Jose Aguilar
Las Vegas
Summary
Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning. Gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities, and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager /Construction Estimator
Invictus Concrete
Las Vegas, NV
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared detailed concrete estimates by reviewing drawings and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, and obtaining competitive material, labor, and subcontractor pricing.
- Managed projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards were met.
- Led and coordinated field crews, superintendents, vendors, and subcontractors to maintain efficient jobsite operations.
- Tracked project costs, forecasts, and margins; identified variances and implemented corrective actions to protect profitability.
- Reviewed, priced, and negotiated change orders while managing scope adjustments and client expectations.
- Maintained clear communication with owners, engineers, and inspectors to ensure compliance with contract documents and project requirements.
- Implemented risk assessment and constructability reviews to identify potential issues early and reduce cost and schedule impacts.
Senior Project Manager
BrightView Landscape
Las Vegas, NV
06.2017 - 04.2025
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep the project on track
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization's benefit
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
Landscape Estimator / Project Manager
Shasta Landscaping, Inc
San Marcos, USA
01.2006 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Landscaping - Construction and Maintenance
- Full estimating roll, performed take offs, gathered quotes and drafted proposals for submission to clients
- Managed trade work subcontracts
- Co-Manage all projects to ensure jobs were delivered on time and under budget
- All invoicing operations and change orders
- Tracked materials and comparing costs between vendors to assure competitive pricing
- Preparing submittals for client and owner reviews
- Reviewing all plans, details, specifications and contracts to ensure that all City standards and specifications are being followed when applicable
- Landscaping - Construction and Maintenance
Landscape Foreman
Valley Crest Landscaping Development
San Diego, USA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Landscaping - Construction
- Managed 80+ Employees and operated equipment, ordered materials, filled out daily tickets, changed orders along with Safety Tail Gate Meetings
- Skills: Equipment operator- example, Mini Excavator, Bobcat skid steer, Skid loader, Backhoe, Ride on Trencher, Wheel loader, Skytrack, Boom Truck, and smaller walk behind equipment
- Directed turnovers and job walks with City inspector and owner
- Projects: Chula Vista Town Center
- Accomplishments: Job completed with no accident
- Landscaping - Construction
Education
High School Diploma -
Escondido High School
San Diego, CA01.2002
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Strategic Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Risk Management
- Audit Preparation
- Product knowledge
- Customer Relationship Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Password Management
- Prioritization Techniques
- Goal Setting
- Self Driven
- Procrastination Management
- Time Blocking
- Delegation Skills
- Hazard Recognition
- Emergency Procedures
- First Aid
- CPR
- Project Planning
- Scheduling
- Scope Management
- Multi Project Management
- QuickBooks
- Sage Master Builder
- Adobe Acrobat X Pro
- Windows
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- GTCO digitizer
- Plan Swift 101 Pro
- Computer literate
- Design landscape drawings
- Review civil drawings
- Forecast weekly schedules
- Progress reports
- Landscaping
- Drainage
- Hardscapes
- Steel structures
- Equipment operator
- Mini Excavator
- Bobcat skid steer
- Skid loader
- Backhoe
- Ride on Trencher
- Wheel loader
- Skytrack
- Boom Truck
- Budget Control
- Project Plan Development
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Take offs
- Estimating
- Specification Reviews
- Multi Trade Subcontractor Management
- Field Oriented
- Experienced
Training
- CMIC
- E1
- Computer Ease
- Quick Books
- Oracle
- Sage Master Builder
- Microsoft
- Adobe Acrobat
- Blue Beam
- ProCore
- Autodesk
- Plan Grid
- Workspace
- Power BI
- Plan Swift
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager /Construction Estimator
Invictus Concrete
04.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager
BrightView Landscape
06.2017 - 04.2025
Landscape Estimator / Project Manager
Shasta Landscaping, Inc
01.2006 - 06.2017
Landscape Foreman
Valley Crest Landscaping Development
01.2005 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Escondido High School