Jose Aarao De Andrade
Holliston,MA
Summary
Licensed General Contractor experienced in construction management and project oversight. Managed projects from permitting to closeout, ensuring coordination among subcontractors, inspectors, and clients to meet deadlines and budget constraints. Demonstrated hands-on operational expertise in both office and field settings.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed General Contractor
Exponential Construction Corp
Framingham, Massachusetts
03.2020 - Current
- Managed residential and commercial build-out projects for Exponential Construction Corp from permits through closeout.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to help guide accurate construction planning and execution.
- Coordinated subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors across active job sites.
- Secured permits while ensuring compliance with building codes and local regulations to facilitate project timelines.
- Collaborated with marketing agencies to develop targeted ads and enhance social media presence, increasing project visibility.
- Conducted estimating and sales while managing contracts to ensure financial accuracy and project profitability.
Masonry contractor
Stone Specialists
Holliston, Massachusetts
05.2015 - 07.2019
- Managed sales, estimating, and project management for company projects, including stone masonry, brick and block laying, patios, retaining walls, steps, and landscape installation.
- Read blueprints and lay out the job site
- Operated excavator and skid steer to efficiently complete excavation tasks on job sites.
- Coordinated all equipment and material purchases and negotiated contracts to support project needs.
Stonemason
Stone Creations Inc.
Framingham, MA
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Measured and cut stone to match blueprints and installation templates.
- Shaped stone surfaces using chisels, grinders, and saws.
- Installed masonry units, steps, walls, and decorative features.
- Repaired damaged stonework and matched existing textures and finishes.
- Mixed mortar and set stones for stable, clean alignment.
- Inspected finished work for fit, level, and surface quality.
- Built steps, patios and walkways with bricks, blocks, flagstones and other materials.
- Used a variety of tools including chisels, hammers, grinders and saws to shape stones accurately.
- Grouted joints between stones to seal them together.
- Constructed retaining walls using a variety of masonry techniques.
- Laid mosaics on floors or walls in decorative patterns.
- Assembled precast concrete elements into walls or other structures.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
- Communicated with customers before starting work to inform of noise, obstructions or interruptions.
- Drilled holes in stone and anchored brackets in holes to secure.
- Constructed and installed prefabricated masonry units.
Pizza Maker
Bills Pizza
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
03.2005 - 05.2013
- Utilized pizza oven and brick oven, along with other kitchen equipment, to create authentic Italian pizzas that met quality standards.
- Prepared pizza dough, sauces, and toppings in Bill's Pizza kitchen.
- Monitored ovens and adjusted bake times for proper doneness.
- Followed established recipes when creating specialty pizzas requested by customers.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups or scales.
- Maintained clean workstations following Bill's Pizza food safety rules.
- Restocked ingredients, pans, and supplies during busy service periods.
- Collaborated with team members to synchronize orders and kitchen timing for efficient service.
- Processed customer orders promptly while ensuring order accuracy to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
- Communicated with the customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - International Business
Universidade Catolica De Brasilia
Brasilia, Brazil.03-2015
Skills
- Masonry techniques
- Safety management
- Construction best practices
- Project planning
- Project coordination
- Scope assessment
- Operations management
- Contract negotiation
- Masonry installation
- Permitting
- Price proposals
- Materials procurement
- Budget development
- Estimating construction
- Subcontractor management
- Change management
- Grading excavation
- Documentation management
- Code compliance
- Team leadership
- Client communication
- Budget control
- Site supervision
- Project management
- Coordination management
- Blueprint reading
- Cost estimation
- Permit management
- Contract oversight
- Code compliance
- Vendor oversight
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Construction Supervisor license - Massachussets USA
- Hoisting Engineer License - Massachussets
Timeline
Licensed General Contractor
Exponential Construction Corp
03.2020 - Current
Masonry contractor
Stone Specialists
05.2015 - 07.2019
Stonemason
Stone Creations Inc.
05.2013 - 05.2015
Pizza Maker
Bills Pizza
03.2005 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - International Business
Universidade Catolica De Brasilia