CLAUDIA VALENCIA Rancho Cucamonga, CA *****
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Proficient Project Engineer with 20 years of experience driving over 60 projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Project Coordination
Project Management
Project Engineering
Quality Assurance
Risk Analysis
Supply Chain
Pro-core
SAP
Blue beam
Customer Relations
Prolog
Health and Safety Regulations
Site Inspection
Blueprint Review
AutoCAD Design Software
Mathematics Proficiency
Change Orders
Logistics
Quality Control
Estimates
Scheduling and Planning
Attention to Detail
Proficient Excel/Word
AIA
Contract Management
Project Engineer • Tbpenick
13250 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 • December 2022 to Current Increased project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met. Reduced project timelines with proactive planning and close monitoring of progress. Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals. Addressed unforeseen obstacles promptly and effectively during projects'' life cycles by incorporating agile problem-solving methodologies into daily operations. Ensured thorough documentation throughout entire duration of projects — from initial scoping stages until final closeout procedures — which helped streamline audit preparations significantly.
Managed subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications and timelines.
Conducted site inspections, ensuring adherence to quality standards and identifying potential issues for prompt resolution.
Provided regular progress reports to clients, maintaining transparency and fostering strong working relationships.
Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors. Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel. Enhanced safety protocols, reducing on-site accidents and improving overall workplace conditions.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve design conflicts before PROFESSIONAL
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construction began.
Generated and collected all Certificates of Insurance and Subcontract documents per project.
Monitor and expedite submittals in accordance with submittal log and project requirements.
Contributed to team meetings with up to 50 personnel to assess project status, address all relevant issues, and ensure deadlines were achieved. Interpreted blueprints and liaised with architects and engineers to establish realistic budget requirements and project objectives.
Informed Project Manager of day-to-day communication between Clients, Subcontractors, City Officials, Architects and Engineers. Create, manage and track RFI's from field to architect/engineer of record. Coordinate project change-order management, creation and negotiation. Project Engineer/Public Works • HJ Construction
Paramount • January 2020 to January 2022
Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain thorough understanding of project.
Reviews construction plans and specifications for construction projects. Supervise and coordinate department construction projects to ensure operational and durable end product.
Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for construction bid Creating labor estimates for any project.
Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and Subcontractors. Managing bids from vendors and contractors.
Using bid data to prepare detailed cost analysis.
Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders Works with various state and federal agencies to comply with reporting requirements on projects that are partially or totally funded by those agencies. Request or respond to all Change orders, Submittals and Contract paperwork. Worked with parties, affected by construction projects or maintenance projects to adjust project construction.
Project Engineer /Estimator • ILG
Ontario • January 2019 to January 2020
The following Company, Provide Countertops, for only new track of homes Managed accounts like, D.R
Horton, Westport, Walton Home, many more
Manager to retrieve and analyze if we were, I would send invite back with approval Log all bids and projects
I would get plans, DWF's, Create takes off for project on Autocad Review all plans and inter in Counter Quote
Use our pricing tools, look at all takeoffs with Model Proposal Review all measurements of floor plan and interior elevations Be at all Job Walks, with our Plant Manager.
Project Engineer /Project Manager/Estimator/Commercial • Farwest Contractors Placentia • January 2017 to January 2019
Direct Project Engineering for Boeing Huntington Beach, Boeing Seal Beach, UCLA Dentistry, Gulfstream projects under FarWest Contractors and badged at both Boeing & Gulfstream, UCLA
Knowledgeable in most Building Codes and ADA requirements for Hospital, Commercial construction
QA/QC/Field Engineering Change Order Management and Cost Controls Coordination, Architects, Engineering
Turnkey Construction Knowledge and Follow Through Telecommunication and Critical Data Centers
Construction, with Structured Cabling, Storage System, and environmental control emphasis
Prepare a variety of written materials (cost reports, weekly project progress reports, daily logs, project Specifications, vendor score sheets, etc.) to manage procurement processes and provide information to all involved weekly updates on VP's Good understanding of data analysis methods and KPIs Familiarity with computer programs such as Timberline or HCSS, Heavy Bid. Executive Assistant/Estimator Assistant • Mark Company Orange • January 2016 to January 2017
Managed all appointments for President of Company, assist two estimators in all aspects of bidding for Projects and Putting all bid packages together Set up appointments for President of company
Print plans and work with OST to let president know what job consists of Manage all reports needed weekly for open job lists and open jobs to bid Analyzed generate 0verhead and Profit reports and review with President Run all bank deposits to banks, apply cash to invoices, and give all transition lists to Controller
Assist two estimators in all aspects of bids for company Including, calling Sub Constrictors and gathering all estimates, and handling calls to execute projects on time
Fill out all Bid Project packages to be sure to follow bid instructions Work with OST to identify work and estimate it correctly Run all Sub Contractors' overhead and profits and negotiate with Subs on excellent pricing
Set up estimates in B2W system to present to potential projects. Contract-Estimator • Pub Construction
Pomona • January 2014 to January 2017
School Districts, analyze blueprints and specifications and related documents Prepare all documentation for schools, parks, commercial buildings Bids from 1 million to 7 million bids and executions In charge of some JOC and IQC projects work with City of Los Angeles and Orange County in ongoing projects, change orders, etc
Bids from 1.0 million to 7.0 million, prepare all numbers for timing of bid dates Execute with all subcontractors to reconcile all estimates for bids Execute all appointments and all requirements to be ready at correct time or hour or take to location
Always have been oriented in exterior and interior projects Estimate with Quick bid and On Center Software, Quickbooks, QRS Proficient in Microsoft software, Knowledge in E-Gordian/JOC and IQC Prepare proposals and additional documentation for projects Organize and manage project paperwork, when needed to attend site meetings, and when other duties may apply with each different project Knowledgeable of construction plans, contract documents, materials, and specifications, I can perform take-offs from plans with great attention to detail Working with Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google drive, Dropbox Prepare professional bid proposals and negotiate contracts effectively Follow-up skills as well as very good communication skills, verbal and written (email) Reviewed and prepared contracts, permits, drafts, cost estimates, and insurance Allocated necessary project resources including subcontractors, suppliers, and company labor
Ensured projects were executed according to approved time, cost estimates, and quality
Created and developed comparison system of company's subcontractors and bids for profit
Provided direction to personnel responsible for project execution, equipment, & transportation
Supervised, coached, and monitored project team
Initiated and maintained relationships with clients and subcontractors Executed projects and services consistent with quality and safety objectives Organize and manage project paperwork.
Project Engineer /Project Manager/Estimator/Commercial • DLD Construction Inc. Studio City • January 2000 to January 2017
Manage all aspects of off-site and on-site business for general contractor specializing in $1-23M rebuild/ remodel projects
Handle financial: A/P invoice preparation, make all arrangements with customers to have all A/R invoices paid on time
Keep collection invoices under 60 days past due, bank statement reconciliation, cash handling, deposits, in house payroll
Regular reviews of local, State, and Federal regulations, create all preliminary notices, conditional release upon final payment, gather all lien releases forms on payments made
Prepare Mechanic's lien on customers that do not make payments after projects are completed
Prepare and execute all project contracts, compile bid packages, evaluate subcontractor bids and obtain city permits
Finishing inspections and receipt of final occupancy certificate Retain and work with subcontractors to ensure paperwork is in order, such as Liability insurance certificates
Print plans and work with OST to let president know what job consists of Including, calling Sub Constrictors and gathering all estimates, and handling calls to execute projects on time
Work with OST to identify work and estimate it correctly Run all Sub Contractors' overhead and profits and negotiate with Subs on excellent pricing
Set up estimates in B2W system to present to potential projects. Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration • California State University Fullerton, CA
10 years with DLD Construction, SBE Construction. 9 years with Nestle/Arrowhead Water, Negotiating with Buyers.
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