FEDERICO FERNANDEZ
305-***-**** *****************@*****.***
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
STRATEGY RESULTS EXECUTION
Results-oriented, dynamic professional with more than 29 years of progressive experience and leadership in construction management for residential and commercial projects. Demonstrated expertise and ability to lead and develop diverse teams and manage complex budgets. Expert in developing and executing business initiatives that are designed to improve operational efficiencies, drive productivity and increase revenue. Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build strong, lasting relationships with all levels of personnel, customers and other key business stakeholders. Adept at managing priorities, identifying critical issues and creating viable solutions that work to drive profitable business results in very challenging and complex business environments. Fluent in English and Spanish. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
CORE COMPETENCIES
New Business Development
Cost Reduction Strategy
Quality Assurance
Needs Assessment
Budget Management
Organizational Leadership
Data & Financial Analysis
Contract Negotiations
Staff Training & Development
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Process Improvements
KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Successfully provide exceptional customer satisfaction by promptly resolving issues and promoting superior services.
Results-driven professional with demonstrated customer service, team development and business operations management expertise.
Keen ability to drive new business development through key accounts, sales and establishing strategic partnerships to promote sustained business performance.
Articulate, advanced communicator, listener and cultivator of key relationships with all levels of personnel, clients, businesses and executive managers; ability to build rapport, trust and mutual respect.
SELECT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Lead business development efforts for Power Builders, Inc. in securing construction projects.
Supervise all aspects of construction projects, including new residential, custom residential remodeling valued up to 5.5 millionK, commercial construction valued up to 2.5 millionK, commercial build outs new and existing retail and interior remodeling. New residential construction projects have valued up to $800K.
Ability to supervise all structural elements and finish work, ensuring accuracy in work and 100% client satisfaction.
Spearhead efforts and lead initiatives designed to reduce labor and operational costs; negotiate contracts with vendors.
Coordinated and approved shop drawings and request for information (RFI) of all projects.
Supervised the installation of concrete pilings, all reinforcing placement, formwork, concrete, scheduling, estimating, review of shop drawings, preparation of monthly requisition, subcontract negotiating and material purchasing.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
POWER BUILDERS, INC., Miami, FL, President, 1991 – Present
SOUTHEAST CONTRACTING CORPORATION, Miami, FL, Vice President, 1986 – 1991
EARLIER CAREER NOTES:
SOUTHERN CONTRACTORS, INC., Assistant Owners Representative
KEY BISCAYNE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, Assistant Construction Manager
VENETIAN HARBOR CORPORATION, Assistant Owners Representative/Assistant Superintendent
M.R. HARRISON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Project Engineer
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Florida International University, Miami, FL – Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 1985
Certified General Contractors License- CGC 052***-****