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Ruben Rodela

Carson,CA

Summary

Experienced Project Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in Architectural design, space planning and construction with the ability to meet tight deadlines and drive business opportunities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

GWA Architecture, Inc.
08.2019 - Current
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success and meet deadlines.
  • Prepared and maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase, from Pre-Design through Construction Administration.
  • Presented projects to large-scale developers, political figures, and city planners through project entitlement process and planning commission hearings.
  • Directed client changes to project scope and cost while maintaining projects on track.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to clients.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Project Manager

Gary Wang & Associates
03.2016 - 08.2019
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for commercial projects.
  • Mentored a team of drafters and job captains to develop successful projects through all phases of design.
  • Collaborated with civil engineers and landscape architects to assist with cost-effective designs.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.

Job Captain

Gary Wang & Associates
09.2014 - 03.2016
  • Reviewed structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction documents for compatibility with each other and architectural drawings.
  • Led a team of drafters to produce construction documents for restaurants, retail spaces, and commercial shopping centers.
  • Visited site locations to survey existing conditions prior to design.
  • Prepared site investigation reports for clients looking at potential development sites.
  • Verified code compliance for all design documents in various state jurisdictions.

Architectural Drafter

Gary Wang & Associates
10.2013 - 09.2014
  • Created, printed, and modified Construction Documents in AutoCAD for commercial projects.
  • Printed and submitted plans to various governmental agencies to secure building permits for clients.
  • Communicated with city plan reviewers and engineers to address plan check comments,
  • Prepared preliminary floor plan restaurant designs that met client's requirements and needs.

Architectural Drafter

Platform For Architecture + Research
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD for Architectural design competitions.
  • Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by supervisor.
  • Prepared digital and physical models to present to clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
08.2012

Skills

  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Project and Team Leader
  • Effective Communication
  • Project Permitting and Entitlements

Languages

English
Spanish

Additional Information

NCARB ARE Eligible

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

GWA Architecture, Inc.
08.2019 - Current

Project Manager

Gary Wang & Associates
03.2016 - 08.2019

Job Captain

Gary Wang & Associates
09.2014 - 03.2016

Architectural Drafter

Gary Wang & Associates
10.2013 - 09.2014

Architectural Drafter

Platform For Architecture + Research
01.2013 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

University of California, Berkeley

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