Overview
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Education
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Outside of Work
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Alan Zapalac

Alan Zapalac

Austin,TX

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Dovetail Custom Wood & Metal
Del Valle, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead the pre-production process of projects by breaking down scope details from estimators & collect relevant specs & plans for our engineers.
  • Breakdown project scope into work orders that travel through engineering & production efficiently across multiple projects at a time.
  • Identify the contractual obligations and design intent required by the general contractor and architect.
  • Coordinate with the material management team on material quantities & value engineer for potential alternates.
  • Perceive any potential cost impacts created by conflicts in the design & present solutions to the general contractor and architect.
  • Maintain billings, change orders, and invoices throughout the life of the project.
  • Develop solutions for production from production engineers and shop managers.
  • Setup delivers and prepares installation teams with site rules, regulations, and installation plans.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of the project schedule, assist superintendents with schedule updates, and ensure that projects are completed on time.

Project Manager -

Principal Plant Services
Cleveland, Texas
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Identified with engineers & owners to maintain a prosperous working relationship through the duration of multi-million dollar projects
  • Assisted superintendents by supplying them with approved & up to date construction documents
  • Processed subcontracts, purchase orders, & submittals effectively to sustain our construction schedule
  • Produced & managed budgets, invoices & pay apps regularly throughout the construction process
  • Developed up-to-date construction schedules by regularly collecting updates from field personnel & setting future milestones
  • Supervised numerous successful concrete pours & mechanical installs, insuring proper quality controls measures were taken

Laborer -

Zapalac Reed Construction
Austin, Texas
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Shadowed on-site Superintendent & helped coordinate subcontractors
  • Maintained on-site safety standards
  • Witnessed tilt & CMU wall construction processes

Opportunities at company limited due to Covid-19

Intern -

Gensler
Austin, Texas
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Assisted design team by updating Revit model for the University of Texas Moody Center.
  • Shadowed the design coordination meetings between architects, engineers & general contractors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Texas
Austin

Master of Arts - Architecture

University of Texas
Austin

Skills

  • Excellent at operating Bluebeam, Google & Windows programs
  • Experienced with Procore, AI software, Egnyte, Innergy,
  • Familiar with AutoCAD, Open Space & Photoshop
  • Basic understanding of Revit & Quick Books
  • Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language)
  • Have operated heavy machinery such as forklifts & tractors
  • Self-taught carpenter: projects range from furniture to home remodels
  • Spent time using machine at Dovetail: such as the metal break & planer

Accomplishments

  • Big 12 All-Academic & 3-time Athletic Director's Honor Role
  • 7-time Letterman, First Team All-American
  • Texas Cowboys Member & Alumni - Bill McGill Award 17'

Outside of Work

  • Texas Relays, Official/Volunteer
  • Knights of Columbus, Member
  • Stay active by playing beach volleyball, bodybuilding, & running marathons
  • Enjoy hunting, golfing & fishing

Timeline

Project Manager

Dovetail Custom Wood & Metal
01.2023 - Current

Project Manager -

Principal Plant Services
08.2020 - 12.2022

Laborer -

Zapalac Reed Construction
02.2020 - 08.2020

Intern -

Gensler
06.2019 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Texas

Master of Arts - Architecture

University of Texas
Alan Zapalac