Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
LEADERSHIP
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Francis C. Fernandez

Debary

Summary

Experienced with managing multifaceted projects from inception to completion. Utilizes effective project management techniques to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. Track record of leveraging technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer

Winter Park Construction
09.2024 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver engineering projects on time and within budget.
  • Managed procurement processes, negotiating contracts with suppliers to ensure quality materials at competitive prices.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.
  • Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Reduced project timelines with proactive planning and close monitoring of progress.
  • Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
  • Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
  • Implemented quality control procedures, elevating standard of project deliverables.
  • Managed project budgets with precision, preventing cost overruns and ensuring financial integrity.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.

Project Manager

The Adjutant Group
11.2020 - 09.2024
  • Started as a Field Super for our Multi-Family Flooring Side
  • Over Saw Deliveries of material and installation Crews
  • Ran Multiple +-300,000 SQFT Projects
  • Handled working with other Subs and Owners for FinFrock, Contravest, Landsouth and Roger B Kennedy
  • Went into Project Management when others in the Company left
  • Did Bidding and Estimating all while running Take offs for Upcoming Projects
  • Switched out of the Flooring side and went into our General Construction side
  • Doing Interior and Exterior Buildouts
  • Working on a 3,000 sf, 6,500 sf and 10,000 sf Project in one time period
  • Built Schedules and worked into Making contracts for our Subs and Clients
  • Ordering Material and Scheduled Subs accordingly
  • Contacted and worked with both City and County Building Departments
  • Work with multiple Architects and Engineers
  • Over Saw Inspections for both Civil and Architectural Inspectors
  • Know Basics of Microsoft Projects and Excel

Site Manager

Philco Construction
08.2017 - 11.2020
  • Apprenticed and trained with the owner, general contractor and project manager
  • Managed the site clean up and remediation crew for three months
  • Learned the project management process and procedures from the lead project manager
  • Assisted management and shadowed the superintendent on a 7,000 sq/ft religious retail commercial construction project
  • Coordinated and met with sit inspectors for several simultaneous commercial construction jobs
  • Assisted management oversee the construction of two 2500 sq/ft Huey Magoos restaurant, a 40,000 sq/ft trampoline park and a two story multipurpose commercial retail location
  • Ran and oversaw an eight week, 14,000 sq/ft multitenant commercial office space build out
  • Managed a ten week, 2,500 sq/ft commercial auto repair shop exterior remodel
  • Currently managing a multipurpose, multitenant 5,000 sq/ft ground-up commercial retail construction project with the help of our project manager

Education

High school GED -

Lake Highland Prep
Orlando, FL
05.2014

Skills

  • CPR and First Aid/First Responder certification
  • OSHA 30 Certification
  • People and team management
  • Team and personal coaching
  • Leadership ability and training
  • Scheduling and Contracting
  • Microsoft Projects and Excel
  • Project estimation
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Project management
  • Quality control
  • Cost management
  • Construction management

Certification

Procore Project Manager Quality

Procore Project Manager PM

Procore Project Manager Financial Management

Procore Project Manager Core Tools

Osha 30

Fall Saftey Certification

CPR/First Aid

Buildr Schedule Planning

Timeline

Project Engineer

Winter Park Construction
09.2024 - Current

Project Manager

The Adjutant Group
11.2020 - 09.2024

Site Manager

Philco Construction
08.2017 - 11.2020

High school GED -

Lake Highland Prep

LEADERSHIP

  • Falling Creek Camp – Counselor & Activity Leader
  • Asheville, NC
  • Positioned as a camp activity leader and coach
  • Ran and coached the camp’s boys lacrosse program and team of 12 camp attendees
  • Oversaw a five group of twelve campers throughout the summer camp season
  • Reported to camp management to ensure the smooth operation flow during camping peak seasons
  • Lake Highland Preparatory School – Assistant Lacrosse Coach
  • Orlando, FL
  • Assist the head JV lacrosse coach lead a team of 30 high school students through a four month sports season
  • Responsible for instilling strong mental approaches to practices and games
  • Help create student athletes who are successful in the classroom and on the field