VINCENT J. TOWERS
Saint Johns
Summary
Experienced Construction Superintendent with over 20 year career in construction supervision and monitoring. Dedicated to ensuring projects are completed on-time, within budget and in compliance with local building codes and laws. Thorough knowledge of construction processes and project management strategies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent
Cinega Management
09.2022 - Current
- Frame walking of construction home sites in new developments for David Weekley, Riverside Homes, and Arthur Rutenberg Marcus Allen Homes
- Ensure proper specification for truss engineering and plan details
- Ensure all openings, door heights, bearing walls, columns, roof pitches, HVAC chases, overhead and floor truss placement meet requirements to engineered specifications
- Establish effective quality control measures for consistent delivery of construction projects
Construction Superintendent
Thyssen Krupp Elevator
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Oversite and installation of all elevator related equipment in High Rise development
- Maintain sequence of ordering, delivery and staging of material with precedence to onsite safety of handling and storage of equipment
- Work with General Contractor and various trades for coordination with installation and inspection of elevators
- Weekly Safety Tool Talks
- Manage and direct teams during installation and inspection
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Maintained tight construction standards while instructing commercial contractors on quality control.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Enhanced company development initiatives by solving complex issues and suggesting corrective action.
Instructor
NEIEP
09.2000 - 06.2020
- Instructor of IUEC International Union of Elevator Constructors Apprenticeship Program
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes
- Established and followed meaningful learning objectives to provide students with clear purpose for learning efforts
- Educated and provided safe guidance for students during development in electrical theory, hydraulic theory and basic skill fundamentals in construction trade
Construction Superintendent
Schindler Elevator
11.2011 - 08.2018
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for construction work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Enhanced company development initiatives by solving complex issues and suggesting corrective action.
Project Manager
Midland Elevator
08.2009 - 11.2011
- Oversite, survey and bidding of Construction, Modernization and Repair projects in elevator industry
- Managed projects from procurement to commission
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- 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.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Construction Superintendent
Thyssen Krupp Elevator
12.2004 - 08.2009
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background
- Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
Elevator Constructor Journeyman
Thyssen Krupp Elevator
09.2000 - 12.2004
- Installation of elevators in new construction developments
- Installation of overhead machines, beams, and related equipment
- Installation of conventional hydraulic elevators
- Installation of Schedule 40 piping for elevator pump units
- Piping of conduit and wiring of Permanent Magnet motors, AC Induction motors, DC motors and generators and hydraulic pump units
- Piping of conduit and wiring of elevator controllers
- Piping and wiring of hoistway components
- Work with General Contractor and various trades for completion and inspection of elevator
Education
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NYFordham University
Rose Hill Campus Bronx, NYManhattan College
Riverdale, NYSkills
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- First Aid/CPR
- MS Office
- Team building
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- PPE Compliance
- Training and Development
- Maintenance and Repair
- Project Leadership
- Work Site Preparation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of over 50 staff members
20 + years in building trades working on residential, mid rise and high rise projects. Responsibilities include oversight of foundation pour at the pit level, floor to floor pours and/or structural slab installation, framing and core boarding of hoistway door entrances, hoistway fire stop, HVAC units for climate control in motor rooms, electrical distribution panels, all types of flooring and finishes of cab walls, RG 6 and fiber optic wiring for communication and many additional items needed for the inspection and turn over of a unit. Responsibilities also include close work with various trades for scheduling, tasking of manpower, JHA and RFI inquiries and final inspection from DOB, delivery, storing and staging of materials and crane picks. I completed 20 years as an Apprenticeship Instructor in the National Elevator Industry Educational Program NEIEP working with the Helmet to Hardhats program for the instruction of young men and women in their development from Apprentice to Journeyman.
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications
Site Safety certification
Certified Welder
20 + years experience as a Construction Manager, Superintendent and Project Manager involved with high profile projects:
Tower 2
Tower 3
Hudson Yards
East Side Access
Manhattan West
Brooklyn Navy Yard
In depth site work and relationship with high profile General Contractors:
Turner Construction
Related Construction
EW Howell
Hunter Roberts
Gilbane Construction
Triton Construction
Affiliations
Instructor for IUEC International Union of Elevator Constructors National Elevator Industry Educational Apprenticeship Program September 2000 to June 2020
Certification
- CPR Instructor Training 06/13/2015
- Fork Lift and Arial Lift 08/26/2015
- Hydro Valve Lab Workshop 07/11/2014
- Motor Lab Workshop 09/29/2014
- Instructor Professional Development 12/11/2015
- Roger Williams University Certificate in Classroom Instruction 01/23/2019
- Roger Williams University Master Certificate in Classroom Instruction 01/23/2019
- Rigging and Signaling Instructor Workshop 06/11/2015
- Scaffolding Workshop 09/13/2016
- Certified Welder
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Site Safety Certification
Timeline
Superintendent
Cinega Management
09.2022 - Current
Construction Superintendent
Thyssen Krupp Elevator
08.2018 - 06.2021
Construction Superintendent
Schindler Elevator
11.2011 - 08.2018
Project Manager
Midland Elevator
08.2009 - 11.2011
Construction Superintendent
Thyssen Krupp Elevator
12.2004 - 08.2009
Instructor
NEIEP
09.2000 - 06.2020
Elevator Constructor Journeyman
Thyssen Krupp Elevator
09.2000 - 12.2004
Syracuse University
Fordham University
Manhattan College
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