Jose Montano
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Forward-thinking construction leader and dedicated Project Coordinator offering 38+ years of construction and contracting Management and Space Planning experience on Commercial, Residential & Institutional projects. Well-versed in supervising all phases of construction, from pre-construction through final walkthroughs and closeout. Proven skills in multitasking on over 10-projects per year. Diligent, diplomatic and inspirational with solid leadership, organizational and decision-making skills focused on safety, and delivering exceptional value to customers with high-quality construction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Construction Project Manager
Tabernacle Building Contractor
Miami, Florida
02.2006 - 06.2024
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
Owner / Project Coordinator
Tabernacle Building Contractor
Miami, Florida
01.2006 - 06.2024
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss project requirements, objectives or outcomes.
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could affect project success.
- Prepared status reports to communicate progress to stakeholders and management teams.
- Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
- Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
- Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
Engineer Consultant Construction Inspector
Nova Southern University
Davie, Florida
01.2005 - 11.2005
- Inspected construction sites to ensure compliance with state and local building codes.
- Conducted on-site inspections of all phases of construction, from foundation to completion.
- Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy and conformance with applicable standards.
- Ensured that materials used in construction met the required specifications.
- Identified safety issues and potential hazards at job sites.
- Verified that contractors adhered to approved plans and specifications during the course of work.
- Analyzed test results for soils, aggregates, concrete, asphaltic mixes, masonry units, mortar mixes and steel reinforcement bars.
- Monitored contractors' performance to ensure quality control compliance throughout the project duration.
- Performed field testing using a variety of instruments such as pH meters and moisture content gauges.
- Documented inspection findings in reports detailing any nonconformity found during site visits.
- Coordinated activities between multiple contractors working on the same project simultaneously.
- Maintained records of all inspections performed including photographs taken onsite.
- Reviewed contractor invoices for payment authorization based on completed work items inspected.
- Attended weekly meetings with clients to discuss progress made towards completion of projects.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals as needed during project development stages.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Completed 130-C.Hrs Arch & Building Sciences
Florida International University
Miami, FL03-1994
Associate of Arts - Architectural Technology
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida12-1978
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Resource Management
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Deadline Adherence
- Compliance Enforcement
- Project Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Certified General Construction Contract License for the State of Florida.
Tabernacle Building Contractor / Customers
- Florida International University
- Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida
Offerle-Lerner AIA Architects
- Architectural Design
- Arch Project Manager
- Construction Administrator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner / Construction Project Manager
Tabernacle Building Contractor
02.2006 - 06.2024
Owner / Project Coordinator
Tabernacle Building Contractor
01.2006 - 06.2024
Engineer Consultant Construction Inspector
Nova Southern University
01.2005 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Science - Completed 130-C.Hrs Arch & Building Sciences
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Architectural Technology
Miami Dade College