Thomas Farrell
Philadelphia
Summary
Dynamic construction professional with extensive experience at DCH Contractors, excelling in project management and subcontractor coordination. Proven ability to enhance safety compliance and streamline operations, ensuring timely project completion. Skilled in construction documentation and effective communication, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and driving team success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Construction Manager
DCH Contractors
Philadelphia
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in managing project timelines and schedules for construction sites.
- Coordinated communication between subcontractors and project stakeholders daily.
- Supported site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained comprehensive project documentation and records for review.
- Monitored work progress to identify potential issues early on.
- Reviewed contractor bids to assist in selection processes effectively.
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
- Ensured compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations and industry standards throughout the duration of each job.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly while making sure they were satisfied with the work performed.
- Responded quickly to emergencies arising at job sites by organizing appropriate response teams.
- Reviewed bids from subcontractors and suppliers to determine most competitive pricing options.
Assistant Supervisor
Turn Key Reality
08.2021 - Current
- Handle Subcontractors
- Read Blue Prints
- Help Create Schedule so buildings are done in time
- Lead your team to make sure project is running smoothly
- Tracking and reporting project progress
- Analyzing data as required
- Meet with building inspectors
- Managing Budget for Buildings
- Assisted in managing daily operations and staff schedules.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow.
- Supported training programs for new team members and ongoing staff development.
Business Owner
Inner City Graphic and Design
01.2018 - Current
- Graphic Design
- T-Shirt Screen Printing
- Keeping track of company accounts
- Sales
Business Owner
Inner City Graphic and Design
08.2017 - Current
- Order Inventory and Supplies
- Press and Silk Screen T-Shirts
- Pay Invoices
- Create Designs for shirts
Business Owner
One Stop Deli
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Ran and operated all aspects of the business including inventory and stock
- Safe Serve Certification expires 2021
- Cooked on grill and deep fryer
- Made pizza and dough
- Sliced lunch meat and used Register
Lighting Maintenance
Aetna Corp
10.2012 - 04.2016
- Kept Track of inventory
- Replaced broken lighting ballasts
- Changed broken lamps and sockets
- Ran and Replaced wires.
Punch-Out
Orleans Home
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Finish Carpentry and Trim Work
- Spackling, Painting, Electrical, and Plumbing
- Review and Complete Warranty in home owner homes
- Communicate with township officials and inspectors
Data Entry
Jimcor
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Entered Data into the computer
- Worked with Microsoft Excel
- Handled Phone calls with customers
Electrical Apprentice
Local 98
10.2007 - 01.2010
- Completed 2 years of Electrical Apprentice program
- Completed a Osha 10 hour and 30 hour course.
- Read electrical blue prints
- Wired Switches and Receptacles
- Hung Lighting fixtures and wired panel boxes
- Ran conduit pipes and cable tray
Punch-Out
Orleans Home
06.2005 - 10.2007
- Finish Carpentry and Trim Work
- Spackling, Painting, Electrical, and Plumbing
- Review and Complete Warranty in home owners homes
- Communicate with township officials and inspectors
Forklift Operator
New England Motor Freight
07.2001 - 06.2005
- Completed a Forklift Certification Test
- Loaded and Unloaded trailers to be ready for delivery
- Worked with customers to get their deliveries to them in a timely manner
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting 1 and 2, Business Finance
Roman Catholic High School
06.2000
Local 98 Electrical Apprentice - Electrical Apprentice
Skills
- Management
- Athletic Scheduling
- Team Player
- Multi-Tasker
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- OSHA 30 Card
- Safety compliance
- Construction documentation
- Schedule planning
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Site inspections
- Critical thinking
- Subcontractor coordination
- Site supervision
- Scheduling and planning
- Contract administration
- Renovation
- Construction safety
Certification
OSHA 30 Cards
Timeline
Assistant Construction Manager
DCH Contractors
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Supervisor
Turn Key Reality
08.2021 - Current
Business Owner
Inner City Graphic and Design
01.2018 - Current
Business Owner
Inner City Graphic and Design
08.2017 - Current
Business Owner
One Stop Deli
04.2016 - 08.2017
Lighting Maintenance
Aetna Corp
10.2012 - 04.2016
Punch-Out
Orleans Home
07.2011 - 10.2012
Data Entry
Jimcor
03.2011 - 07.2011
Electrical Apprentice
Local 98
10.2007 - 01.2010
Punch-Out
Orleans Home
06.2005 - 10.2007
Forklift Operator
New England Motor Freight
07.2001 - 06.2005
High School Diploma - Accounting 1 and 2, Business Finance
Roman Catholic High School