Lee Hoppe
Princeton
Summary
Seasoned construction professional with over twenty years of experience at Nord Excavating in residential and commercial construction. Excelling in project management and staff supervision. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and uphold quality standards. Effective in coordination with contractors to achieve project goals. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and relationship building. Committed to safety and environmental awareness on all job sites. Focused on completing jobs on time and to meet quality standards by motivating workers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Nord Excavating
03.2017 - Current
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by making sure proper safety equipment was utlitzed.
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Operator
Nord Excavating
03.2015 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Experience operating multiple machine types such as Dozers, Excavators, front end loaders, scrapers, skid steers, packers, and more.
- Dug and back filled pipe.
Laborer
Nord Excavating
03.2005 - 03.2015
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Bottom man on a pipe crew and also a pipe layer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elk River High School
Elk River, MNSkills
- Staff management
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction
- Organizational effectiveness
- Construction supervision
- Blueprint interpretation
- Relationship building and management
- Environmental awareness
- Key decision making
- Quality standards
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Change order management
- Tracking soil quantities
- Localizing and programing GPS
Timeline
Superintendent
Nord Excavating
03.2017 - Current
Operator
Nord Excavating
03.2015 - Current
Laborer
Nord Excavating
03.2005 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Elk River High School