Armando Raya
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Flexible Working Foreman experienced in decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills. Led talented teams to consistently meet job deadlines while fostering positive work environments. Committed to adapting to change and driving team success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Construction Foreman
Hotline Construction Inc
Oxnard, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Led construction crews on Hotline Construction Inc. job sites, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers engaged in all phases of construction projects.
- Enforced safety rules and jobsite compliance standards.
- Communicated progress updates to project managers and clients.
- Provided leadership by motivating crew members while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Trained crew members on construction methods and site procedures.
- Reviewed blueprints and directed daily work assignments.
- Directed workers in proper techniques for installation or repair of structures according to blueprints or specifications.
- Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
- Inspected workmanship and corrected field issues.
- Monitored the use of resources including personnel, materials, machines, tools and vehicles during project execution.
- Oversaw equipment use and assessed material needs to maintain project flow and resource availability.
- Provided management with project updates and estimated completion dates, highlighting potential delay issues to facilitate timely decision-making.
- Inspected job equipment to identify necessary maintenance and ensure operational readiness.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Performed work safely and effectively in high and precarious places.
Utility Worker
Tidwell Excavating Inc
Ventura, California
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Supported Tidwell Excavating crews with trenching and utility installation tasks.
- Assisted with pipe placement, backfilling, and surface restoration.
- Transported materials and tools across active excavation sites to support ongoing operations.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and followed safety procedures.
- Operated various types of power tools safely and efficiently to make repairs or adjustments.
- Conducted safety inspections on all equipment used in the operation of utilities.
- Coordinated daily utility repair activities with teammates and supervisor.
- Performed preventive maintenance on utility system components.
- Located utility lines to diagnose and repair issues.
Concrete Mason
County Pipeline Inc
Ventura, California
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Supervised construction crews on Hotline Construction Inc job sites.
- Installed concrete forms for County Pipeline project sites
- Finished and smoothed concrete surfaces for pipeline infrastructure work
- Mixed, poured, and placed concrete around utility and pipeline structures
- Repaired cracks, joints, and damaged concrete on County Pipeline job sites
- Installed reinforcing steel bars, rods, or mesh in concrete forms prior to pouring.
- Screeded and floated concrete surfaces according to specifications using hand tools such as floats and trowels.
- Built formwork for stairs, walkways, driveways, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
- Measured layouts and checked grades for trench and pad preparation
- Reviewed blueprints and directed daily work assignments.
- Enforced safety rules and jobsite compliance standards.
- Assisted laborers with various tasks on construction sites. with mixing mortar or grout when necessary.
- Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
Concrete Finisher
Ventura Concrete
Simi Valley, California
10.2014 - 10.2018
- Finished concrete surfaces for Ventura Concrete residential and commercial jobsite crews.
- Set forms and screeded slabs for sidewalks, driveways, patios, and foundations.
- Troweled, edged, and floated fresh concrete to create smooth, durable finishes.
- Installed control joints and saw cut surfaces for proper cracking control.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Analyzed blueprints for construction projects and directed daily work assignments.
- Supervised construction crews on Hotline Construction Inc. sites.
- Prepared mixtures of sand, gravel, cement and water according to specified proportions.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
Education
Pacifica High School
Oxnard, CASome College (No Degree) -
Ventura College
Ventura, CASkills
- Construction scheduling
- Blueprint analysis
- Project scheduling
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Resource planning
- Crew supervision
- Crew management
Certification
- OHSA 30 Construction
- Excavation and Trenching(competent person)
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Civil Construction Foreman
Hotline Construction Inc
06.2023 - Current
Concrete Mason
County Pipeline Inc
10.2018 - 10.2019
Utility Worker
Tidwell Excavating Inc
08.2018 - 08.2023
Concrete Finisher
Ventura Concrete
10.2014 - 10.2018
Pacifica High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Ventura College