OSCAR GARCIA
Summary
Performance-focused and goal-oriented professional, offering hands-on experience in construction operations and project administration. Armed with solid expertise in process inspection and documentation, project management, and strategic planning and implementation. Energetic self-starter; with well-defined communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Highly capable of accomplishing a variety of assigned tasks both independently and as part of a team. Capable of working efficiently within fast-paced and dynamic environments. Recognized for providing and executing dynamic and strategic solutions to ongoing objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint Superintendent
Brandsafway Services.
Freeport, TX FLNG. LQF & PTF Facilities.
07.2017 - 10.2024
- Supported both construction and administrative activities by reviewing proposals/specifications, drawings, perform material takeoffs, and attended contract/update meetings.
- Monitored and forecasted project budget, contracting cost, and analyzed weekly productivity reports.
- Assisted in interpretation of isometric, P&ID drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
- Completed material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.
- Implemented schedule maintenance performing updates as required.
- Conducted daily supervision meetings to mitigate constraints and coordinate tasks.
- Assisted with creating and updating RFI’s and Submittals according to contract specifications and project needs.
- Completed materials and quantity takeoffs to bid documents.
- Assisted in interpretation of isometric, P&ID drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
- Oversaw the daily tracking of quantities installed and percent complete for documentation.
- Ensured strict compliance with quality control, contract specifications and site injury prevention plan.
- Enforced rigorous safety procedures during daily operations, creating a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the project''s execution process.
- Assisted in development of work plans, managing and tracking costs of materials/labor.
- Determinedly drove team to meet schedule deadlines and daily/weekly goals set for them.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Developed comprehensive budgets and schedules to ensure timely project completion within allocated resources.
Paint General Foreman
Safway Services.
Freeport, TX DOW LHC-9 Ethylene Gulfstream Project
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Completed material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.
- Support commissioning and start-up efforts.
- Liaise, coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring they conform to site operations, safety specifics, and project requirements.
- Maintain and enforce project specific HSE plan, ensuring awareness and compliance is asserted.
- Assisted in development of work plans, managing and tracking costs of materials/labor.
- Aggressively drove team to meet schedule deadlines and daily/weekly goals set for them.
- Conducted daily jobsite huddles to mitigate constraints and coordinate contractor tasks.
- Work on closing out punch list items and QSR’s as allocated.
- Keeping Superintendent informed of any issues, constraints, impacts, or potential costs whether financial or time
Paint General Foreman.
Safway Services.
Freport, TX PDH-1 Gulfstream Project.
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Completed material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.
- Support commissioning and start-up efforts.
- Liaise, coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring they conform to site operations, safety specifics, and project requirements.
- Maintain and enforce project specific HSE plan, ensuring awareness and compliance is asserted.
- Assisted in development of work plans, managing and tracking costs of materials/labor.
- Aggressively drove team to meet schedule deadlines and daily/weekly goals set for them.
- Conducted daily jobsite huddles to mitigate constraints and coordinate contractor tasks.
- Work on closing out punch list items and QSR’s as allocated.
- Keeping Superintendent informed of any issues, constraints, impacts, or potential costs whether financial or time
Paint Foreman.
Brace Services.
Ingleside, TX Jack ST Malo Project.
12.2011 - 10.2014
- Supervised small crews as support to other General Contractors during Turnaround.
- Ensured strict compliance with quality control, contract specifications and site safety plan.
- Installed different types of Insulation/ Sheet metal on piping, valves, vessel, and equipment.
- Completed material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.
Painter
Brand Services.
Texas City, TX
02.2008 - 10.2011
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Safely operated Aerial lifts, Scissor lifts, Airless Pump's, Plural component pumps, Arc Metalizing Sprayers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Isabel High School.
18001, TX-100, Port Isabel, TX 7857808-2022
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish/English (read and write)
- Relationship building and management
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Key decision making
- Cost estimation
- Public speaking
- Continuous improvement
- Environmental awareness
- Project estimation and bidding
- Recruitment and hiring
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 100 plus staff members.
- Achieved Deadlines by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Technical Acumen
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook).
Timeline
Paint Superintendent
Brandsafway Services.
07.2017 - 10.2024
Paint General Foreman
Safway Services.
10.2015 - 06.2017
Paint General Foreman.
Safway Services.
11.2014 - 12.2015
Paint Foreman.
Brace Services.
12.2011 - 10.2014
Painter
Brand Services.
02.2008 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Port Isabel High School.