Ernesto D. Postlethwaite, Civil E., MSc
In 1999, I headed the expansion of our company, ERPO Construction, A Design/Build firm, across the Mexican border, into Imperial Valley, CA. The task was quite challenging but at the same time extremely gratifying. Although very different from Mexico, the way construction is handled in the US provided me with a breath of fresh air if you will, as the level of professionalism from all sectors of the industry exceeded my expectations.
Most recently my children moved to San Diego to start and continue with their professional careers. I have decided that having enjoyed working as much as I have in the United States and the fact stated above, relocating will be a pivotal step for my professional and personal life.
Having founded two binational employee-owned firms ( www.ERPO.com.mx ) has led me to believe that the construction industry needs Lean qualified procedures based on a systematic structure that will help speed the process of construction, and to accomplished that, it would required the professional knowledge of Civil & Industrial Engineering.
My enclosed resume reveals extensive leadership skills and quality experience in difficult, responsible and organized work, such as:
Senior Project Administration & Construction Management:
Having been a hands-on C.E.O. & Director for both companies, Erpo has given me the opportunity to acquire the experience in project administration, management, office & site organization, handling several projects in the U. S. & Mexico at the same time.
I acquired the ability for US Construction Specifications, Business, & Construction Law, by passing the CA. Contractors State License Boards three examinations.
Also, by utilizing communication skills between clients, superintendents, subcontractors, architects & engineering firms, on any management problem concerning a project, resolving them quickly and efficiently.
Teamwork & Leadership:
I participated in Public & Private Work bids and won several from the County of Imperial. My experience, both during meetings with top businessmen, authorities or directors from both sides of the border gave me the opportunity to use communication and leadership skills in order to provide an excellent relationship and work environment with a 23 staff main office in Mexico and 200 work force in the construction of Institutional, Commercial buildings, Residential and Tenant Improvements jobs.
I was the Senior project management of a $ 40 million dollar 7 story Federal Courthouse in Mexicali, which we finished on time and under budget due to the dedication of our team. Our team has done Shopping Centers, Banks, Custom Residences, Supermarkets and many institutional buildings.
Procedures for Cost Control:
After finishing my studies, my first experience was as a Cost & Estimator Engineer & Superintendent for the construction of Federal Schools system in Mexico in which I was able to acquire the skills of organizing crews and estimating costs. I have also learned thru the years how to improve productivity in the work site. Now by creating spreadsheets programs for takeoff and a data base (RSMeans) for estimating costs in both countries, the companies improved their Bid and real-costs control procedures.
I am acquainted with the growth of your company in the U.S. I would consider it a privilege to work for an organization that is considered one of the top Firms in the State, and continues growing and operating at the vanguard of construction technology. I can be reached at (760) 535-4080 to discuss my qualifications and your requirements. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Ernesto D. Postlethwaite
EMPLOYMENT
1978 Present Self employed -General Contractor & Construction Manager founder & CEO ERPO Construction Co.(In the U.S.A. and Mexico)
1972 1977 Superintendent of Construction for the Administration Committee for the Construction of Federal
Schools (CAPFCE) in Mexicali, Baja California Mexico
19701972 Superintendent of Construction for the Administration Committee for the
Construction of Federal Schools (CAPFCE) in Cd. Obregn, Sonora Mxico.
EDUCATION
1964 1969 Civil Engineer from the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de
Monterrey (I.T.E.S.M.) private university in Monterrey Nuevo Leon Mexico.
Professional Engineer (PE) License #186593 from the Professional Management of the Public Education
Board Of Mexico.
1975 State Civil Engineer License #1684/75 to practice in Baja Ca.
1976 1978Master of Science in Construction Management University of Leeds England, scholarship
obtained from the British Council in Mexico
1981 State Engineer Lic. #0851-059 for the stamping of drawings in the State of Baja Ca.
1993-Current Re-examination by the Civil Engineers Board in Mexico.
Continuous self study (Technical & trade periodicals - Modern Steel Construction, Building Systems,
Engineering News Record, Custom House, Rural Builder, Masonry Construction, Professional Builder, Builder,
Remodeling, Concrete Construction Progressive Architecture, Metal Construction News, Engineered Design
& Construction Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Design Cost Data, Quality Progress, Design/Build
Business.
1997 Industrial Engineer Diploma from CETYS University in Mexicali, Baja Ca.
1999 Certified Responsible Manager Officer (RMO) of Erpo Construction Co. in the U.S.A. by passing with
Honors the Trade and Construction & Business Law Examinations from the California Contractors State
License Board (CSLB).
Affiliations: State President 1988-1990 and current Advisor member of the National Chamber for the
Construction Industry Chapter in Baja California (CNIC-B.C.)
Vice-president of the Economic Development for Mexicali 2001-2002
Member of the Civil Engineer Association Chapter for Mexicali.
1994 - Founder of the Credit Union for the Construction Industry of Baja Ca.
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 1997 Member
American Society of Civil Engineers.1997- Member
American Society of Quality 1998 - Member
Association for Facilities Engineering 1998 - Member
RECOGNITION AWARDS: 1989 for outstanding work as advisor granted by the State Commission for Public Services of Mexicali (CESPM)
1989 best Man of the XX Generation of Civil Engineer graduates from the Universidad Autonoma de B. C.
1989 congratulation with personal letter by President of Mexico Ernesto Zedillo for an investigation report on Water Infrastructure in Baja CA.
1990 for outstanding work as President granted by the National Chamber for the Construction Industry head office (CNIC)
1992 From the Institute of Quality and Prestige for the efficient conduction of business and contribution to the development of our country.
1995 for outstanding work as Advisor from 1993-1995 by the National Chamber for the Construction Industry (C.N.I.C.)
1997 for outstanding design/build work facility granted by Osung Electronics Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
REFERENCES
Professional & Personal references available upon request.
|
