ROBERT NIXON
**** ******* ****** ***** *** Vegas, Nevada 89123 702-***-****
*********@*****.***
PROFILE
Resourceful, analytical and detail-driven professional with capabilities in completing multiple projects with competing deadlines. Aggressive in identifying and resolving inefficient operational processes. Strong team member, able to motivate crews to achieve optimal production rates while maintaining high safety methods and practices. Reliable follow-through skills, fulfilling all administrative requirements from field activities. Clear communicator, both oral and written. Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to interface effectively with coworkers, management and customers. Enhanced knowledge of industry trends and governmental guidelines.
STRENGTHS
Project Coordination HVAC / Plumbing Specifications
Operations Inter-Agency Relations
Problem Solving Research / Analysis / Evaluation
Record Keeping Deadline Responsiveness
Environmental Compliance Purchasing / Tracking POs
Technical Analysis Job Site Monitoring / Work Order Change
EXPERIENCE
ATLAS MECHANICAL, INC. - Las Vegas, NV 2009 - 2010
Project Engineer
Evaluate HVAC equipment submittals for conformance to project specifications
Meeting with project managers, engineers to resolve issues
Coordinate equipment/material delivery from to vendors to job site
Use Microsoft Excel to track and confirm on-site delivery of material and equipment
Review and interpret HVAC project specifications and contract drawings
Organize and maintain current set of contract and shop drawings
Writing RFI’s and equipment/material purchase orders while maintaining tracking logs
Comparing design verses constructability issues with field personnel
HANSEN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. - Las Vegas, NV 2006 - 2009
Project Engineer
Verify HVAC and Plumbing equipment and material submittals comply with project specifications
Track man hours against budgeted hours and input into man loading spreadsheets
Attend weekly in-house project meetings to discuss project status, planning, issues, and resolutions
Perform job site walks with field personnel, estimators to resolve coordination issues, estimate potential change order work, and impacts to project schedule
Interact and coordinate with CAD and HVAC /Plumbing estimating departments
Organize and maintain current set of HVAC and Plumbing contract and shop drawings
Writing and tracking purchase orders and subcontracts
Utilize office equipment (fax machine, copier, plotter, email, Adobe Acrobat)
DESERT PLUMBING & HEATING COMPANY, INC. - Las Vegas, NV – 2004 - 2006
Assistant Project Manager
Compile plumbing equipment/material submittals for submission to general contractor
Write and track purchase orders against project buy-out quantities ordered
Organize and maintain current set of plumbing contract drawings
Organize and track purchase order and material logs
Maintain email correspondence with vendors regarding material and equipment deliveries
QUALITY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. - Las Vegas, NV 1999 - 2004
Assistant Project Manager
Compile HVAC and plumbing equipment/material submittals for submission to general contractor
Write purchase orders, subcontract change orders to vendors and suppliers
Organize and maintain purchase order, subcontractor, and RFI tracking logs
Compile O & M manuals and all project close out documentation for turnover to general contractor
Complete mechanical / plumbing county permits for contract and change order work
Call for inspections for HVAC and plumbing work
Utilize office equipment (fax machine, copier, plotter, email)
U.S. DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION - Boulder City, NV 1998 - 1998
Environmental Technician (Biology)
Retrieving endangered fish from propagation ponds using horizontal netting system.
Measuring sizes of endangered fish to determine maturity level
Relocating endangered fish to lower Colorado River inlets via holding tanks and government vehicles
Driving and utilizing government boats and related equipment at Lake Mead
Routine maintenance and electrical / lighting repair on government boats
WEST COAST POOLS AND SPA - Las Vegas, NV 1993 - 1998
Pool Cleaning Technician
Clean, vacuum, surface net, and maintain residential swimming pools
Perform Chlorine, pH, and other water quality tests on residential swimming pools
Maintain good service and communication with customers
Troubleshoot common causes of algae problems
Monthly cleaning of swimming pool filters (D.E., cartridge, and sand types)
Keep constant contact with main office by radio communication
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS-Las Vegas, NV (Business Administration, Management)
Sigler & Reeves “Air & Water Systems – The Basics”: An 18-Hour Comprehensive Course
Introduction to Leadership in Energy Efficiency Design (LEED) – 1 day seminar
Construction Scheduling Analysis (Saddle Island Institute)
COMPUTER / TECHNICAL SKILLS
All Microsoft Applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Etc.); Starbuilder; Primavera; Maxwell Systems; Adobe Acrobat; Office equipment.
LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
Volunteer coach - Silverado Little League
Unit Coordinator – Cub Scout Pack 930