Ikamanu Palei

Experienced Concrete Superintendent with 28 years in the concrete and construction industry, managing crews of up to 12 across commercial, residential, and municipal projects. Skilled in blueprint reading via Procore and HCSS, budgeting, and site supervision. OSHA 30 certified, with expertise in safety compliance, equipment operation, and mentoring team members for timely, high-quality project completion.

Concrete Superintendent at Strong excavation/Hogan & Associates (2023-12 – Present)

• Coordinated concrete setup for pours, ensuring site readiness and compliance with project specifications
• Managed concrete pours by scheduling finishers and subcontractors, optimizing time and labor using HCSS and Procore
• Controlled budgets and equipment/tool costs, achieving cost savings through efficient resource allocation
• Organized crews for prep and forming, called in compaction tests, shot grades with lasers, and surveyed land to ensure ADA compliance
• Supervised and inspected curb and gutter installations, coordinated with city inspectors to ensure regulatory approval

Concrete Forman at Cm concrete (2000-07 – 2024-01)

• Managed and scheduled concrete calculations, ensuring projects met deadlines and labor hour targets
• Monitored and budgeted expenses and labor timeframes, reducing overruns and improving cost efficiency
• Coordinated daily concrete pours, optimizing crew productivity and material usage
• Handled materials and customer interactions, reporting daily costs directly to the owner for transparency
• Set up crews for daily tasks, ensuring clear delegation and workflow continuity
• Led team management for 3 different crews of 4, improving project delivery and team performance
• Oversaw setup of forms, foundations, footings, and flatwork, maintaining quality standards
• Conducted site estimation as requested, supporting accurate project planning

Concrete Finisher at Lehi City (2008-08 – 2015-06)

• Formed and poured sidewalks to grade, including large slabs for parking stalls, by prepping grade with roadbase
• Installed ADA ramps to meet accessibility standards
• Constructed and finished curb and gutters, ensuring proper drainage and alignment
• Completed large driveway projects, delivering high-quality finishes
• Repaired and restored multiple concrete damages around the Salt Lake City Temple and Lehi area, improving public infrastructure

Concrete Finisher at Layton Construction Company, LLC (2004-04 – 2008-11)

• Poured concrete to grade and repaired damaged concrete, maintaining structural integrity and appearance
• Operated power trowel and power screeds to achieve smooth, level finishes
• Worked at the Lindon power plant in Utah for 4 years, contributing to major infrastructure projects

High school diploma – Hawthorne High School (1996-08 – 2000-06)