Richard Parsons
Sr. Construction Safety Professional
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About
Dedicated and Detail-Oriented Construction Operations and Field Compliance Leader. Track record of driving jobsite safety across commercial construction and high-risk environments requiring hazard awareness, trade partner accountability, inspections, documentation, training, and corrective action. Transforms safety culture and buy-in through hands-on leadership, transparent communication, and practical problem solving that identifies compliant, efficient, and cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or progress.
Maintained zero safety incidents across career through vigilant field oversight and hazard awareness. Known for strong field organization, follow-through, awareness, and precision in fast-moving environments requiring independent judgment, team coordination, and timely execution.
Experience
Assistant Superintendent - Hensel Phelps - El Paso, TX
(2025-05)
Support field operations for $268M Texas Tech construction project, overseeing jobsite execution, manpower, subcontractor coordination, production, and safety across 40 workers and six trades. Enforce construction safety procedures and OSHA compliance through daily safety meetings, audits, site documentation review, pre-task planning, and field oversight. Support incident investigations, first aid coordination, and corrective actions.
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Authority and problem solving to support safe work execution and hazard prevention.
- Improved PPE compliance across all trades through consistent field presence and reinforcement of safety expectations.
- Built mutual trust and rapport with project managers, aligning decision-making for safety and operational priorities.
Construction Manager - Potter Construction - Seattle, WA
(2018 - 2025-11)
Oversaw custom residential and specialty construction projects, managing estimating, budgets, client communications, and field execution. Managed project delivery from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with designers, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and trade partners across projects valued up to $7M. Developed site-specific safety plans, manuals, safety training, and toolbox topics aligned to jobsite conditions and hazards.
Ensured contractor compliance with daily safety requirements and maintained field documentation.
- Maintained zero safety accidents through proactive, direct communication and strong field accountability.
- Bridged office and field operations to drive alignment, resolve issues, and support smooth project execution.
- Modernized safety tracking, digitizing project files, improving visibility into trends, and informing risk management.
Construction Manager - Chermak Construction - Edmunds, WA
(2016 - 2018)
Managed custom residential projects valued up to $7M, supporting field execution, change orders, and subcontractor coordination across active job sites. Maintained schedules and site operations, orchestrating daily work and jobsite logistics. Enforced established site-specific safety procedures, jobsite documentation requirements, and trade partner compliance standards.
Supported safety orientations, training, and field inspections to maintain safe work conditions, workforce accountability, and adherence to company safety protocols throughout project lifecycle.
- Unified cross-functional teams, sustaining zero lost-time incidents and safety-first mindset through incentive program.
Construction Manager - City Builders - Edmunds, WA
(2013 - 2016)
Managed project coordination, contract oversight, budgeting, client communication, and day-to-day field operations across multiple job sites for custom residential construction projects. Coordinated field crews, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to support alignment across scope, schedules, and client expectations. Led jobsite readiness through daily pre-task planning, hazard prevention practices, first aid and task-specific safety training, engineering controls, and PPE requirements.
- Built construction safety program, safety manual, and hazard controls from ground up within first six months.
- Consistently exceeded $3M sales goal, building trust through transparent stakeholder and client communications.
Abatement Hazardous Materials Manager - Wrecking Ball Demolition - Everett, WA
(2008 - 2013)
Led asbestos, lead, and mold remediation projects valued up to $5M, maintaining oversight, project documentation, and client coordination from planning through completion. Supported specialized demolition and abatement work across schools, industrial facilities, and government buildings, supervising crews of up to 60 personnel. Directed regulatory compliance, hazard control, and workforce safety readiness across high-risk job sites by coordinating certifications, 40-hour training, respirator fit testing, medical clearances, and task-specific PPE.
Maintained project safety files and records for federal and state agencies and worked with Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, Labor & Industries, and external inspectors to support compliant operations.
- Built asbestos abatement division, expanding hazardous materials capability and operational scope.
- Sustained zero lost-time accidents through incentive-based safety programs and strong field accountability.
- Implemented production tracking and estimating systems that streamlined project visibility, reporting, and workflow.
Field Superintendent - Nuprecon | WM Dickson | TLH Environmental - Various Locations, WA
(2000 - 2013)
Led field operations across complex demolition, asbestos abatement, and multi-trade construction projects valued up to $20M across high-visibility commercial and public sector sites. Oversaw union and field crews of up to 300 personnel. Managed subcontractor activity, change orders, and project oversight across diverse trades and scopes.
Enforced established safety plans, daily pre-task planning, safety inspections, and regulatory documentation across high-risk, government-monitored job sites. Conducted safety audits, led safety training, and worked closely with trade partners and vendors to build early buy-in around safety expectations and field compliance.
- Increased revenue by 15% through strong client relationships, contract negotiation, and consistent project delivery.
- Achieved incident-free operations through routine meetings, inspections, and incentive-based accountability.
- Boosted efficiency and reduced costs by implementing smarter field methods and engineering controls.