ANTHONY AVILA

PROJECT ENGINEER
Detail-oriented and highly motivated Project Engineer with experience working for well known
contractors in Southern California.  Reputation for collaborating effectively with
people from diverse backgrounds and levels.  Demonstrated strengths include:

*    Read Blue Prints
*    Bid Proposals and Project Estimation
*    Quality Control
*    Writing Correspondence
*    Client and Vendor Relations
*    Leadership
*    Budget Management
*    Effective Negotiations
*    Multi-tasking
*    Computer Literate
*    Self-Starter
*    Customer Service

 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

R.M. Hasson, Inc., San Diego, CA    ..2008-2010
Project Engineer: Processed, tracked and distributed cost estimates, monthly payment
applications, and submittals.  Attended negotiation meetings and processed any resulting
change orders.  Worked closely with representatives from Clark Construction, McCarthy
Construction and Parsons.  All work was performed at LAX with TSA/LAWA Security
Clearance.

Bali Construction, South El Monte, CA    ..2006-2008
Plan Room Controller: Prepared as-built sets of construction drawings using manual as well as
computer aided (CAD) methods.  Maintained and updated construction drawings per
RFCs/RFIs.  Prepared, mailed/delivered final submittal packages to their respective general
contractor. Procured permits from local jurisdictions.  Monitored and updated log of company
vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Murray Company, Rancho Dominguez, CA    ..2004-2006
Plumbing Estimator: Prepared project estimates as well as budget estimates, assembled bid
files, and prepared Excel spreadsheets for pricing and recap of bids. Participated in the
successful bidding for City of Los Angeles single largest project in history, The Tom Bradley
International Terminal at LAX.  Trained and assisted in the development of new employees and
future estimators. Proficient using QuickPen estimating software.

Home Depot, La Habra, CA    ..2001-2004
Special Services Associate: Provided customer service via the Special Services Desk and Pro
Desk.  Processed RTV (Return to vendor) special orders. Answered store phone calls when
needed. Filled in as a cashier when needed. Trained new associates on how to process special
orders, take returns, and handle cash transactions.


EDUCATION & TRAINING

Currently finishing A.A. program in Business Administration, Mount San Jacinto College

Design Fundamentals Including AutoCAD Certificate, Cerritos Community College, 2008