospital, Sharon Center, Watson Elementary School, Bryden Elementary School, and Westfield Center.
Timeline
Foreman
Foti Contracting
10.2000 - Current
Carpenter
Scott Steeplton Construction
06.1998 - 10.2000
Journeyman -
Local 5 Bricklayers Apprenticeship
High School Diploma -
Alliance Christian School