Al Fontanilla
Summary
Seasoned Fire Sprinkler Superintendent/Foreman/Fitter bringing 27 years of experience and successful background in commercial and residential fire sprinklers. Highly effective project and team manager with strong understanding of safety, scheduling and codes. Focused on completing jobs by meeting schedules and deadlines efficiently.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Foreman and Contract Superintendent
Columbia Fire
05.2013 - 09.2023
- Optimized resource allocation to minimize delays and maximize project success.
- Collaborated with designers and contractors to achieve timely and seamless project completion.
- Mentored junior journeymen and apprentices, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Established effective quality control measures for consistent delivery of materials to construction projects.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Coordinated permit acquisition and inspections for smooth progress on all construction projects.
- Enhanced project efficiency by giving clear communication between team members and project managers.
- Communicated safety protocols with team to reduced workplace accidents.
Journeyman Fire Sprinkler Systems Installer
Fireshield
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Improved fire safety by installing and maintaining a variety of fire sprinkler systems in commercial and residential buildings.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and efficient fire sprinkler system installations, repairs, and inspections.
- Ensured compliance with local and national fire codes through accurate installation of fire sprinkler systems.
- Reduced the risk of property damage by troubleshooting and repairing faulty fire sprinkler components promptly.
- Demonstrated industry expertise with comprehensive knowledge in various types of fire sprinkler systems such as wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, and deluge systems.
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Cosco Fire Protection
09.1993 - 11.2012
- Improved fire safety standards by designing and implementing comprehensive fire sprinkler systems.
- Reduced the risk of property damage by conducting regular inspections and maintenance on fire sprinkler systems.
- Enhanced team efficiency through effective scheduling, task delegation, and resource allocation for various projects.
- Ensured adherence to industry regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on codes and standards for fire sprinkler installations.
- Maximized system performance with thorough testing and calibration procedures during installation and routine checkups.
- Streamlined project completion times by coordinating closely with other construction teams and stakeholders.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns regarding fire sprinkler systems promptly.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Established a reputation for punctuality and reliability by consistently meeting deadlines within budget constraints.
Education
Apprenticeship Program For Fire Sprinkler Fitter
Sprinkler Fitter
Seattle, Washington 09.1995
Skills
- Experience in wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire and CO2 systems
- Knowledge installing fire pumps, electric and diesel
- Completed jobs in High Rises, Large Warehouse, Multiplex apartments along with Tenant improvement offices
- Resource Coordination
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Key decision making
- Recruitment and hiring
- Review plans and blueprints
- Process updates
- Scheduling Coordination
- Licensed in Washington State
- Tools and equipment ordering
- Site Safety Management
- Design review
- Bid review
Affiliations
- Local 699 Fire Sprinkler Union
Certification
- Washington State Fitters Card
- City of Seattle AS-3 Card
Timeline
Field Foreman and Contract Superintendent
Columbia Fire
05.2013 - 09.2023
Journeyman Fire Sprinkler Systems Installer
Fireshield
02.2013 - 05.2013
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Cosco Fire Protection
09.1993 - 11.2012
Apprenticeship Program For Fire Sprinkler Fitter
Sprinkler Fitter