Wade West
Red Bluff,US
Summary
Accountable General Contractor,construction superintendent successful at supervising several team members on various job sites. 30+years of experience in residential construction with excellent knowledge of all construction sub-trades. Committed to ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to safety guidelines. Talented at managing budgets and implementing cost controls.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Advisor construction
Redding, California
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily construction activities to ensure project timelines were met.
- Coordinated on-site teams to maintain safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed subcontractor performance to align with project specifications and standards.
- Walked all inspections with cities and municipality to ensure jobs were built to applicable codes.
General Contractor
Wade West construction
Red Bluff, California
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality standards.
- Oversaw subcontractors, coordinating schedules and work assignments for efficiency.
- Developed and maintained project budgets, tracking costs and resource allocation.
Journeyman Carpenter
Paradise Interiors
Redding, US
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Built structures out of raw and prefabricated materials.
- Read blueprints, sketches, and technical drawings carefully to gain a thorough understanding of the project's scope and specifications.
- Hired and managed subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Followed company procedures to keep the work environment clean and organized.
- Inspected the job site to look for code violations and coordinated any maintenance or repairs that were required.
- Ensured proper installation by reading blueprints accurately.
- Identified non-compliance issues with equipment and production and notified the foreman to help resolve them.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and analyzing job specifications to determine the best plans.
- Used power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes, drill presses, forklifts, and basic hand tools, among other things.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications to understand the job.
- Calculated the dimensions and quantity of materials required by precisely measuring the job site and structures.
Journeyman Carpenter
SHASTA WEDDINGS
Castella, US
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Built structures out of raw and prefabricated materials.
- Worked closely with customers to gain a better understanding of the project's scope.
- Covered the subflooring with building paper to protect the final flooring material from water damage.
- Read blueprints, sketches, and technical drawings carefully to gain a thorough understanding of the project's scope and specifications.
- Inspected the job site to look for code violations and coordinated any maintenance or repairs that were required.
- Identified non-compliance issues with equipment and production and notified the foreman to help resolve them.
- Cleared debris from construction sites .
General Contractor
Wade West Construction
San Jose, US
06.2013 - 06.2019
- Kept track of supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to cut project costs.
- Was in charge of transporting materials, tools, and machines to job sites.
- Managed the project team and coordinated the activities of contractors and sub contractors to achieve on time delivery of projects to customer's.
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that progress was being made in accordance with specifications, and I took corrective action to address any issues that arose.
- Ensured overall safety by inspecting job sites on a regular basis and ensuring that all employees, including subcontractors, followed protocols and standards.
- Went to job sites and looked over all of the renovation plans to make sure that all of the client's projects were in order.
- Scheduled subcontractors, making sure that each shift had enough coverage to finish jobs on time.
- Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems.
- Updated and edited all drawings to reflect the client's design changes.
- Instructed teams on the specific operations and requirements for each job site, as well as the procedures and techniques that were applicable.
- Led talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
- Kept an eye on subcontractor operations and used effective time, resource, and money management strategies to ensure project completion on time and on budget.
Construction Manager
Serious Energy
Sunnyvale, US
03.2004 - 05.2014
- Reported directly To CEO on progress on launch of product lines.
- Design team member for Quiet rock, Quiet floor, Quiet coatings, Quiet windows. Attended all AAMA, WDMA testing of products for certification.
- AAMA Installation master certified instructor. Held classes for all new employees.
- Kept in touch with vendors on a daily basis to ensure the project ran smoothly.
- Was in charge of overseeing the safety of all construction activities, with on-site personnel safety being a top priority.
- Followed safety procedures and ensured that equipment and materials were handled in a proper, cost-effective, and safe manner.
- Resolved labor, design, and tool issues during all phases of construction projects.
- Ensured the competent execution of project plans by providing all construction personnel with the necessary tools and equipment.
- Eliminated project delays by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Accurately estimated construction costs, resulting in consistent business profits.
- Educated general contractor personnel on quality standards throughout construction process.
- Cut costs by effectively utilizing site resources, schedules, budgets, and subcontractors.
- Kept track of payroll, attendance, and delivered materials on time and in good condition to the job site.
- Assisted with onboarding new employees by screening, selecting, and training them.
RMO
RHC Construction
San Jose, US
01.1997 - 12.2003
- Managed daily window and door installation projects framed custom homes.
- Ensured that products were delivered on time and in good condition.
- Checked finished products for quality and compliance with customer requirements.
- Worked directly with owner to meet company goals of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Soldier/Airborne Ranger
US Army
Fort Bragg, US
07.1982 - 09.1996
- Soldier, Airborne Ranger Special Received training in the use of tear gas, improvised explosives, and passive ordnance.
- Built and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to avoid detection.
- Patrolled pre-determined coverage areas and assessed terrain for defensive purposes.
- Made roads, bridges, and ferries safe for travel by conducting ground reconnaissance and reporting back to placed explosives and mine-sweeping operations on land.
- Responded quickly and accurately to injured teammates, administering first aid and providing Buddy Care.
Apprentice Carpenter/ laborer
Wayne Smith Construction
Forestville, US
05.1976 - 06.1982
- Worked with uncle learning framing, electrical, plumbing while in junior high and high School
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Northwestern university
Chicago, ILHigh School -
Montgomery High School
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Licensed General Contractor
- Detail-oriented
- Strong work ethic
- Building code regulations
- Installation
- Demolition
- Complete Paint
- Leadership
- English Comprehension
- Dependable independent worker
- Material prepping
- Project oversight
- Residential projects
- Construction
- Stairs and railings
- Troubleshooting
- Valid CA driver license
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Carpentry
- Good verbal/written communication skills
Affiliations
- Habitat For Humanity
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Shriners Hospitals
Certification
- Installation Master Certified Instructor
- General contractor state of CA license (expired 06/19, in process of reactivating)
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
Advisor construction
11.2023 - 12.2025
General Contractor
Wade West construction
01.2023 - 10.2023
Journeyman Carpenter
Paradise Interiors
10.2022 - 12.2022
Journeyman Carpenter
SHASTA WEDDINGS
07.2022 - 10.2022
General Contractor
Wade West Construction
06.2013 - 06.2019
Construction Manager
Serious Energy
03.2004 - 05.2014
RMO
RHC Construction
01.1997 - 12.2003
Soldier/Airborne Ranger
US Army
07.1982 - 09.1996
Apprentice Carpenter/ laborer
Wayne Smith Construction
05.1976 - 06.1982
BBA - Business Administration
Northwestern university
High School -
Montgomery High School