Steve J Fernandes
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager, Capital Projects General Services
County of Santa Barbara
03.2022 - Current
- Draft Board letters, RFQ/P, and timeline schedules for projects. Perform job walks, and onsite meetings with contractors, engineers, and architects.
- Create the scope of work (SOW) for projects.
- Job Order Contract (JOC) program.
- Review Plans and organize and manage County capital projects.
- Perform onsite inspections and job walks, ensuring quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to construction regulations. Review and organize project plans to ensure alignment with project specifications and objectives.
- Manage project documentation, cost estimating, payables, change order authorization, and ensure proper tracking.
- Collaborate with various County departments on program planning and budgeting. Ensure that all projects are completed on time and within budget limitations.
- Participates in the annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
- Assisted in developing and implementation of policies and procedures for the onboarding for new Employees, and Construction Notices.
- Involvement in the County Wide Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
- Team Lead: Assist colleagues and team members with procedural and construction-related aspects, acting as a trusted point of contact for project management support and contributing to the successful delivery of projects.
HVAC SPECIALIST
County of Santa Barbara
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Under general direction, performed skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems
- Determines repairs and or replacement items including design, scope, planning, budgeting, and project management
- Lead staff and trained staff to assist in design, bidding, and building
- Also, on larger projects oversees contract compliance and contractor work for the County on HVAC repairs and replacements
- Planning budgets of $15,000 to $200,000
- Oversee the entire process of HVAC from Bid to Set Finish including the following: Installation of complete HVAC systems New Construction/ Existing Construction with budgets of $20,000 to $1.5 million
- Personally managed over 40 projects
- This included working with Architects, Engineers, City and County Building Departments for permits, and all General contractor-subcontractors
- Ensure equipment installed per code and regulation to ensure new systems are in compliant with all federal, state, cities and county codes requirements
- Installation of ductwork, zoning systems, flue pipes, and accessories
- Direct supervision of 8 staff
- Duties included making sure staff had sufficient work, completed tasks properly, job safety, annual reviews, approved daily time cards, and reports
- During project close outs, inspect, clean, maintain, re-assemble and test HVAC equipment, parts, and accessories in accordance with company's preventive maintenance programs
LEAD HVAC JOURNEYMAN SPECIALIST
Ocean Air
10.2011 - 05.2019
HVAC JOURNEYMAN SPECIALIST
Pacific Climate Control
03.2009 - 09.2011
HVAC JOURNEYMAN/FOREMAN
Top Notch
04.2003 - 02.2009
- Worked with engineers and electricians to install HVAC systems
- Work with outside clients to perform service calls when the service portion of the company was not available
- Key person for the full installation of an exhaust system for a parking structure
- Worked with all trades to make sure compliance with State and City codes were met
- Also coordinated work with trades to make sure equipment was placed properly and not interfering with other system or structure
- Met weekly for project performance and scheduling
- Responsible for 2 staff, training, scheduling, approve time, annual reviews, and safety
- Duties included the design and Installation of HVAC systems
- Duties included working with Electrical, controls, plumbing, roofing, framing, and project management
- Included working with a staff of 5 employees and managed job performance, schedules, and daily time sheets
- Performed weekly safety meetings and 6-month employee performance reviews
- Job also required me to build and design sheet metal for HVAC systems and metal roofing
- Jobs typically ranged in value of $10,000-1 million
Education
Deploma -
SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL
Santa Maria, CA08.1993
Skills
- Leadership Experience
- Construction Proficiency
- HVAC System Installation
- Mechanical HVAC Systems
- Comprehensive Project Oversight
- Customer Relationship Management
- Detailed Plan Interpretation
- Building Takeoffs
- EPA 608 Certification
Certification
EPA 608 Certification
Timeline
Project Manager, Capital Projects General Services
County of Santa Barbara
03.2022 - Current
HVAC SPECIALIST
County of Santa Barbara
05.2019 - 03.2022
LEAD HVAC JOURNEYMAN SPECIALIST
Ocean Air
10.2011 - 05.2019
HVAC JOURNEYMAN SPECIALIST
Pacific Climate Control
03.2009 - 09.2011
HVAC JOURNEYMAN/FOREMAN
Top Notch
04.2003 - 02.2009
EPA 608 Certification
Deploma -
SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL
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