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Armando Ayala Ruiz

Jacksonville

Summary

Astute Field Engineer highly skilled in AutoCAD, project management and safety procedures. Talented individual offering years of experience and training. Complete projects on time, within budget, safely and with quality. 5+ years of experience in wide range of projects, including remodeling, new construction, housing, commercial buildings, big box stores, hotels and steel structures. Experienced in supervising staff, scheduling, permitting, ordering materials and preparing project budgets and scopes. Excellent communicator and problem solver. Adept at site safety management and orderly job site set-up. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Engineer

Hubbard Construction
08.2023 - Current
  • Improved project efficiency by implementing advanced troubleshooting techniques and optimizing equipment performance.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate technical support for complex issues.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance and regular equipment inspections.
  • Streamlined communication between team members, resulting in improved collaboration and faster problem resolution.
  • Managed budget, scheduling, quality assurance, safety compliance and coordination of construction trades and contractors.
  • Create correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, etc
  • Assist project personnel with daily job reports and schedule monitoring
  • Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
  • Complete appropriate paperwork for new field hires
  • Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing system
  • Maintain job costing system and update systems to reflect forecasts; create margin reporting for SWPPP
  • Take weekly jobsite photographs
  • Maintain RFI Logs and timely response to job questions
  • Maintain as-built drawings; posts RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate
  • Assists with pre-construction activities as needed (construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings; application of construction methods; bid packages).
  • Assists in project close-out activities
  • Develop, implements, and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; track and log documentation
  • Assist and preparing project status reports and participate in project status meetings; assists in the development of meeting minutes
  • Maintain all safety records
  • Interpret designs and drawings; prepare takeoffs; researches and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, and errors.
  • Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, employees). Maintain relationship to ensure needs are met and problems/conflicts are resolved.
  • Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, mission and values

SURVEY MANAGER

Superior Construction Co
07.2022 - 08.2023


  • Responsible for quality control/quality assurance on all projects particularly concerning Asbuilts
  • Assists in managing, directing and supervising the field survey crews
  • Have ability to prepare proposals, cost estimates, plats, legal descriptions and sketches, roadway databases, topographic surveys, compute survey data, etc
  • Accountable for the successful management of assigned project and responsible for marketing and client development, technical quality, profitability, schedule, project staff coordination, client communications, scoping and negotiating scopes and fees, client follow-up, billing/collections and maintenance
  • Implemented safety protocols for fieldwork, reducing the occurrence of accidents or injuries among team members.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing project progress, challenges encountered, and recommendations for future improvements.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by implementing advanced surveying technology and techniques.
  • Manage several projects and tasks, and will be responsible for completing those tasks, simultaneously
  • Preparing the scope of services, detailed project budget and contract for the Regional Practice Leader's review and approval
  • Conducting “kick-off” and interim project status meetings with the project team to discuss tasks, schedules, budgets, etc
  • Completing each project on time and on budget
  • Monitoring project schedules and budgets throughout the project life
  • Leading formal Project Reviews
  • Assuring that a QA/QC review is completed at the appropriate stages of each project
  • Determining if a contract needs to be amended and immediately seeks approval of from the Client and supervisor when changes in a project’s budget or scope are necessary
  • Monitoring project’s adherence to company standards, including Quality Control and Quality Assurance specifications and CADD standards
  • Assist in the documenting the performance of project team members through completion of Project Staff Reviews
  • Communicating significant performance issues to team members and Regional Survey Practice Leader so that appropriate action may be taken
  • With approval of the Regional Survey Practice Leader, oversee the hiring and mentoring of all survey staff in the local Superior office including field and office personnel
  • Mentor and train staff and Submit for approval and deliver timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff

SURVEY PARTY CHIEF/Survey Manager

Ranger Excavating
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Perform Boundary Surveys & ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys & As-built plans
  • Familiarity and experience in using MicroStation is required as it relates to supporting all aspects of TDOT transportation projects
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, other CAD programs, and Microsoft Office suite
  • Computer skills and technical competence
  • Proven working experience in project management
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
  • Written and communication skills and understanding how to provide overall client/project management is a must
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
  • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
  • Work with the team; contributes to positive team environment; welcomes feedback
  • Approach others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts and adapts to frequent change
  • Communicate well with clients and other members of the project team
  • Work with integrity and act ethically; support organization’s culture, goals, and value
  • Customer interface, client development, project scoping, scheduling, procurement, cost and progress monitoring, management, and reporting
  • Supervision and management of all survey activities related to conventional, GPS, and Laser Scanning surveys
  • Create a scope of work for all projects through client negotiation and knowledge of the project which will define all the details of the project and be used as a communication tool between the Project Manager, the Field Teams, and the CAD Technicians
  • Ensure that all letters and proposals sent out to a client, or a potential client are in the form of standard correspondence
  • Ensure technical and QA/QC on final product are being implemented before being submitted to a client
  • Ensure that all RFP’s are submitted in a timely manner and that all bids and estimates for work are established based on the profit and growth objectives
  • Ensure that a comprehensive job packet is created consisting of research materials, scope of work, the work order, and all necessary forms to complete the project
  • Develop comprehensive schedules for long term projects that reflect estimated time frame for completion of work based on the scope of work negotiation with the client
  • Prepare cost and time estimates for survey proposals

SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

DNT Construction
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Trained entry-level departmental employees on different GIS and GPS software packages to enhance team performance
  • Designed information databases that include geographical and topographical data
  • Researched maps used in company's GPS products and edited geographic data for accuracy
  • Delegated assignments and coordinated work of junior team members
  • Analyzed aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial or topographical data
  • Created and updated complex data used in reports, maps and sketches
  • Performed field surveys using Topcon and Spectra total stations
  • Investigated and resolved database errors to bring information in line with data obtained by field engineers
  • Produced overlay maps detailing water locations and topographic features
  • Contributed to staff meetings discussing geospatial needs and provided updates on current project status.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

The University of Texas At San Antonio
05.2022

Skills

  • Subcontractor Management
  • Safety Procedures
  • System Testing
  • Field Data Collection
  • Project Management
  • Submittal Coordination
  • On-Time Project Delivery
  • Field Supervision
  • Team Communication
  • Document Management
  • Administrative Recordkeeping
  • Site Layout
  • Standards and Compliance
  • OSHA Regulations

boxing

I have been boxing for years now. Something i passionately do on the side everyday, to also keep me in great shape and on my toes at all times for ever real life situations. 

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Field Engineer

Hubbard Construction
08.2023 - Current

SURVEY MANAGER

Superior Construction Co
07.2022 - 08.2023

SURVEY PARTY CHIEF/Survey Manager

Ranger Excavating
02.2021 - 07.2022

SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

DNT Construction
10.2019 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

The University of Texas At San Antonio

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