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Leonardo Vargas

Levelland,TX

Summary

Results-driven roofing professional with extensive hands-on experience across roofing, general construction, and mechanical trades. Proven success as a foreman, project manager, lead technician, and sales representative, with a strong record of leading crews, managing projects, and resolving problems quickly in the field. Brings broad skill sets in electrical, plumbing, automotive, and agricultural mechanics. Learns new systems and techniques rapidly and adapts easily to new responsibilities. Eager to seek out new fields and implement all capabilities learned over the years to a challenging role and be fully committed to contributing to a new company

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Technician/ Sales Associate/ Project Manager

Fortenberry Roofing
09.2021 - 10.2025

As a Lead Technician:

- Oversee day-to-day field operations on assigned projects.

- Assign tasks to crew members, and make sure project plans are accurate to the project.

- Interpret drawings, review documents, and manufacture requirements.

- Inspect in-progress work, identify discrepancies, and give corrective actions.

- Perform advanced installation, repairs, and maintenance on all roofing systems.

- Diagnose and determine solutions related to the work.

- Ensure compliance with OSHA and company protocols.

- Conduct weekly safety meetings and address hazards.

-Train and mentor technicians on proper techniques, safety, and work habits.

- Serve as the primary contact for project managers, inspectors, and customers.

- Document progress and daily report with the use of CRMs and production tools.

As a Salesman:

-Conduct home inspections to identify roofing, insulation, gutter, skylights, and full reroof needs.

- Prepare detailed assessments, measurements, and photo documentation to make it clear of the solutions and scope of work to the client and the office.

- Generate accurate estimates and proposals for repairs, replacements, and add-on services.

- Educate homeowners on system conditions, recommend solutions, product options, and warranty details.

- Present financing options and guide customers through insurance claims processes when applicable.

- Coordinate with project managers, installers, and suppliers for accurate job scopes, materials, and scheduling.

- Represent the company during site visits, customer meetings, and post-installation follow-ups.

As a Project Manager:

- Plan, schedule, and oversee all phases of residential and commercial roofing projects.

- Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and manufacturing requirements.

-Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure efficiency.

- Site visits to monitor progress and enforce standards.

- Communicate with clients, inspectors, suppliers, and on-site teams regarding timelines, issues, and expectations.

- Document progress through reports, photos, measurements, and closeout files.

- Manage punch lists, warranty claims, and final inspections.

Foreman

Tecta America
06.2020 - 09.2021

- Communicate through various departments in the office to effectively train, consult, and direct to company standards.

- Oversee crew members to ensure proper installation and safety policies.

Documentation of the project before, during, and after provides a detailed description of what was performed in the completion of projects.

- Weekly safety meetings and training, with OSHA-related worksheets.

- Communicate with general contractors, project managers, and crew members for ease of overall project efficiency.

- Review the drawings, blueprints, and specifications in detail for the projects.

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Foreman/ Lead Technician

Hamilton Acoustical and Roofing
08.2019 - 06.2020

- Supervising daily roofing operations on commercial reroofing and repair projects, ensuring work is done in an efficient and timely manner.

Reading and interpreting blueprints and plans.

- Conducting quality inspections daily to ensure company and manufacturing specifications are met.

- Communicating with general contractors, project managers, clients, and all other trades on the job site regarding project needs.

Troubleshooting problems during operations and taking decisive actions to correct and maintain the flow of time and quality of work efficiently.

- Daily inspections on all machinery and equipment to ensure hazardous conditions are corrected before use.

Roofer/ Technician

Raneri & Long, Roofing And Solar
06.2017 - 07.2019

- Repair, replace, and installation of roofing systems, solar systems, windows and doors, gutters, and aluminum patios.

- Read and communicate plans for projects of the week, and plan accordingly.

- Communicate with team members and customers to ensure project accuracy.

- Material delivery and inspection of correct items.

- Communicating with inspectors and walking through the project to ensure building codes are met.

- Lead a crew of the Carpentry department to remove and replace all damaged wood, and ensure building code compliance to begin with the reroofing of the project.

Carpenter

Carmel Valley Pest Control
04.2016 - 06.2017

- Residential repair and restoration of damage caused by pests.

- Assisted in carpentry work, including framing, finish trim, and structural.

- Operated and maintained hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and application devices safely and efficiently.

- Safe handling of approved chemicals for the eradication of pests in a particular project.

- Working as a team, as well as individually, in projects requiring one person.

Roofer/General Laborer

Armor Roofing and Restoration
03.2013 - 04.2015

- Installation, repair, and restoration of various roofing systems.

- Loaded, unloaded, and organized materials, tools, and equipment.

- Operated power, pneumatic, hand tools, and machinery safely and efficiently.

- Measured, cutting, and fitting of roofing materials.

- Supported lead roofers and crew members with lifting, carrying, and positioning of materials.

- Operation of hydraulic machinery, dump trucks with air brakes, dump trailers, and forklifts.

- I advanced to working individually and handling projects on my own.

- Executed roof inspections for damage, leaks or wear, and reported findings to supervisors and customers.

- Performed in the 24-hour emergency roof repair departments throughout various weather conditions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Modesto High School
Modesto, CA

Skills

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Project management experience
  • Sales experience
  • Team leadership
  • Client communication
  • Safety compliance
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Technical documentation
  • Experience in Microsoft word, Excel, and Sharepoint
  • Quality assurance
  • Roofing installation
  • Problem diagnosis
  • Equipment operation
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Customer education
  • OSHA standards adherence
  • Field operations management
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Testing and repair
  • Schematics interpretation
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Electrical systems
  • Schematic interpretation
  • Physical conditioning ( lift up to 100lbs)
  • Attention to detail
  • Advanced knowledge in Power, Hand, pneumatic, and gas powered tools and equipment
  • Ability to operate motorized machinery ( boom lift, scissor lift, articulated boom lift, forklift)
  • Ability to drive and operate Dump trucks with or without air brakes
  • Automotive repair experience
  • Automotive and residential electrical system experience
  • Basic knowledge and hands on experience with welding equipment( Oxy/Acetylene torch, Arc, Mig)
  • Building code and standards compliance
  • Ability to work in Severe weather conditions
  • Able to travel long distances
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Problem solving proficiency
  • Written/Verbal communication
  • Relationship building
  • Deadline oriented
  • Component replacement
  • Hardware installation
  • Customer interaction
  • Operation Monitoring
  • System installation

Timeline

Lead Technician/ Sales Associate/ Project Manager

Fortenberry Roofing
09.2021 - 10.2025

Foreman

Tecta America
06.2020 - 09.2021

Foreman/ Lead Technician

Hamilton Acoustical and Roofing
08.2019 - 06.2020

Roofer/ Technician

Raneri & Long, Roofing And Solar
06.2017 - 07.2019

Carpenter

Carmel Valley Pest Control
04.2016 - 06.2017

Roofer/General Laborer

Armor Roofing and Restoration
03.2013 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Modesto High School