Rolando Vargas
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Dedicated construction professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hands-on Site Manager with over 6 years of construction industry expertise. Proven capability leading teams of up to 10 workers. Outstanding record of meeting project deadlines and quality benchmarks. Bilingual in English and Spanish with history of employing compliant subcontractors to meet contract parameters. Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager- Project Manager
KINDRED HOMES
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised, coordinated and managed all residential home construction in the community assigned
- Schedule and supervise daily trade partner activities in accordance with Buildpro.
- Collaborated with contractors, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
Construction Manager- Phase 2, Phase 1 and Project Manager
PERRY HOMES
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- Planned and coordinated warranty for homeowner warranty request.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Ensures staff and subcontractors follow Company and Division construction, quality control, and safety methods.
- Ensures scheduling and payment systems are up to date to ensure Trade Partner get paid in a timely manner.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Conducted daily physical inspections of each house to determine progress and to ensure staff and Trade Partners comply with Company safety and quality control standards
Construction Surveillance Technician
PARAGON SYSTEMS
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Monitored, observed, and interacted with the construction workers as they accomplish their various tasks to preclude the introduction of electronic, electrical, mechanical, or any other type of hostile surveillance monitoring devices into finished construction
- Responsible for visually screening all equipment, materials, and furnishings destined for use in the controlled construction area and any and all other methods of examination as outlined in the Construction Surveillance Plan (CSP) and approved by the government.
- Watched both live and recorded video surveillance footage.
Foreman assistant
IMPACT FIRE SERVICES
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Installing, repairing and servicing fire sprinkler systems for numerous construction sites, apartment complexes and businesses in the San Antonio area
- Knowledgeable reading and understanding construction blue prints.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Aviation Operations Specialist
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
02.1997 - 02.2017
- Assisted in the preparation of operation plans and orders, training directives, programs and orders; maintaining orders of flight time in both master and individual flight files.
- Created strategies to attain a 100% training readiness and a 95% operational deployment readiness that involved 9 tenant commands and over 200 personnel.
- Reduced regulatory risks by acquiring documents, certificates, clearances and approvals from appropriate agencies.
- Ensured that Marines on post were fully trained and capable of executing their primary duties which involved safeguarding U.S. personnel and property while protecting classified information vital to the safety of the United States.
- Successful tour of 9 combat deployments involving Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
- Conducted and coordinated training for over 300 Marines to ensure that 100% completion of their training requirements ready for combat deployment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architecture Drafting and DesignElectro Mechanical Drafting
Texas State Technical College Waco
Waco, TXHigh School Diploma -
Del Rio High School
Del Rio, TX05.1992
Skills
- Leadership
- Deployment Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Project Manager
- Mentorship
- Training Marines
- Protection of US Personnel
- Construction Manager
- Schedule Management
- Career Development
- Personnel Management
- Budget Variances
- Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- SharePoint
- BuildPro
- Report Writing
Certification
- Phase 2 Construction Certification
- Phase 1 Construction Certification
- OSHA Certification
- Project Manager Leadership Certification
- BuildPro Database Scheduler
Notable Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal - 4th Award
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal - 6th Award
- United States Ambassador Letter of Appreciation
Specialized Military Training
- Marine Corps Boot Camp
- Marine Combat Training Course
- Marine Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Decon Team
- Marine Security Guard School, Detachment Commander
- Professional Military Education Leaders Course
- SNCO of Corporal's Course (Iraq), Al Asad
- Rifle Range Pistol Award 6th award
- Pistol Range Award 6th award
Timeline
Construction Manager- Project Manager
KINDRED HOMES
10.2022 - 06.2023
Construction Manager- Phase 2, Phase 1 and Project Manager
PERRY HOMES
07.2018 - 10.2022
Construction Surveillance Technician
PARAGON SYSTEMS
03.2018 - 07.2018
Foreman assistant
IMPACT FIRE SERVICES
01.2017 - 02.2018
Aviation Operations Specialist
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
02.1997 - 02.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Architecture Drafting and DesignElectro Mechanical Drafting
Texas State Technical College Waco
High School Diploma -
Del Rio High School
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