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Pedro Valdivieso

Project Manager/Estimator
Lewis Center,OH
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Pedro Valdivieso

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Blackburn's Fabricaton
Grove City, OH

Project Manager/Project Estimator
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • 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.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
  • Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
  • Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
  • Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
  • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
  • Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.

Kirk-Williams Company
Grove City, OH

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
02.2020 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
  • Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.
  • Coordinated and assembled ducts, hoods and other sheet metal products.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination for manual dexterity.
  • Worked with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
  • Tended cutoff saws, presses and forming machines.
  • Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts, and rivets quickly and efficiently.
  • Planned and coordinated tasks and determined correct amount of material required to complete assignments.
  • Removed burrs, sharp edges, rust and scale from work pieces to prevent malfunction.
  • Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
  • Developed and laid out patterns that used materials most efficiently.
  • Set up and performed maintenance on fab and machine shop machines.
  • Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
  • Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts.
  • Constructed both one-off and mass-produced items with skilled finishing work such as engravings and embossings.

Viking Group
Columbus, OH

Line Lead Supervisor
02.2019 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Oversee every aspect of processes of fabrication on industrial sprinkler pipe.
  • Supervised 6 workers and coordinated daily work activities.
  • Checked production goods and reported deficiencies.
  • Reported machine and equipment malfunctions.
  • Worked directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects.
  • Filed all documentation correctly and efficiently.
  • Prepared monthly and yearly reports for management.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.

Mcgee Brothers
Charlotte, NC

Welder/Fabricator
02.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Read Blueprints and Fabricated variety of different metal structures that apply to brick masonry profession
  • Mainly used MIG gun, but also stick welded as well
  • Also performed maintenance on single axle and dual axle trailers of various models and types.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

Cenergy LLC
Milton, WV

Welder
03.2016 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Expected to read blueprints and draw isometric pipe drawings to keep production running smoothly
  • Also major part of this job is to take measurements and solve math involved with pipefitting
  • Maintained equipment in good working order.
  • Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • I'm well versed in most aspects of natural gas construction industry with 6 years of total experience.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.

Bi-Con Services Inc
Derwent, OH

Welder
01.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Prepare and assist welder in welding carbon-steel piping and fabrication
  • Evaluate blueprints and structure piping for welds
  • Assess and compile welding inventory and supplies for welding superintendent.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.

Bi-Con Services Inc
Cambridge, OH

Laborer
08.2011 - 09.2014

Job overview

  • Prepared and performed everyday tasks including: sandblasting, coating, pipe fitting, operating heavy equipment, concrete, and safety inspections
  • Mentor, train and supervise newly hired laborers with everyday tasks
  • Assess and compile material inventory and supplies for site superintendent.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
  • Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
  • Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
  • Learned basic carpentry, painting and plastering.
  • Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
  • Constructed and broke down temporary retaining walls and scaffolding to support project needs.
  • Updated logs and reported on job progress.
  • Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.

West Virginia, transportation
Sutton, WV

Flagger/Laborer
05.2010 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
  • Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
  • Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
  • Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
  • Familiar with use of hand signaling procedures.

Education

Alderson-Broaddus University
Philippi

Some College (No Degree) from Exercise Physiology

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Some College (No Degree) from Criminal Justice

Glenville State University
Glenville, WV

Some College (No Degree) from Criminal Justice

Braxton County High School
Flatwoods, WV

Some College (No Degree)

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Procor
  • Project Deadlines
  • Budget Administration
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Project Planning
  • Contract Development
  • Contract Negotiation Expertise
  • Conflict Management
  • Expense Reports
  • Client Relations
  • Project Scope Analysis
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Contract Management
  • Team Bonding
  • Cost Containment
  • Project Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Baseline Schedules Creation
  • Concrete Estimation
  • Construction Management
  • Budget Preparation
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Project Development
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Residential Construction
  • Bid Reviewing
  • Materials Take-Offs
  • Cross-Training Skills
  • Workforce Scheduling
  • Timely Project Completion
  • Managing Subcontractors
  • Project Goals and Milestones
  • Project Drawings
  • Procuring Funding
  • Job Bidding
  • Subcontractor Relations
  • Presentations

Certification

  • OSHA 10 Training - 2020
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Timeline

Project Manager/Project Estimator

Blackburn's Fabricaton
03.2021 - Current

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker

Kirk-Williams Company
02.2020 - 02.2021

Line Lead Supervisor

Viking Group
02.2019 - 12.2019

Welder/Fabricator

Mcgee Brothers
02.2018 - 12.2018

Welder

Cenergy LLC
03.2016 - 01.2018

Welder

Bi-Con Services Inc
01.2015 - 01.2016

Laborer

Bi-Con Services Inc
08.2011 - 09.2014

Flagger/Laborer

West Virginia, transportation
05.2010 - 08.2010

Alderson-Broaddus University

Some College (No Degree) from Exercise Physiology

West Liberty University

Some College (No Degree) from Criminal Justice

Glenville State University

Some College (No Degree) from Criminal Justice

Braxton County High School

Some College (No Degree)

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