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Joshua Chavez Resume

P.O Box 2427, Los Lunas,NM

Summary

Dedicated to maintaining positive and systematic through many hours of Residential new construction inspections. Extensive knowledge of new construction and Microsoft excel implementation with talent for diagnostics. Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge in Residential New construction. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion. Quality-driven Building Inspector adamant about construction safety. Quality-focused and reliable labor with experience in remodeling and building. I have built homes from start to finish. Skilled in insulation, painting, roofing and landscaping. Strong knowledge of power tools, heavy equipment and remodeling techniques. Resourceful General Maintenance Worker with 16 years of hands-on experience carrying out various maintenance tasks to avoid malfunctions. Skilled in analyzing repair requests, resolving and troubleshooting common failures and stocking adequate maintenance materials. Friendly and fastidious team player possessing outstanding hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Smart leader well-trained to meet deadlines for commercial and residential projects. Energetic General Contractor with exceptional project management skills and subcontractor alliances. Detailed in codes compliance, safety and budget management. Outstanding reputation for top-quality work on variety of project types. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump trucks.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

New Mexico Department of Corrections
Los Lunas, NM
08.2002 - 01.2006
  • Enforce rules and keep order within jails or prisons
  • Supervise activities of inmates
  • Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet security and safety standards

Real Estate Qualifying Broker

Key Homes Inc.
Los Lunas, NM
08.2005 - Current
  • Monitored fulfillment of purchase contract terms.
  • Reviewed property details to meet environmental regulations.
  • Analyzed housing markets and identified potential buyers.
  • Arranged for title searches of properties sold.
  • Generated business using proven tools, systems and training.
  • Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
  • Acquired new customers, counseled clients and identified purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
  • Prepared market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers.
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
  • Facilitated average of 200 real estate transactions to drive continued personal and team growth.

Home Inspector

Absolute Inspections LLC
Albuquerque, NM
11.2006 - 07.2015
  • Conducted visual inspections of structures, including roofs, attics and crawlspaces to assess structural integrity.
  • Verified the condition of electrical systems, plumbing fixtures and HVAC equipment.
  • Documented findings in detailed reports that included photographs and diagrams.
  • Inspected foundations for signs of water damage or foundation settling.
  • Checked appliances for proper installation and operation.
  • Tested smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers for functionality.
  • Assessed the overall condition of doors, windows, siding and other exterior components.
  • Provided recommendations on how to best address identified problems.
  • Performed follow-up inspections after repairs were completed.
  • Prepared detailed summary reports containing conclusions from the inspection process.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding their specific needs and concerns.
  • Checked plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems thoroughly.
  • Highlighted critical issues with descriptions and photographs in detailed home inspection reports.
  • Worked effectively on ladders to check attics, roofs and other high spaces.

Quality Insurance

B Jar Construction
Los Lunas, NM
04.2008 - 02.2011
  • Designed and followed detailed inspection schedules.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into database.
  • Negotiated pricing and delivery schedules with vendors, drawing on thorough knowledge of housing industry and building practices.
  • Mitigated risk, coordinated plans and updated specifications to maintain safety and OSHA compliance.
  • Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers.
  • Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.

General Building Contractor

Key Homes Inc.
Los Lunas, NM
01.2010 - Current
  • Recruited, supervised and directed outsourced qualified third-party contractors.
  • Scheduled subcontractors to stagger work and streamline completion of project phases.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and approved payments based on acceptable work products.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
  • Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to keep overhead low and maintain supply availability.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.

Switchmen/Railroad Conductor

Bnsf Railway
Belen , NM
12.2010 - Current
  • Railcar switching and building trains.
  • Conferred with engineers to plan
  • Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
  • Arranged removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops.
  • Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.

Terminal Trainmaster

BNSF Railway
Belen , NM
08.2011 - 03.2012
  • Coordinated daily operations between dispatchers, yardmasters, and engineers.
  • Provided guidance on operational issues to employees including supervisors, train crews, signal maintainers.
  • Communicated with customers regarding service problems or delays due to mechanical failures or weather-related events.
  • Scheduled railcars for loading and unloading at customer sites according to customer requirements.

Locomotive Engineer

BNSF Railway
Belen, NM
10.2014 - Current
  • Executed equipment operations safely, following regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Operated locomotives according to strict delivery and route schedules.
  • Prepared reports documenting locomotive issues.
  • Performed train inspections, tests and procedures, completed associated paperwork and identified and documented train equipment defects.
  • Operated locomotives and train movement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2023

Associate of Pre Business -

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05.2022

Kaplan - New And Resale Residential

Home Inspection Training
Albuquerque, NM
01-2006

Real Estate

Kaplan Real Estate School
Albuquerque, NM
01-2005

Skills

  • Excellent Problem Solver
  • File and Record Maintenance
  • New Construction Assessment
  • Property Inspection
  • Quality Control
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Time Management
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Project Management
  • Code Compliance
  • Demolition and Destruction
  • Tool Maintenance
  • Scaffolding Setup
  • Window Installation
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Performance Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Active Listening
  • People Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Flooring Installation
  • Roof maintenance
  • Masonry
  • Carpentry
  • Painting
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Repair work
  • Pressure Washing
  • Policy and procedure implementation
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Construction management
  • Cabinet installation
  • Plumbing basics
  • Proficient in MS Office

Additional Information

  • OTHER LICENSES AND CERIFITFACTES: , 2005 New Mexico Real Estate License 2006 Certified Home Inspector certificate 2010 New Mexico Real Estate License (upgrade form associate broker) 2010 New Mexico General Contracting Residential License Classification (GB -02) 2012 New Mexico General Residential and Commerical License Classification (G -98). Locomotive Engineer License 49 CFR Part 240/242 Certificate

Timeline

Locomotive Engineer

BNSF Railway
10.2014 - Current

Terminal Trainmaster

BNSF Railway
08.2011 - 03.2012

Switchmen/Railroad Conductor

Bnsf Railway
12.2010 - Current

General Building Contractor

Key Homes Inc.
01.2010 - Current

Quality Insurance

B Jar Construction
04.2008 - 02.2011

Home Inspector

Absolute Inspections LLC
11.2006 - 07.2015

Real Estate Qualifying Broker

Key Homes Inc.
08.2005 - Current

Correctional Officer

New Mexico Department of Corrections
08.2002 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Capella University

Associate of Pre Business -

New Mexico State University

Kaplan - New And Resale Residential

Home Inspection Training

Real Estate

Kaplan Real Estate School

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