KENNY DAVIDSON
11220 East Old Highway 124 · Hallsville, Missouri 65255
(573) 819-3769 · kdconstruction[at]aol.com
ELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT / GENERAL FOREMAN
Exceptionally qualified Master Electrician, with more than 20 years of experience managing numerous projects and initiatives for a wide range of reputable organizations. Skilled leader and facilitator, with proven record of managing electrical / construction projects encompassing 200+ employees with budgets of $250K to $2.5M+. Effective communicator, with demonstrated success in collaborating with engineers, architects, business owners, and tradesmen. Consistently complete high-quality projects on time and within budget. Versatile experience encompasses coal plants, nuclear power plants, hospitals, universities, apartment complexes, heavy industrial buildings, manufacturing plants, and more. Key strengths include:
Electrical Maintenance & Installation Management · Project Management · Operations Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership · Quality Assurance · Budget Management · Status Reporting
Field Investigations · Scheduling · Regulatory Compliance · Training & Development
Creative Problem-Solving · System Diagnostics & Inspections · Communications
Safety Awareness · Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Willing to Relocate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE SHAW GROUP INC., Baton Rouge, Louisiana · 2009 (Completed 5-month project)
Global engineering, construction, technology, fabrication, environmental and industrial services organization with 28,000 employees and $7.3B in revenues.
Night Shift Superintendent / General Foreman, Mirant Power Plant, Dickerson, Maryland
Managed all aspects of electrical components of project entailing a coal power plant. Managed and coordinated 70+ semi-skilled and skilled tradesmen. Oversaw addition of scrubber conveyor systems, MCCs, transformers, motors, switchgears, instrumentation, explosion proof of materials and installation, cable tray, cable pulling, and testing startup. Ensured effective communications through daily foreman meetings, planning, and scheduling.
· Completed 5-month initiative on time and within budget.
KD CONSTRUCTION INC., Hallsville, Missouri · 1997-2009
General and electrical contracting design firm that builds hospitals, schools, apartment complexes, and retail manufacturing companies.
Owner
Managed operations and coordinated all phases of construction projects valued at $100K-$3M. Collaborated with engineers, architects, business owners, and 30+ tradesmen. Prioritized work schedules, delegated assignments, and provided technical support. Resolved conflicts as needed. Managed and trained project teams.
· Managed successful projects including a $2.5M High School gymnasium addition, a $900K University of Missouri lab remodel, numerous bar and night club renovations (at $500K each), and a $2.4M fraternity house renovation.
· Developed and implemented a performance-based, progressive salary program.
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, Columbia, Missouri · 1986-1999
The largest university in Missouri with 30,000+ students enrolled in 20+ academic colleges.
Electrical Lead, Maintenance & Construction
Effectively maintained a campus of 80+ buildings, resident halls, and hospitals. Worked with 80+ personnel on numerous commercial projects concurrently with a budget of $1M. Managed various commercial projects including residential dorm and hospital wing remodels, generators, transformers, MCCs, motors, and PA systems. Served as liaison between engineering and production teams. Managed all aspects of electrical components of projects including phasing, scheduling, staffing plans, work schedules, budgets, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and timelines. Conducted field investigations of reported material problems and provided viable solutions. Prepared and presented weekly status reports for management.
· Managed a $250K initiative to manage quality control on a new fire alarm system installation at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Hospital; coordinated a switch gear replacement while hospital was in operation with no down time.
· Coordinated quality control on a $500K lighting replacement project at a residential life building on campus.
EARLY CAREER NOTES (full details on request)
IBEW LOCAL 257, Jefferson City, Missouri
Various roles including: Electrician / Foreman / General Foreman / Superintendent
· Managed electrical aspects of key projects including work on nuclear and fossil fuels power plants, manufacturing firms, educational institutions, and hospitals.
· Trained, managed, and supervised 10-100 tradesmen on the installation of electrical systems.
EDUCATION
Joint Apprenticeship / 4-Year Training (8,000+ hours), IBEW Local 257, Jefferson City, Missouri
Passed Journeyman Test and acquired Journeyman License
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Master Electrician & Journeyman Electrician, State of Missouri
Journeyman Electrician, State of Arkansas (2009-2010)
(Electrician Licenses reciprocal with Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska,
New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington & Wyoming)
CDL A License, State of Missouri
TWIC CARD
PASSPORT
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
NFPA/NEC, Electrical Code
Mold Remediation—Proper Procedure for Removal
Fiber Optics—Procedures for Splicing, Installing, Terminating, and Testing of Fiber Cables
Heating & Air Conditioning—Installation & Maintenance of Residential / Commercial
Environmental Air for Private and Public Applications
Welding / Cutting—Commercial & Industrial Applications
Temperature Controls—Barber Coleman, Honeywell, Johnson
KENNY DAVIDSON
11220 East Old Highway 124 · Hallsville, Missouri 65255
(573) 819-3769 · kdconstruction[at]aol.com
Dear Sir / Dear Madam:
Having managed successful initiatives for a multitude of industry leaders, I am now seeking the opportunity to join a company such as yours in an Electrical Superintendent and / or General Foreman position.
Offering more than 20 years of leadership and expertise, combined with Master Electrician / Journeyman’s Licenses and extensive specialized training, I am confident in my abilities to leverage these qualifications and deliver outstanding results for your organization.
In the past, my roles have ranged from Foreman and Electrical Lead to Superintendent and General Foreman. A few of my notable career achievements include:
· Completing 5-month initiative at the Mirant Power Plant on time and within budget.
· Founding and managing successful construction company (KD Construction Inc.); also developing and implementing a performance-based, progressive salary program.
· Effectively maintaining a campus of 80+ buildings, resident halls, and hospitals at the University of Missouri.
· Managing a $250K initiative to manage quality control on a new fire alarm system installation at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Hospital; also coordinating quality control on a $500K lighting replacement project at a residential life building on campus.
· Training, managing, and supervising 10-100 tradesmen on the installation of electrical systems at IBEW Local 257.
Please accept this letter and enclosed resume as an introduction to my skills and credentials. For a more detailed account of my contributions, feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience to arrange an interview. Thank you in advance for your consideration. I look forward to your call.
Sincerely,
Kenny Davidson
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