Erik Castaneda
Baytown,Texas
Summary
With over 20 years of experience, a professional project manager excelling at overseeing complex projects across various industries. Expertise lies in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering a results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Reliability, leadership, and effective communication skills are well-known. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction. Dedicated to achieving the best results for all stakeholders involved.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Structural Preservation Systems
01.2024 - Current
- Manage self-performed complex repair and restoration projects
- Prepare contracts and negotiating revisions while working with internal contracts team as needed
- Develop and manage schedule in collaboration with field leadership
- Maintain profit & loss responsibility as well as other project financials including projections, etc
- Providing strong leadership, mentorship and supervision to Project Managers, Field Managers, Project Engineers, and subcontractors
- Collaborate with in-house Estimators and Sales teams to assist in reviewing bids and develop proposals
- Evaluate risk and loss exposure on projects managed
- Dedicated to quality and safety control on all projects managed
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Enhanced team performance with targeted training programs, addressing skill gaps and promoting professional development.
- Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.
- Promoted innovation within project teams, encouraging exploration of new tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
- Reduced project costs, negotiating contracts with suppliers and optimizing resource allocation.
- Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
Project Manager / Civil Estimator
The Signature Group
11.2014 - 10.2023
- Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction
- Provided client with turnover package throughout the project
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Prepared regular interval progress reports
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions
- Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries
- Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts
- Successfully maintained budgets, organized working estimates, controlled overhead cost, and prepared job cost reports
- Ordered materials, equipment, and scheduled manpower for the job to be done
- Schedule job task and duration
- Job walks and bidding of small to medium sized jobs
- Organized and manage multiple jobsites simultaneously in different facilities
- Change order management
- Forecasting and management of budgets
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Education
Building Construction Trades Certificate - Project Management, Construction Management
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TXGED - General
Thomas Jefferson
Port Arthur, TX01.2002
Skills
- Project Oversight
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Construction management
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Operational Workflow Management
- Schedule and Budget Management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Contract and project scope management
- Budget and cost control
- Mentoring Development
Certification
- NCCER card, 8433114
- NCCER in Industrial Carpentry
- NCCER in Foreman
- Certificate in Construction Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Project Manager
Structural Preservation Systems
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager / Civil Estimator
The Signature Group
11.2014 - 10.2023
GED - General
Thomas Jefferson
Building Construction Trades Certificate - Project Management, Construction Management
Lamar Institute of Technology
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