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Troy Hernandez

Temecula,CA

Summary

Goal-oriented and ambitious Project Specialist/Engineer with experience in demanding settings. Forward-thinking when reviewing project requirements to determine precise solutions. Composed professional when working under tight schedules and limited budgets to achieve innovative designs meeting and exceeding objectives. Looking to obtain a position in Project Management such as a Field or Project Engineer to help launch career goals, while also achieving company goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Engineer Intern

Kitchell Contractors, Inc.
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked on a $500 Million project based at the University of California, San Diego.
  • 5 Buildings Ranging from 9 to 21 stories; 809,500 GSF for Residential Use (2000 total Student Beds), 103,500 for Non-Residential Use (Admin. Space, 5 classrooms, 480-seat lecture hall, Meeting Facilities, Dining & Retail).
  • One underground 4-level parking garage that hosts approximately 1200 parking spots.
  • Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
  • Attended regular meetings with team members regarding project progress.
  • Reported to Project Superintendents.
  • Coordinated with Project Engineers and Project Managers.
  • Generated technical reports for internal Team use.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring urgent attention.
  • Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex technical issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Project Specialist I

Kitchell Contractors, Inc.
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in the coordination of installing Underground Utilities, such as Hydronic Piping, Telecommunications, Storm Drain, Sewer Lines, Irrigation Mainline.
  • Assisted in the coordination of installing Sitework, such as Hardscape, Landscape in regards to grading, structural footings, bridge abutments, retaining/structural walls, pavers, concrete coring, and demolition.
  • Took weekly 360-degree camera walks around my assigned scopes on the project in order to track progress.
  • Delegated work to Subcontractor Field Crews (Laborers and Foremen).
  • Responsible for completing bi-weekly site safety inspections.
  • Signed Time & Material tickets.
  • Filled out Dig Permits, Hot Work Forms, and Pre-Pour Checklists.
  • Submitted Survey Requests for Staking per our Civil Engineering Contractor.
  • Analyzed Shop Drawings in order to Field Verify specs and details.
  • Dealt with Systems Testing throughout Buildings (Fire Systems, MEP, Life Systems).
  • Worked with CAD files and BIM coordination to verify work happening in the field.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Handled Inspection Requests in relation to the IORs, City Inspectors, and Client Program Consultants.
  • Drafted project status reports to communicate progress to team members and management.
  • Facilitated communications between teams working on different scopes of a particular project in order to ensure smooth transition between stages.
  • Organized and facilitated meetings with team members and subcontractors to review progress and address issues.
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing results of projects which included key findings and recommendations.
  • Inspected buildings to determine quality of work and need for corrections to meet project standards (Punchlist).
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05-2025

Skills

  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Technical (Shop) Drawings
  • Schematics Understanding
  • AutoCAD
  • Construction Review
  • Project Management
  • Client Relations
  • Project Management Proficiency
  • Schematic Reading
  • PROCORE
  • Request for Information (RFIs)
  • Problem Resolution
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Hour
  • OSHA 10 Hour
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
  • PROCORE Certified: Project Manager

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Specialist I

Kitchell Contractors, Inc.
01.2023 - 05.2024

Field Engineer Intern

Kitchell Contractors, Inc.
05.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

California State University - Fullerton

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