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Alejandro Garcia

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Reliable and driven Construction Project Manager with over 6 years of experience and a proven track record of delivering DSA and Public Works projects on schedule and within budgetary constraints.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Project Manager

RC Becker & Son
03.2023 - Current
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
  • Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Established successful relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and subcontractors for optimal cost savings on materials and services.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, and designers to develop innovative solutions for complex construction challenges.
  • Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
  • Adhere to project budget, monitor track and facilitate billings and collections of change orders.
  • Attend PLA meetings to assign unions to corresponding tradecrafts.

Assistant Project Manager

American Landscape, Inc
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
  • Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
  • Manage all submittals and project startup/closeout documents.
  • Created and managed RFI's
  • Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
  • Manage plan revisions to verify if any cost impacts.

Operations Estimator

Gothic Landscaping
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Created micro budgets and schedules for phasing and durations of projects.
  • Put together cost-to-complete reports to ensure the project was running at a profitable margin.
  • Supported all field operations teams in any task that needed to be completed.
  • Managed materials needed on site to verify no overages of material from the original budget.
  • Put together change order proposals as needed on by job basis.

Construction Leadmen

Gothic Landscaping
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
  • Prioritized tasks based on deadline requirements, ensuring timely completion of assignments without compromising quality.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents.
  • Operated heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

Construction Estimator

Brightview Landscape Development
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing plans and specifications for construction projects.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing detailed cost breakdowns and accurate estimates for various project scopes.
  • Streamlined the bidding process by managing multiple subcontractor quotes and ensuring timely submissions.
  • Reduced estimation errors through thorough site visits and consultations with clients and architects.
  • Collaborated effectively with project teams to ensure smooth transitions from estimating to construction phases.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating favorable pricing agreements to reduce overall project costs.
  • Demonstrated versatility in estimating a wide range of construction projects, from residential to commercial builds.
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
  • Optimized project schedules and resource allocation by generating accurate time estimates for various construction tasks.
  • Provided support during contract negotiations by supplying detailed analysis of estimate assumptions, clarifications, qualifications, exclusions as well as risk factors assessment.
  • Assisted project managers in developing budgets based on accurate estimates, proactively addressing potential cost overruns.

Construction Estimator

Landscape Development, Inc
01.2018 - 11.2019
  • Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing plans and specifications for construction projects.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing detailed cost breakdowns and accurate estimates for various project scopes.
  • Streamlined the bidding process by managing multiple subcontractor quotes and ensuring timely submissions.
  • Reduced estimation errors through thorough site visits and consultations with clients and architects.
  • Collaborated effectively with project teams to ensure smooth transitions from estimating to construction phases.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating favorable pricing agreements to reduce overall project costs.
  • Demonstrated versatility in estimating a wide range of construction projects, from residential to commercial builds.

Leadmen

Landscape Development, Inc
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
  • Prioritized tasks based on deadline requirements, ensuring timely completion of assignments without compromising quality.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Operated heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents.

Education

Associate of Science - Construction Management

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA
06.2026

Skills

  • Subcontractor Management
  • Value Engineering
  • Preconstruction Planning
  • Estimating
  • Construction management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Public Speaking
  • Bilingual Spanish Speaker
  • Proficient in Microsoft excel, word, PowerPoint ETC
  • Trimble GPS

Timeline

Construction Project Manager

RC Becker & Son
03.2023 - Current

Assistant Project Manager

American Landscape, Inc
12.2021 - 03.2023

Operations Estimator

Gothic Landscaping
01.2021 - 11.2021

Construction Leadmen

Gothic Landscaping
10.2020 - 01.2021

Construction Estimator

Brightview Landscape Development
11.2019 - 10.2020

Construction Estimator

Landscape Development, Inc
01.2018 - 11.2019

Leadmen

Landscape Development, Inc
07.2017 - 01.2018

Associate of Science - Construction Management

College of The Canyons
Alejandro Garcia