Jorge Urquiaga
Miami,FL
Summary
Highly organized individual with more than 7 years of field experience, now working as Assistant Project Manager for an Airport and Roadway construction company. Experienced in Excel, Access, Primavera P6, Vista Viewpoint, and committed to providing outstanding client service and support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
General Asphalt Co. LLC.
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Mentored and guided staff to enhance performance and exceed customer expectations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Construction Project Superintendent
General Asphalt Co. LLC.
09.2017 - 12.2022
- Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with contractors, sub-contractors and stakeholders to support successful project completion.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Coordinated planning, scheduling and successful execution of multiple large-scale construction projects.
- Participated in project budget and cost control measures, tracking progress and making necessary financial adjustments to meet company goals.
- Oversaw selection, procurement and allocation of building materials and equipment.
- Worked with inspectors, workers, to conduct weekly status updates.
- Assessed subcontractor bids on airport, and FDOT projects for costs, conformity to requirements and overall suitability.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Traffic Control Supervisor
General Asphalt Co. LLC.
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
- Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
- Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
- Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
- Maintained traffic control plans for proper management of traffic during construction and events.
- Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
- Installed and maintained road markings to clearly define lanes and enhance road safety.
- Identified potential safety hazards with audits and recommended improvements based on findings.
- Served as informational resource for community, answering questions about traffic ordinances and policies and addressing questions and complaints.
- Tested and troubleshot malfunctioning equipment to maintain traffic control devices in optimum condition.
- Used standard calculations to determine traffic light time settings and speed restrictions based upon area needs and observed driver behaviors.
- Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
Network Engineer
Teleperformance USA
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Collaborated with vendors to identify best options for optimizing network performance.
- Created VPN infrastructure and allowed for secure remote connections.
- Liaised with stakeholders to keep project goals and deadlines on target.
- Integrated data, voice and video networks for use in multi-site installations.
- Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities requiring high-speed networks.
- Recommended options for disaster recovery and remote access security.
End of Line Technician
Florida Heat Pump
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
Education
Network Technician Certification - Network And System Administration
The Academy of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2014
High School Diploma -
J. P. Taravella High School
Coral Springs, FL06.2009
Skills
- Client Interfacing
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Client Relationships
- Project Brief Design
- Meeting Coordination
- Status Meetings
- Sourcing Requirements
- Primavera P6
- Subcontractor Relations
- Employee Motivation
- Site Visits
- Punch Lists
- Colleague Collaborations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
General Asphalt Co. LLC.
01.2023 - Current
Construction Project Superintendent
General Asphalt Co. LLC.
09.2017 - 12.2022
Traffic Control Supervisor
General Asphalt Co. LLC.
09.2016 - 09.2017
Network Engineer
Teleperformance USA
02.2014 - 09.2016
End of Line Technician
Florida Heat Pump
01.2013 - 02.2014
Network Technician Certification - Network And System Administration
The Academy of Fort Lauderdale
High School Diploma -
J. P. Taravella High School
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