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Austin, TX, US

Austin, Texas Area

I do anything that needs to be done, in order to be profitable.

Austin, Texas Area

• Manages cost reduction on projects while improving customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for contract growth through change order management and development of customer relationships to broaden/expand scope of work based on customer’s needs or expectations.
• Maintains awareness of project progress; i.e., addresses any problems on a timely basis; conducts project progress meetings; attends selected design reviews and code walk-throughs; monitors progress vs. plan; provides.
• Provides on-site resolution of construction problems, i.e. complaints for adjacent property owners, compliance with other agencies, etc.
• Develop short/long range plans for future to ongoing projects. Includingestimate timelines for start up and completion of projects.

Irwindale, CA

• Perform construction engineering tasks including development of construction planning, scheduling, contracts, procedures, supervising operations and safety plans
• Coordinate with the Superintendents to direct, plan, coordinate, and execute work assigned trades on time, within budget, while maintaining a safe workplace,
• Review shop drawings, samples, catalog data in accordance with plans and specifications, scope, installation procedures, site considerations, and in regards to coordination with other trades
• Maintain records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, traffic control, and safety reports, product data and work plans
• Track design growth on $500M design build project, quantity takeoff, quote solicitation, estimate reviews, and value engineering
• Review constructability issues throughout design phase and offer cost effective solutions to control design change impact to the engineering cost and schedule

La Verne, California

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• Develop proposal for electrical packages that range for 1M to 200M
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete quantity takeoff of switchgear, com systems, cathodic protection, catenary systems, lighting, and high voltage equipment
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current quotes, previous production rates and price lists
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and solicit quotes, review quotes for conformity with plans & specifications of project
• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials

• Supervised all aspects of project including: estimating, quality control, purchasing, safety, compliance, final inspection and customer service
• Selected local contractors, negotiated agreements, and supervised all activities of subcontractors and construction personnel
• Monitored and controlled labor and materials costs to maximize profit and productivity
• Oversaw the install of barrier free modifications including ramps, kitchens, bathrooms and lifts
• Revamped company marketing and aggressively brought in new business
• Took field measurements, to sketch in CAD and created residential and commercial estimates

• Produced in house proposals for HUD and Stimulus Bill projects ranging from $20,000 - $600,000
• Verified finish elevations, ensuring proper drainage after final grading is complete
• Engaged in conversation with architects regarding design and constructability clarifications
• Met with city officials, checking dimensions and elevations, to ensure compliance with respect to governing codes and regulations
• Gathered all relevant information and produced in depth close out manuals for owners

• Developed Proposals for projects with budgets ranging from $1,000,000 - $45,000,000
• Scheduled and lead subcontractor pre-bid meetings, attended weekly owners meeting, pre job planning and PE workshops
• Preformed the everyday responsibilities of a project engineer, such as writing request for information, submitting submittal packages, reviewed shop drawings in comparison to project specifications
• Engaged in conversation with architects regarding design and constructability clarifications
• Provided field supervision of materials, labor, and installation methods with respect to the construction documents
• Verified safety requirements through weekly safety audits

• Assisted in the LEED certification of United States GSA Customs Cargo Facility
• Produced construction documents including meeting minutes, change orders, punch lists, request for more information and submittal packages
• Inspected projects for proper installation of materials in accordance with the construction documents
• Over saw 3rd shift demolition crew (25 employees)
• Tracked finish trades including interior doors, hard ware, windows, paint, and carpet
• Worked with owners representative to complete punch list

• Finish Carpentry including installation of shoe, chair, and crown molding, cabinets and counter tops
• Framed and anchored walls, dry walled, shingled multiple 150 square roofs, installed vinyl siding
• Operated bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, skid loaders, and wood chippers

Bachelors Of Science, Construction Management; Construction

Michigan State University, Construction Management