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Jorge Rodriguez

Chicago,IL

Summary

Valued Assistant Project Manager addresses complex obstacles with experienced insight and anticipation. Demonstrates knowledge of quality management principles through clear communication of task expectations and informed suggestions for process optimizations. Determined advocate of safe and ethical work environment for staff to comfortably accomplish project objectives according to organizational standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

Granite Construction
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Assisted in the successful completion of a 250M project for the railroad, CSX, by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
  • Coordination with subcontractors to build the sewer connection of the project with the city, all the earthwork and retaining walls for the project.
  • Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
  • Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
  • Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.

Field Engineer

J Lopez Constructora
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Delivered high-quality field services, ensuring all projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • To plan and execute 6 miles road construction including storm drain.
  • Plan, coordinate and execute activities in order to build an important road Reviewed project work regularly to assess engineering plan and specification conformance.
  • Applied engineering expertise to resolve problems and meet future demands. Used engineering knowledge to diagnose and repair system problems. Prepared technical reports for project teams to highlight important information. Planned, scheduled and coordinated technical and quality control aspects of different projects.

Project Manager

Self-employeed
10.2013 - 01.2022
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, Hospital renewal, Multi-family buildings, single family houses, public park, 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.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.

Engineer II (Short Term Planner)

Barrick Pueblo Viejo
08.2014 - 09.2019

Short-term mine planning

  • To Plan and coordinate daily activities for mine operations, load and haul units, auxiliary equipment and dumps and stocks areas.
  • Daily, two weeks and three month planification for all loading units and dumps and stocks areas
  • Design ramps, dumps area, and mining sequence strategy in order to make more effective and efficient our mine operations
  • Weekly plan reconciliation in order to compare how accurate was plan compliance, find failure dots and remake the plan to get back lost dots and accomplish new plan Executed onsite evaluation of existing processes and equipment and supervised equipment selection, scheduling and production estimates for different mining applications.

Drill and Blast Engineer

  • Design bench and patterns for drill rigs for pits and quarries
  • Blast initiation diagrams, timing and design using shot plus (Orica's software for blasting) as a tool
  • Two weeks plan for drill and blast considering downs and rigs movements. Supported operations application issues for rotary drills, draglines and shovels and conducted mining operation evaluations for production studies.
  • Developed and maintained short- and long-term mining plans and drove technical mining excellence and top quality operations.
  • Verified full compliance with Mine Safety and Health Administration standards and identified, communicated and resolved safety hazards, resulting in sharp reduction in injuries.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Barrick Pueblo Viejo
11.2012 - 08.2014

Field supervisor for Tailings Dam Construction

  • Approval of foundations with geological descriptions. Quality assurance on field assays.
  • Monitoring fieldwork, excavation.
  • Preparation of field reports and memorandums Preparation of surveillance reports.
  • Auditor of quality control proceedings

Quality Engineer.

  • Quality engineer at the service of Engineer Record and Designer, BGC Engineering

CAD Technician

Barrick Pueblo Viejo
11.2011 - 06.2012
  • Ensured a smooth handover process to construction teams by providing comprehensive drawing packages, complete with detailed notes and instructions for accurate interpretation.
  • Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Worked with architects, engineers and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues.
  • Check and translate Barrick's permanent buildings drawings in order to compliance with government requirements.
  • Management drawings permit through MOPC for Barrick's buildings.
  • Incorporated information from site reports and architectural feedback to build layout drawings.
  • Reviewed field notes to check for accuracy.
  • Consulted with designers, clients and contractors to optimize drawing packages.

Field Engineer

Constructora MC
07.2010 - 11.2011

Project management and execution

  • Ground preparation for multi familiar building foundation Project execution according to the drawings.
  • Health and safety accomplishment during the project Project budget control.
  • Supervision of all project activities (foundation excavation, reinforcing steel, concrete pouring and finishing).
  • Personnel management.

Education

Master of Science - Construction Project Management

Zigurat Global Institute of Technology
Barcelona, Spain
11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra
Santiago, Dominican Republic
01.2011

Skills

  • Project monitoring
  • Project Planning
  • Project Scheduling
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Scope Management
  • Quality Control
  • Risk Management
  • Project Reporting

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

Granite Construction
11.2022 - 04.2024

Field Engineer

J Lopez Constructora
01.2022 - 09.2022

Engineer II (Short Term Planner)

Barrick Pueblo Viejo
08.2014 - 09.2019

Project Manager

Self-employeed
10.2013 - 01.2022

Quality Assurance Engineer

Barrick Pueblo Viejo
11.2012 - 08.2014

CAD Technician

Barrick Pueblo Viejo
11.2011 - 06.2012

Field Engineer

Constructora MC
07.2010 - 11.2011

Master of Science - Construction Project Management

Zigurat Global Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra
Jorge Rodriguez