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Jacob Palu

American Fork,UT

Summary

Project Manager with a focus in Plumbing and construction. Experience with a build just about start to finish, inside and out!

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Rocky Mountain Plumbing And Remodel
11.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Managed a team of 9 or more people and their various roles within the projects
  • I'm not a hands off kind of guy. I think the best leader, leads by example. I am currently in plumbing school and started at this company first as an apprentice plumber before quickly advancing to project manager.

Island Breeze Cleaning Solutions

Owner And Ceo
10.2023 - Current

A provider of various cleaning solutions specializing in carpet cleaning, tile and grout, house cleaning as well as post construction clean up. Being the owner of a smaller company I have worn every hat so to speak. I fill in for all the Hiring, Firing, Payroll, Projections and Goals, Customer Service, Scheduling and execution of the projects alongside my partner and 5 additional employees.

Cashier

Quick Quack Car Wash
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Managed customer loyalty and customer satisfaction on site
  • offered compensation and refunds to maintain customer loyalty
  • filled in with a flexible schedule to maintain business needs
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.

Multiple Positions

Gundersen Construction And Decking
02.2015 - 11.2020

During the time I worked here I was lucky to be trained in many positions. I framed, decked, installed windows, did extensive concrete carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, and other various construction functions. Here I feel my ability to work in a fast paced environment was really honed. I fostered my ability to adapt and learn quickly to a changing set of skills and tools.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Some College (No Degree) - Plumbing Technology

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Power Tool Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Structural knowledge
  • Soldering Pipes
  • Piping installation
  • Maintenance understanding
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Project Scheduling
  • Task Delegation
  • Project Planning
  • Cost Estimation

Additional Information

I have a Gap there in my work history from 2017-2020 wherein I served an LDS mission in Japan.

Languages

Japanese
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Tonga
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Island Breeze Cleaning Solutions

Owner And Ceo
10.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Rocky Mountain Plumbing And Remodel
11.2022 - Current

Cashier

Quick Quack Car Wash
03.2020 - 10.2022

Multiple Positions

Gundersen Construction And Decking
02.2015 - 11.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Brigham Young University

Some College (No Degree) - Plumbing Technology

Salt Lake Community College
Jacob Palu