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Joseph Shelley

San Diego,California

Summary

Resourceful Project Manager with expertise in organizing project schedules, RFI and change order processing for smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager/Project Estimator

Preman Sheet Metal
08.2022 - 04.2025
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with company priorities.
  • 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 strong relationships with general contractors, architects and material manufacturers through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.

Design Engineer

California Sheet Metal
El Cajon, CA
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created CAD drawings using AutoCAD to convey manufacturing and production configurations.
  • Take field provided cut sheets and dimension. Convert cut sheets to programmable files to insert in CC software for manufacturing of metal wall panels.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create submittal packages for shop drawings and preliminary layout metal panel system and orientation.

Project Engineer

American Sheet Metal
El Cajon, CA
08.2016 - 02.2022

Verify contract at project setup after job award.

Review architectural drawings for scope and contract comparison.

Procurement of upfront submittals such as product data packages.

Manage and or produce Project Shop Drawings using wide variety of computer aided drafting programs.

Use AutoCAD to generate program files for an ACM routing table.

Create RFIs and Change orders from incoming information provided by the general contractor before and during project.

Process closeout submittals such as warranties, operation manuals and as built drawings.

Estimator

Buxcon Sheet Metal
Santee, CA
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Analyzed architectural drawings to prepare estimates.
  • Created estimates for new construction raging from low thousands to over a million dollars.
  • Communicated with vendors to obtain pricing in order to provide and accurate bid.
  • Completed take offs of all material with company scope.
  • Used AutoCAD to create submittal drawings after job award.

Drafter

EMS Construction
Poway, CA
10.2009 - 06.2013
  • Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope.
  • Reviewed specifications to generate a complete set of shop drawings with details.
  • Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD
  • Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
  • Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
  • Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.

Draftsperson

San Diego Sheet Metal
Santee, CA
11.2004 - 08.2012

Completed 4 year Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

Created Shop drawings for complex projects ranging up to more than a million dollars.

Reviewed specs, contract and RFIS to provide accurate submittal drawings.

Made changes after architectural review to fulfill contract.

As a Field personnel I installed a wide variety of architectural sheet metal items from ACM Metal Panels to Architectural Louvers, gutters, metal roof panels rain screen systems.

As a shop person I fabricated ACM panels and meta roof panels using shop equipment from panel benders to punch machhines.

Sheet Metal Worker

West Coast Air Conditioning Co
Lakeside, CA
08.1998 - 10.2004

Delivered completed project items to job sites.

Installed HVAC systems in new construction from small projects to large multi story high rises.

Landed Air Handling Units and prepared units for startup.

Shop fabricated duck work, flashing, curbs, and a wide variety of other HVAC components.

Visited job sites to handle paperwork and other project engineer duties.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

Associate of Arts - Sheet Metal Technology / Jurneyman

Sheet Metal Workers Union
San Diego, CA
02.2004

Project Management

Associated Building Contractors
San Diego, CA
2018 - 2018

High School Diploma -

Mount Carmel High School
Penasquitos, CA
02.1989 - 11.1993

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Design Verification
  • Technical Drawings
  • CAD Software
  • Process Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Design and Implementation

Timeline

Project Manager/Project Estimator

Preman Sheet Metal
08.2022 - 04.2025

Design Engineer

California Sheet Metal
02.2022 - 08.2022

Project Management

Associated Building Contractors
2018 - 2018

Project Engineer

American Sheet Metal
08.2016 - 02.2022

Estimator

Buxcon Sheet Metal
06.2013 - 08.2016

Drafter

EMS Construction
10.2009 - 06.2013

Draftsperson

San Diego Sheet Metal
11.2004 - 08.2012

Sheet Metal Worker

West Coast Air Conditioning Co
08.1998 - 10.2004

High School Diploma -

Mount Carmel High School
02.1989 - 11.1993

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

San Diego City College

Grossmont College

Associate of Arts - Sheet Metal Technology / Jurneyman

Sheet Metal Workers Union
Joseph Shelley