Saul Tamu
Vancouver, WA *****
*******@*****.***
Commercial construction expert committed to high-quality workmanship and following safety & code
regulations. Motivated to learn new trades and skills. Interested in growing a career and fostering
leadership capabilities. Construction Manager who collaborates successfully with architects, owners,
and construction staff to complete multi-million-dollar projects. Schedule the project in logical steps
and budget time required to meet deadlines. Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors,
or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Study job
specifications to determine appropriate construction methods. Direct and supervise workers. Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects. Determine labor requirements for
dispatching workers to construction sites. Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans
to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Perform payroll functions,
such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll. Willing to relocate anywhere
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Work Experience
Superintendent
DA Bentley Construction - Vancouver, WA
August 2021 to Present
Foreman
M&C Construction - Battle Ground, WA
January 2020 to August 2021
Manage crews to the successful completion of commercial interior construction projects Superintendent
Deform NW - Portland, OR
August 2019 to December 2019
Run the job onsite answering to the project manager supervising all subcontractors. Foreman
M&C Construction - Battle Ground, WA
February 2018 to August 2019
Manage crews to the successful completion of commercial interior construction projects Superintendent
Craftsmen Contracting - Battle Ground, WA
May 2017 to February 2018
I ran various jobs including the acoustic ceilings at a local middle school I was responsible for doing some after the estimate take-offs and ordering materials and the supervision of crews of journey-men and apprentice drywallers and tapers as well as framers
and ceiling guys on various tenant improvement projects Journeymen
Carpenters union LU 146 - Portland, OR
June 2015 to May 2017
Installation of metal framing and acoustic ceilings Journeyman Carpenter
Metro Interiors - Portland, OR
September 2014 to April 2015
Efficiently installed metal framing, acoustical ceilings, drywall and FRP Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines. Professionally dealt with other contractors to promptly meet work-site deadlines Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris. Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction Efficiently performed all areas needed for commercial interior construction. Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. Foreman
Emunah Construction- Conway, SC
September 2007 to May 2014
Effectively managed as many as 21 employees at a time. Prepare payroll and estimated material costs for upcoming projects Reviewed plans and specs during the design phase of pre-construction.
Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues. Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all contractor personnel. Prepared and followed through on all required punch
lists. Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions. Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction workers.
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications
are met. Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using
measuring and marking equipment. Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs. Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs. Order or requisition materials or supplies. Confer with
managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities. Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or hires.
Record information such as personnel, production, or operational data on such as promotions, transfers, or hires.
Record information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.
Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production
methods or implementing motivational plans.
Education
Associate in Construction management
Portland Community College - Portland, OR
January 2015 to Present
Skills
● Commercial Construction-
● 10+ years
● Construction Management-
● 10+ years
● Osha-
● 10+ years
● Renovation-
● 10+ years
● Supervision-
● 10+ years
● Construction Experience-
● 10+ years
● Microsoft Office-
● 10+ years
● Acoustic Ceilings-
● 15+ years
● Soffits-
● 15+ years
● Metal framing-
● 10+ years
● Quality Audits-
● 10+ years
● Carpentry-
● 10+ years
● Project Planning-
● 3 years
● Supervising experience-
● 10+ years
● Blueprint Reading-
● 10+
● Project Coordination-
● 5+ years
● Drywall-
● 3+ years
● ProCore-
● 3+ years
● Multifamily construction-
● 2 years
● Restaurant experience-
● 3 years
● Quality control-
● 10+ years
● Door Hanging-
● 5 years
● Maintenance-
● 5 years
Certifications / Licenses
OSHA 30
November 2015 to Present
First Aid CPR AED
OSHA 10
Forklift