Albert De La Vega
Miami Springs,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented State Licensed General Contractor and Home Inspector competent in spotting, investigating and documenting building code issues and safety concerns. Continue to serve home buyers across South Florida with expert inspection services and detailed reports.
Adept at identifying repetitive issues and specific construction problems. Enthusiastic about working with project managers, contractors and owners in a collaborative capacity to resolve problems.
Skilled Home Inspector familiar with codes, permitting requirements and corrective action procedures. Offering 30 years' field experience and the capacity to train and mentor junior staff on procedures and codes application.
Adept at identifying issues and conditions to properly prepare insurance reports.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification: State Licensed General Contractor
1
1
Certification: State Licensed Home Inspector
Work History
Certified Home Inspector
BDC Inspection Services
Miami Springs, FL
03.2018 - Current
- Performed visual inspection of the exterior and interior components of residential homes to identify deficiencies in accordance with state regulations.
- Conducted a variety of tests on multiple home systems such as smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, electrical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, Structural components and roofing materials.
- Compiled detailed reports on the condition of each inspected home including digital photographs for accuracy and clarity.
- Provided clients with written estimates for repairs needed to bring their homes up to code or correct safety hazards.
- Educated homeowners on safety issues and maintenance tips related to their home's condition.
- Inspected homes prior to purchase or sale to ensure they meet industry standards.
- Analyzed data gathered during inspections and identified any discrepancies or errors in building codes or regulations.
- Attended continuing education classes to stay abreast of changes in local building codes and ordinances.
- Collaborated with real estate agents, contractors, architects, engineers, builders, and other professionals involved in the inspection process.
- Developed relationships with clients by providing excellent customer service throughout the entire inspection process.
Qualifier, Vice President
BDC Construction Corp
Miami Springs, FL
05.2002 - Current
- Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
- Performed plans and site materials takeoffs and controlled inventory to keep overhead low and maintain supply availability.
- Visited job sites and reviewed / compared renovation plans to with completed work to ascertain progress and maintain quality control.
- Performed inspections of properties and individual units, identifying issues and recommending actions.
- Scheduled subcontractors to stagger work and streamline completion of project phases.
- Managed projects with large labor, equipment and material budgets.
- Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and approved payments based on acceptable work products.
- Saved money by managing cost-effective supplier purchases.
- Incorporated client feedback to help construction crew and subcontractors execute change orders.
- Monitored overall safety by regularly inspecting job sites and confirming observation of protocols and standards by workers.
- Recruited, supervised and directed outsourced qualified third-party contractors.
Project Manager
Miami Shores Plumbing
Miami, FL
06.1997 - 04.2002
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
Education
State Licensed Home Inspector -
Inspection Certification Associates
Waukesha, WI03.2017
State Licensed General Contractor -
Gold Coast Contractor School
Miami, FL01.2001
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Defect Analysis
- Property Damage Assessment
- Application of Building Codes and Regulations
- Building Repairs (controls and assessments)
- Repair Procedures
- Safety Guidelines, Procedures & Awareness
- Job Bidding & Scheduling
- Project Scope Assessment
- Worksite Safety
- Quality Control
- Subcontractor Management
- Construction Site Management
- Project Coordination
- Project Planning
- Permitting
- Blueprint Reading
- Residential and Commercial Construction
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Professional
Affiliations
- Member, InterNachi
Certification
- State Licensed Home Inspector - 2017
- State Licensed General Contractor - 2001
Timeline
Certified Home Inspector
BDC Inspection Services
03.2018 - Current
Qualifier, Vice President
BDC Construction Corp
05.2002 - Current
Project Manager
Miami Shores Plumbing
06.1997 - 04.2002
State Licensed Home Inspector -
Inspection Certification Associates
State Licensed General Contractor -
Gold Coast Contractor School
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College