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Daegan Padilla

Weatherford,Tx

Summary

I am looking for a new opportunity to capitalize on my strengths as a results-oriented Construction Manager with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Manager

HDR Engineering, Inc.
09.2018 - Current
  • Supervised team of 15 construction inspectors and more than 50+ constructions workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
  • Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.

Utility Coordinator/ CAD Tech

HDR Inc.
01.2018 - Current
  • Completed task in various disciplines including, but not limited to utility coordination, various CAD related task, extensive QA/QC reviews and property research
  • Managed and assessed field needs, analyzing relocation options, assigning/scheduling work tasks, tracking work progress and materials
  • Managed and reviewed plans, contract documents, cost estimates, and designing/drafting construction plans for new RR widening/rehab projects
  • Complete CAD related task such as preparing layout deliverables.
  • Streamlined communication between utility companies and contractors, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with service providers while maintaining strong working relationships throughout project lifecycles.
  • Reviewed designs for new construction projects to identify potential conflicts with existing utilities early in the process, mitigating risk factors proactively before commencement of work activities.
  • Managed permits and authorizations, adhering to legal requirements and maintaining smooth operations.
  • Enhanced stakeholder relations by conducting regular meetings and updates on project progress.
  • Trained junior staff members on company procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization''s utility coordination division.

Custom Woodwork and Furniture

Daegan's Design
01.2018 - Current
  • Owen and operate a private business designing and constructing high quality custom wood work and furniture
  • Exhibit the flexibility on being able to accommodating both my high end and lower end clients with quality work and a custom design they will never find in your local furniture store
  • Possess extensive skills in completing unique faux finishing, carpentry and resin work
  • Provide a exceptional product using a wide range of carpentry tools, epoxy resins, stains and CNC machines to produce a quality product
  • Established rapport with clients through clear communication and understanding of their design preferences, resulting in tailored solutions that met their requirements.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry regulations and implementing best practices for tool use and material handling.

Engineer Tech II - Water Department Engineering and Fiscal Services

City of Fort Worth
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Demonstrate the mathematical and engineering skills needed to complete various water and sewer projects throughout the City of Fort Worth
  • Evaluated and managed field needs, analyzing relocation options, assigning/scheduling work tasks, completing cost estimates and overall design
  • Reviewed clients proposed design for feasibility and city code infractions.
  • Completed accurate design plans for both water, sewer and various other utility design needs
  • Researched deeds, legal descriptions, property documents, blue prints & plats
  • Calculate elevations, recorded data, filing and other clerical duties

Department Lead- Utility Coordinator/Surveyor

TranSystems Inc.
01.2014 - 05.2017
  • Completed task in various disciplines including, but not limited to utility coordination and surveying
  • Evaluated and managed field needs, analyzing relocation options, assigning/scheduling work tasks, tracking work progress and materials
  • Provided in depth reviews of plans, contract documents, and cost estimates for new RR widening/rehab projects and utility relocations.
  • Possess the math skills needed to perform analysis accurately and efficiently.
  • Surveyor duties include setting up and maintaining databases; using total station to upkeep, establish and reestablish section corners, boundaries, and right of ways, level loops; searching for monuments and using GPS equipment
  • Completed in depth research of deeds, legal descriptions, property documents, blue prints & plats
  • Calculate elevations, recorded data, filing and other clerical duties
  • Create computer generated utility conflict layouts plans using MicroStation applications, construction plans referencing, aerial photography, and city metes and bounds descriptions

Contractor

Self-Employed Construction and Remodeling
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Demonstrated skills in various disciplines including, but not limited to: Concrete work, pipe rail fence construction, residential and commercial remodeling and commercial roofing
  • Demonstrated a deep understanding of retrofitting
  • Managed and coordinated teams of workers to complete a number of physical task including but not limited to complete renovation and construction of new facilities

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - Construction Management

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX

Associate of Applied Science - Land Surveying Technology

Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
03.2014

Skills

  • MicroStation
  • Esri ArcGIS
  • AutoCAD2015
  • Carlson Civil Suite
  • SolidWorks
  • Turbo CAD
  • Geo Slam (lidar unit)
  • Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Primavera 6
  • Blue Beam
  • Survey Equipment (GPS and Total Station)
  • Automatic Level
  • Google Earth Pro
  • Internet/Intranet
  • Distance Measuring Devices
  • Hand Tool
  • Power Tools

Certification

  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certified
  • E-Rail Certified
  • General Contractor Safety Certified
  • BNSF General Contractor Safety Certified
  • Bridge and Culvert Inspection - AREMA
  • Concrete and Masonry Structure Inspection - AREMA
  • Construction Management - TCC
  • Construction Inspection - TCC
  • Construction Entrepreneurship - TCC

References

  • Scott McEachron, Infrastructure Business Consultant, Autodesk, Scott.McEachron@autodesk.com, +1 817 403 3967, 11 Years
  • Homero Beltran, Field Operations Superintendent, Water Department - Meter Service, Homero.beltran@fortworthtexas.gov, +1 817 392 2488, 6.5 Years
  • Johnathan Zimmerer, Project Engineer at North Tarrant Infrastructure, LLC, +1 940 736 6988, 7 Years

Timeline

Construction Manager

HDR Engineering, Inc.
09.2018 - Current

Utility Coordinator/ CAD Tech

HDR Inc.
01.2018 - Current

Custom Woodwork and Furniture

Daegan's Design
01.2018 - Current

Engineer Tech II - Water Department Engineering and Fiscal Services

City of Fort Worth
05.2017 - 01.2018

Department Lead- Utility Coordinator/Surveyor

TranSystems Inc.
01.2014 - 05.2017

Contractor

Self-Employed Construction and Remodeling
01.2010 - 01.2014

Associate Of Applied Science - Construction Management

Tarrant County College

Associate of Applied Science - Land Surveying Technology

Texas State Technical College
Daegan Padilla