With over 12 years of extensive management experience in the Construction industry, seeking a Construction/Project Management position with a reputable and well establish Construction Management firm which will allow me to utilize my experiences to mentor and train my team.
DANIEL SILVA
2 Richemont Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Tel: (949) 215-7291
Dsilva05[at]gmail.com Cell: (949) 533-1724
CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Experienced bilingual construction/project management professional with a successful completion track record of construction projects in Public Facilities, K-12, Infrastructure, Higher Education and Healthcare Facilities. Results-oriented leader with creative problem solving attitude.
CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Construction Management: Leadership and Performance
• Lead, prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Facilitated problem/resolution of all project issues in a fair but firm manner.
• Insured, monitored and documented all implemented work is in accordance with approved project plans, specifications, budget and schedules.
• Consistently provided Quality Management, Contract Administration, and Safety Management.
Cost & Time Management
• Successfully negotiated multiple project cost overruns due to client and architect initiated changes resulting in cost savings to clients.
• Maintained accurate accountability of project progress implementation within approved project schedule/timelines.
• Reviewed and Approved employee timesheets, status reports, contractor monthly billing draft statements, and aging reports.
Client Management
• Developed and cultivated strong relationship with client.
• Prepared and distributed owner-required project reports and documents.
• Lead, attended and represented client in all construction/project related meetings.
• Accurately maintained agreements with clients in relation to all necessary accounting deliverables.
Personnel & Asset Management
• Mentored and cultivated personnel to grow and succeed in assigned projects.
• Reviewed work-product for quality assurance.
• Modeled excellent communication skills both verbal and written documentation ensuring accuracy.
• Coordinated staffing needs and availability, and performed personnel annual performance evaluations.
• Managed construction/project related IT systems, hardware and software.
• Oversaw the implementation and use of all project/construction related tools, such as office equipment, field survey and testing equipment, and personnel equipment such as cell phones and vehicles.
Project Coordination and Communications
• Cultivated and maintained internal and external coordination and communication in verbal and documented formats.
• Coordinated various local agencies having jurisdiction over the project.
CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Time Management
• Effectively manage one's own time and the time of others.
Complex Problem Solving
• Accurately identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination
• Adjusts actions in relation to others' actions throughout project implementation.
Monitoring
• Monitors/Assesses self performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Learning
• Understands implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Grotto Custom Wine Cellars & Cabinets 3/2009-11/2009 Wine cellar & Cabinets manufacture and Construction, Enterprise Division (Hospitality -Industry)
Project/Construction Manager, Laguna Niguel California
• Coordinated resources during pre-sales cycle of enterprise projects, project planning, and execution of installations from inception to final on-site delivery.
• Established a reliable network of vendors, procurement, estimations, scope building, and risk minimization.
• Planned and lead weekly project conference calls and daily communication with client’s PM/Contractor’s team(s).
• Coordinated/communicated with international raw materials manufacturing plants.
• Managed timelines, union crews, change orders, and project close-out documentation.
• Team leader for internal architects, engineers and designers assigned to each project.
Harris and Associates 7/2001-3/2009 400+ employee-owners, professional services firm, serving the specialized planning, design and construction management needs of public and institutional clients.
Construction Manager, Irvine California
• Managing day-to-day construction progress from inception to completion.
• Daily inspection of work for both quality and code compliance, monitoring schedule progress and project budget, coordinating between the Owner, Architect/Engineering Consultants and General Contractors.
• Tracking and negotiating change orders, processing RFI’s, submittals, and monthly progress payment applications.
• Conducted weekly progress meetings and field visits.
• Managed Projects: K-12 and Public buildings.
Rudolph and Sletten Inc. 2/2000-7/2001 A general contracting firms on the West Coast. Rudolph and Sletten is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE:TPC), The country’s ninth largest construction services company.
Sr. Project Engineer, Irvine California
• Managed day-to-day construction progress from inception to completion.
• Managing and coordinating multiple subcontractors; from developing their scope of work, issuing contracts and coordinating RFI’s, Submittals and Change Orders and procurement of materials.
• Managed Projects: Private buildings and Hospitals.
Vanir Construction Management Inc. 5/1997-2/2000 The fourth largest pure construction management firm in the nation.
Construction Manager, San Jose California
• Managing day-to-day construction progress from inception to completion.
• Daily inspection of work for both quality and code compliance, monitoring schedule progress and project budget, coordinating between the Owner, Architect/Engineering Consultants and General Contractors.
• Tracking and negotiating change orders, processing RFI’s, submittals, and monthly progress payment applications.
• Conducted weekly progress meetings and field visits.
• Managed Projects: K-12 and Public buildings.
Lawrence-Nye-Becker and Associates, Consulting Mechanical Engineers 7/1993-2/1997 A Mechanical Engineering firm specializing in HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection system design.
Construction Administrator, Fresno California
• Inspected HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems on projects throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
• Provided up-to-date construction review reports, reviewed job submittals, plans and specifications.
• Projects: K-12, Universities, Hospitals and other Public Buildings.
EDUCATION
BS, Construction Management with the school of Civil Engineering
California State University, Fresno, CA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS
• Computer skills include knowledge Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point.
• Project Management software includes: Expedition, Prolog, Sure Track and MS Project.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
• Received 2nd place in “Ethics in Construction” essay contest sponsored by W.M. Lyles Company.
• Membership of the Dean’s honor roll from the School of Engineering, 1989-1993.
• Competed on the Heavy Building Team for the ‘Associated Schools of Construction Region VI’, 6th Annual Construction Management Competition in Reno, Nevada February 1993.
• Member of Students in Construction, an AGC affiliate, 1990-1993.
• Member of the Construction Management Association of America Southern California Chapter.
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