Ruben Salinas
Richmond,KY
Summary
Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
Ball Homes
Lexington, Kentucky
06.2020 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors as needed for each project.
- Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling for simultaneous jobs.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Project Team Leader
Westshore
Lexington, Kentucky
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Identify potential risks associated with the project and develop strategies for managing them.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Lead team in developing project plans and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Recommend process improvements based on insights gained from previous projects.
- Facilitate communication between team members by providing clear direction on tasks, responsibilities, deadlines.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Organize training sessions for teams in order to build capacity for future projects.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all aspects of the project are addressed.
Trim Carpenter
John Palivchak
Lexington, KY
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship with accurate, detail-oriented finishing work.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Utilized hand tools such as saws, planes, chisels and routers to shape wood materials according to project requirements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYSkills
- Project management
- Contract negotiation
- Schedule monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- 30 hour OSHA Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Manager
Ball Homes
06.2020 - Current
Project Team Leader
Westshore
05.2019 - 06.2020
Trim Carpenter
John Palivchak
03.2018 - 05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Eastern Kentucky University