Kevin Joseph

• Oversee electrical systems and energization across all construction phases, ensuring work is completed according to safety guidelines and quality standards.
• Track site execution, inspections, and contractor quality control to ensure compliance with internal Quality Assurance and commissioning procedures.
• Expedite solutions to design clashes in collaboration with the design team, and address any foreseeable issues by field-verifying conditions against contract documents.
• Monitor project costs and compare actual expenses to the budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities and recommending value engineering alternatives.
• Review, generate, and submit Requests for Information (RFIs) and Submittals; track contractor invoices, and manage project schedules based on project documents.
• Lead project buyout, including developing bid packages, working with procurement to issue RFPs, writing contracts and scopes of work, and issuing work orders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and local codes while communicating clearly with all stakeholders, including contractors, design/engineering teams, and QA/commissioning.

Projects:

• Comar Rancho 2.0 with Whiting-Turner Construction (ABC SoCal 2022 Excellence in Electrical Construction Winner)
• California State University Northridge Sierra Annex Building with Gilbane Building Co.
• Top Golf Ontario with Arco Murray Construction
• PSJMC Urgent Care with Swinerton Builders
• Swift Pasadena with Turner Construction

Responsibilities:

• Built relationships with owner, GC and subcontractor as the technical source of information to expedite the construction and maintain positive workflow.
• Leading the team to complete the project as designed and scheduled.
• Averaged 21% profit margin on 2021 and 25% on 2022.
• Develop monthly budget forecasting to successfully plan the project.
• Involved in commissioning activities and provided all necessary support to hand over the project per specifications, contract drawings, and any design changes.
• Developed accurate cost estimations, maintained and updated the project budget. Led the project change order process and updated project cash flow accordingly.
• Strategized all additional work apart from the contract work.
• Mitigated fiscal discrepancies by reconciling account and billing issues.
• Brought in additional project personnel and resources to meet demands.
• Kept project progress aligned with client timelines and quality requirements through close attention to short- and long-term needs.

Projects:

• Jensen Water Treatment Plant Metropolitan Water District Electrical Upgrade (Prime)
• Safety Improvements Program OCSD at Plants 1 and 2 (Prime)
• Sterling Natural Resource East Valley Water District (Design Build with Balfour Beatty)
• Dewatering and Odor Control at Plant 1 OCSD (Hard-Bid Job with WM Lyles as GC)
• Secondary Treatment & Plant Water VFD Replacement at Plant 1 OCSD (Prime)
  

Responsibilities:

• Perform estimation of job and review all bids for their entirety and compliance with contract construction documents.
• Review RFP and assist PX and PM in preparing scope of work and build the budget.
• Reviewed construction documents to ensure compliance with the Owner’s contract.
• Identified, researched, and resolved all contract disputes.
• Interfaced with field superintendents to maintain an open line of communication and reports to monitor job progress, schedules, and subcontractor performance, and coordinated the operation of the field through the management of field personnel.
• Prepare, submit, and track all vital documentation - Request for Information, Submittals, Cost Estimates etc
• Coordinates release and delivery of equipment and material with subcontractors and vendors.
• Facilitate scheduling, commissioning meetings and major equipment review meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Managed and wrote subcontracts and purchase orders for various trades.
• Prepare Loop Drawing and Interconnect as-built using AUTO CAD.
• Assists with change orders and negotiation meetings.
• Review, update field and office drawings based on Bulletins and Change Orders.
• Manage and track materials, tools, and other equipment on-site for reducing over purchasing and reducing the recurring cost by tools and equipments.
• Developed QR Code System for all the members of the department to track certifications and competency easily.
• Initiated health, safety and quality assurance process controls and observed crew members for compliance. Prepare weekly safety inspection reports.

Projects:

• SDSU Capital Improvement Projects on Campus

Responsibilities:

• Developed the university site plans as per the new developments in the university using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Distribute and manage change orders and correction notices by Cal State Fire Marshall
• Updated METABIM database detailing information about land use, population and other factors important for planning decisions.
• Conducted Time Impact Analysis analysis and documented results for ongoing capital projects in SDSU.
• Conducted field investigations and surveys to compile and analyze data on economic and physical factors affecting land use.