Jesse Fernandez
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dynamic Estimator with 8-year track record of developing and maintaining cost estimation for large and small projects. Experienced in estimating and providing accurate reports on material costs and labor for construction projects. Maintains great relations with contractors and vendors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator and Project Manager
TriWest Fence LLC
Albuquerque, NM
10.2016 - Current
- Estimate large and small scale commercial projects
- Specialize in negotiated estimating with government and commercial clients
- Knowledgeable in many types of fence installations and types of fence and automated gates
- Known for using excellent common sense in various challenging scenarios with professionalism and composure
- In 2023, I estimated $16 Million with 280 quotes and booked/processed $3.6 million with 140 projects
- Using common estimating software such as CFS-Computer Fencing System, Construct Connect takeoff, Google Earth, excel spreadsheets, word, and adobe acrobat
- Very proficient in using many Microsoft software programs and all general office equipment
- Project manage, compile fence project information, create work orders to include the scope of work, supervise, and coordinate the field activities of workers and other trades involved in all project installations
- Responsible for daily planning, coordinating, scheduling, and operations
- Supervise and manage scheduling, operations, superintendent, shop personnel, field foremen/crews, and all involved subcontractors while maintaining all functions of awarded projects
- White mark fence project layouts, call private and local utility locating entities
- Set expectations for crews and customers
- Provide quality inspection through all phases of installations until the project is complete
- Plan and coordinate all facets of out-of-town projects, which entails per-diem, lodging, material availability, etc
- I have the ability to problem solve and make recommendations for major and minor complex construction projects
- Manage budget, purchase orders, purchasing materials, and monitor expenditures
- Enforce OSHA compliance and safety for workers, customers, and the public.
Code Enforcement Specialist
City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
05.2012 - 10.2016
- Responsible for ensuring the daily tasks of responding to customer complaints and concerns effectively
- I perform complex technical building inspections for residential and commercial properties and investigate and enforce Uniform Housing Codes, sanitary codes, regulations, and ordinances for hazardous structural, mechanical, electrical, and unsanitary conditions
- Investigate and assist APD/ Safe City Strike Force with Criminal Nuisance Abatement activity
- Determine whether properties are Substandard - safe for occupancy and decide if families need to be relocated
- Determine deemed properties to be condemned and/or if a property requires demolition
- Also, enforce City Zoning land-use requirements, codes, regulations, and ordinances
- Work well with co-workers, citizens/customers, developers, City Legal, Police, Fire and Environmental Health Departments, banks, property managers, developers, contractors, apartment managers, and maintenance staff to resolve violations relating to code compliance and assist all involved in maintaining requirements
- Create (NAO) Notice And Order and (NOV) Notice of Violation letters and distribute to property owners
- Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for dwellings with substandard living conditions and prepare demo submittal packages
- Explain and support recommendations to City Council hearings, i.e., finance and demolition cases
- Also, present housing cases to the appeal committee when required
- Post placards at Substandard properties and distribute violation notices
- Initiate legal action and prosecute cases in Metro and District Courts.
Superintendent
DR. Horton Homes
Albuquerque, NM
10.2011 - 05.2012
Project Coordinator/Manager
Seal-Co. Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
08.2009 - 11.2010
Estimator/Project Manager
ABQ Construction Enterprises Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
06.2008 - 08.2009
Builder/Superintendent
KB Home
Albuquerque, NM
10.2006 - 06.2008
Senior Superintendent
Longford Homes
Albuquerque, NM
10.2003 - 10.2006
Builder/Superintendent
KB Home
Albuquerque, NM
09.2001 - 10.2003
Education
Diploma -
Albuquerque High School
05.1991
Associate degree in Architectural/Engineering Drafting Technology -
Technical Vocational Institute (CNM)
Skills
- Project Planning
- Estimate Preparation
- Commercial Construction Experience
- Construction Management
- Cost Estimation
- Mathematical Problem-Solving
- Cost Reporting
- Construction Knowledge
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Preparing Estimates
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Document Analysis
- Blueprint Analysis
- Schedule Coordination
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project Coordination
- Proposal Writing
- [Software] Expertise
- Project Management
- Proposal Development
- Schedule Oversight
Computer
Proficiently oriented in using the internet and Microsoft applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Project, Power point, and Publisher. Fencing program CFS version 2100, Construction scheduling software, Isqft/Construct Connect, On Screen Take-off, AutoCAD: R14, CAD 2000, Vista AGIS, ABQ Maps, Kiva, PeopleSoft and ALAPH 5.
Training
- Supervisory Training
- Valid New Mexico Driver’s License and City Operator’s Permit (COP)
- Possession of International Code Council (ICC); Property Maintenance Housing Code Certificate
- OSHA 30 hour & 10 hour
- CPR
- Customer service and relations
- Field management
- Sealants, water/damp proofing
- FM Approved (Factory Mutual Approval)
- STI and Hilti fire stopping
- Lift operation certificates
- (SWPPP) Strom Water Pollution Prevention Planning - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Demand flow technology
- Total quality management
- Peer performance appraisal evaluation training programs
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
1998-2000 Dean's Honors List, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. (3.74 GPA)
Timeline
Estimator and Project Manager
TriWest Fence LLC
10.2016 - Current
Code Enforcement Specialist
City of Albuquerque
05.2012 - 10.2016
Superintendent
DR. Horton Homes
10.2011 - 05.2012
Project Coordinator/Manager
Seal-Co. Inc.
08.2009 - 11.2010
Estimator/Project Manager
ABQ Construction Enterprises Inc.
06.2008 - 08.2009
Builder/Superintendent
KB Home
10.2006 - 06.2008
Senior Superintendent
Longford Homes
10.2003 - 10.2006
Builder/Superintendent
KB Home
09.2001 - 10.2003
Diploma -
Albuquerque High School
Associate degree in Architectural/Engineering Drafting Technology -
Technical Vocational Institute (CNM)
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