Construction Superintendent Safety Compliance

MARK BURNS

South Forest Ave., ***** Bradley, IL 815-***-**** ************@*********.***

Summary

Construction Superintendent with over 25 years of experience in commercial and industrial building projects, from 5,000 to 100,000 square feet. Managed crews of up to 30, and worked with 10 or more subcontractors per job. Completed 95% of projects on schedule and within budget. Maintained a zero-incident safety record for periods of over 18 months. Reduced rework by up to 25% through accurate plan reading, and consistent job checks.

Area Of Expertise

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Time management

Conflict resolution

Crew management

Blueprint reading

Work scheduling

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Material tracking

Subcontractor coordination

Experience

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT 08/2024 to 04/2025

MD Commercial Services

Completed commercial builds valued up to $5 million, with 95% delivered on schedule and within budget.

Supervised 15–50 tradespeople and coordinated activities across 10+ subcontracting firms per assignment.

Upheld full safety compliance, decreasing incidents by 30% annually through strict site oversight.

Identified and resolved field issues within 24 hours during routine inspections, reducing overall delays by 15%.

CARPENTER FOREMAN 04/1995 to 10/2022

Carpenter's Local 174

Executed over 20 union-affiliated builds spanning educational, administrative, and civic structures.

Coordinated teams ranging from 10 to 40 tradespeople through structural assembly, interior systems, and site readiness, completing 90% of phases ahead of target dates.

Applied contract terms and trade codes consistently, resulting in zero disputes or compliance rejections.

Preserved a spotless safety log for 18+ months, with all regulatory checks passed without citation.

FOREMAN /Superintendent 01/1998 to 01/2024

Kevin Nugent Construction

Delivered foundation, concrete flatwork, and grading for over 30 builds, including projects reaching 25,000 square feet.

Oversaw 15 to 40 tradespeople, meeting 95% of key benchmarks within planned timelines.

Scheduled site access, arranged equipment drop-offs, and aligned subcontractor activity across more than 10 locations, trimming idle time by 20%.

Supervised structural enclosure and interior completion for multi-unit and mixed-use developments, earning 98% clearance rate during final walkthroughs.

CARPENTER FOREMAN 01/1996 to 01/1998

Partain Construction

Supervised job site activities across 15+ mid-size builds ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 square feet.

Interpreted technical drawings and construction plans, securing a 100% approval rate during inspections.

Assigned trade-specific tasks and aligned crew schedules for teams of 10 to 35, keeping 92% of timelines intact.

Inspected structural components and material use across phases, cutting repeat work by 25% over one year.

CARPENTER 01/1995 to 01/1996

Miller & Sons

Delivered over 50 structural repair and carpentry tasks across housing units and commercial spaces, including framing, hardware fitting, and woodwork assembly.

Analyzed schematics and task orders with 98% precision, minimizing corrections and inspection issues.

Shortened emergency job turnaround by 30% through direct coordination with skilled trades, bringing response times below 36 hours.

Maintained two years of incident-free work by applying consistent safety checks and hazard controls.

CARPENTER 01/1994 to 01/1995

Piggush & Simoneau Inc.

Delivered structural and interior carpentry across 20+ residential and commercial sites ranging from 1,500 to 15,000 square feet.

Interpreted build specifications and layout schematics with 99% accuracy, holding rework below 5%.

Scheduled trade workflows and sequenced tasks across multi-stage projects, reducing site downtime by 25% and maintaining 90% on-time progress.

Applied site safety checks and tool control measures, achieving 18 months without single recorded incident.

Education and Training

High School 06/1987

Kankakee High School Kankakee, IL

Certifications

OSHA 30 Certification

Supervisory Training Program (AGC of America)

Mid-America Carpenters Training Center Certification

Notable Projects

Riverside Retirement Home, 2015-2016, subcontractor, interior wood framing, and drywall

Arby's Restaurant, 2016, general contractor, complete build from the ground up: foundation, framing, finish work, and millwork

Waste Management Transfer Station, 2018-2019, subcontractor, heavy-duty foundation, steelwork, flatwork, and site work

Domino's Ingredients Plant, 2021-2022, subcontractor, foundations, flatwork, truck docks, curbs, and sidewalks

Kankakee County Training Center, 2022, subcontractor, foundation work, and truck dock walls

References

Available upon request

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