James Norton
Traveling Superintendent
New Port Richey, FL 34655
ad0l3f@r.postjobfree.com
Searching for opportunities to prove my skills and workmanship. Currently waiting for the C.O. while completing punch list items.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Superintendent
M.E. Construction, Inc. - New Port Richey, FL
March 2023 to Present
1. Site superintendent for commercial project.
• Organized and scheduled subcontractors and timelines.
• Insured building codes were met or exceeded.
• Maintained a perfect safety standard with zero accidents or loss time.
• Carried out SWPPP to meet Florida and county standards.
• Checked and demanded quality craftsmanship from all crafts.
• Documented daily progress reports, to include photos, using Procore.
• Met with engineers when needed and submitted RFI's as needed. Completed punch list items before obtaining the C.O. and turning over keys.
Civil Construction Superintendent/Erection Foreman Elite Concrete Solutions LLC - Ocean Springs, MS
December 2020 to March 2023
1. Responsible for all phases and execution of residential foundation construction and flatwork. To include
"Barndominiums".
• Coordinate with other crafts to ensure on time and accurate elevation and placement of utilities.
• Oversaw the forming, footing, reinforcement, ordering and placement of concrete. As well as scheduling county inspections as listed in building permits.
• Oversaw and worked on metal building erection, siding and insulating. (Was involved with site layout, forming setting anchor bolts, framing, pouring and finishing as well as erecting.)
• Responsible for detailed and accurate job bidding. Also ensuring budgets were kept and timelines were accurate to the best of our ability.
• Implementation of safety training, daily toolbox and safety briefings.
• Read and understand blueprints and shop drawings. Submit RFI's when needed.
• Ordering tools and materials needed to complete all projects. Rigging Foreman
Performance Contractors - Pascagoula, MS
February 2019 to December 2020
• Responsible for daily JSA and safety meetings and critical lift plans.
• Inspection of rigging gear and PPE.
• Coordinate and schedule materials of all crafts to be flown in and out of job sites inside the refinery.
• Moved and set up cranes throughout refinery.
• Maintain proper job codes and billing hours.
Form Carpenter
Dalcon Construction - Ottawa, ON
March 2013 to July 2015
Canada - Form Carpenter
• Set and built forms for bridge and high rise construction, according to blueprints.
• Pulled elevations and specs from prints to ensure proper site layouts and engineers requirements were met.
• Operated heavy equipment as needed.
• Tied re-bar as per blueprints and DOT building code. Form Carpenter/Concrete Finisher
Cruickshank Construction - Ottawa, ON
March 2014 to December 2014
Canada - Form Carpenter
● Built forms that held poured concrete, reinforcing bars, prestress cables, electrical conduit and plumbing.
● Poured, finished, cured concrete. Then removed forms. Placed and tied rebar. 3rd Year Apprentice
François Loiselle Mécanique - Dorian
April 2011 to August 2013
310T
● Duties included truck and trailer inspections, recommendations, and repairs. I took evening classes after work.
● We serviced diesel engines, equipment, heavy machinery, coach, and tractor trailers.
● My responsibilities focussed on frame and suspensions yet included basic mechanical repairs and replacement.
Education
Associate in General Studies- Residential Carpentry and Estimating Altamaha Technical College - Jesup, GA
January 2005 to March 2006
High school diploma in General Studies
Biloxi High School - Biloxi, MS
August 1985 to June 1989
Skills
• Problem Solving (10+ years)
• Time Management (10+ years)
• Carpentry (10+ years)
• Framing (10+ years)
• Skilled (10+ years)
• drywall (2 years)
• Construction Laborer
• Siding
• Backhoe Operation
• Construction Management
• Concrete Forming (10+ years)
• Concrete Finishing
• Masonry
• Mechanic Experience
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Brake Repair
• Equipment Repair
• Crane
• Fabrication
• Blueprint Reading
• Tractor-Trailer
• Conflict management
• Salesforce
• Customer service
• Project management
• Commercial construction
Languages
• Spanish - Intermediate
Certifications and Licenses
NCCER Masonry Certification
November 2018 to Present
Completed Masonry Level One of the standard core training program with NCCER. Associates Residential Carpentry
February 2007 to Present
Learned estimating, site layout, foundations, framing, windows & doors, roofing and blueprints. Along with general studies required for degree.
NCCER-Industrial Carpenter
September 2019 to Present
Industrial construction and Civil Construction.
Journeyman Ironworker
June 1995 to Present
• Began apprenticeship with Local #58 out of New Orleans, LA.
• Topped out as a JIW where I worked as a connector for more than 4 years
• Boomed out and worked in Seattle, WA., Jacksonville, FL., and Toronto, Ontario.
• Went inactive and no longer work for the ironworkers union OSHA 10
April 2023 to Present
Assessments
Mechanical knowledge — Proficient
August 2022
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Proficient August 2022
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
With more than 20 years experience, I'm skilled in all phases of construction. I'd be a smart addition to any bridge, precast or structural erecting crew. I’ve crane and rigging experience in shipyard and high rise construction.