Richard A. Fernandez
Houston, TX. 77095
832-***-**** cell
ac0zb9@r.postjobfree.com
** ***** ** ********** ** facilities maintenance management, with 18 years of construction management experience. I have extensive experience in mechanical {HVAC systems & ventilation}, electrical, plumbing, heavy structural framing & heavy carpentry, new windows and entry door systems, all types of roofing systems. Exterior building finishes to include new brick, CMU masonry, stucco, and siding with some stone work. Interior finishes included new Pex piping to the building and throughout the building unit by unit. Complete demo and renovations of kitchens and bathroom(s), new interior doors and hardware, new base and case throughout the units, new window coverings, new flooring throughout units to include carpeting and pad, vinyl and VCT flooring systems, new HVAC systems, new water heaters or boiler systems. Major drywall repairs throughout units, Converting standard units to full ADA compliant units. Heavy road way and parking lot work to include excavating, required grading, asphalt and heavy concrete and rebar experience.
I also possess extensive experience in onsite project management and supervision of all subcontractors, day laborers and vendors. Experienced in contract negotiation, budget administration, and staff management and supervision. Responsible for verification and approval of monthly draw systems and acquiring required lien releases from all sub’s and vendors. Complete understanding of the AIA documents, Change orders, PO system, RFI’s, Etc. Highly skilled, bilingual, dependable, detailed oriented, organized and thorough. Proficient in Mac, Microsoft Project, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Excellent problem-solving, Analytical and time management skills. Excellent verbal & communication skills. Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and project specifications.
Experience: 1/16 – Present Family First Home Services, Houston, TX.
Industry: Residential Home Services
Title: Owner
Experience: 10/15-1/16 Raeis Construction Services, Houston, TX.
Industry: Commercial Construction Services
Title: Construction Manager
Responsible for the daily operations and administrative duties for ground up commercial projects
Experience: 9/2013-10/15 DaRam Construction, Houston, TX.
Industry: Commercial Construction Services
Title: Superintendent
Responsible for the daily operations and administrative duties for ground up commercial projects
Experience: 10/2009-9/2013 Highland Property Construction Inc.
Industry: Commercial Residential Construction
Title: Project Manager
Responsible for projects in Texas, beginning with due diligence, construction, then to the
Close out phase. This included bidding, generating contracts, managing the draws and sub’s. Responsible for daily communication with property management, city personnel, Owners Reps, Agency bank and Syndicator Inspector for compliance with the project needs. I was a traveling P.M. for this General Contractor. I managed projects in Red Oak, TX. and Corpus Christy.
Experience: 3/2009-10/2009 Camp Construction Services Houston, TX
Industry: Rehabilitation of multi-family real estate, roofing services and buildout.
Title: Superintendent
Provide onsite service calls and estimates. Manage and supervise all onsite construction, including subcontractors. Resolved issues on the job site, and inspecting all work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Responsible for safety compliance, bids, budgets, contracts, scheduling and the timely completion of projects. Responsibilities also include on call rotation for fire/flood or other catastrophic emergencies .
Experience: 1998-3/2009 Precision General Commercial Contractors, Inc. Sausalito, CA
Industry: New construction and rehabilitation of multi-family real estate.
Title: Project Manager
Manage and supervise all onsite construction, including subcontractors, resolving day-to-day issues on the job site, and inspecting all work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Daily communication with owner, their representatives, and city and county inspectors. Responsible for bids, draws, budgets, contracts, scheduling and timely completion of projects.
Key Accomplishments:
2008-2009: Major interior/exterior renovation of three properties with a combined total of 173 units with an approximate budget of $4,500,000.
2006-2008 - 144 unit apt/townhomes major interior /exterior renovation of Northland Village Townhomes, which also included a new leasing office in Sacramento CA with a $8,000,000 budget.
2006-2007 - 120 unit major interior /exterior renovation of Yuba Garden Apartments, Yuba City CA, with a $1,500,000 budget.
2005-2006 - 88 unit major interior /exterior renovation of the College View Apartments, Marysville CA, with a $2,500,000 budget.
2004 - 32 unit New Construction of Sunnyslope Apartments, Sacramento CA, with a $3,125,000 budget.
2004 - 72 unit major interior /exterior renovation of Oroville Senior Apartments, Oroville CA., with a $900,000 budget.
2003 - 60 unit major interior /exterior renovation of Willow Oaks Apartments, Willows, CA. with a $430,250 budget.
2003 - 12 unit major interior /exterior renovation of Bell Street Apartments, Sacramento, CA. with a $335,000 budget.
2003 - 100 unit major interior /exterior renovation of Westgate Garden Apartments, Fresno, CA. with a $3,255,000 budget.
2002 - 180 unit major interior /exterior renovation of Bigby Villa Apartments, Fresno, CA. with a $3,600,000 budget.
2002 - 105 unit major interior /exterior renovation of Bryte Garden Apartments, W. Sac., Ca. with a $1,700,000 budget.
2002 - 8 burn units with extensive interior /exterior repair at Delta View apartments, Antioch, CA. with a $650,000 budget
2002 - 95 unit major interior /exterior renovation of The Greenery Apts., Woodland, CA. with a $3,200,000 budget.
2001-2002 - 68 unit extensive interior /exterior renovation with a New Construction of a Leasing Office and Community Center at Union Court Apartments, Manteca, CA, with a $3,396,000 budget
2001 – 126 unit extensive interior /exterior renovation of M.O.H.R. 1, Oakland, CA. with a $9,000,000 budget.
2001 – 94 unit interior / exterior renovation of Las Palmas Apts., San Leandro, CA. with a $1,050,000 budget.
2000 – 40 unit renovation of Playa Del Alameda Apts, Alameda, CA. with a $700,000 budget.
1999-2000 – 205 unit extensive interior /exterior renovation of the Delta View Apts., Antioch, CA. with a $1,910,000 budget.
1999 – 400 unit extensive interior /exterior renovation of Quail Creek Apts., Shreveport, LA. with a $2,600,000 budget.
1998 – 164 unit major renovation with interior/exterior, complete removal of materials down to structural framing which included roofs of Park Lane Apts., Temple, TX. with a $3,000,000 budget.
Experience: 1997-1998 White Oak Builders Houston, TX
Industry: New construction of multi-family real estate.
Title: Supervisor
Responsible for the detailed punch-out of newly constructed apartments. Supervised a crew of 10. Facilitated turn-over of completed apartments to management.
Experience: 1994-1997 The Park at Lakeside Apt’s. Houston, TX
Industry: Multi-family facilities maintenance management
Title: Property Maintenance Supervisor
Responsible for all aspects of maintenance during and following the renovation of this 789 unit property. Worked with the General Contractor during exterior & interior renovation process.
In house “make-ready”. Scheduled and supervised staff of 16. Obtained cost comparisons and bid proposals.
Education:
2002 Consumnes River College, Sacramento, CA, Construction Management.
2001 Los Medanos Community College, Pittsburgh, CA, Construction
Management.
1994 Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, EPA certified.
1993 Century Air Conditioning Supply, Inc., certified in heating control.
Doolin Technical College, A/C, Heating and Refrigeration. Certified in 1991.
1988 University of Houston, Law Enforcement studies.
1982 Alvin Community College, Successful completion of Law Enforcement
Course Work. Certificate conferred.
1980 Pearland High School, Pearland, TX. Diploma granted.