Andrew Ray
Braintree
Summary
I am a skilled General Contractor with a robust background in overseeing large-scale projects at Drake Design + Build. I demonstrate expertise in subcontractor management, building code compliance, and ensuring worksite safety. I excel in project planning and quality control, achieving cost-effective construction solutions.
As a 23-year veteran in the union, local 327, my work was mostly done on multi-level high-rises. I have worked on both commercial (schools, hospitals, office buildings, and businesses) as well as residential (condos).
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Contractor
Drake Design + Build
09.2021 - Current
- Assessed project plans, spoke with clients, or designers and visited job sites to better understand project scope and client desires.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Collaborated with architects and subcontractors to devise cost-effective construction solutions.
- Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality and time constraints,
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Analyzed building plans and prepared bids to deliver timely, cost-effective project completion.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to eliminate workflow disruptions.
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
Union Carpenter
Local 327
09.2001 - 12.2023
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow the specifications of projects.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices, and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Measured, cut, and installed drywall, paneling, and other materials.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim, and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cape Cod Tech
Cape Cod, MA05-1994
Skills
- Job bidding
- Worksite safety
- Labor oversight
- Project safety
- Drywall installation
- Carpentry and flooring skills
- Renovation
- Residential and commercial construction
- Permitting
- Demolition
- Project planning
- Roofing installation
- Subcontractor management
- Plumbing systems
- Building codes compliance
- Plumbing and electrical work
- Operations oversight
- Quality control
- OSHA regulations
- Energy efficiency
- Safety compliance
- Permit acquisition
- Construction site management
- Carpentry
- Code compliance
Timeline
General Contractor
Drake Design + Build
09.2021 - Current
Union Carpenter
Local 327
09.2001 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Cape Cod Tech
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