Donald Shawn Sefert
*** ******** ****** *******, ******. 97504 541-***-**** *********@*******.***
Construction Superintendent
Dynamic, qualified and highly ethical construction superintendent, with more than 28 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility, seeking a position managing all phases of construction / building projects with a company that values hard work, worksite safety and meeting timelines.
Proven track record of success budgeting, scheduling, coordinating, directing and implementing all building phases of public and private construction projects due to trade knowledge, project management skills and leadership qualities.
Worked hands-on as a journeyman carpenter, concrete foreman and heavy civil foreman to ensure all phases of the new building projects are completed efficiently and on time saving money and increasing profits. Ensure workers always meet worksite safety requirements thereby reducing liabilities.
Experience supervising building construction, including concrete tilt ups and pre-cast, structural cmu and brick veneer masonry, poured in place concrete, structural steel red iron, suspended concrete decking, metal / wood framed structures, HVAC, electrical, drywall, painting, underground- fire power and water, earth grading, landscaping and irrigation.
Strong communicator with effective interpersonal skills able to build rapport with personnel, clients, vendors and others; self-starter with strong work ethic and pride in personal and team performance.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management
Client Relationships
Project Estimating
Contracts
Material Procurement
Project Supervision
Quality Control
Specification Knowledge
Vendor Negotiations
Blueprints
Project Planning/Scheduling
Subcontractor Selection
Budgeting & Cost Control
Timeline Management
Personnel Supervision
Documentation
Safety Training
On-site Inspection
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Skylark Construction, LLC 2011-Current
Self Employed/Owner
Residential/Commercial General Contractor
CCB#192839
LBPR192839
Big J Construction, Medford, OR 2009 - 2011
Construction Superintendent / Project Manager
Work closely with the U.S. Department of Energy officials to complete various upgrades to their facilities. Supervise subcontractors ensuring their work is performed according to best practices and safety standards. Perform various construction activities, including heavy civil work, carpentry, concrete applications, masonry, mechanical, electrical, drywall, painting, earth grading, asphalt-concrete paving and landscaping. Ensure the project schedule meet the government’s timeline and budgetary constraints.
Batzer Inc., Medford, OR 2005 - 2008
Construction Superintendent
Provided on-site management for all phases of the construction process. Serving as project superintendent, directed and coordinated all aspects of the project organization including project documentation (photo/written), project scheduling, procurement of materials, and on-site safety. Using trades’ knowledge, communications abilities and leadership skills, supervised teams of tradesmen completing their work, including framing, concrete, mechanical, electrical, interior and exterior finish, site grading/excavation,
underground utilities, asphalt paving and landscaping. Ensured worksite safety standards were upheld across all phases of the building project.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT.
Gray Construction, Watertown, SD 2003-2005
Construction Superintendent
Directed employees and subcontractors with their layout and oversaw quality control of their product. Assessed project plans and details to ensure that they worked accordingly and met specifications.
Proactively identified, resolved and minimized escalations of a full-range of issues impacting schedule, project cost, quality assurance and on-time completion. Created and revised project schedules to accommodate the current production status. Conducted on-site safety meetings and training sessions as well as performed regular safety inspections. Kept logs and photo documents of daily production.
Builders Inc., Hillsboro, OR 1996 - 2003
Construction Superintendent
Served as a liaison and worked closely with architects, engineers, city, county and special inspectors to gather information and oversee construction project. Directed and managed work crews in the construction of various commercial and industrial projects. Ensured that projects met the criteria of the project plans and financial specifications. Worked to keep projects on budget in order to control costs and maximize profits. Established schedules to complete projects in a timely manner. Made sure safety measures were properly implemented for both the job site and employees. Led by example and established worksite and employee safety as paramount importance at each stage throughout the construction process.
CERTIFICATES & TRAINING
Certificates:
Army Corps of Engineering Quality Control Training, 2010
Education:
A.G.C. Superintendent Training Program
Carpentry Journeyman, Local 247
Lake Oswego High School, Diploma