Data Entry, project management, custom homes, sales
Resume:
Professional Experience
Project Manager
Fair Contractors, Inc. June 2003 - October 2009
Estimated and submitted proposals for commercial projects with an emphasis on demolition, metal stud framing, hanging drywall, and acoustical ceilings. In charge of project submittals, which included the procurement of materials to the final approval by the architect.
Coordinated and followed up on activities between superintendents, architects, and sub-contractors to ensure optimal workmanship & outcome. Director of Energy Efficiency & Solar Energy
Fair Contractors, Inc. October 2009 - July 2011
Supervised energy efficiency activities: residential energy audits, Energy Star Custom Home construction, and renewable solar PV projects. Managed low-income weatherization activities associated with the WAP and Residential Energy Efficiency Program in the Greater Houston Area funded by the Green Jobs Act.
Coordinated with the City of Houston, Sheltering Arms Senior Services, and other stakeholders with a focus on ensuring TDHCA standards of compliance.
(Single-family & Multi-family Dwellings)
In charge of training for prospective field inspectors and provided continuing education; QA/QC Inspector for all weatherization activities. Effectively resolved discrepancies between the City of Houston WAP & REEP programs and Sheltering Arms Senior Services program norms by establishing standards of practice to avoid failed inspections. Continuous Improvement Manager
Fair Contractors, Inc. July 2011 - July 2015
Restructured the company to better protect assets and reduce risk and liability. Oversaw and updated our website, modernized our company image and portfolio.
Acquired investors to help finance our custom home division. Certified our company to participate in HUD/FHA 203k program (one of only two contractors in Houston at that time.)
Streamlined many of our processes to improve our customer satisfaction and efficiency.
Achieved 8a certification for Federal contracting opportunities. Investigator
Texas Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs May 2015 – December 2017 Led various inspections of manufactured homes, "Habitability" inspections,
"Field Verification" inspections.
Conducted HUD Federal Consumer Complaint investigations, which required effective conflict resolution and de-escalation tactics, by citing Federal & State laws to reconcile disgruntled parties and report findings. Ability to learn and interpret laws, regulations, technical language quickly and accurately, with no prior experience.
Detail oriented construction professional
with 10+ years of experience in project
management, energy efficiency/solar &
custom homes.
Developed and maintained detailed
project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Collaborate with cross-functional
teams to ensure project goals and
timelines are met.
Assisted with resource allocation and
identified project risks.
Developed and maintained strong
relationships with stakeholders,
keeping them up to date on
project status.
Created and distributed project status
reports, highlighting progress and
areas of concern.
Key Skills
Fluent in both English and Spanish
Superior networking skills and ability
to build positive client relations.
Proficiency with computers and
knowledge of software, including MS
Office, Zoom, SalesForce, &
Rem/Rate.
Exceeds in coordinating projects and
work teams.
Effective interpersonal communicator
and active listening skills
Exceptional sales and customer
service skills
RESNET Home Energy Rater 2008-
2012, Single & Multi-Family
Dwellings
FERNANDO
QUESADA
Project Management
1911 Sherwood Forest St. Apt. 2
Houston, TX, United States, 77043
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Executive Assistant to Owner
Fair Contractors, Inc. January 2018 – February 2020 Primarily assisting my father, the owner, with his daily duties and obligations due to cancer diagnosis. Typical Project Management responsibilities: take-offs, budgeting, managing vendors/sub-contractors. Currently finalizing the sale of the family business and liquidating assets. Co-Owner
Castel Homes February 2022 - Present
Attain investment capital & write business plan to start Castel Homes, after the sale of our prior business Fair Contractors, Inc.
Conduct real-estate analysis to determine optimal sites for construction in the Greater Houston Area.
Consult with architect to design attractive homes that are energy efficient and build to code.
Interview and hire sub-contractors for each phase of construction. Meet with superintendent regularly for status updates, discuss project progression, mitigate issues, anticipate any areas of concern. Currently it is only providing passive income for me Home Energy Consultant
ADT Solar January 2024 – February 2024
Make appointments with prospective clients and present solar proposals in their homes. Unfortunately, ADT Solar went out of business February 23rd 2024, after failing to find a buyer. Solar Consultant
American Solar Installs March - August 2024
Using company proprietary software and client energy usage data, design a solar system to meet the needs of the customer. Make appointments with prospective clients and present solar proposals in their homes. ASI acts as my EPC: Engineering, Procurement, Construction. Education
Incomplete BS in Aviation Science/Flight School
Baylor University, Waco August 2001 - May 2003
While attending Baylor I took courses focused mainly on aviation, while also completing core course work.
Aviation Calculus, Navigation, Meteorology.
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Hillsdale College Online; on-going
TREC Professional Inspector Training - ATI Online; on-going
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