Caleb Buening
Charleston
Summary
Diligent Construction Manager with comprehensive background in managing large-scale construction projects. Successfully led diverse teams to complete projects on time and within budget through strategic planning and problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Applied Construction Solutions
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised team construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
- Established a reputation for excellent crisis management skills when unexpected issues arose during construction, quickly developing solutions to minimize project delays.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
Pipefitter Foreman
UA Lobal 149
08.2020 - 04.2024
- Reduced project timeline for pipefitting projects by effectively managing team assignments and schedules.
- Assisted in the design of custom pipe systems tailored to meet unique specifications demanded by clients across diverse industry sectors.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress, addressing delays, and adjusting resources as needed.
- Established effective communication channels between field personnel, management staff, clients, vendors ensuring smooth operations from start to finish on each project undertaken.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular inspections of tools, equipment, and work areas.
- Mentored junior team members providing guidance, support, and sharing expertise to ensure their growth within the profession successfully progressed over time.
- Lead teams in complex pipe system installations for various industries including oil and gas, power generation, and commercial construction projects.
- Successfully navigated challenging environments such as confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and remote locations to complete pipefitting projects.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Pipefitter Journeyman
UA Local 149
08.2011 - 08.2020
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing timely updates during job progress.
Education
Math And Welding
Lakeland Community College
Mattoon, ILSkills
- Construction management
- Problem-solving
- Site management
- Team building and leadership
- Scope management
- Subcontractor management
- Excellent customer relations
- Management
- Interpreting blueprints
- Reading blueprints
Timeline
Construction Manager
Applied Construction Solutions
04.2024 - Current
Pipefitter Foreman
UA Lobal 149
08.2020 - 04.2024
Pipefitter Journeyman
UA Local 149
08.2011 - 08.2020
Math And Welding
Lakeland Community College
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