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Rafael Santos

Flat Rock,MI

Summary

Project Manager versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships. Seasoned Estimator with expertise in preparing estimates in the construction planning process. Talented in inventory management, overseeing equipment maintenance and negotiating contracts. Served as a professional liaison between clients and contractors. Committed to maintaining quality control and ensuring projects are completed on time.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimator

santos cement
Lincoln Park, MI
11.2019 - 12.2024
  • Conducted studies to determine data regarding standard hour and related costs.
  • Worked closely with the finance department to align project estimates with overall budgetary constraints.
  • Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
  • Visited sites and recorded information about access, drainage and topography and availability of services.
  • Collaborated with project managers and engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Updated and maintained database of suppliers and contractors.
  • Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
  • Consistently followed up with customers to determine satisfaction levels.
  • Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
  • Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
  • Produced preliminary estimates based on schematic and design development level documents.
  • Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and new materials and technologies.
  • Won contracts by effectively estimating project costs and necessary resources.
  • Achieved successful bid wins through precise cost estimation and resource allocation.
  • Secured project bids by accurately estimating costs and resources.
  • Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.

Heavy Equipment Operator

santos cement
Lincoln Park, MI
03.2018 - 12.2024
  • Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.

Project Manager

santos cement
Lincoln Park, MI
06.2014 - 12.2024
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Coordinated project activities to ensure timely completion and adherence to project goals.

CDL A Truck Driver

santos cement
Lincoln Park, MI
02.2017 - 11.2024
  • Delivered goods in accordance with customer specifications using appropriate protective wrapping materials.
  • Navigated unfamiliar roads using maps or GPS systems effectively without getting lost.
  • Communicated with dispatchers via two-way radio or cellular phone to receive delivery instructions.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Checked vehicles to ensure proper functioning of safety equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, pickups, and other related paperwork.
  • Reported any mechanical issues or problems encountered during trips promptly to management.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Inspected truck tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water levels regularly to maintain proper working order.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Cement Finisher

santos cement
Lincoln Park, MI
03.2012 - 04.2019
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Prioritized tasks for each job after reading project blueprints and documents.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
  • Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
  • Installed forms for sidewalks, curbs and gutters prior to pouring concrete into them.
  • Measured and cut expansion joints in freshly poured cement slabs.
  • Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Troweled, floated and finished concrete surfaces to specified textures using hand and power tools.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
  • Created requested finishes and results using small gravel for pebble appearance and other techniques.
  • Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
  • Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
  • Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
  • Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
  • Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.

Education

Associate of Arts - Civil Engineering

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05-2019

Skills

  • Work flow planning
  • Workforce training
  • Project tracking
  • Feasibility analysis
  • Project development
  • Systems implementation
  • Client relations
  • Contract development
  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Project planning
  • Quantity take-offs
  • Cost estimation
  • Obtaining bids
  • Bid preparation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Tool operation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Project management
  • ADA compliance expertise

Timeline

Estimator

santos cement
11.2019 - 12.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator

santos cement
03.2018 - 12.2024

CDL A Truck Driver

santos cement
02.2017 - 11.2024

Project Manager

santos cement
06.2014 - 12.2024

Cement Finisher

santos cement
03.2012 - 04.2019

Associate of Arts - Civil Engineering

Wayne State University

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