Ruben Salgado
North Brunswick
Summary
Construction professional with robust track record in project management and team leadership, ensuring high standards and exceptional results. Known for strong collaboration and flexibility, adept at navigating changing project needs. Skilled in site supervision, safety compliance, and effective communication.
Experienced with managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines. Uses effective communication to coordinate between various stakeholders and optimize project outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent/PM
Berto Construction
10.2022 - Current
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Established effective quality control measures for consistent delivery of high-quality construction projects.
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
Operations Manager/Superintendent
Assuncao Brothers/Vollers
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Effectively build and manage crews
- Interview prospects in all levels
- Portfolio and project management
- General sales
- Business Development and relationship marketing
- Manage social media outlets
- Strong networking via online channels
- Represent owner and company at professional trade shows
- Manage all open projects
- Follow up on leads and business prospects
- Evaluate and negotiate projects
- Evaluate Bond and Insurance
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Superintendent
Eosso Brothers Paving
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Project Management
- Contract negotiations and evaluations
- Complete project bidding and budgeting
- Complete take offs
- Bond and Insurance evaluation
- Schedule and conduct meetings with internal personnel and external clients
- Quality control
- Legal consult
- Assist ownership in company management
- Policy implementation
- Assist in oversight of all open projects
- Handle all professional correspondence
Owner and Vice President
Forthright Construction
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for costing, estimating and planning projects
- Prepare bid packages and proposals
Superintendent
Lucas Brothers, Inc.
11.2004 - 11.2013
- Complete project bidding and budgeting
- Crew Scheduling and Managing
- Company Insurance Management
- Job Site and Vehicle Claims Management
- Recycling Facility Management
- NJDEP Storm Water Permitting and NJDEP Clean Air Permitting
- Material Buyout for Facility and Projects
- NJDOT, COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, FEDERAL Projects
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
Project Manager
Tarheel Enterprises
03.1999 - 11.2004
- Bidding Administration
- Project Managing
- NJDOT, PANYNJ, MUNICIPAL and COUNTY Projects
Site Inspector
CME Associates
06.1995 - 03.1999
- Contract Enforcement
- Surveying
Education
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ08.1999
Skills
- Project Management
- New Business Development
- Estimating and Job Costing
- Contract Negotiation
- Communication
- Project Planning
- Team Leader
- Quality Control
- Relationship Building
Areasofstrengthandexpertise
- Project Management
- New Business Development
- Estimating and Job Costing
- Contract Negotiation
- Communication
- Project Planning
- Team Leader
- Quality Control
- Relationship Building
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Superintendent/PM
Berto Construction
10.2022 - Current
Operations Manager/Superintendent
Assuncao Brothers/Vollers
10.2017 - 01.2022
Superintendent
Eosso Brothers Paving
01.2015 - 10.2017
Owner and Vice President
Forthright Construction
08.2013 - 01.2015
Superintendent
Lucas Brothers, Inc.
11.2004 - 11.2013
Project Manager
Tarheel Enterprises
03.1999 - 11.2004
Site Inspector
CME Associates
06.1995 - 03.1999
Rutgers University
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