KENT T. GASPERSON
Senior Commercial Construction Superintendent Interior Construction Drywall & Metal Framing
Tampa Bay Area, Florida
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced commercial construction superintendent and interior construction professional with 40+ years in the commercial construction industry, including approximately 30 years in superintendent/field leadership roles. Began commercial construction career in 1985 and has extensive hands-on expertise in metal stud framing, drywall hanging and finishing, acoustical ceilings, specialty wall systems, doors, access floors, estimating, takeoffs, crew management, scheduling, jobsite coordination, and project meetings.
Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate with general contractors and subcontractors, read plans and specifications, perform material and labor takeoffs, resolve field issues, maintain production schedules, and deliver quality work safely and efficiently.
Seeking a long-term Senior Superintendent / Commercial Interior Construction position with a company where extensive field experience, leadership, and hands-on knowledge can contribute to successful projects.
CORE SKILLS
- Commercial Construction Supervision
- Drywall & Interior Construction
- Metal Stud Framing
- Drywall Hanging & Finishing
- Acoustical Ceiling Installation
- RACO Wall Systems
- Modernfold Doors
- Computer/Access Flooring
- Door Frames & Installation
- Crew & Manpower Management
- Project Scheduling & Sequencing
- Plan & Specification Reading
- Material & Labor Takeoffs
- Jobsite Meetings
- General Contractor Coordination
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Quality Control
- Safety & Jobsite Compliance
- Punch List & Project Closeout
- Field Problem Solving
- Production Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BONNETTS
Commercial Construction / Interior Construction
1985 – 1995
Started commercial construction career and developed extensive hands-on experience in commercial interior construction, including metal framing, drywall, ceilings, and related field operations.
- Performed and supervised commercial interior construction.
- Developed expertise in metal stud framing, drywall installation, finishing, and ceilings.
- Worked with commercial plans, layouts, materials, and jobsite requirements.
- Progressed into field leadership and crew coordination responsibilities.
PRECISION WALLS
Commercial Interior Construction / Drywall & Framing
1995 – 2015
Advanced into long-term commercial field leadership with responsibility for managing crews and coordinating interior construction operations.
- Supervised commercial drywall and metal framing operations.
- Managed crews and coordinated manpower according to project schedules.
- Coordinated daily field activities with general contractors, project managers, and other trades.
- Participated in jobsite and project meetings.
- Read construction drawings and specifications to establish field requirements.
- Performed material and labor takeoffs.
- Coordinated installation of drywall, metal framing, ceilings, and specialty interior systems.
- Identified and resolved field conflicts and production issues.
- Maintained quality and production expectations while meeting project schedules.
- Coordinated work with other trades to maintain project sequencing.
OWNER / OPERATOR —Advanced Acoustic Applications]
Commercial Interior Construction
2015 – 2020
Founded and operated an independent commercial construction company, managing projects from estimating and takeoff through field production and completion.
- Managed overall project field operations.
- Performed estimating, material takeoffs, and project planning.
- Hired, supervised, and directed field crews.
- Coordinated schedules, manpower, materials, and production.
- Communicated directly with general contractors and project representatives.
- Managed quality control and project completion.
- Handled day-to-day business and field operations.
- Built relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and employees.
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT / FIELD SUPERVISION
2020 – Present
Worked with multiple commercial construction companies while continuing to provide superintendent-level field leadership and interior construction expertise.
- Supervised commercial construction crews and field operations.
- Coordinated drywall, metal framing, ceilings, specialty wall systems, and related interior work.
- Worked directly with general contractors and project management teams.
- Attended project meetings and coordinated daily work activities.
- Performed takeoffs and assisted with estimating and project planning.
- Managed manpower and production to meet project schedules.
- Read plans and specifications and translated them into field operations.
- Coordinated multiple trades and addressed field conflicts.
- Maintained quality, safety, productivity, and schedule expectations.
- Provided hands-on leadership and troubleshooting throughout projects.
TRADE & FIELD EXPERTISE
Metal Framing: Metal stud framing, layout, walls, soffits, shaft walls, specialty framing
Drywall: Hanging, finishing, repair, quality control, production management
Ceilings: Acoustical ceiling systems and commercial ceiling installation
Specialty Systems: RACO walls, Modernfold doors, computer/access flooring, door frames
Supervision: Crew management, manpower planning, scheduling, coordination, meetings, inspections, quality control, punch lists, and closeout
Estimating: Material takeoffs, labor takeoffs, plan reading, field measurements, and project planning
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 40+ years of commercial construction experience
- Approximately 30 years of superintendent/field leadership experience
- Extensive hands-on knowledge of commercial drywall and interior construction
- Former business owner with experience managing both field operations and the business side of construction
- Experienced working directly with general contractors, project managers, subcontractors, and field crews
- Able to manage crews while maintaining production, quality, safety, and schedule
- Strong combination of hands-on trade knowledge and superintendent-level leadership
TARGET POSITION
Senior Commercial Construction Superintendent
Commercial Drywall / Interior Construction Superintendent
Senior Field Superintendent
Target Compensation: $100,000+ annually
References available upon request.