Jake Fotheringhame
Holt
Summary
Results-driven Operating Site Superintendent with expertise in heavy equipment operation and site coordination. Proven ability to lead teams and ensure compliance with safety regulations, driving successful project execution and enhancing operational efficiency. Built and led an excavation division to $2M in gross annual revenue, with $600K net profit in 2024.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Operating Site Superintendent
Chris Shipley Excavating
Kearney
07.2025 - Current
- Interpret civil plans for site development.
- Coordinate crews and equipment for site development.
- Perform all heavy equipment operations.
Excavation Division manager
221 Construction
Kearney
09.2020 - 03.2025
- Founded and scaled the division from $0 to $2M in annual revenue.
- Built a joint venture for sewer and utility work.
- Managed estimating, sales, project execution, fleet management ($2M), and crew leadership (2-20) personnel.
- Developed standard operating procedures for consistent task execution across teams.
Operator Foreman
Lawrence Construction Company
Denver
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Implemented best practices for material handling and site organization among crew members.
- Planned, organized and supervised daily operations of production staff.
- Supervised daily operations of construction projects to ensure workflow efficiency on roadways, bridges, dams, heavy infrastructure, waterways, and site development.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Garney Construction
Denver
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed pipeline, stormwater, sanitary, and water main excavation, and utility installation.
- 1st place in an equipment rodeo (45 of the top companies in Denver).
- Installed structural over-ex for water treatment facilities.
- Utility exposure, high stress, high production environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kearney High School
Kearney, MO05-2010
Skills
- Civil plans interpretation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Site coordination
- Project scheduling
- Safety regulation compliance
- Construction management
- Fleet management
- Budget control
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Plumbing
- Business development
- Maintenance and repair
- Project oversight
- Operations management
- Direct sales (inside and outside)
- High-risk utility exposure
Certification
OWTS Installer card
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Operating Site Superintendent
Chris Shipley Excavating
07.2025 - Current
Excavation Division manager
221 Construction
09.2020 - 03.2025
Operator Foreman
Lawrence Construction Company
01.2016 - 10.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator
Garney Construction
12.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Kearney High School