Anthony Sopata
Downers Grove
Summary
Experienced, knowledgeable, hardworking construction professional with over 20 years of experience. Extensive knowledge and hands on experience across trades including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, landscape construction and more. Demonstrated job site and project leadership. Proven ability to coordinate multiple trades while maintaining safety and compliance standards. Committed to delivering high-quality results meeting timelines and budgets within established timelines and budgets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Foreman
DCS Mechanical
Aurora, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Supervise daily job site operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project specifications.
- Coordinate multiple trades daily tasks, maximizing project performance through coordination and strong communication.
- Ensure resource allocation at each site daily.
- Manage crews ranging from one to five employees.
- Regularly inspect progress, anticipate issues and implement timely solutions to ensure deadlines are met.
- Train new crew members on equipment use, safety standards, and operational procedures.
- Develop strong relationships with superintendents for general contractors on commercial projects
- Conduct weekly safety meetings.
General Contractor/Superintendent
Keystone Construct
River Forest, IL
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed project timelines and budgets to ensure successful completion of commercial construction projects including Buona Beef, Rainbow Cone, Starbucks, Chipotle and several retail store fronts.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities to ensure efficiency and project quality.
- Self performed carpentry, HVAC, and plumbing work onsite
- Created schedules for subcontractors, "look ahead schedules" and set up inspections for all municipalities to ensure compliance with all related regulations and amendments.
Journeyman Carpenter/Carpenter Foreman
CPL Builders
Chicago, IL
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Led construction projects from blueprint interpretation to final inspection, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Implemented safety protocols on job sites, promoted a culture of workplace safety and compliance.
- Utilized power tools and equipment efficiently for framing, roofing, and finishing tasks across several projects (concrete, window installs, siding, wood and metal framing, dry wall, trim, millwork installation)
- Demonstrated versatility as a journeyman carpenter with experience in both rough framing and finish work across diverse construction projects and environments.
- Collaborated with project managers and superintendents to streamline processes and reduce project timelines effectively.
Apprentice Plumber 4th Year
Atlas Plumbing
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Installed plumbing fixtures and systems commercial buildings (Mariano's and Jewel).
- Assisted lead plumbers with repairs, ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations.
- Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks (including underground and sewer work).
Carpenter and Remodeling Contractor
Self Employed
Woodridge, IL
09.2014 - 01.2016
Carpenter/Concrete Finisher
Timberbuilt Rooms
St. Charles, IL
01.2014 - 09.2014
Installer/Technician
Gillman Heating and Cooling
Plano, IL
09.2013 - 01.2014
Cement Mason/Brick Mason
Peckhart Landscape Construction
Downers Grove, IL
01.2013 - 09.2013
Education
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove North
Downers Grove IL Skills
- Construction supervision
- Scheduling coordination
- Subcontractor management
- Field reporting
- Maintenance coordination
- Hand and power tools
- Multitasking and organization
- Worksite safety
- Critical thinking
- Site coordination
- Crew leadership
- Commercial and residential projects
- Finish carpentry
- Schematics and blueprints
- Site inspection
- Equipment operation
- Project leadership
- Job planning
- Safety oversight
- Materials management
- Physical stamina
- OSHA compliance
- Wood and metal framing
Timeline
Field Foreman
DCS Mechanical
10.2022 - Current
General Contractor/Superintendent
Keystone Construct
03.2021 - 10.2022
Journeyman Carpenter/Carpenter Foreman
CPL Builders
07.2020 - 03.2022
Apprentice Plumber 4th Year
Atlas Plumbing
01.2016 - 02.2019
Carpenter and Remodeling Contractor
Self Employed
09.2014 - 01.2016
Carpenter/Concrete Finisher
Timberbuilt Rooms
01.2014 - 09.2014
Installer/Technician
Gillman Heating and Cooling
09.2013 - 01.2014
Cement Mason/Brick Mason
Peckhart Landscape Construction
01.2013 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove North
Early Employment
Kolar Heating and Cooling | Plainfield, IL | 2011-2013
Arrow Sheet Metal | Elgin, IL | 2005-2010
Midwest Heritage Homes | Downers Grove, IL | 2001-2005