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Mario Zarate

Clovis,CA

Summary

Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities, and updates clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Novo Builds LLC
08.2022 - Current
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
  • Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
  • Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
  • Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring high-quality work was consistently delivered on time and within budget constraints.


Project Manager

Dodson Builders Construction Inc
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Planned, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

Project Manager

Elements Design Center
12.2016 - 10.2019
  • Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
  • Supervised day-to-day activities of 3-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
  • Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Washington Union High School
Easton, CA
06.2003

Skills

  • Estimating
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Construction management
  • Bid preparation
  • Change Orders
  • Scope development
  • Cost Control
  • Risk Management
  • Heavy labor
  • Building Codes
  • Interpreting Blueprints
  • Building, demolition, and renovation

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Novo Builds LLC
08.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Dodson Builders Construction Inc
09.2019 - 06.2021

Project Manager

Elements Design Center
12.2016 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Washington Union High School
Mario Zarate