Ernesto Zuniga
Laveen
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co
02.2019 - Current
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Increased Owner satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring quality work throughout the project lifecycle.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Fostered a culture of accountability on job sites, encouraging team members to take ownership of their tasks contributing overall success projects.
- Mentored junior staff members such as Field Engineers and craft, providing guidance in technical skills development and fostering a positive work environment for professional growth.
- Adhered strictly environmental regulations minimizing negative impacts local ecosystems during construction projects.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for high safety risk operations, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, productivity, and other pertinent information.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
Operator Foreman
Ames Construction
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Developed strong relationships with craft ensuring timely completion of the tasks for smooth operations.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from Superintendents and implementing changes as needed.
- Managed personnel effectively, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations for optimal workforce efficiency.
- Maximized team performance through effective communication, collaboration, and time management strategies.
- Optimized equipment utilization by regularly assessing needs, researching new technologies, and coordinating upgrades as necessary.
- Planned and assigned work according to project needs and individual team member strengths.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine necessary project steps.
Education
Maryvale High School
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Construction scheduling
- Blueprint reading
- Subcontractor supervision
- Blueprint interpretation
- Construction management
- Environmental awareness
- Managing employees
- Material take offs and estimates
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Workplace safety
- Effective communication
- Construction supervision
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co
02.2019 - Current
Operator Foreman
Ames Construction
01.2012 - 01.2019
Maryvale High School