Ralph Cruz
Temple Terrace,Florida
Summary
Senior Project Manager with proven ability to meet or exceed estimated profit margins. Extensive experience across the entire project life cycle. Broad and deep knowledge of glazing systems with deep knowledge of working with design, engineering, fabrication, and installation teams. History of training and advising team members for long term success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Rhyno Glass
12.2021 - Current
- Coordinated shop drawing production and engineering with partner agencies.
- Communicated RFI's and other issues requiring coordination between our systems and other trades.
- Established project budget and SOV based on provided estimate.
- Procured and submitted submittals per specification.
- Procured all materials, equipment, and subcontracted labor, as required, to complete the project.
- Assisted/ Directed the design of custom components and engineering to ensure constructability and cost effectiveness.
- Coordinated and approved all fabrication helping fabricators to troubleshoot any fabrication challenges that may arise.
- Planned and coordinated all mobilizations and installations with fabrication team, warehouse team, foreman and superintendent.
- Maintained open communication with field leadership and general contractors team throughout construction process
- Attended preconstruction meetings and performed site visits to monitor progress and quality and assess any problematic field conditions.
- Forecasted and submitted monthly pay applications.
- Oversaw the completion and submission of closeout and warranty documentation
Pre-Construction Manager
Rhyno Glass
08.2013 - 12.2021
- Reviewed and clarified estimates and proposals for newly contracted projects.
- Revised systems/ components as required for constructability.
- Procured and submitted submittals per specification.
- Procured all drafting and engineering services and oversaw their completion including engineering seal.
- Directed the design of system components and custom architectural metals.
- Laid out curtainwall, storefront, and stair and straight railing in AutoCAD based on field dimensions. Includes both concave and convex segmented systems, arched top systems, raked/ pitched systems, hole locations and glass size for railings.
- Managed and procured door hardware, including electrified components and functions, to meet project requirements
- Provided technical support directly to field leadership regarding installation, engineered anchoring requirements, custom brake metal enclosures and flashing, verifying layout dimensions, and problem solving for dimensional busts.
- Performed field layouts and installed templates for coordination with other trades
- Inputted systems into Logikal/Glazier Studio (fabrication/ estimation software) and outputted reports for ordering and fabrication
- Created projected fabrication plans for phased projects.
- Created custom fabrication drawings/ instructions for custom applications and designs
- Problem solved occasional issues with the Tiger Stop software and components
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Project Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Schedule Coordination
- Calm Under Pressure
- Creative Problem Solving
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
Systems Experience
- Curtainwall
- Storefront
- Casement/ Outswing Windows and Vents
- Pre-Glazed Storefront
- Veneer Wall
- Crown Overhead Folding Doors
- Sunshades
- Perforated Panels
- ACM
- Sunshades
- Storefront Entrances
- Balcony Doors
- Bifolding Doors
- Stacking Doors
- Automatic Doors
- Electrified Hardware/ Auto Door Openers
- Frameless Glass and Entrances
- Applied Muntins
- Custom Architectural Metals
Software
- ProCore
- BlueBeam Revu
- AutoCAD
- Smartsheet
- LogiKal
- Glazier Studio/ Partner Pak
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Rhyno Glass
12.2021 - Current
Pre-Construction Manager
Rhyno Glass
08.2013 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
University of South Florida