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William (Bill) Thomas

Omaha,NE

Summary

For the last 31 years, I have been involved in various fields of construction. Varying from masonry, concrete, interior remodel, exterior remodel, landscaping etc. The majority of my experience is underground utilities. I.E. locating, operating drill rigs of all sizes, excavators, skids, plows, and other means of installing anything underground. I have a class A CDL with tanker, and OSHA 30 certification. I have about 25 years experience in the horizontal drilling field. I am confident I could help with crew efficiency, safety, and production. 24 of the 25 years, I have been foreman, or superintendent.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Superintendent

Ex2 Technology LLC
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays, and causes.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
  • Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
  • Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
  • Assessed potential risks on job sites proactively mitigating them before they escalated into larger problems.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Upon finding any errors in a design or plan, I would implement corrections and create an as-built
  • Perform daily documentation of construction progress utilizing ArcGis
  • Inspect all work and create punchlist items for a contractor to resolve if necessary.
  • Disbursed materials to contractors and adjusted inventory.
  • Reviewing invoices from contractors, approving or rejecting them if necessary.
  • Assigning daily duties for a team of 7 inspectors
  • Coordinated with local Utilities daily to ensure work areas were properly marked, and addressed any issues that arose.

Foreman/Supervisor

T.J. Cable And Underground Services
07.2012 - 07.2024
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Executed large projects and builds of numerous types of utilities, including gas line infrastructure, power grids, coax and fiber networks, sewer main construction, water main and water services.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.

Owner/operator

Self. Thomas Drilling LLC
10.2009 - 07.2012
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Obtained General Contract with Time Warner Cable in Lincoln, NE
  • Installed underground utilities throughout the midwest, including South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska
  • Performed all bidding and invoicing
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.

Owner/Operator

William Thomas Contracting
01.2005 - 10.2009

Estimated, Bid, and performed multiple duties including home remodels/repairs, deck building, roofing, concrete, siding, electrical,plumbing, painting etc.

Education

High School Diploma -

Omaha South Magnet High School
Omaha, NE
05.1993

Skills

  • Resolving Complaints
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Motivating Performers
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Safe Work Methods
  • Understanding peoples needs and resolving issues
  • Finding solutions in difficult situations
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Change Orders Management
  • Site Inspection
  • Team Leadership

Certification

Osha 30 certified

1st aid/ CPR certified

Confined space entry certified

Timeline

Construction Superintendent

Ex2 Technology LLC
08.2022 - 07.2024

Foreman/Supervisor

T.J. Cable And Underground Services
07.2012 - 07.2024

Owner/operator

Self. Thomas Drilling LLC
10.2009 - 07.2012

Owner/Operator

William Thomas Contracting
01.2005 - 10.2009

High School Diploma -

Omaha South Magnet High School
William (Bill) Thomas