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Ricardo Avalos

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Ricardo Ávalos is the owner of Quality Partners Construction Inc. He has owned the company for the last three years, demonstrating his extensive knowledge and commitment to the industry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Quality Partners Construction Inc
Upper Marlboro, MD
12.2021 - Current
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.

Superintendent

Hardesty Concrete Construction
Sterlinh, VA
11.2015 - 11.2021
  • Recommended improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies.
  • Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals to discuss plans and resolve design issues.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Ensured that all subcontractors are in compliance with contract documents by conducting regular inspections of their workmanship.
  • Developed strategies for cost control, scheduling, quality assurance and problem solving.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.

Project Manager/Project Estimator

Armeza Construction Inc
Lanham, MD
11.2012 - 11.2014
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Conducted site visits to assess the condition of existing structures or potential job sites.
  • Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
  • Reviewed material and labor costs to help make build-or-buy decisions.
  • Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.

Project Manager

JPN Masonry
Washington, DC
01.2012 - 10.2012
  • Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.

Education

GED -

Prince William County Public Schools
14800 Joplin Rd, Bldg 20 Manassas, VA 20112
10-2001

Skills

  • Construction supervision
  • Sidewalk construction
  • Construction estimation
  • Project estimation
  • Masonry Skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Business development
  • Financial planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Business administration
  • Accounting management
  • Budget control
  • Equipment inspection
  • Material take offs and estimates
  • OSHA regulations
  • Cost estimation
  • Tower overhead operations

Timeline

Owner

Quality Partners Construction Inc
12.2021 - Current

Superintendent

Hardesty Concrete Construction
11.2015 - 11.2021

Project Manager/Project Estimator

Armeza Construction Inc
11.2012 - 11.2014

Project Manager

JPN Masonry
01.2012 - 10.2012

GED -

Prince William County Public Schools
Ricardo Avalos