Michael Joseph Arambula
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in risk management, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. Excel in leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive project success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
First Onsite
San Antonio, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated resources and schedules for multiple concurrent projects.
- Developed project plans to align with client requirements and expectations.
- Facilitated communication among stakeholders to ensure project alignment and support.
- Supervised numerous projects throughout lifecycle, including planning, design, and scheduling, resulting in cohesiveness and accuracy in completed assignments.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing project activities and results for upper management.
- Developed and executed project plans, budgets, and timelines.
Project Manager
Quality Construction & Production
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Prepared reliable project estimates.
Restoration Manager
Restoration 1
San Antonio , TX
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored budget for each project to ensure cost effectiveness.
- Participated in meetings with clients to discuss project objectives and expectations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on tools and equipment used in restorations.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for restoration projects.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure that work was completed in accordance with standards.
- Evaluated performance of employees and provided feedback as necessary.
- Provided direction to team members during emergency response operations.
- Documented all job related information, including labor hours, materials used, and other relevant data.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding hazardous material disposal.
- Assisted in the development of training programs for new technicians.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for onsite personnel.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding quality or service issues related to restorations.
- Coordinated scheduling of subcontractors to complete specific tasks within a project timeline.
Restoration Manager
First Onsite
Anaheim, California
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided direction to team members during emergency response operations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure that work was completed in accordance with standards.
- Evaluated performance of employees and provided feedback as necessary.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for restoration projects.
- Investigated accidents or incidents involving personnel or property damage.
- Documented all job related information, including labor hours, materials used, and other relevant data.
- Provided technical guidance and support to technicians during restorations.
- Assisted in the development of training programs for new technicians.
Operations Manager
Servpro
San Antonio, TX
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Report directly to Executive Management
- Lead every department of the franchise (Accounting/Office, Operations, Administrative, Marketing)
- Write and enforce new policies
- Monitor job processes
- Ensure the business is operating at peak performance
- Ensure that all safety and ISO procedures are being followed.
- Increased revenue by adding additional streams of income
- Received mold contractors license from the state of TX
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Created and reviewed estimates in Xactimate
- Resolved customer and adjuster concerns
- Managed a 1 million dollar commercial project
Logistics Manager
Ninos Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetable
San Antonio, TX
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Interview and select CDL commercial class employees
- Schedule all contracted loads
- Maintained an acceptable level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain compliance
- Control and review inbound/outbound shipments to ensure routing accuracy, scheduling fleet vehicle maintenance as well as focusing on cost control measures and timely submission of invoices
- Plan, implement, and monitor day-to-day transportation operations including analysis of on time reports, delivery reliability, load rate, and manpower
- Develop program, training, and documentation to be in compliance with FDA food carrier standards and DOT compliance
- Maintained high standards of internal and external customer service.
General Manager
Servpro
San Antonio, TX
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Report directly to Executive Management
- Lead every department of the franchise (Accounting/Office, Operations, Administrative, Marketing)
- Write and enforce new policies
- Monitor job processes
- Ensure the business is operating at peak performance
- Ensure that all safety and ISO procedures are being followed.
- Achieved $1 million increase in revenue by adding new streams of business.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Led in the implementation of Logikos to track our vehicles and inventory of equipment.
Logistics Center Manager
Savers Inc, Value Village/Unique
, CA
04.2011 - 02.2016
- Led in the implementation of Logikos to track our vehicles and inventory of equipment
- Account management of our Logistics Service Provider responsible for receipt, warehouse storage, and material supply to our production facilities
- Sorting, unpacking, kitting and delivering all materials to production work centers
- Managed inventory for 8 stores in the Southern California Market
- Conduct monthly safety meetings, ensure that safety training is applied and that we are abiding by OSHA standards
- Measured department performance through KPI
- Ensure to stay DOT compliant and monitor CSA
- Successfully increased the equipment base from 3 to 24 trucks, 1 hub to 3 hubs
- Reduced our cost by 27% through the development of process improvements and implementation of TMW, acting on findings of the KPI, coaching of the employees and cross training within the department.
Logistics Supervisor
Misson Produce
Oxnard, CA
07.2009 - 04.2011
- Responsible for supervising the daily operation of the department, from Intermodal, Drayage, FTL, LTL
- Directed the fleet and transportation of temperature controlled fruit for sales of over $450M and a freight spend of more than $42M
- Provide feedback and communication to management on a daily basis on overall progress or concerns
- Maintain all driver files and equipment records for DOT requirements
- Manage insurance files for international vendors, Update and maintain all claims files, File claims on lost or damaged products, audit and investigate all freight charges and file claims on overcharges
- Spearheaded the border crossing project which facilitated streamline transportation and logistics efforts of transporting bulk product from Mexico DC to US DC
- Led efforts in establish transportation contacts in Mexico
- Developed a scheduling process for shipping and receiving to better control inbound/outbound flow.
Education
AA - Business Management
Ventura College
01.2008
Skills
- Agreement negotiation
- Budget administration
- Schedule management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Project scope
- Project scheduling
- Bidding management
- Estimate preparation
- Materials procurement
- Scope development
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Project Director
First Onsite
02.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Quality Construction & Production
01.2024 - Current
Restoration Manager
Restoration 1
07.2023 - 01.2024
Restoration Manager
First Onsite
11.2022 - 06.2023
Operations Manager
Servpro
09.2019 - 10.2021
Logistics Manager
Ninos Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetable
01.2018 - 08.2019
General Manager
Servpro
07.2016 - 01.2019
Logistics Center Manager
Savers Inc, Value Village/Unique
04.2011 - 02.2016
Logistics Supervisor
Misson Produce
07.2009 - 04.2011
AA - Business Management
Ventura College