Jerome Lovato
Albuquerque
Summary
Results-driven construction professional skilled in team leadership and effective communication. Expertise in coordinating complex projects, ensuring compliance, and managing budgets. Committed to achieving high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Upgraded Construction Project Manager
City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure on-time completion of construction tasks.
- Assisted in monitoring project budgets, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with contractors and stakeholders to facilitate effective communication throughout projects.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Maintained project documentation, including contracts, permits, and change orders for accurate record-keeping.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions collaboratively.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of workmanship throughout all projects.
Urban Project Supervisor
City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
11.2023 - 01.2026
- Supervised project teams to ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Coordinated with city departments to facilitate resource allocation for projects.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced delays.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Developed project documentation to maintain clear communication among stakeholders.
- Delivered completed projects on time by prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Provided status updates for projects, delivering information to all stakeholders.
- Trained employees in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company regulations.
- Supervised work of team members, offering constructive feedback regarding work performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal results in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed budgets, resources, and timelines for multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring maximum efficiency.
- Managed road construction projects and supervised large-scale and high-volume City of Albuquerque and reconstruction projects across various sites.
- Made information about projects, corporate strategies and upcoming projects available to upper management.
- Maintained high safety standards by following policies, procedures and protocols outlined by company, OSHA and EPA.
Construction Inspector III
City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Inspect the work of contractors on a variety of construction relative to assigned area of responsibility including, but not limited to, traffic control, streets, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, driveway pads, water, wastewater, sewer and storm drainage projects; ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contracts and ordinances; and maintain records, prepare reports on projects inspected.
- Conducted inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications for accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with contractors and engineers to address issues and implement necessary changes during construction phases.
- Documented inspection findings and prepared detailed reports for city officials, highlighting potential concerns or violations.
- Daily communication with contractors.
- Perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performing functional and technical lead over lower level inspection staff.
Code Enforcement Specialist
City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
12.2018 - 11.2021
- As a Code Enforcement Specialist I conduct inspections of properties throughout the city to determine compliance with zoning code requirements and notifies owners of ordinance violations and methods by which to correct those violations.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting thorough investigations and enforcing regulations.
- Educated the public and regulated entities on compliance requirements, fostering understanding of regulatory expectations and strengthening industry partnerships.
- Provided expert guidance on complex enforcement issues, leading to more effective decision-making within the department.
- Conducted risk assessments to prioritize resources effectively, ensuring maximum impact in protecting public health and safety while minimizing negative consequences for businesses operating within compliance boundaries.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with local regulations and ordinances.
- Developed training materials for new enforcement staff to enhance operational knowledge.
- Implemented strategies to improve community awareness of enforcement policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to address violations effectively and efficiently.
Solid Waste Management Supervisor
City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
11.2014 - 12.2018
- I was assigned to manage and supervise the City of Albuquerque Cerro Colorado Landfill.
- Manage various construction projects and general maintenance projects; prepare time, cost, and materials estimates, and schedule all maintenance jobs.
- Manage major and minor repairs or development needs and provide technical assistance in new construction design.
- Forecast projects and/or monitors unit costs and expenditures for supplies, equipment and man-hours for maintenance and construction projects and contracts.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with city regulations and policies.
- Managed team performance through training, mentoring, and feedback sessions.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated resource allocation to optimize service delivery across multiple departments.
- Supervise, assign, train, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for a variety of solid waste activities, services and operations.
- Familiar with all SOP’s for daily operations to include emergency situation due to my extensive background and work history in the City of Albuquerque landfill.
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Under general direction, Operate equipment such as compactors, dozers, scrapers, motor grader, loaders, etc. at the Cerro Colorado landfill.
- Compact and bury all incoming trash on a daily basis.
- Constructed and maintained all roads and build new cells for the land fill.
- The process for constructing the cells involved moving millions of yards of dirt to get to the grade that was set from the blue prints. Transferred grades using a laser level. Processed all the material to meet the compaction for the foundation of the cells.
- Maintain all areas of the landfill to meet compliance with State Regulations.
- Interpreted blueprints, construction specifications and engineering drawings and discusses specified construction procedures with affected parties to ensure compliance with contract requirements and industry standards and codes.
Project Manager/Field Supervisor
Custom Grading Inc
Albuquerque, NM
02.2004 - 09.2012
- Meet with various General Contractors to plan, organize, and discuss project blueprints, and special requirements to understand the magnitude of what was needed to start the contract work which includes understanding and interpretation of blue prints, contracts, and scope of work.
- Supervise the construction of foundations for commercial building pads, house pads and new road construction and road maintenance. Supervise all over excavations for the foundations which consists of reading the blueprints to verify engineering requirements for the depth of the footing and over excavation.
- Prepare time, cost, and materials estimates, and schedule all maintenance jobs.
- I Supervised this process daily on several construction projects including UNM Architectural Building, US Forest Service Building, UNM Medical Facility, Multiple Hangers on Kirtland AFB, KB Homes, Pulte Homes, Custom built homes and several other commercial buildings.
- Supervise all demolition projects such as the Fort Sumner School District which includes applying for demolition permits, dust control permits, ensuring all safety measures are in place which includes temporary construction fence, flagging, barricades, etc. Demolished all the buildings, loaded and removed all the refuge, sent to the landfill, reconstructed all the foundations for all the new buildings at the school.
- Manage the timelines for start and completion of construction projects. Prepare reports for determining cost analysis to complete project.
- Supervise employees leave of absence, sick time, vacation. Maintain timekeeping records of crew members for payroll purposes. Train and enforce all company policies and procedures such as safety and a drug free program.
- Monitor and document required information daily for state and local governing entities to remain in compliance
Education
No Degree - Construction Mgt
Technical Vocational Institute
Albuquerque, NMHigh School Diploma -
Valley High School
Albuquerque, NM05-1998
Skills
- Preconstruction planning
- Scope development
- Construction management
- Design and planning
- Interpreting blueprints
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment management
- Labor management
- Budget planning
Timeline
Upgraded Construction Project Manager
City of Albuquerque
01.2026 - Current
Urban Project Supervisor
City of Albuquerque
11.2023 - 01.2026
Construction Inspector III
City of Albuquerque
11.2021 - 11.2023
Code Enforcement Specialist
City of Albuquerque
12.2018 - 11.2021
Solid Waste Management Supervisor
City of Albuquerque
11.2014 - 12.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Albuquerque
10.2012 - 11.2014
Project Manager/Field Supervisor
Custom Grading Inc
02.2004 - 09.2012
No Degree - Construction Mgt
Technical Vocational Institute
High School Diploma -
Valley High School