Professional Employment and Achievements:
Consultant 2010 Go Wireless 3075 Citrus Cir., Ste.# 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Sales and support of mobile wireless networks to construction and law firms, contractors, sub-contractors and distributors
Value engineering of existing networks, data packs, broadband plans, GPS, voice and protection services and supporting documentation
Designer/Estimator/CPM Scheduler 2007-2008 MTCo. - 1243 Alpine Rd., Ste. #200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Design/draft Caltrans/D.O.T. dwgs. during SD, DD & CDs for multiple projects using CAD 2009, GIS data, LDD & Civil 3D
1) Erosion control, sanitary sewer, 3D curbs/gutters, 3D/Iso. ramps, AC/AB/ASB, minor conc., culverts, grading and recognize plan conflict(s)
2) Retaining and sound walls, profiles and super-elevs, drainage, swales, wet and dry utilities, rebar, pavement delineation, traffic handling, staging and signs
3) eBART rail cross section [at] Hwy. 4 for the Sommersville Rd. Interchange project for engineering/mgmnt. review
Graphic design: Planimetrics/Geometrics, .Tiff/.Giff/.Jpeg/survey & Aerial/GIS exhibits, clouding and management
Micro-station V8 to CAD 2008/LDD translation for the I80 HOV project using Cats 7 (.PRG) ahead of schedule & under budget
Create, maintain and update project CPM schedules during SD, DD & CDs using Primavera (P3) and Suretrak 2.0
1) Baseline vs. actuals, progress, clear critical path, WBS, trades coord., lag/lead time, float and project look ahead
2) Cost and resource loaded, variance and budget reporting, padding +/- 10%, earned value: BCWS, BCWP and ACWP and forecasts
3) As-Builts with all published A/E/C project updates and changes identifying risk and modeling for future projects
Assemble complete Caltrans/D.O.T. BEES codes 1-5, 9-13, 15-17 engineers/consultant OPCC estimate/codes/pricing/vendor relations during pre-con, bidding and construction
Complete review of division 1: D.O.T. regs., bonding, subcontractors/quotes, logistics, overhead, contingencies, codes and variables
Created and utilized a system of QA/QC and costs reduction between CADD, engineering and mgmnt. aiding budgetary goals
Developed and implemented standards for estimated and real-time accurate job/material/labor costing, coding, data and reporting ensuring client approval
Created and implemented procedures mitigating risk and securing firm successes against potential claims proceedings and unforeseen project variables
Design Tech. 2006 - Avila & Assoc. Consulting Engineers 712 Bancroft Rd., Ste. #333 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Design/draft Carmel River Bridge [at] Hwy. 1: Planning Study during SD & DD using CAD 2006
1) Conc. [at] road-deck, struct. steel, rebar, expansion joints, MBGR, wet and dry utilities, drainage, signs and as-built conditions
2) Survey data, grading, OG, FG, PC/PS conc. piles, piers and extensions, tubular handrails, stiffeners, plates and anchor bolts
3) Title-blocks, BOMs, plans, layouts, dtls, sections, sketches, elevs, X-refs, sheet set manager, 3D/Iso./Axo. sketches & diagrams
CAD Civil 3D: Planimetrics/Geometrics, USGS data, GIS/BIM modeling/exhibits, clouding and management for engineering and client review
Assist with Caltrans/D.O.T. comments, logs, ODRs and A/E/C team and management coordination via tele-commuting/conferences
Assist with and implement procedures mitigating risk and securing firm successes against potential claims proceedings and unforeseen project variables
Proj. Engineer/Estimator/CPM Scheduler 2005 Bay Cities Paving & Grading 5029 Forni Dr., Concord, CA 94598
Create, maintain and update project CPM schedules using MS Project 2000, Primavera (P3) and Suretrak 2.0
1) Gantt and PERT view timelines, relationships, progress, clear critical path, milestones, histograms and forecasts
2) Baseline vs. actuals, resource loaded and leveling, activity codes, earned value: BCWS, BCWP and ACWP
3) As-Builts including all published field conditions, A/E/C updates, ODRs and published documentation for team/client review
Assemble complete CSI divisions 1-17 OPCC estimate/codes/pricing/vendor relations data for multiple projects during pre-con., bidding and construction
Complete review of division 1: bonding, subcontractors/quotes, logistics, overhead, contingencies, codes, labor and material rates and variables
Maintain field/office as-builts plans, logs, specs, codes and files during construction and O&Ms including project A/E/C docs, P.C.O. and C.O. validation/back-check
Tech. Staff /CPM Scheduler/CAD drafter 2000-2003 S.O.M. One Front St., Ste. #2400, S.F. CA 94111
Const. Admin. 1996-1999 - Michael Willis Architects (JVA) 246 First St., Ste. # 200, S.F., CA 94105 Reason: Recruited by SOM
SFIA - New International Terminal (Shoulder. Bldgs.), BART Extension, North Connector Bldg., Parking Garages, Elevated/Internal Roadways, ALRS & Baggage Handling Systems: $1 billion project
Additional Computer Knowledge:
Arch. Desktop, FTP Sites, Internet Skills/Research, Take-off Digitizers, Excel 7.0, Word 7.0, Outlook
(Beginning Level AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012, Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Sewer Analysis 2012, Solidworks, Micro-station V8, Photoshop 4.0)
Education/Qualifications:
Const. Management Program Diablo Valley College (2006)
BA-Intl. Relations/Conflict Resolution San Francisco State Univ. (1994)
MST/Titan IV Rocket: Cape Canaveral, FL site/engineering walkthrough, tower construction/erection, field observations and AEC meetings
Continued knowledge of LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design); a measurement system for rating buildings
on energy efficiency/sustainable design & local/low-impact labor & manuf. during design and construction.
Supervisory Experience: (Field/Crew & Office Staff).
Conclusion:
I am an individual devoted to the challenges of cost(s) management, value engineering and clear design. I offer time management skills, multi-disciplined project experience and desire to advance professionally. Lastly, I believe my involvement, for 30+ years, in valued community/volunteer activities, local San Francisco/Bay Area business development and fund raising, civic/commercial construction projects alongside local sports and music events will aid in firm goals and successes.
Intermediate Spanish written/spoken
