BRIAN O’DONNELL
REINFORCING SUPERINTENDENT/PROJECT MANAGER
RESUME OVERVIEW
Accomplished Reinforcing Superintendent/Project Manager with extensive experience supervising
high profile encompassing projects with an unwavering proven safety philosophy of safe production
and a professional approach to all tasks. This, coupled with a steadfast belief that by investing time
and energy into all levels of tradesmen is the crucial component to a safe and financially beneficial
project. My sincerity and a positive daily demeanor are two traits that allow me to interact and
support the construction team’s effort.
Interpersonal & Management Skills
Proficient in project planning with a emphases on scheduling of manpower and safe production
Ability to set critical path priorities and utilize manpower efficiently
Positively influence others to follow set policies, procedures and meet safe production standards
Efficiently administrating work loads in high stress situations with aggressive schedules
Project documentation with verified results in post-construction settlements
Professional deportment with calculated verbal and written response
Trade Skills
Thorough comprehension of structural and architectural drawings, notes and details
Understanding the principles and application of engineered reinforced concrete
Knowledge and experience with quality control methods and reinforcing installation procedures
Experienced in specialized rigging, critical pick applications post tensioning cable installation
Developed specific procedures and protocols for unique situations i.e. clean room air quality
Competent in trade skills from stressing tendons to rigging and safety procedures for every task
Prominent Completed Projects
I have been consistently involved in the Ironworking Industry since 1990, beginning with Local #97
Ironworkers Apprenticeship program to recently Iron Star Rebar Superintendent/Owner. In 1993, I became
solely responsible for my own projects and supervised a large variety of projects ranging from schools,
hospitals, bridges, sport arenas to large industrial power plants and factories. Each completed project had
vastly different challenges, but the satisfaction of influencing the next generation in a professional manner with
safety and quality is a core value of mine.
Intel Fab 42 - over 135,000 manhours worked with no lost time hours. 16% under budget - Arizona
Intel Fab 32 - over 54,000 manhours worked with no recordable injuries. 18% under budget - Arizona
Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center - 32 Floors. 14% under budget - Phoenix, Arizona
Pinnacle Tower & Children’s Center - 42 Floors - San Diego, California
NHL Phoenix Coyotes Arena - design build - Glendale, Arizona
I-84/US-93 Interchange - 12% under budget - Twin Falls, Idaho
NFL Seattle Seahawks Exhibition Hall and Parking Garage - 6% under budget - Seattle, Washington
British Columbia’s Woman’s Cancer Research Center - Vancouver, Canada
Qualifications & Certificates
Inter-Provincial Red Seal - Trade Qualified Ironworker and Post-Tension Construction Certification
Industrial First Aid Attendant, OSHA 10 and recognized as a “Competent Person”
Qualified Crosby Rigger, Signalman and Rigging Application Trained
Military Vehicle Technician and Leadership Awareness Trained
Canadian Armed Forces Special Service Medal Veteran
Public Works Contractor License
American and Canadian Citizenships
Previous Employment
Superintendent/Owner, Iron Star Rebar LLC., Star, Idaho 2012-2014
Company structuring from development to implementation of a health and safety program, policies, licensure,
contracts, estimating, finances, employee hiring, orientation, installation, quality control and customer service.
Regional Superintendent and General Foreman, J.D. Steel Co., Phoenix, San Diego and Idaho 2000-2012
Responsibilities ranged from hiring, training, manpower cost and projecting, documentation, material &
accessory procurement, installation means & methods, quality control implementation and customer service.
Ensuring company safety policies and procedures are adhered to with detail and consistency.
Site Foreman, Ironworker’s Local #97, Vancouver, Canada 1993-2000
Responsibilities ranged from employee safety, requesting manpower, scheduling loads and installation of
reinforcing steel & post-tensioning cables.
Apprentice Ironworker, Local #97, Vancouver, Canada 1990-1993
Responsibilities ranged from building a competent skill set by on site trade experience and apprenticeship
courses. Focused on the installation of rebar, post tensioning tendons and welding.
Vehicle Technician, Canadian Armed Forces, Canada and Germany 1986-1990
Soldier and Vehicle Technician with emphases on conduct, training and procedures
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology - Ironworking / Welding / Rigging / Drawing Interpretation
Inter-Provincial Red Seal of Ironworking - Nationwide Trade Standardized Test
Industrial First Aid Attendant - Eight week course for remote location projects
Canadian Armed Forces School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - Vehicle Technician
REFERENCES
UPON REQUEST
CONTACT INFORMATION
Brian O’Donnell
acd2ts@r.postjobfree.com