Eric Franco
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Objective
Obtain an open position and grow within an organization where I can utilize my skills and knowledge in the construction industry. I am a creative problem solver with the ability to achieve a company’s needs, resolve conflicts, improve morale and consistently exceed company goals. I am very computer proficient with exceptional managerial skills.
Work Experience
Project Estimator/ CAD Drafting
5/2008 – 5/2009 American Walkway Covers, LLC
- Complete knowledge of the commercial estimating process including the ability to coordinate and assemble a complete estimate from blue prints and bid proposal for large and complex commercial projects including budgeting and design build projects
- Capable of interacting with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and vendors.
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to; processing Invitation to Bids, CCIP, OCIP, Payment/Performance Bonds, Bid Bonds, Contracts (AIA), Proposals, Warranties, Pre Qualification Package, prepare RFI's, change orders, value engineering and resolve any technical issues or questions during the bidding process.
- Design complete walkway covers systems on preliminary and plan set drawings using Auto CAD 2008 for submittal to General Contractors, Construction Managers, Engineers, Building Departments and manufacturing plants
Project Manager
12/2006 - 5/2008 Symmetrical Stair, Pompano Beach, FL
- Direct field operations of residential and commercial projects for stair and rail manufacturer ranging from south to central Florida. Responsible for measurements, design and installations of stairs and rails for track housing, custom homes and commercial buildings per contractual agreements.
- Projects range from $1000 production stair installation to $60,000 high end custom stair and rail installation.
-Other duties include but not limited to contract change orders, customer service, extra work orders, contractor payments, safety meetings, job specific Quality Assurance and maintaining OSHA safety standards.
Project Manager/ CAD Drafting
8/2004 - 11/2006 Diversified Construction and Restoration, Miami, Florida
- Project Manager for construction company for commercial/residential concrete restoration and balcony repair, renovation, storm shutters and impact glass doors and windows.
- I helped start the design and manufacturing of Aluminum/ Glass Balcony rails to be installed at Condominiums in South Florida using AutoCAD 2000-2004.
-Oversee different projects from permitting to final inspection/ payment in all aspects of restoration business for projects ranging from single family homes to multi-million dollar hi –rise condominiums.
-Responsibilities included but were not limited to permitting, inspections, scheduling, engineering reports, RFI's, maintain job specific quality assurance, maintaining OSHA safety standards, customer service, design work as well as working directly with the President of company to assist in any way needed.
Account Manager
8/2002 - 8/2004 Services-On-Site, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Worked full time with this company while maintaining a full college schedule for classes to obtain a degree in Architecture.
- Assist office manager with day to day operations for a nationally known law firm. Duties included staff management, file room and copy room management and organization of individual vendors and services provided to this law firm.
Project Manager/ Construction Superintendent
8/1998 - 8/2002 Westbrooke Companies, Inc., Miami, Florida
- Direct field operations and coordination of Subcontractors for a national home builder (now Standard Pacific) for both the front end (rough) and back end (finals).
- Projects ranged from $200,000 to $350,000 track housing to $300,000 to $550,000 semi-custom homes in South Florida
- Responsibilities included but not limited to scheduling sub-contractors, job specific quality assurance, maintaining OSHA safety standards, customer service, contractor payments, inspections, and providing daily/ weekly reports.
Education
1/2004 - 7/2004 Broward Community College, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Studied toward BA in Architecture while maintaining full work schedule.
6/2002 - 9/2003 ATI Training Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Graduated and received certification for Computer Assisted Design and Drafting after 15 month program
Skills
- AutoCAD 2000-2008- 5 years
- Windows/ Microsoft Environment
- Xactimate 25