Trent Ashoo

Experience

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  ProVen Management, Inc.

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Project Engineer

  Assisted the Project Manager in condensing and accelerating a two year bridge demolition and replacement schedule to one yearGenerated and submitted site-specific work plans and submittals using Word and AdobeRecorded detailed daily activity and quantity logs using Excel in order to calculate costs of labor and materials alongside the owner’s inspectorCoordinated with a variety of sub-contractors on-site to perform vibration monitoring, traffic control, welding, pile driving, rebar, formwork, soil and water testingUsed field quantities and measurements to estimate bid items and compare field results with original bid estimates Show less

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  ProVen Management, Inc.

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Project Engineer

  Recorded all field activities daily, logged personal on-site, compared material quantities with receipts, tracked rental equipment and compared with invoices, quantified and tracked off hauled material and bid itemsUsed field quantities and measurements to estimate bid items and compare field results with original bid estimatesCreated and updated two copies of as-built plans, one for the office and field Prepared any requirements for material procurement or activities per specificationsRepresented the company by working with a subcontractor to assure the site had no liabilities whether environmental, public, or safety concerns Show less

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  Cloud Construction + Facilities Maintenance

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Superintendent

  Worked as a Superintendent on a Christian Brothers Automotive in Lafayette, LATook over job when footings were excavated and rebar was installedRoughed in MEP, poured footings & slab, framed building, installed roof, interior rough-in, brought the site to grade, completed site utilitiesManaged deliveries and staging of materials and equipmentWorked closely with subcontractors and used communication to overcome any issues or unknowns throughout my time on the jobLearned how to communicate with subcontractors and the value of building relationships with the crewsGained a deeper understanding of the activities and sequencing required for a ground up project as well as the process and duration of those activitiesVolunteered as a laborer when possible performing work such as:Site clean up, assembling underground plumbing, helping grade and install RCP, drilled holes for concrete anchors, patched drywall, built job site signage, install blocking, operated: skid steer, excavator, variety of forklifts, scissor lift, and booming man lift Show less

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  HENSEL PHELPS

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Field/Office Engineer

  Laid out block outs, control lines, control points, anchor locations, grids, formwork, grade nails and edge forms using a grade rod and laser Tracked progress of the HVAC system, architectural precast, sound attenuation panels, roof membrane, air membrane, shoring, rebar cageOperated man lifts, forklifts, skid steersPerformed tasks not defined in subcontractors scopes of work such as:Installing hanger threads, grading and compacting foundations, cutting and tying rebar, pouring and finishing equipment pads, pouring protected walls and running wall vibrators, drilling anchor holes for canopies and equipment pads, checking and maintaining fire extinguishers Coordinated with subcontractors to acquire, review, and submit submittals to the Core of Engineers on timeCoordinated with field personnel to address any discrepancies or areas that lacked information in the plans to then create sketches and write RFI’s to submit to the Core of Engineers Show less

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  Nunn Construction

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  Assistant Superintendent

  Assisted the Superintendent in managing the field staff, both self perform crews as well as subcontractors. Answered questions, analyzed plans/specifications/shop drawings/schedules/contracts to determine which trades needed to be where and what they needed to be working on. Helped to mitigate any disputes in the field and organize trades to keep everyone on site and productive. Received safety training for asbestos, silica, scaffolds, rigging/signalperson, lifts, electrical, fall protection, as well as OSHA 10, OSHA 30hr, and CPR & first aid. Utilized CPR training to resuscitate a worker experiencing cardiac arrest. Assisted and ran schedule updates with the Superintendent and Project Manager that helped to determine payment applications. Performed Quality Control and Safety inspections internally and with 3rd parties. Developed relationships with the Subcontractors, Engineer, Owners, and Architects and coordinated with them when necessary to keep construction moving. Developed logistics and safety plans periodically throughout the project to maximize the jobsite. Developed RFI's to communicate issues in the field to the design team. Participated in preconstruction pull plans to help create gameplans for install with several trades at a time and identify any issues before construction began. Assisted Project Engineer's and Project Manager to better understand issues and systems in the field to create a better understanding among the management team. Documented everything from daily logs and inspections to conversations with troublesome subcontractors. Created tracking logs to help subcontractor management understood where they were falling behind and what manpower it would take to get back on track. Show less

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  Shield Frame

  Feb 2024 - now

  Founder

  Shield Frame is designed to streamline the construction process by providing an innovative solution that saves time, reduces labor costs, and promotes efficiency. Shield Frame helps contractors work smarter, not harder. My goal is to create products that make a real difference in day-to-day operations and help the industry build more efficiently.