William Knighten
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dynamic Construction Foreman with extensive experience at Barriere Construction Co., excelling in project management and crew oversight. Proven track record of enhancing productivity through effective workload planning and fostering a culture of safety. Skilled in OSHA compliance and employee training, consistently delivering projects on time while maintaining high-quality standards.
Construction professional with robust experience in site supervision, project management, and safety compliance. Strong focus on team coordination and achieving project milestones efficiently. Reliable in adapting to changing project needs and ensuring high-quality workmanship. Skilled in blueprint reading, resource allocation, and conflict resolution.
Experienced with managing and coordinating construction projects from inception to completion. Utilizes effective leadership to ensure all tasks are executed efficiently and safely. Track record of fostering team collaboration and problem-solving to achieve project goals.
Construction professional bringing wealth of experience in overseeing construction sites, ensuring efficient project completion, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and driving results through effective planning and execution. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in project management and team leadership.
Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 9 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Foreman
Barriere Construction Co.
10.2006 - Current
- Trained and mentored junior staff, enhancing team skill sets and performance standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying areas for improvement in safety and efficiency.
- Supervised daily construction operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
- Coordinated work schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow and project timelines.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased overall productivity on projects.
- Managed subcontractor relationships, ensuring quality control and adherence to project deadlines.
- Developed comprehensive reports on project progress, facilitating communication between management.
- Led safety meetings, fostering a culture of safety awareness among team members and subcontractors.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure through diligent time management abilities.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals to ensure smooth project execution.
- Contributed to the successful completion of complex projects with effective problem-solving skills in challenging situations.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Increased team productivity by managing personnel assignments according to individual skill sets and expertise levels.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites. and also took a leadership class on diversity and inclusion
Construction Foreman
Command Construction
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed comprehensive reports on project progress, facilitating communication between stakeholders and management.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by developing and maintaining schedules for work progress.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in coordinating multiple subcontractors to ensure seamless integration within overall project timelines.
- Resolved conflicts among crew members professionally, promoting a cohesive working environment.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
Construction Foreman
Phoinix Construction
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Enhanced project efficiency by delegating tasks and supervising construction crew members.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through efficient management of budgets and reducing waste during construction processes.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Education
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LASkills
- Managing materials
- Worksite safety
- Crew oversight
- Project management
- Workload planning
- Site monitoring
- OSHA compliance
- Maintaining equipment
- Valid LA license
- Site coordination
- Equipment coordination
- Construction scheduling
- Report writing
- Subcontractor supervision
- Task prioritization
- Quality controls
- Company safety policies
- OSHA trained
- Change orders
- OSHA regulations
- Specification reading
- Construction software
- Permit acquisition
- Site cleaning
- Construction quality assurance
- Checking equipment
- Meeting schedule deadlines
- Materials coordination
- Crew leadership
- Decision-making
- Residential construction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Commercial construction experience
- Job planning
- Attention to detail
- Employee training
- Heavy lifting
- Project planning
- Critical thinking
- Dedicated work ethic
- Workplace safety
- Construction management
- Daily reporting
- Schematics and blueprints
- Construction supervision
- Project leadership
Accomplishments
- Achieved 1 solid year with no utility strikes as a utility foreman
- Supervised team of 6 employees. operators, leadman, new employees daily with a max amount of 15 at different times
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved issues on the job site which led to write ups and even terminations,
Certification
- Certified utility foreman, barriere construction - 2019-2025
- excavator operator
- bull dozer operator
- skidsteer and frontend loader operator
foreperson of the year employee of the month
my company had a camera crew come out to the jobsite in gonzales our LA30 project.. where my crew was installing RCP and RCPA and structures drain line, concrete pipe 15" to 42" you can find the video on youtube under "year of the foreperson" under barriere constuction youtube channel
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Construction Foreman
Command Construction
01.2018 - 01.2020
Construction Foreman
Phoinix Construction
10.2014 - 03.2016
Construction Foreman
Barriere Construction Co.
10.2006 - Current
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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