Highly experienced general contractor seeks to obtain full-time employment as a project manager or field superintendent - residential or commercial construction.
WALTER T. VOORHIS
134 EAST 4380 NORTH, PROVO, UTAH 84604
(801) 636-2141
wtvoorhis[at]gmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Strong ability to anticipate and avoid potential obstacles
Creative and strategic troubleshooter, facilitator, and problem solver
Goal-oriented, with exceptional prioritization skills
Constructive and efficient management of employees and subcontractors
EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Worked as Assistant Project Superintendent on multiple bridge, highway, and heavy commercial construction projects, including a $19 million bridge project at Kimball Junction, Park City, Utah.
Functioned as chief assistant to general contractor on an $11 million Rainforest structure (water park).
Supervised and coordinated various employees and subcontractors on a variety of different projects, including excavation, paving, demolition, slab on grade, foundations, asphalt, remodeling, insurance-related repairs, and
emergency repairs.
Interfaced with architects, engineers, lawyers, homeowners, federal, state, and local agencies.
Completed numerous jobs related to with concrete restoration, foundation subsidence, and drainage-related repairs,
including post-tension slabs and new structural slabs on caissons.
Experienced in preparing environmental reports for road construction projects.
Extensive layout experience, including supervision of surveyors.
Computer literate, with experience using MS Office.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
General Contractor - 2003 to Present
Walter T. Voorhis Construction, Provo, Utah
Experience includes: New commercial and residential construction; structural repairs; operation and maintenance of
equipment; interfacing and coordinating with general contractors, subcontractors, insurance agencies, property
owners, building inspectors, and government agencies; rough and finish carpentry; concrete foundations and flatwork;
masonry; plumbing; electrical work; property management; tenant improvement; operation of heavy equipment; human resource functions; job estimation; troubleshooting.
Field Foreman - February 2009 to June 2009 (temporary project)
Cowabunga Bay Project, Draper, Utah
Job duties include: erecting steel, troubleshooting, carpentry, fiberglass fabrication, facilitating and coordinating
time-intensive tasks. Instrumental in laying out and pouring concrete foundations to support Rainforest structure.
Assistant Superintendent/Construction Foreman/Carpenter - 1999 to 2003
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, Draper, Utah
Job duties included: Supervision of employees; fulfilling responsibilities as a certified erosion control specialist;
inspection and preparation of environmental control reports for state agencies; interfacing with subcontractors, suppliers, state representatives; traffic control supervision; concrete finishing; carpentry; welding; operation of heavy equipment; steel erection; steel tying
General Contractor - 1996 to 1999
Building Repairs, Provo, Utah
Job duties included: Supervision of employees; job management; structural repairs on commercial and residential buildings; operation and maintenance of equipment; interfacing with subcontractors, insurance agencies, property owners; marketing; bookkeeping; billing; collections; human resources; carpentry; concrete finishing; plumbing; electrical work.
Construction Foreman/Supervisor - 1994 to 1996
CPH Restorations, Incorporated, Murray, Utah
Job duties included: Structural repairs on commercial and residential buildings; job management; supervision of
employees; interfacing with subcontractors, insurance agencies, property owners; emergency response; plumbing;
carpentry; electrical work; concrete finishing.
Construction Foreman/Supervisor - 1984 to 1994
Building Restorations, Incorporated, Lemon Grove, California
Job duties included: Supervision of employees; structural repairs on commercial and residential buildings; destructive
testing; interfacing with attorneys, architects, engineers, insurance adjusters, property owners; discovering evidence
for legal proceedings; operation of heavy equipment; carpentry; masonry; concrete finishing; job management
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Studies
San Diego State University, San Diego, California
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Missionary - Jamaica West Indies
Scouting - Provo, Utah and Hawaii
Homeless - Volunteer Utah
PERSONAL HOBBIES AND ACTIVITIES
Football - Played center for the San Diego State Aztecs
SCUBA - Certified and advanced training (Thailand, Hawaii, California, Utah)
Water Sports - Jet skiing, fishing, boating, whitewater rafting
Photography - Underwater and land
Outdoor Sports - Rock climbing, camping, hiking, biking
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