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Jose Luis Morales

Brentwood,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable Construction Specialist with comprehensive background in overseeing construction projects from inception to completion. Proven ability to manage site activities, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. Demonstrated skills in project management and problem-solving, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Representative

Chevron Corporation
07.2018 - 10.2024
  • Supervised several construction contractor teams varying from 4 - 15 workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
  • Successfully demonstrated ability of supervising multiple projects simultaneously ensuring work crews are performing safely, productively, efficiently, and with the highest quality
  • Managed subcontractor relationships for successful project completion and ensured timely payments.
  • Promoted a safety-first culture at job sites by implementing comprehensive safety programs and conducting regular training sessions.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to ensure adherence to safety regulations and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Improved construction project efficiency by effectively coordinating labor, materials, and equipment resources.
  • Resolved issues promptly by maintaining clear communication lines among team members, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with thorough progress reports and open communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Supported timely permit acquisition by liaising with government agencies and providing necessary documentation as needed.
  • Participate and facilitate Daily Safety morning meetings with work crews addressing recent safety topics, preventative safety behavior and lessons learned from industry incidents
  • Led cross-functional teams effectively fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate, clearly communicate with project managers, engineers, contractors and coordinate construction meetings for feedback and discuss resolution encountered issue or concern
  • Facilitated smooth handover of completed projects by developing punch lists, addressing final concerns, and conducting walkthrough with clients.
  • Ensured compliance with local building codes through diligent inspections, resulting in zero violations on completed projects.
  • Mentored junior staff members to improve overall team performance and foster a positive working environment.
  • Prepare daily reports and documentation, tracking, work performed, labor, and material usage, and deviations from plans
  • Act as a liaison between clients-Refinery ABU management, Operations, construction teams, communicating project status, and addressing concerns
  • Assist in managing project budgets, identifying cost savings opportunities, and negotiating with subcontractors to maintain cost effectiveness
  • Successfully safely executed on time and on budget 4- 8 concurrent construction projects, each with budgets ranging from $300M to $10 million
  • Resolved conflicts and issues promptly, maintaining positive client relationships
  • Reviewed engineering work packages, including piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), isometric drawings, and engineering procedures, in conjunction with engineering work orders, to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
  • Coordinated with contractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and completion of milestones
  • Coordinate and work with procurement team and materials warehouse for materials verification and delivery to the corresponding platforms
  • Generate Change orders, cost estimation, and project closeout processes
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop comprehensive construction schedules, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing delays.
  • Assisted in the preparation of detailed cost estimates, ensuring accurate budgeting and financial management for each project phase.
  • Contributed to successful project outcomes by managing change orders efficiently and proactively addressing potential challenges.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
  • Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
  • Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
  • Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
  • Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Investigated complaints, incidents, and accidents at work sites.
  • Facilitated smooth handover of completed projects by developing punch lists, addressing final concerns, and conducting walkthrough with clients or end users.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all project-related activities for seamless information transfer and record-keeping purposes.

Routine Maintenance Scheduler

Chevron Corporation
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Coordinated with internal preferred vendors and external contractors to ensure work was completed according to specifications and within established timelines.
  • Reviewed work order backlogs regularly to adjust priorities as needed while maintaining the balance between reactive repairs vs proactive maintenance activities.
  • Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks and promptly addressing any concerns raised by facility users.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by keeping accurate records of inspections, certifications, permits, and other relevant documentation.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals, ensuring cost-effective solutions for equipment service needs.
  • Assisted in implementing software tools for efficient resource allocation and data-driven decision-making processes.
  • Collaborated with management to develop long-term strategies for improving the effectiveness of maintenance operations.
  • Participated in safety audits, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions to prevent accidents or injuries on site.
  • Planning of detailed job plans for General Maintenance Group
  • Pipefitters, Electricians, Scaffolding, Carpenters, Insulators, Plumbers, Laborers, Crane and Rigging Support
  • Increased overall productivity, prioritizing critical work orders and managing urgent repair requests.
  • Engaged in the development of work plans based work requests in the daily Routine Work Control meetings
  • Perform job walks and estimate labor, time and material cost and schedule
  • Contributed to equipment life-cycle analysis, determining optimal replacement intervals based on historical performance data.
  • Managed maintenance union craft teams of and company employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
  • Work closely with Chevron Safety contractor Safety Representatives, Chevron Fire Department, Fixed Equipment Inspection groups, Designs and engineering, Rotating Equip Resource group, and other multi-disciplinary subject matter experts to understand and fulfill all requirements for each job to create job plans
  • Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
  • Collaborated and collectively worked together to develop action plans with Business Unit Maintenance Team Leads, Head Mechanics to identify Area Business Units cost saving measures specifically surrounding staging builds and removals
  • Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
  • This collaboration removed over $1 million of excess inventory within a 2-month period
  • Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
  • Assessed schematic diagrams to properly plan and initiate new installation assignments.
  • Administered [Type] and [Type] maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
  • Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
  • Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
  • Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.

Public Works Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

MCE Corporation
06.2006 - 12.2009
  • Supervised a team of 10+ landscaping staff responsible for maintaining parks, green spaces, and city roadways
  • Oversee daily operations, including lawn care, tree pruning, irrigation and pest control, ensuring safety and efficiency
  • Work with Public work Manager, and develop and implement maintenance schedules to ensure the timely upkeep of park, recreational areas, and public facilities
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, safety guidelines, and city ordinances
  • Provide feedback and discuss with PW manager budget allocation for tools, equipment, and supplies, ensuring cost effective solutions
  • Monitor and track field equipment usage and scheduled regular maintenance on lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other tools
  • Provide training to new hires on equipment use, safety protocols, and landscaping techniques
  • Collaborate with Public Works Planners and Engineers to improve the public facility use and functionality along with the aesthetic in public places

Education

Associate degree - Liberal Arts-Psychology

Contra Costa Community College
San Pablo, CA
06.1992

High School Diploma -

Richmond High School
Richmond, CA
06.1988

Skills

  • Field coordination
  • Project schedule adherence
  • Site supervision
  • Vendor and contractor negotiations
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Change order management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • OSHA compliance
  • Team building and leadership
  • Schedule management
  • Customer relations
  • Progress reporting
  • Excellent customer relations
  • Construction scheduling
  • Supplier relations
  • Pre-construction planning
  • Safety compliance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • RFI management
  • Spanish Fluent Verbal/written

Certification

TWIC

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Construction Representative

Chevron Corporation
07.2018 - 10.2024

Routine Maintenance Scheduler

Chevron Corporation
06.2015 - 06.2018

Public Works Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

MCE Corporation
06.2006 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Richmond High School

Associate degree - Liberal Arts-Psychology

Contra Costa Community College

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