Peter Raffo
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Commercial construction professional with experience in full-scope reconstruction projects, roofing, and solar. Skilled in creating accurate estimates and digital takeoffs using EDGE, analyzing subcontractor bids, and managing project costs. Detail-oriented, reliable, and collaborative.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Anderson Group International
Bakersfield, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared detailed estimates for full-scope commercial reconstruction projects, including interiors, exteriors, roofing, and finishes.
- Developed project budgets, schedules of values, and cost projections, aligning estimated costs with execution strategies and sequencing.
- Solicited, analyzed, and compared subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Led daily field operations and site oversight, coordinating with subcontractors, inspectors and vendors to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure work aligned with the estimate, schedule and project scope.
- Tracked job cost performance against original estimates, reviewing labor, material, and subcontractor costs to refine estimating accuracy, and improve future bid strategies.
Project Manager and Estimator
Bright Power Inc.
Napa , CA
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Created commercial roofing estimates using EDGE estimating software, performing detailed digital takeoffs for tear-offs, re-roofs, insulation, and accessory components to develop accurate, competitive pricing.
- Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
Project Manager & Estimator
All Seasons Roofing & Waterproofing
San Jose , CA
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Coordinated complex contract administration, including defining project milestones and developing budget.
- Monitored internal financial budgets to measure against projections.
- Utilized project schematics, drawings and specifications to complete detailed and highly accurate take-offs.
- Implemented quality assurance and safety standards and maintained compliance with construction contract documents and contractor safety program.
Outside Sales Representative
Sunrun Inc.
San Jose , CA
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits and close sales.
- Managed customer relationships to identify and resolve service, account or technical issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Conducted site visits to assess needs, demonstrate products and recommend strategic solutions for customer requirements.
- Exceeded target sales goals.
Inside Sales Representative
Sungevity, Inc
Oakland, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Exceeded quota (no ramp) every month of employment.
- Top sales representative for 6 of 9 months spent with the company.
- Promoted to Senior Account Executive after reaching over 150% of quota for 6 consecutive months.
- Achieved over 2 million dollars in revenue in 2018.
- Used software to sell solar installations and battery storage technology to both commercial and residential customers.
Roofing Superintendent
PetersenDean Roofing and Solar
Fremont, CA
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Performed pre-sites creating active budgets, material order lists, and labor bills to control production cost.
- Arranged 6-12 projects a week with homeowners, material supply companies, and subcontractors to meet hard deadlines.
- Supervised and monitored work ofsubcontractor/in-house crews to ensure quality control.
- Communicated daily updates with homeowners, project coordinators and subcontractors on any progress or delays.
- Enforced strict safety protocol to abide by OSHA and company regulations.
- Actively recruited new subcontractors and on-boarded as service-installers.
Lead Residential Installer
Sunrun
Denver, CO
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Nationally-ranked as the 5th best crew and presented with 2014 Customer Service Award and Elite Installer Award.
- Conducted quality control checks to stay on schedule and avoid missed loose MC Connectors, grounds, conduit fittings and mid clamps.
- Scheduled inspections with building departments to complete city permits.
- Analyzed blueprints daily to create material pick list for each project.
Lead Commercial Installer
SolarCity
Denver, CO
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Responsible for assigning tasks and providing on-site training for up to 20 employees.
- Coordinated material delivery with crane operator to strategically load roofs.
- Designed optimal string line maps to ensure highest productivity and eliminate waste.
- Mastered Salesforce, Clearslide, API integration tools, Join.Me, Google Suite and various management software tools.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Merced College
Merced, CASkills
- Project Scheduling & Field Coordination
- Estimating & Takeoffs
- Cost Control & Budgeting
- Site Supervision & Safety
- Subcontractor Management
- Customer Relations & Communication
Timeline
Superintendent
Anderson Group International
11.2022 - Current
Project Manager and Estimator
Bright Power Inc.
03.2021 - 10.2022
Project Manager & Estimator
All Seasons Roofing & Waterproofing
03.2019 - 03.2021
Outside Sales Representative
Sunrun Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2019
Inside Sales Representative
Sungevity, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2019
Roofing Superintendent
PetersenDean Roofing and Solar
12.2015 - 12.2017
Lead Residential Installer
Sunrun
08.2013 - 12.2015
Lead Commercial Installer
SolarCity
08.2012 - 08.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Merced College