Matthew Pigeon
Atascadero,CA
Summary
Skilled Public Works manager with construction superintendent experience in completing projects on time, within budget, safely and with quality. Several years of experience in wide range of projects, including heavy civil construction, underground utilities, paving and grading, landscape installation and maintenance, streetscape projects, highway design and specifications and, drainage systems. Experienced in supervising staff, scheduling, permitting, ordering materials and preparing project budgets and scopes. Excellent communicator, problem solver and, team builder.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Public Works Director
City of Atascadero
Atascadero, CA
12.2020 - Current
- Work closely with the Director to ensure common goals, difficult issues, and strategic planning are executed inline with council goals.
- Effectively oversee all aspects of the Public Works Department's operations to ensure smooth functioning of street maintenance along with building and park management through efficient budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Implemented preventative maintenance plans to reduce operational costs and maintain high service delivery standards to the community.
- Lead coordination efforts for City of Atascadero sponsored parades and festivals as part of organizing special events.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation for the municipality regarding homeless population, regulatory smog reporting and, asset management reporting.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of policies and procedures for fleet management operations, civil construction standards, and maintenance standard operating procedures.
- Understand how to represent an agency and myself in a positive manner with a teamwork attitude.
Paving Superintendent/Construction Project Manager
Souza Construction Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Directed and organized the work activities of multiple paving crews to accomplish projects within specified timelines, reaching an annual target goal of 6-9 million.
- Managed timecards and payroll information for all employees under my supervision accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored productivity, quality control, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ordered supplies and materials required for upcoming jobs based on project specifications.
- Maintained accurate records on job progress including material usage, labor hours, production rates.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for hiring new employees when additional staffing was needed.
- Maintained regular correspondence with agencies including CalTrans and municipal engineers to report work progress.
General Manager/Senior Estimator
Tatum Asphalt
Arroyo Grande, CA
06.2014 - 10.2016
- My primary focus was to collaborate with owners, contractors and subcontractors on opportunities to bid, estimates and, deadlines.
- Work closely with accounting personnel to ensure accuracy in financial reporting related to estimated costs vs. actual costs incurred.
- Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Assisted the crew in constructing and maintaining roads, driveways, parking lots, and other paved surfaces.
- Managed and operated various types of asphalt paving equipment, employing a practical on-site approach for project execution.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Switzer Excavation
Paso Robles
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Managed the installation of various utilities including power conduit infrastructure, septic systems, irrigation networks, fire protection setups for buildings, water supply lines implementation and gas line distributions over private lands and across the R.O.W.
- Managed various aspects of site grading such as excavation coordination, concrete placement supervision, and paving operation organization based on plans specifications utilizing survey stakes.
Paving Crew Member
Toste Paving and Grading
Grover Beach, CA
09.2005 - 05.2011
- Assisted the crew in constructing and maintaining roads, driveways, parking lots, and other paved surfaces.
- Operated various heavy machinery for asphalt including paving machines, rollers, compactors, tractors and excavators.
- Developed expertise in various phases of civil construction such as paving and grading, asphalt maintenance, road markings, and implementing lane closures.
- Honed my capability to understand and interpret plans, survey markings, and the bidding process with precision.
Education
GED -
Arroyo Grande High School
Arroyo Grande, CA06-1999
Skills
- Staff Oversight
- Construction management
- Controlled budgeting
- Quality assurance and control
- Subcontractor coordination
- Materials Procurement
- Material take offs and estimates
- Plan and spec Interpretation
- Worksite safety
Affiliations
- Little League coach and Board member at Large
- Fisherman
- Outdoorsman
- Family centered
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Public Works Director
City of Atascadero
12.2020 - Current
Paving Superintendent/Construction Project Manager
Souza Construction Inc.
10.2016 - 12.2020
General Manager/Senior Estimator
Tatum Asphalt
06.2014 - 10.2016
Heavy Equipment Operator
Switzer Excavation
05.2011 - 06.2014
Paving Crew Member
Toste Paving and Grading
09.2005 - 05.2011
GED -
Arroyo Grande High School
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