Experienced Construction Professional

JOSE J. CASTILLO

***** ******** ***** ***, **** *02

Estero, Florida 33928

Phone: Cell 239-***-****

E-Mail: ************@*******.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/josecastillo83

CARRER OBJECTIVE:

To pursue a challenging and increasingly responsible management position where I can continue to apply my leadership skills in a management level position utilizing my expertise in the venue of commercial development and construction.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

R C Engineering, LLC – Orlando, FL Dec. 2009-Present

Consultant

• Manage business development operations (Renewable Energy as well as Building Construction) for RC in Central and South America.

• Estimate all projects for the region.

C. M. & D. - Panama – Republic of Panama, Central America Apr. 2009-June 2009

Senior Project Manager

• Manage the complete construction operations from project buy-out to close-out process of assigned projects ensuring that budget, schedule, and quality are met or exceeded.

• Recruit, mentor and develop personnel.

• Lead a well established solid, positive and productive 14 team member staff.

• Manage final contract negotiations with vendors & subcontractors.

GATES S. de R.L. Panama – Republic of Panama, Central America Nov. 2008-Apr. 2009

VP of Construction & Operations

• Responsible for project development, client relations and construction operations.

• Responsible for P & L Management.

• Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with local & international developers, consultants and public entities.

• Define & Initiate projects, and assign management personnel as required to manage cost, schedule and performance of assigned projects to maximize company profitability.

• Coach, mentor and lead 9 team member staff within a professional/technical team environment.

Opus South Corp. – Estero, FL. June 2004-Nov. 2008

Construction Operations Manager (SW FL)

• Identify, pursue, and negotiate sales on assigned retail, commercial, and multi-use projects

• Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of the regional construction operations.

• Manage the entitlements/due diligence, design, construction, and close-out aspects of assigned projects, ensuring that budget, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction goals are met

• Manage schedule and budget for contracted projects to influence regional’s financial profitability.

• Direct and develop working relationships with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Interns, and Project Team as applicable for success of construction projects.

• Responsible for P & L Management. Reporting to head quarters in a quarterly basis.

• Recruit, coach and lead 17 regional team member staff.

J.L. Wallace, Inc. - Ft. Myers, FL June 2002-June 2004

Senior Project Manager / Safety Director

• As Senior Project Manager, responsible for estimating, negotiating, and management of construction projects.

• Manage construction schedule, QC/QA and budget to maximize profits.

• Oversee and evaluate assigned construction personnel.

• As Safety Director, responsible to establish and enforce safety rules and regulations for the company, to provide training to project staff and conduct field supervisory inspections.

Turner Construction Co. – Atlanta, GA Feb. 2001-May 2002

Superintendent/Project Engineer

• As superintendent and project engineer, responsible for daily on-site operations required for successful completion of assigned hospitality and multi-family construction projects including administration, scheduling subcontractors and crews, projecting workloads and completion dates, reporting to project management team in home office

Mitchell Construction Co., Brunswick, GA Mar. 1998-Feb. 2001

Project Manager /Business Development Manager

• As project manager responsible for daily operations required for successful completion of assigned educational construction projects including estimating, buy-out, contract administration, project schedule, project budget, and liaison with owner representatives

• As business development manager responsible for marketing strategies for Mitchell Construction and Wood-Hopkins Marine Contracting; established relationships for future projects with owners, developers, design professionals, contractors; involved in business decision making affecting region

David Builders, Inc. Apr. 1992-Mar. 1998

Construction Operations Manager

• Responsible for estimating and bid procedures, contract management and compliance, overall safety procedures, project scheduling and budget, administration of construction contract with client, close-out procedures.

• Responsible for recruiting and development of project management teams for projects under construction.

• Directly responsible for all new business from bid invitation through final contract negotiation.

• Responsible and accountable for the company P&L management.

• Directed the daily operations of the project management staff including staff meetings, subcontractor contract administration, and bi-weekly jobsite meetings with field personnel.

• Established solid, positive and productive work environment by demonstrating an optimistic attitude, resolving problems immediately, and establishing open communication.

• Increased the company growth by securing new accounts by delivering projects on time, on budget and expected quality.

Heptacon Commercial Construction Jan. 1990-Apr. 1992

Project Manager / Estimator

• As estimator, responsible for identifying projects to bid, preparation of bid documents, proposals, negotiate with subcontractors to facilitate contract execution.

• As project manager, responsible for daily operational management of the commercial projects through final completion.

Consejo Municipal/Building dept. - Venezuela Feb. 1984-Nov. 1989

Construction Assistant

• Assisting staff of engineers to ensure that construction codes, techniques and construction documents were being observed and followed.

EDUCATION

University of Florida-Gainesville, FL

M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction

Bachelor Science of Building Construction, December 1983

COMPUTING SKILLS

Working knowledge of Prolog, SureTrak, Primavera, Expedition, MS Office Suites, Timberline, CPM

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

• Board director of Villagio HOA – 20010/2011 term

• Member of the Construction Advisory Committed of Lee County School Board - 2004

• Vice-President of Villagio HOA - 2007

• Board Director of Collier Building Industry Association - 2008

• Trustee and Director to the Collier Building Industry Foundation - 2008

• Advisory Director to the Immokalee Foundation - 2008

LANGUAGES

Read, Speak and Write Fluently in Spanish

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