Richard Gutierrez Ortiz
Denver,CO
Summary
Safety-focused Scaffolder experienced in leading large-scale scaffold erection, dismantling, and modification projects. Managed field crews and coordinated with clients and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards while delivering projects on time and within budget. Committed to maintaining high operational standards across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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year of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Carpenter
Bechtel
Brownsville, Texas
01.2026 - Current
- Erected, modified, and dismantled scaffolding systems, ensuring compliance with Bechtel and site-specific safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
- Installed scaffolds including pinlock
- Conducted daily inspections of scaffold structures to ensure stability and compliance with safety standards.
- Led team of apprentice scaffolders, delivering hands-on training and enforcing safety protocols to enhance team readiness and compliance.
- Worked at elevated heights using fall protection systems such as harnesses, life vests while working over water.
- Assisted with rigging materials and equipment to elevated work platforms.
- Maintained tools and scaffold components, reporting damaged parts and ensuring timely replacement.
- Adapted scaffold configurations to meet evolving jobsite conditions and access requirements, improving worksite efficiency.
- Updated all paperwork and permits before starting each job.
Project Manager
Eco build pros llc
Commerce City, Colorado
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Managed project schedules, milestones, and daily work plans.
- Led meetings to resolve delays, scope changes, and construction issues.
- Communicated progress updates with clients, inspectors, and team members.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Reviewed budgets, estimates, and change orders for eco-focused builds.
- Monitored permit documents, code requirements, and site compliance.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedule.
Carpenter
Local 555
Denver
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Erected, modified, and dismantled scaffolding systems in accordance with Union and site-specific safety regulations.
- Installed scaffolds including pinlock, cup lock, tube and coupler
- Conducted daily inspections of scaffold structures to ensure stability and compliance with safety standards.
- Led a team of apprentice scaffolders, providing hands-on training and enforcing strict safety protocols.
- Worked at elevated heights using fall protection systems such as harnesses, life vests while working over water.
- Assisted with rigging of materials and equipment to elevated work platforms.
- Maintained tools and scaffold components, reporting damaged parts and ensuring timely replacement.
- Adapted scaffold configurations to suit changing jobsite conditions and access requirements.
- Ensure all paperwork, and permits if needed are up to date before starting a job.
Foreman
Brandsafway
Denver, CO
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Supervised daily operations of scaffolding crews on industrial, commercial, and residential sites, ensuring safety and productivity.
- Planned and coordinated scaffolding erection, modification and dismantling per engineering specifications and project timelines.
- Conducted toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety regulations.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide scaffold builds, ensuring structural integrity and load bearing compliance.
- Maintained accurate job logs, materials inventory, and site reports; coordinated with project managers and site supervisors for resource allocation.
- Ensured proper use and maintenance of scaffold equipment and PPE, minimizing accidents and downtime.
- Consulted with clients and contractors to resolve jobsite issues quickly and professionally, maintaining project continuity.
- Implemented fall protection systems and risk assessment
- Oversaw complex scaffold builds including hanging scaffolds, cantilevered systems, and confined space entries.
- Managed multiple crews across large industrial projects.
Education
Still in School - Construction Management
National American University
01.2026 - 09.2026
Skills
- Scaffolding erecting
- Scaffold dismantling
- Scaffolding disassembly
- Blueprint reading
- Risk assessment
- Fall protection
- Safety enforcement
- Quality control guidelines
- Site supervision
- Crew leadership
- Worksite organization
- Scheduling jobs
- Troubleshooting
- Construction management
Certification
- NCCR Plus
- OSHA 10
- UNION
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter
Bechtel
01.2026 - Current
Still in School - Construction Management
National American University
01.2026 - 09.2026
Project Manager
Eco build pros llc
01.2024 - 12.2025
Carpenter
Local 555
11.2022 - 12.2023
Foreman
Brandsafway
09.2019 - 08.2022