Charles D. Collins
Chesterfield, IN. 46017-1725
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Plant Manager, Project Manager & Safety Trainer
Project manager with 17+ years’ directing operations of a concrete batch plant. Extensive knowledge of commercial and residential construction timelines, budgets, and labor requirements. Expert with architectural concrete walls, reinforced concrete pipe, manufacturing productivity, quality assurance, site preparation, vendor negotiations, and workplace safety. Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment, crane, and truck hydraulic and electrical systems maintenance and repair schedules.
Areas of Expertise
• Manufacturing Processes • AutoCAD, MS Project, Stack-It • Client & Vendor Relationships
• Contractor Scheduling • Quality Analysis & Control • Heavy Equipment Maintenance
• Microsoft Office Suite • Commercial Project Expert • Residential Construction
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Cypress College, Cypress, CA Business Management OSHA 500 Authorized Trainer
PCI Level I & Level II they have expired, Plant Quality Control Technician Certificates
ACI Field Testing Grade I Certificate ACI Lab Tech I Certificate ASE Mechanic Certificate
Crane Instructor Certificate PCSA Quality Control Personnel Level II Certificate
JOB EXPERIENCE
DRIVING LYFT AND UBER FROM 2017-Present
INTREPID PRECAST, Lakeland, FL, 2016-2017
QC Manager
J&R SLAW PRECAST INC., Leighton, PA, 2016 -- 2016
Plant Manager
Key Accomplishments:
• Monitored and scheduled a variety of construction projects and all personnel.
• Recorded and archived all truck deliveries.
JENSEN PRECAST COMPANY, Las Vegas, NV, 2011 -- 2016
Quality Control / Safety Manager
Key Accomplishments:
• Secured the plant NPCA certificate through stringent quality control initiatives.
• Conducted safety classes for team members, supervisors, and managers.
OLSEN PRECAST COMPANY, Las Vegas, NV, 1997 -- 2011
Plant Manager / Safety Manager & Trainer
Key Accomplishments:
• Promoted from Fleet Manager to Plant Manager.
• Coordinated 100+ personnel to design and build a seven-and-a-half-mile sound wall.
• Conceived and implemented an original fleet, equipment, and facility maintenance program covering 200+ machinery and equipment in three states.
• Scheduled staff, subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors to maintain timeline requirements.
• Authorized change orders, inspected construction sites daily, and ensured efficient and productive plant and project completion activities.
Key Accomplishments Cont.
• Designed, developed, and implemented a restructured company safety program.
• Directed all phases of construction projects from planning, permits, and labor needs to project delivery.
• Coordinated plant, equipment, vehicle, and machine repair schedules.