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Wade Kyllonen

Buffalo,MN

Summary


Construction professional with extensive experience in leading jobsite activities and ensuring optimal project execution. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving project goals. Adaptable to changing project demands and committed to maintaining high safety standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Jobsite Foreman

Crafted Construction
06.2025 - Current
  • Provide oversight for residential construction projects, including decks, screen porches, and door installations. Coordinate material procurement and verify accurate installation practices. Maintain a clean and safe jobsite while enforcing company standards and safety protocols. Communicate with clients to provide progress updates and resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Asst. Superintendent

Larson Building
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Manage multiple tasks within tight timelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Provide direction for different sub-contractors and company personnel daily. Maintain a steady workflow and worked to find solutions for challenges. Communicate with office personnel to determine the best course of action when faced with unusual circumstances. Maintain excellent relationships with clients and vendors while providing the best value possible within the company's budget. Provide daily updates using Procore to document completed work and other pertinent information.

Remodel Superintendent

Detail Homes
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Enforced compliance with safety regulations and building codes. Provided direction and leadership to achieve company values and mission. Conducted regular inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Conferred with senior management to discuss and resolve matters regarding work procedures and complaints. Managed and directed subcontractors in the completion of projects. Responded promptly to customer inquiries concerning status updates on active jobs or upcoming projects.

Jobsite Superintendent

Bizal Built
08.2015 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for project success by managing carpentry crew and collaborating with other subcontractors to provide best solutions for scope of work. Managed material inventory and maintained steady advance planning to allow continuity of project. Performed all types of carpentry and proficient in different aspects such as stick framing, balloon framing, prefab framing, trim carpentry, cabinet installations and coping/miter joinery. Conducted site visits prior to commencing work to determine jobsite needs. Participated in code inspections and followed through with required fixes. Proactively managed issues without needing upper management assistance. Proficient in logging and documenting project updates and pictures to demonstrate progress.

Railway Engineer

Union Pacific Railway
10.2012 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for operating freight trains ranging from 5,000 tons to 35,000 tons over complex regional corridors while maintaining strict adherence to FRA mandated regulations. Able to follow directives from dispatch center, thus allowing safe and efficient train movements while controlling in train forces to minimize potential risks to train cargo and surrounding environment. Proficient in coal train operations, high priority trains such as UPS or FEDEX cargo, and general manifest trains. Expected to use various methods of braking and always be in control of the train regardless of grade or type of territory. Was a successful member of a fuel savings program which rewarded monetarily engineers based on fuel consumption while operating.

Switchman/Conductor

Union Pacific Railway
09.2011 - 10.2012
  • Responsible for train movements in yards and on mainline routes. Maintained a thorough understanding of local trackage rules along with knowledge of required documentation and inspection requirements while keeping a firm understanding of the current situation. Had a working knowledge of Hazmat rules and was able to safely move any train over any trackage regardless of train commodity. Easily able to perform work in conjunction with other departments or train crews. Certified in Remote Control Operations which allowed the train to be operated without any personnel in the cab of locomotive. Other job duties included mentoring new hires, maintaining accurate computer records of the day’s activities, and ensuring proper securement of unattended trains.

Education

AS - Construction Management

North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN
09-2027

Certificate - Railway Operations

Johnson County Community College
Kansas City, MO
01.2011

Skills

  • Field operations management
  • Skilled carpenter
  • Effective communicator
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Computer Literate
  • Self-Starter
  • Trade Coordination
  • Material Procurement
  • Hand tool/power tool safety
  • Working at elevated heights
  • Strong social skills
  • Tracking project progress electronically
  • Knowledgeable in inspection procedures
  • Rational thinking Analytical mindset
  • Employing Builder Trend to gather field data
  • First aid training
  • Site inspection
  • Construction supervision

Certification

  • Class 1 Train Service Engineer
  • Class 6 Remote Control Operator
  • Class 8 Conductor
  • These were valid certifications I held during my time with Union Pacific Railway.

Timeline

Jobsite Foreman

Crafted Construction
06.2025 - Current

Asst. Superintendent

Larson Building
12.2024 - 05.2025

Remodel Superintendent

Detail Homes
08.2024 - 12.2024

Jobsite Superintendent

Bizal Built
08.2015 - 08.2024

Railway Engineer

Union Pacific Railway
10.2012 - 08.2015

Switchman/Conductor

Union Pacific Railway
09.2011 - 10.2012

AS - Construction Management

North Hennepin Community College

Certificate - Railway Operations

Johnson County Community College

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