Rico Acosta
Las Vegas
Summary
Project management professional prepared to drive project success through effective planning and team coordination. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance project delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to dynamic project requirements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager – Electrical Substation Project
MasTec
07.2025 - Current
- Assist in managing construction operations for an electrical substation project, supporting project coordination, scheduling, and documentation.
- Serve as Material Coordinator, managing procurement and tracking materials based on the project Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers to request quotes, procure materials, and coordinate deliveries to meet project timelines.
- Perform project takeoffs and quantity verification from construction drawings and BOMs to support accurate material planning.
- Prepare and submit Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify design details, resolve discrepancies in project drawings, and maintain communication with engineers and project stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing and tracking submittals, ensuring materials and equipment meet project specifications and approval requirements.
- Support QA/QC processes, verifying materials and installations comply with project standards and engineering requirements.
- Develop charts, graphs, and project tracking reports to monitor material status, procurement progress, and project performance.
- Provide cross-functional support across multiple project roles when needed to maintain workflow and project efficiency.
- Coordinated project schedules and resources to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
Technician
UES
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Complete DFR (Daily Field Report), Compaction sheet and job hazard analysis forms.
- Document and observe field activities, and testing results on construction projects.
- Observe and document warehouse, utility and roadway culvert services.
- Concrete materials field testing (slump/air/temperature and cylinders) and review placement of reinforcing steel in comparison to the contract drawings.
- Nuclear moisture/density testing on in-place soil materials.
- Perform bearing capacity tests and document excavation conditions, soil type, and dimensions.
Education
High School -
Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, Nv05.2018
Skills
- Bluebeam Revu
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Excel (Charts, Graphs, Data Tracking)
- Material Procurement & Vendor Coordination
- Project Takeoffs
- RFI & Submittal Preparation
- QA/QC Documentation
- Construction Field Testing
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
- Project monitoring
- Project scheduling
- Purchasing and procurement
Certification
- OSHA-10 Certification Card September 2021
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1 July 2021 – March 2025
- ATI Portable Nuclear Density/Moisture Gauge Use and Safety Training July 2021
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager – Electrical Substation Project
MasTec
07.2025 - Current
Technician
UES
07.2021 - 07.2025
High School -
Las Vegas High School