Jackson Leach

King Charles

Project Overview

  • Name: King Charles Affordable Housing Project
  • Location: TBD
  • Duration: April 2024 – July 2024
  • Budget: $41 million
  • Units: 195

Project Description

The King Charles Affordable Housing Project is a landmark development designed to address the growing need for accessible and affordable living spaces. Spanning 195 units across wood-framed buildings, the project aims to foster community living with state-of-the-art amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool, yoga and fitness center, and more. With a focus on quality construction and resource management, this $41 million project is a testament to efficient building practices and sustainable development.

My Role: Assistant Site Superintendent

In my role as Assistant Site Superintendent, I was instrumental in managing daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and upholding high construction standards. My responsibilities encompassed overseeing site activities, performing critical inspections, and maintaining efficiency throughout the project’s duration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Daily Operations Management: Supervised construction activities across two wood-framed buildings, ensuring smooth daily operations and adherence to project timelines.
  • Framing Inspections: Conducted framing punch-list inspections to verify quality and compliance with structural standards.
  • Waterproofing Verification: Inspected exterior wrap and flashing for waterproofing integrity, ensuring long-term protection against moisture and weather-related damage.
  • Site Safety Oversight: Enforced site safety standards, including the installation and maintenance of erosion-control measures like silt fences.
  • Resource Monitoring: Maintained daily lumber and material inventory to ensure accurate allocation, minimize waste, and prevent shortages.
  • Structural Integrity Checks: Inspected pre-engineered roof trusses, identifying and addressing necessary repairs to maintain safety and durability.
  • Cleanliness and Organization: Ensured a clean, safe, and organized site environment, promoting efficient workflow and hazard-free conditions.

Key Outcomes

  • Played a key role in ensuring all construction milestones were met on schedule, contributing to the timely completion of both wood-framed buildings within the planned four-month window.
  • Maintained a stringent safety program, resulting in a zero-accident worksite throughout the project’s duration, exceeding safety expectations.
  • Effectively tracked daily inventory and resource usage, reducing material waste by 15% and preventing costly shortages.