Derrick Mutz
Surprise,A
Summary
Construction Operations Professional — Field-driven construction leader with extensive experience coordinating subcontractors, resolving technical issues, and managing multi-trade workflows across residential, facilities, and institutional environments. Strong background in safety compliance, quality control, and schedule execution. Ready to bring hands-on construction expertise and disciplined project coordination to support McCarthy’s large-scale commercial projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Warranty Representative
Richmond American Homes
01.2023 - Current
- Subcontractor Coordination — Directed daily activities of 15–25 subcontractor trades, ensuring timely completion of corrective work while maintaining production schedules.
- Field Issue Diagnosis — Identified root causes of structural, mechanical, electrical, and finish-related issues; recommended corrective actions aligned with building codes.
- High-Priority Issue Management — Took ownership of escalated issues, coordinating rapid trade response to protect customer satisfaction and project quality.
- Schedule & Workflow Control — Managed 40–60 open items simultaneously, prioritizing work based on urgency, trade availability, and cost impact.
- Quality & Risk Oversight — Documented recurring defects and collaborated with construction teams to implement corrective measures.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration — Worked closely with superintendents, purchasing, and customer care leadership to resolve complex issues.
- Documentation & Reporting — Maintained detailed logs, photos, and subcontractor performance notes for internal audits.
Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Foreman
Neosho School District
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Grounds & Facilities Team Leadership — Managed district grounds and facilities teams, ensuring safe, efficient operations.
- Facility & Athletic Field Maintenance — Oversaw turf, fields, fencing, athletic complexes, and landscaped areas.
- Classroom Remodeling — Performed carpentry, finishes, layout adjustments, and functional upgrades.
- Ancillary Building Construction — Built ancillary structures and site improvements.
- Specialty Installations — Installed fencing, turf sections, batting cages, and athletic infrastructure.
- Event Setup & Logistics — Coordinated graduations, assemblies, athletics, and performing arts events.
- Equipment Maintenance Coordination — Scheduled and performed maintenance on grounds equipment.
- Playground Safety Inspections — Ensured compliance with playground safety standards.
- Project Scheduling & Execution — Planned and executed maintenance and construction tasks.
- General Repairs & Facility Upgrades — Performed repairs and remodeling across district facilities.
- Skilled Trade Support — Assisted plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians.
- Supervised employees and scheduled shifts.
Facilities & Maintenance Foreman
CD Management
12.2012 - 07.2020
- Facilities Team Leadership — Managed facilities and maintenance department operations.
- OSHA Compliance & Safety Training — Delivered annual OSHA refresher training (LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work).
- Industrial Equipment Training — Served as PIT/forklift operator trainer for warehouse personnel.
- Multi-Site Facility Oversight — Oversaw offices, warehouses, testing facilities, and a 20,000-sq-ft airport hangar.
- Preventative Maintenance Management — Directed PM programs and asset tracking.
- Budgeting & Capital Planning — Prepared annual budgets and forecasted maintenance and capital needs.
Construction Foreman
Mayberry Construction
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Crew & Trade Supervision — Led field crews and subcontractors on new construction and remodel projects, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality execution.
- Plan Interpretation — Reviewed drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for accurate construction.
- Schedule Coordination — Sequenced trades, monitored progress, and maintained project timelines.
- Self-Performed Work — Completed framing, trim carpentry, painting, flooring, and other tasks to maintain momentum.
- Quality & Safety Oversight — Conducted inspections, enforced safety protocols, ensured code compliance.
- Field Problem Solving — Resolved construction challenges through real-time adjustments.
Education
High School -
Joplin High School
Joplin, MO05-1998
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation — Backhoe, skid steer, telehandler, boom lift, scissor lift, fork truck
- Carpentry & Construction — Framing, finish carpentry, installations, repairs
- Building Systems Knowledge — Mechanical, structural, electrical, facility systems
- Grounds & Facilities Maintenance — Troubleshooting and site operations
- OSHA Certifications (Training completed, certification lapsed) — OHSA 10, OSHA 30, OSHA 511, OSHA 501 Train-the-Trainer
- LOTO & Safety Programs — Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work
- Industrial Equipment Training — Forklift/PIT Operator & Trainer
- Safety Leadership and Emergency Response — First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- Project & Operations Management
- Scheduling & Coordination — Trade sequencing, workflow management, milestone tracking
- Budgeting & Cost Control — Annual budgets, forecasting, cost evaluation
- Preventative Maintenance — PM programs, asset tracking, documentation
- Team Leadership — Crew supervision, subcontractor oversight
Websites
Timeline
Warranty Representative
Richmond American Homes
01.2023 - Current
Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Foreman
Neosho School District
09.2020 - 09.2023
Facilities & Maintenance Foreman
CD Management
12.2012 - 07.2020
Construction Foreman
Mayberry Construction
01.2006 - 01.2012
High School -
Joplin High School