Low Voltage Cabling & Access Control Estimator

RICHARD HERNANDEZ

Cell 626-***-**** / **************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Highly motivated and experienced professional seeking a rewarding and challenging position with a progressive company where I may utilize my skills in Low Voltage Structured Cabling and Access Control

Markets served include Stadiums, Hospitality, High Rise Apartments and Buildings, Airports, Hotels, Public Works, Schools, etc.

Self-starter/team player. Pride in Work, Detail Oriented, Organized, Coachable, Enjoy Challenges and fast paced environments

Communicate and coordinate work with all levels of management, vendors, subcontractors

Extensive knowledge in reading blue prints and understanding the scope for determining materials and equipment needed for projects

CERTIFICATES/EDUCATION

• BICSI-Project Management Leadership Certification PM (100)

• BISCI-Designing Telecommunication Distribution Systems (DD102)

• RFP Engineering Design Development and Site Survey Certification (OSP)

• International Vocational School for Electrical Construction (Graduate Diploma)

• Associated Builders and Contractors 4-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program (3yrs)

• Data Center Optical Network Design and Installation Course TS DC-300

• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, ACAD.

• Accubid, McCormick, Enterprise, Blue Beam and Turbo bid Estimating Software

• OSHPD experienced

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Federal Technology Solutions Inc. Corona, Ca 2019 – Present Estimator

Estimator, Systems Engineering, Project Management

Oversaw and managed project activities as delegated by the Project Manager, which involved planning, coordinating, and addressing any issues that arose.

Ensured compliance with all company and project policies, procedures, and standards.

In charge of ensuring that contract submissions were both precise and punctually delivered.

Collaborated with the electrical estimating team on all low voltage projects.

Aligned material sourcing with manufacturers and representatives.

Took on full project supervision duties when the Project Manager was unavailable. Rosendin Electric – Anaheim, California Jan, 2017-Dec, 2018 Assistant Project Manager-Estimator

• Managed all aspects of project documentation including submittals, RFIs and project meeting minutes

• Supervised and directed overall project activities as assigned by the Project Manager including planning and coordinating, circumventing/resolving problem areas, ensuring all company/project policies, procedures and standards are maintained

• Maintained all change order, submittal and document (drawing) control logs. Prepared required logs and other project documentation for construction meetings

• Responsible for contract submittals that were accurate and delivered on time

• Accountable for creating and issuing the Subcontractors’ contracts

• Ensured that the project quality control plan was effectively followed

• Represented company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors

• Monitored other contractors’ activities and progress

• Assumed total project supervision responsibilities in Project Manager's absence

• Prepared change orders and project reports as required

• Worked closely with the estimating team as required on a regular basis Anderson Howard – Irvine, California Oct 2015-Nov, 2017 Senior Estimator

• Trained Jr. Estimating personal and managed Estimating Division

• Prepared comprehensive labor and materials cost estimates for Data Systems

• Managed and controlled all bid documents

• Coordinated with electrical estimating team for all low voltage projects

• Synchronized material with Manufacturers and Representatives

• Assisted coordination with Security, A/V and Fire Alarm estimates

• Supported the assigned Project Manager with any associated tasks (i.e., submittals, change orders, etc.) upon project award

LTech Network Services, Inc. – Santa Fe Springs, California Jan 2012-Oct, 2015 Project Manager

• Managed multiple low voltage contractors on projects (Audio/Video, Security, and CCTV)

• Reviewed all low voltage systems for accuracy and final review

• Project managed moves adds and changes for Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

• Experience with OSHPD requirements

• Performed the project Estimates, which includes take-off thru closeout docs

• Project Managed racking, stacking, patching and documenting LA County facilities with Cisco Network equipment

• Used Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, OM3/OM4.OM1, OS1/ OS2 Fiber and High pair count cabling

• Tracked project resources such as labor, equipment and materials

• Submitted RFI and change orders as required

• Maintained manpower and project productivity

• Ordered tracked and maintained all materials required for the assigned project SASCO - Fullerton, California March 2000-Sept 2012 Chief Estimator

• Estimated commercial and industrial projects from the project take-offs to the project close-out docs.

• Ensured quantity of materials and pricing were accurate and complete as well as tracked product submittals

• Extensive knowledge in reading blue prints /scope and determining materials and or equipment needed for the completion of the project

• Prepared submittal packages

• Managed and directed the CAD teams during the design/build process

• Worked closely with all vendors as well as the sales team to ensure best pricing and availability.

• Experienced in writing RFI and proposal letters

• Tracked project resources such as labor, equipment and materials

• Tracked change orders as well as billing

• Experience using Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, OM3/OM4.OM1/OM2,OS1 Fiber and high pair count cabling

• Assisted RCDD/Senior Level Project Managers as required

• Maintained manpower and project productivity

• Managed project schedules, attended jobsite meetings as required

• Field General Foreman

• Supervised and trained teams of up to 20 field technicians

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