PIERRE A. ARCOS
**** *** ****, ***** · 425-***-****
ad354u@r.postjobfree.com
preferred nickname: PJ
DEAR HIRING MANAGER,
Are you looking for a highly motivated person who:
•Has 30 years of excellent customer service experience?
•Has residential and commercial construction management experience?
•Is highly motivated to learn a new recession-proof trade?
•Is mature and reliable?
If so, then you need to look no further. You will see from my resume that I meet all of these qualifications and more.
I would very much like to discuss opportunities within your company. To schedule an interview, please call me at 425-***-****. Call me at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I look forward to talking with you.
Sincerely,
PJ Arcos
PJ Arcos
San Antonio 78259
ad354u@r.postjobfree.com
United States citizen authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Relevant Work Experience
Renovation Estimator
Zillow Group – San Antonio, TX
April 2021 to February 2022
•Create renovation budgets on houses Zillow is contemplating purchasing from homeowners
•Inspect and ensure company-owned homes are safe and secure for showings
•Use tablet, camera, ladder in the course of daily work activities
•Extensive driving from house to house in and around Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe Counties
Home Inspector
Self-Employed - Everett, WA
August 2010 to July 2018
•Inspect the building structure for foundation, roof or other structural problems
•Evaluate MEP systems
•Record discoveries in a written report for each building that is inspected
•Evaluate the surrounding property for proper drainage and safety hazards
•Recommend repairs or other actions that will improve the structure’s safety
Renovation Superintendent
Invitation Homes - Bellevue, WA
November 2014 to March 2016
•Create renovation budgets for homes purchased by the company
Project Manager / Estimator
General Storefronts, Inc - Arlington, WA
September 2008 to June 2009
•From architectural plans and specs, perform take off of storefront materials
•Estimate labor and other items to create a comprehensive proposal for clients
•Enter into contracts with owners/project manager
•Schedule labor and monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
•Communicate with project managers to help meet project deadlines and quality control
Construction Project Engineer
Intracorp - Seattle, WA
July 2006 to August 2008
•Review project plans and specs and collaborate with management to develop project goals
•Prepare required project documentation
•Determine trade and material lead times to create an efficient schedule
•Solicit bids from trade contractors and collect proposals and shop drawings for approval
•Negotiate and manage subcontracts, change orders and approve invoices
•Prepare and distribute RFI’s
•Maintain submittal log
•Create and maintain job files and as-builts
Construction Superintendent
Crane Contractors - San Antonio, TX
May 2000 to June 2003
•Responsible for the ground-up construction of warehouse, office and medical facilities
•Solicit subcontract bids and enter into contracts
•Maintain job logs, RFI’s, project documents
•Schedule project trades
•Read and interpret project plans and specs and provide clarification when needed
•Communicate with municipal departments for project inspections
•Communicate and schedule with third-party inspection and engineering firms as needed
•Solve issues that arise during the project
Construction Manager
Gordon Hartman Homes - San Antonio, TX
February 1998 to March 2000
•Responsible for the ground-up construction of single-family homes
•Schedule trades and material deliveries for each project
•Coordinate and schedule with municipal inspectors
•Meet with sales team to coordinate new starts and upcoming completions
•Meet with new home owners to discuss project progress or issues
Education
Bachelor of Science in Construction Science
Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
January 1992 to December 1997
Licenses & Certifications
TDLR Apprentice Electrician #649495
OSHA 10 certification
Skills
Carpentry
Blueprint reading
Estimating
Customer Service
Inventory Management
Microsoft Word