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Carlos Mendoza

Carlos Mendoza

Richmond,VA

Summary

Adept bilingual safety professional with extensive experience in the construction industry, adept at spearheading major safety initiatives and transforming safety culture at DPR Construction, overseeing projects worth over $800 million. Renowned for enhancing compliance through strategic audits and training, I excel in incident management. Skilled in problem-solving, site safety, and subcontractor management, I foster teamwork and collaboration across diverse teams while ensuring successful project completion in a safe work environment. Being passionate about being a great building, I am dedicated to continually developing my career in a more field focused role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Advisor

Insight Global
11.2024 - Current
  • Serve as the Client Representative Safety Advisor for a multi-billion-dollar Microsoft data center project, overseeing safety across 8 active buildings in varying phases of construction and operations.
  • Act as Microsoft’s owner’s rep for EHS, ensuring safety standards are met across a 4,000-person job site with dynamic, high-risk activities in progress.
  • Lead EHS coordination across multiple stakeholders, including the general contractor (DCI team), Microsoft operations team, and the lease provider’s safety team.
  • Conduct routine and specialized site walks and inspections, generating detailed safety reports with actionable recommendations to improve site conditions and mitigate risk.
  • Champion Microsoft’s safety culture by driving best practice implementation, continuous improvement initiatives, and proactive safety interventions.
  • Oversee all environmental, health, and safety protocols for ongoing construction, commissioning, and occupied operational spaces.
  • Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams to ensure safety integration during project handoffs, startup phases, and ongoing operations.
  • Provide strategic safety input in high-level site meetings, contributing to project-wide planning and decision-making processes.
  • Monitor and enforce adherence to Microsoft’s EHS standards and local regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with corporate policies.
  • Maintain a strong presence on site as a trusted advisor and leader, reinforcing accountability and promoting a culture of ownership around safety.

Safety Professional

DPR Construction
04.2022 - 11.2024
  • Spearheaded safety initiatives on a $1 billion Data Center construction project, overseeing 1,300 workers
  • Lead safety efforts on a $800 million data center
  • Coordinated with other professionals such as architects, engineers, surveyors, throughout the duration of the project.
  • Inspected and reviewed projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once as a roamer style safety professional
  • Conducts thorough job site audits, providing actionable solutions to mitigate risks
  • Champion of safety culture, enforcing the mindset that 'Safety is a Value not a Priority'
  • Facilitates site orientations and toolbox talks to promote safety awareness among crews
  • Actively engaged in mental health training and awareness programs
  • Strong public speaker, adept at delivering engaging presentations on safety topics
  • Experienced in incident management, ensuring swift and effective response to emergencies
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with large teams to implement safety protocols and procedures
  • Specialized expertise in safety-focused environments, including data centers such as QTS, META, and Chirisa.
  • Investigated accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in future.

Safety Specialist

ColonialWebb
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Utilize bilingual capabilities to effectively communicate with craft workers, providing education and correction in Spanish to ensure clarity and compliance.
  • Enforce health and safety policies to foster a culture of safety and well-being on site.
  • Conduct training sessions and presentations on health and safety topics, emphasizing accident prevention and best practices.
  • Investigate accidents and incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Recommend solutions and improvement opportunities for enhanced safety and prevention measures.
  • Inspect equipment and tools regularly to identify and rectify potential unsafe conditions.
  • Assist in the development and execution of daily Job Safety Analyses (JSA's), Hot Work permits, Lift inspections, Confined Space plans, and Fall Prevention plans.
  • Employ a coaching approach to build positive relationships with employees while strictly enforcing all safety protocols.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Hardhat Workforce Solutions
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Leveraged bilingual abilities to enhance communication and support for Spanish-speaking employees.
  • Assisted in developing innovative methods for hazard abatement and risk mitigation.
  • Performed regular job site safety audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Coached employees on safe practices for site-specific tasks, promoting a culture of safety.
  • Conducted thorough root cause assessments of incidents and injuries, implementing corrective actions.
  • Coordinated with contractors and assigned workers to job sites, ensuring efficient workflow and project continuity.

ELECTRICIAN

Premier Electrical Staffing
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Executing pipe runs and bends (EMT/Rigid)
  • Installing cable trays, duct banks, and bus ducts
  • Terminating panels and setting up lighting fixtures
  • Installing transformers and switchgear

Skills

  • Bilingual Spanish
  • Proficient in OCIP
  • Proficient in CCIP
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Public Speaker
  • Incident Management
  • Construction Field Experience
  • Safety Management

Certification

  • OSHA 10, 12/01/21
  • OSHA 30, 12/01/21
  • CPR, First Aid & AED Red Cross Instructor

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Safety Advisor

Insight Global
11.2024 - Current

Safety Professional

DPR Construction
04.2022 - 11.2024

Safety Specialist

ColonialWebb
06.2021 - 04.2022

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Hardhat Workforce Solutions
03.2021 - 06.2021

ELECTRICIAN

Premier Electrical Staffing
07.2020 - 03.2021

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