Marvin Lee Hochstedler

Consulted for various companies including:

BCI-Engineering, (2014-2024)

• Performed Quality Assurance services at CINTAC, NEXTRACKER fabricator in Chile.
• Developed various tools to expedite the quality control of hole placement in torque tubes.
• Key member of team that installed similar equipment in Brazil, Mexico and Malaysia.
• Participated in several site visits to evaluate fabrication and installation quality.
• Led design team that developed the innovative FULLTILT PV ground mount system.

NEXTRACKER (2015)

• Performed TIME STUDIES for installation of single axis trackers, one in Chile, one in California.

IMMODO Group, (2013-2014

• Assisted Spanish-speaking PM with language & US standard construction management practices.
• Facilitated coordination with structural EOR, fabricator and installer.
• Led design team in developing two new PV ground mount systems.

• Led design team for PV support systems for both ground mount and roof top.
• Coordinated turn-key solar carport systems for schools in Phoenix and Tucson.
• Project managed heavy structural steel projects.

• Project Managed heavy structural steel projects.
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

• Led team that managed Peruvian steel fabricators for $45M expansion of Cerro Verde copper mine in Arequipa, Peru, including proposal evaluation, contract award, quality assurance, schedule compliance and shipping coordination.

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Implemented effective sales techniques to increase revenue and meet sales targets consistently.
• Increased sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and fostering strong client relationships.

• Increased yearly Sales from US$5 to 25 Million
• Sold US$ 10 million design-build Truckshop to Collahuasi Copper Mine. (This project featured in Butler Heavy Structures Newsletter, June 1998).
• Personally coordinated design with Butler & Bechtel engineers and managed import and erection of 700 tons of USA fabricated heavy structure and 130,000 sq. Ft. of insulated roofing and siding panels.
• Project Manager for assembly and commissioning of US$15 million mobile pad-stacking conveyor system manufactured by RAHCO International for Oxide Project at Escondida Mine/Fluor Daniel.
• Secured major client contracts by delivering persuasive presentations that highlighted the value of our products and services.

• Erection of Electrorefinery for Cyprus-Miami Mining Co., Miami, AZ., 1000 tons of structure and over 200,000 sq. Ft. of roof and wall panels.
• Sale, design, fabrication and delivery of ADR Plant Building to Signet (Australia) for Verde Gold (Bema/Amax/Fluor Daniel) in Chile. Design was done in USA, fabrication in USA and Chile, complete building package delivered on site 11 weeks after order.

• Got first-hand construction experience in many trades including solar, electrical and plumbing working for family owned business in Indiana.
• Gained hands-on experience on commercial job sites in Arizona
• Worked effectively in fast-paced general construction environments.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly design of pre-engineered building using lite-gage roll-formed sections.
• Using first-hand tool-belt experience, steadily advanced into management positions.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

• Coordinated engineering and component fabrication with in-house frame fabrication and field erection of nearly 100 buildings/yr.
• Developed pre-engineered steel building division to over one million dollars in sales in five years.

• Licensed Solar Contractor for installation of residential and commercial solar hot water systems.

• Managed fabrication, installation and service of linear parabolic tracking collector systems.
• Wrote installation & service manuals, trained installers & servicemen in AZ, CA, TX & FL.

• Estimated and sold residential and commercial insulation projects for family owned business.
• Managed up to six installers of cellulose fiber and urethane foam insulation.