Cristian A. Valera

Construction Project Manager (NARI Certified Project Manager)

• Managed 5–10 concurrent residential construction projects, including full home renovations and bathroom remodels valued between $50K–$500K
• Delivered $2.5M in completed projects annually while maintaining strict adherence to budgets and project timelines
• Developed and maintained detailed project schedules, coordinating internal teams and subcontractors to ensure efficient workflow and on-time completion
• Oversaw material procurement and vendor coordination, ensuring timely delivery and cost control
• Utilized JobTread software to track project progress, budgets, documentation, and change orders
• Communicated directly with clients throughout project lifecycles, providing updates, resolving issues, and ensuring high customer satisfaction
• Created, managed, and executed change orders, minimizing delays and maintaining project profitability
• Hired, scheduled, and supervised subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and accountability
• Conducted routine job site visits and inspections to enforce quality control, safety standards, and compliance with project specifications
• Made critical, real-time decisions to resolve project challenges and keep work progressing efficiently

• Monterey Peninsula Area. Crew Leader, building multi-million dollar custom homes. High-end Decks. Remodels. ADU’s. Forming and Pouring concrete retaining walls. Finish Carpentry. Both Residential and Commercial.

• Stucco/Eifs, Stone Mason, & Finish Carpentry. Water proofed full commercial buildings, followed by completing stucco or eifs from start to finish, for Panda Express, Taco Bell, Popeyes and shopping centers, under Arrowmont Constructors. Completed stone work from start to finish, for Panda Express, Taco Bell, and Popeyes. Including dumper enclosures. Siding and Nichiha systems installed for Panda Express and Popeyes. High experience in crew and project management.

• Assisted in constructing homes, buildings, and smaller projects. Anywhere from raw Framing, basic electrical work, plumbing, and finish carpentry work. I was involved in production from start to finish. Executing custom craftsmanship work. Operated small crews of men.

• Crafted custom finish work in homes, from finish kitchens, finish trimming, finish siding, anything involving finish work in custom homes and smaller projects.

• Worked in an organized operation, where time and scheduling was critical, as the project always had a deadline of 3 months for completion. Our organization took care of the stucco and stone work for various of food chains, like Panda Express, Taco Bell, Popeyes Chicken, Walgreens and multi function shopping centers.

• Executed detailed interior and exterior painting projects, ensuring high-quality finishes.
• Managed paint selection, color matching, and application techniques for varied surfaces.
• Oversaw project timelines and workflows to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Mentored junior painters on best practices in safety and efficient application methods.