Shawn Berhiet
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Seasoned Construction Superintendent bringing 30 years of experience and successful background in Industrial an Commercial Insulation construction. Highly effective project and team manager with strong understanding of safety, scheduling and codes. Focused on completing jobs on time and to meet quality standards by motivating workers.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
USI Powers Insulation
1985 Aeroplaza Dr. Colorado Springs, Colorado
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and problem-solving among team members.
Branch Manager
Murphy Insulation Company
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
General Superintendent Insulation Division
Colorado Mechanical Systems
Centennial, CO
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Evaluated and recommended new procedures to upgrade and refine existing programs.
- Developed and maintained strong customer-focused relationships with stakeholders.
- Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
- Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
- Created and executed project plan and schedule, complying with budget and quality measures.
- Project Management
- QAQC Initiatives
- Estimating and setting company Insulation Install Rates.
- Managed 60 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
Superintendent
Systems Undercover
Eaton, CO
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor actions.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
- Managed 30 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
Industrial/Commercial Construction Superintendent
CD Specialty Contractors
Commerce City, CO
05.2014 - 12.2019
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations
- Reduced process downtime by restructuring ongoing projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to ensure on-time project delivery.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
General Foreman
Mountain States Engineering
Aurora, CO
04.2010 - 05.2014
- Updated logs and reported on job progress.
- Reviewed daily work assignments and delegated tasks to employees, supervising completion.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Adhered to US Occupational Health and Safety Administration mandates requiring use of gloves and insulating blankets for installation of high-voltage equipment.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers to ensure construction projects complied with drawings and specifications.
General Foreman
Inspeco Insulation
Penrose, CO
09.2000 - 04.2010
- Updated logs and reported on job progress.
- Reviewed daily work assignments and delegated tasks to employees, supervising completion.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
Foreman
Cowan Brothers Insulation
Peyton, CO
03.1995 - 09.2000
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
Education
Industrial / Commercial Insulation
Heat An Frost Apprenticeship Trade School
Denver, COSkills
- Budgeting
- Performance improvements
- Quality assurance
- Contract Management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Contractor oversight
- Construction management
- Blueprints and schematics
- Project management
- Construction Scheduling
- Administrative Oversight
- Quality Control Programs
- Safety management
- OSHA regulations
Certification
OSHA 30 certified
Timeline
Production Manager
USI Powers Insulation
02.2024 - 03.2025
Branch Manager
Murphy Insulation Company
05.2023 - 01.2024
General Superintendent Insulation Division
Colorado Mechanical Systems
10.2020 - 04.2023
Superintendent
Systems Undercover
02.2020 - 10.2020
Industrial/Commercial Construction Superintendent
CD Specialty Contractors
05.2014 - 12.2019
General Foreman
Mountain States Engineering
04.2010 - 05.2014
General Foreman
Inspeco Insulation
09.2000 - 04.2010
Foreman
Cowan Brothers Insulation
03.1995 - 09.2000
Industrial / Commercial Insulation
Heat An Frost Apprenticeship Trade School