David Verde
Summary
Licensed Electrician and General Foreman with extensive experience leading commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. Proven ability to manage crews, coordinate project schedules, enforce safety standards, and deliver high-quality electrical installations. Experienced in workforce planning, project execution, quality control, and team development. Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical systems, and construction management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Foreman
Texas MEP
El Paso
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of construction including scheduling personnel and supplies.
- Oversaw project progress to optimize resource allocation and ensure timely task completion.
- Developed and implemented job plans for construction projects.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
- Mediated conflicts between workers on job assignments, methods, or deadlines to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with engineers and architects on design modifications when necessary.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
Electrical Foreman
Texas MEP
El Paso
02.2020 - 08.2025
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to project timelines.
- Supervised electrical installation projects and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with project managers to streamline workflow and resolve issues.
- Scheduled and coordinated the installation of electrical systems for new construction projects.
- Trained and mentored junior electricians on tools and best practices.
- Trained apprentices on the proper use of tools, techniques, safety procedures, and blueprint reading.
- Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Tested electrical equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings, plans, sketches, or other engineering documents prior to beginning any electrical project.
- Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
- Ensured that all personnel onsite adhered to OSHA requirements regarding workplace safety.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Electrical Apprentice
OMEGA
El Paso
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues effectively.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines during all phases of electrical work assignments.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.
- Identified problems with circuits or equipment using testing devices such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Connected cables from service entrance to meters and main distribution panel boards.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to ensure efficient operations on job sites.
Education
4 Year IEC Graduate - Electrical Program
IEC
El Paso , Tx 09.2020 - 05.2024
6 Month Corse Graduate - Apprentice Program
Socorro Independent School
El Paso , Tx 09.2018 - 02.2019
Gateway High School
Denver, COSkills
- Construction oversight
- Project coordination
- Job site management
- Project scheduling
- Schedule management
- Team supervision
- Electrical system installation
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- OSHA compliance
- Company safety policies
- Safety meetings
- Work site safety
- Codes compliance
- Employee training
- Training experience
Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- Scissor lift training
- Loader backhoe safety training
- Fall protection awareness training
Timeline
General Foreman
Texas MEP
08.2025 - Current
4 Year IEC Graduate - Electrical Program
IEC
09.2020 - 05.2024
Electrical Foreman
Texas MEP
02.2020 - 08.2025
Electrical Apprentice
OMEGA
08.2019 - 07.2020
6 Month Corse Graduate - Apprentice Program
Socorro Independent School
09.2018 - 02.2019
Gateway High School