ESTEBAN COVARRUBIAS
San Francisco Bay Area,United States
Summary
Experienced Operations Manager with over 20 years in construction supervision, foremanship, and heavy equipment operation. Demonstrated success in managing crews throughout underground construction projects and fiber optic cable installations. Skilled in coordinating tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering positive client relationships. Fluent in Spanish, adept at communication and problem-solving within diverse teams and environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
DataLinxinc
San Jose, United States
05.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations for installing underground fiber utilities by conducting field inspections, ensuring adherence to specifications, and enforcing safe work practices, while also providing necessary training to employees.
- Organized pre-construction meetings with relevant professionals to facilitate project commencement smoothly.
- Supervised workflow for directional drilling contractors and restoration crews, overseeing project completion and documentation, including As-builts, while managing material usage within projected budgets.
- Coordinated daily tasks, considering plans, priorities, weather conditions, and supply deliveries, and efficiently allocated resources, including heavy equipment operation, to meet operational requirements, maintaining accurate field reports and resolving customer service issues promptly.
Embassador, Funeral Attendant
Darling & Fischer Funeral Homes
San Jose, CA
10.2016 - Current
- Prepares for services to include delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; ensures proper care and storage of any of these items
- Prepares documents relating to services, cremations, and maintenance, as directed by management
- Assists with respectful preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations
- Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter and scale and stereo/video system.
- Run errands such as for floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents, etc
- Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform any transportation requirements.
- Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families
- Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
- Assist with visitations, memorial and funeral services which may include; visitation and chapel set up, dressing and casketing remains, delivering family items and flowers.
- Prepares documents relating to services, cremations, maintenance, etc.,
- Greets and receives client families and / or other persons entering the office for information and assistance
- Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and/or visitation
- May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required from time to time
Construction Supervisor
On-Site Utility [Contract Agency]
Livermore, California, United States
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised installation of underground fiber utilities, ensuring adherence to industry standards through daily field inspections and coordination with directional drilling contractors and restoration crews.
- Facilitated pre-con meetings with relevant professionals to establish project parameters and expectations.
- Managed material usage and contractor timesheets to maintain project budgets, while coordinating workflow based on priorities, weather conditions, and resource availability.
- Operated heavy equipment for excavation, oversaw documentation including As-builts, conducted safety meetings, and resolved issues with property owners, maintaining a focus on safety and compliance with Hazmat requirements.
Construction Supervisor
MasTec Network Solutions
San Jose, California, United States
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Accomplished efficient project execution by organizing pre-construction meetings with municipalities, ensuring alignment and compliance with regulations, resulting in streamlined project initiation.
- Directed directional drilling contractors and restoration crews, optimizing their performance to achieve project milestones and maintain high-quality installation of fiber optic underground cable.
- Controlled project costs by monitoring material usage and contractor hours, aligning with budgetary requirements, and effectively delegating tasks based on project needs and crew capabilities.
- Enhanced project safety by providing comprehensive safety training, identifying and eliminating potential risks, and managing utility plans electronically to ensure accurate documentation and reporting, including detailed As-builts.
Foreman and Equipment Operator
Bay Area Asphalt & Cement Works
San Jose, California
03.1987 - 10.2017
- Managed various jobsites, including the notable NASA Ames project, overseeing commercial tasks such as underground grading, pipe installation, trenching, drainage, and ground leveling for concrete and asphalt.
- Operated a range of heavy machinery including Backhoes, Dozers, Skip loaders, and Excavators to accomplish diverse project requirements.
- Facilitated accessibility by executing ADA-compliant projects, ensuring buildings were reachable for disabled individuals.
- Facilitated efficient operations by transporting heavy equipment to sites and conducting thorough equipment inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance, and cleaning to extend machinery lifespan.
Heavy Equipment Operator
RJ Beck
San Jose, California
02.1986 - 10.1987
- Accomplished safe underground construction projects for major utility company (PGE) by operating various heavy equipment and adhering strictly to safety protocols, facilitating the installation of telephone and utility lines through joint trenching.
- Ensured equipment functionality and longevity by completing thorough inspections, repairs, and maintenance, promptly replacing parts when necessary to prevent malfunctions and ensure seamless operations.
- Efficiently operated backhoes and dump trucks to transport concrete and materials, contributing to the smooth progress of construction projects and timely delivery of resources.
- Supported project success and safety goals by adhering to operational guidelines and effectively managing heavy equipment, facilitating the completion of tasks essential for underground construction projects.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
West Valley College
01-1997
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Crew Supervision
- Customer Service
- Safety Compliance
- Budget Adherence
- Project Coordination
- Material Management
- Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Daily Workflow Supervision
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Documentation Management
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Construction Industry Knowledge
- Bilingual Proficiency (English/Spanish)
- Pre-construction Meeting Facilitation
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Employee Motivation
- Client Relationships
- Operations Oversight
Certification
- Hold commercial driving license, CDL Class A - Active 20+ years
- Heavy equipment, Back Hoes, Skip Loaders, and dozers - Operated 20+ years
- Hazmat Training - Current, held 20+ years
- OSHA- Current, held 20+ years
Timeline
Operations Manager
DataLinxinc
05.2023 - Current
Construction Supervisor
On-Site Utility [Contract Agency]
04.2022 - 04.2023
Construction Supervisor
MasTec Network Solutions
11.2017 - 10.2022
Embassador, Funeral Attendant
Darling & Fischer Funeral Homes
10.2016 - Current
Foreman and Equipment Operator
Bay Area Asphalt & Cement Works
03.1987 - 10.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
RJ Beck
02.1986 - 10.1987
Associate of Science - Fire Science
West Valley College