David Rios
Newhall,CA
Summary
Operations Manager/Project Manager with 14 years of experience directing operations, providing corporate vision, and motivating team members by defining and communicating clear ideas and strategies. Hold team members accountable to drive results and eliminate obstacles. Demonstrate an approachable leadership style to foster team member engagement including recognition. Skilled in managing sales projects within fast-paced corporate environment, seeking to transition into new field leveraging project management and strategic planning expertise. Demonstrates proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and streamline operations. Aiming to apply background in sales project oversight to deliver value in new and challenging role.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Sales/ Project Manager
Intelligent Fire
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for bidding projects in Reno, Las vegas and the Los Angeles Area
- Projects bid and awarded include The Boring Company Tunnels, Tesla Warehouses and Data Centers
- Additional responsibilities include attending project meetings and reporting billable items to accounts payable and managing projects in the Los Angeles Area
- Los Angeles area projects include warehouses, service projects and TIs
- Consistently met or exceeded revenue targets, contributing significantly to company growth.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and exceeding client expectations.
- Increased customer satisfaction through efficient communication and timely project completion.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to maintain ongoing business opportunities.
- Established clear communication channels between stakeholders for streamlined information sharing throughout projects'' lifecycles.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Contract Sales
Shambaugh & Son Fire Protection
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for reviewing plans for proposed warehouses, laying out systems and preparing fire protection proposals for underground and overhead ESFR systems
- Responsibilities also include communicating with general contractor, civil engineers, and architects throughout the life of the project making sure design and install meets schedules and deadlines
- Responsible for reviewing weekly project cost and maintaining project within budget
- In addition to ESFR systems I also am responsible for capturing change orders for TIs and bidding TIs for buildings not installed by S&S
- Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
- Exceeded sales targets regularly by skillfully negotiating contracts and closing deals that aligned with both company and customer goals.
Project Manager
Kimble & Company
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the project management of multiple projects including Hospitals, Schools, Parking Structures and TI Renovations
- Duties include attending regular meetings with MEP managers to resolve field issues from design discrepancies to timeline
- Responsible for capturing change orders and submitting to General Contractor for approval
- I maintain contact with the field foreman regarding any material shortages, design install issues, inspection request and any production issue that directly impacts our install and inspection schedule
Operations Manager
Delta Fire Protection
07.2016 - 12.2020
- Responsible for daily production operations for Delta Fire Protection
- Schedule all projects and communicate with clients via email, text and phone
- Listed material for projects and scheduled delivery to warehouse or job sites
- Managed warehouse workforce and material inventory
- Reviewed and approved time sheets for all field and warehouse employees
- Scheduled field repairs for calls received at office or afterhours by call center
- Increased project profitability by capturing daily field change orders and field work orders for work previously done without a change order by field crews
- Responsible for attending and passing field inspections for projects completed
- Attended both rough, hydro and final inspections with L.A
- City, Ventura, City of Pasadena and Orange County Fire Authority
Operations Manager
Topanga Underground
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible for daily field crew scheduling and coordination with clients
- Responsible for the preparation of septic systems, water, sewer, utility, traffic control and private fire hydrant and public fire hydrant plans
- Responsible for permitting and inspection of all projects
Lead Designer
Bruin Engineering
03.2003 - 05.2015
- Responsible for preparing street, sewer, water, storm drain and hydrology reports for residential and commercial projects
- Coordinated with developers and contractors regarding project status including design completion and permitting
CAD Designer
Arrow Engineering
02.2001 - 03.2003
- Responsible for the design of street and grading plans for commercial and residential projects
Lead Designer
Carlton Pacific Inc.
05.1996 - 02.2001
- Responsible for design and construction support of underground fuel systems for various hospitals and service stations
- Responsible for the design of various projects for Lockheed and Boeing consisting of security rooms, noise abatement, waste water treatment centers and tarmac repair
Office Support / Delivery Driver
Hanes & Associates
06.1991 - 05.1996
- Responsible for design of roof truss and joist layout plans as well as the upkeep of the truss yard equipment
- Responsible for assisting with the delivery of materials and roof trusses to projects and customers
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Civil Engineering
09.1996
Associate of Art - Associates Degree
08.1993
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Sales presentations
- Deliverable tracking
- Schedule management
- Project coordination
- Quote preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive and upbeat
- Goals and performance
- Sales operation
- Employee motivation
Timeline
Contract Sales/ Project Manager - Intelligent Fire
07.2023 - Current
Contract Sales - Shambaugh & Son Fire Protection
03.2022 - 07.2023
Project Manager - Kimble & Company
12.2020 - 03.2022
Operations Manager - Delta Fire Protection
07.2016 - 12.2020
Operations Manager - Topanga Underground
05.2015 - 07.2016
Lead Designer - Bruin Engineering
03.2003 - 05.2015
CAD Designer - Arrow Engineering
02.2001 - 03.2003
Lead Designer - Carlton Pacific Inc.
05.1996 - 02.2001
Office Support / Delivery Driver - Hanes & Associates
06.1991 - 05.1996
Cal State Northridge - BACHELOR OF ARTS, Civil Engineering
Antelope Valley College - Associate of Art, Associates Degree
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