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Oakland, California, United States

Oakland, California, United States

• Manage Close out team of 5 people: Assign work, aggregate data for reporting and assist with financials associated with closeout. • Direct 7 construction managers and 15 general contractors on construction standards, latest quality bulletins, and emerging issues. • Responsible for all closeout data and reporting on a regional and national level.• Facilitate resolution of quality issues between local and national teams. • Distribute technical services bulletins and… Show more • Manage Close out team of 5 people: Assign work, aggregate data for reporting and assist with financials associated with closeout. • Direct 7 construction managers and 15 general contractors on construction standards, latest quality bulletins, and emerging issues. • Responsible for all closeout data and reporting on a regional and national level.• Facilitate resolution of quality issues between local and national teams. • Distribute technical services bulletins and latest MOP’s to the teams in the field.• Ensure construction standards of the customer are met at all times and the highest level of quality is delivered.• Utilize my Excel certification to monitor milestone completions, direct tiger teams and provide detailed records of current site status. • Review close out packages to ensure construction specification standards are met and train team on COP review and process. • Track close out packages submitted for acceptance, returned for corrections and waiting for final documents. • Ensure general contractors and construction managers are up to date on the latest quality standards.• Track progress of acceptance in Project Life Cycle software (Siterra)• Daily bulk uploading in Project Life Cycle software (Siterra)• Resolve and escalate quality concerns to a local and national level.• Conduct close out package training to new and existing General Contractors at the market level.• Conduct on-site quality checks to insure quality standards are being carried out. • Work with internal financial teams to validate final acceptance for pending contractor invoicing. Show less

• Drivability technician, specializing in diagnostics for electrical to engine performance• Updated factory on reoccurring failures to eliminate defects on future production line • In charge of reporting parts failures to warranty clerk for reimbursement• In charge of keeping training current on latest technical bulletins, safety campaigns,product features and repair procedures • Assisted junior technicians with diagnostic or repair procedures

• Led a 12 man team on large manufacturing projects, directed work load, managed and coordinated work between several departments such as, electrical, mechanical, metal fabrication, carpentry, cabinetry, and plumbing. • Managed team from initial design to completed custom houseboats per customer specifications and delivered on schedule.• Organized multiple projects at once: including all logistics and materials orders, fabrication timelines for all activities, scheduling… Show more • Led a 12 man team on large manufacturing projects, directed work load, managed and coordinated work between several departments such as, electrical, mechanical, metal fabrication, carpentry, cabinetry, and plumbing. • Managed team from initial design to completed custom houseboats per customer specifications and delivered on schedule.• Organized multiple projects at once: including all logistics and materials orders, fabrication timelines for all activities, scheduling new work between existing project commitments and managing the team for optimum efficiency.• Mentored new team members, paired them with senior construction managers to develop their skills. Recognized the strong suits of each team member, and utilized them where they were most effective to maximize the productivity of the team.• Implemented new manufacturing techniques; created new tooling and shop processes to improve worker productivity and safety. Promoted an efficient work environment, with emphasis on safety and getting the task at hand completed to the highest quality standards• Communicated with customers continuously through the manufacturing process. Beginning from the start of their project and updating them on status through all phases leading to completion; building a relationship of mutual trust. • Management Responsibilities:• Scheduling, dispatching, overseeing work• Customer service, updating job status• In charge of ordering and scheduling materials• Managed the efforts of multiple construction disciplines including carpenters, electricians, welders, mechanics and painters. • Technical Responsibilities:• Installed new Volvo Penta motor packages, Westerbeke generators. • Installed Outback and Xantrex solar/inverter packages. • In charge of designing and calculating solar/ battery system inc. • Laid out 6v batteries, wired in series/parallel for 12, 24, and 48 volt systems • In charge of rigging complete inc. all wiring, hydraulic steering, etc. Show less