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Roberto Castro Rodriguez

Vitoria

Summary

I am applying for the job offers offered by your company because I believe that I can fit into one of them due to my professional career and with the certainty that I can contribute my knowledge to the company and learn new things as well. Likewise, I am looking forward to a new professional challenge in a great country like the United States. I am from Spain.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water Network Construction Manager

AMVISA Municipal waters of Vitoria-Gasteiz
Vitoria
07.2009 - Current
  • Working in a medium-sized company, I have been dedicated to carrying out the following tasks:
  • General maintenance of the water supply network of the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, with 250,000 inhabitants.
  • Telephone assistance to users regarding lack of water supply, lack of pressure, turbidity in the water, humidity in basements, discrepancies in billing, requests to cut off the supply...
  • Negotiation with the various affected companies or institutions on the best time to cut off the supply.
  • Management of the Search and location of water leaks by different methods. Direct auscultation in valves, water connections, hydrants, irrigation outlets, and drains. Using prelocators, geophones, flow meters
  • Management of the repair of all types of leaks in fiber cement, ductile iron, gray iron, polyethylene, and fiberglass pipes.
  • Control of cleaning and disinfection of tanks.
  • Management, control, registration and prosecution of leaks in subscribers' private facilities.
  • Manage the doubling of the pipeline from the Albina reservoir to the Araka wastewater treatment plant in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Around 8 million euros budget.
  • Repairs to buildings in the company's various facilities. Offices, chlorination, reservoirs, intakes, deposits, canals,Wastewater treatment plants...
  • Management of the strategic parts warehouse for urgent repairs in the network. Audits
  • Creation of sketches for their introduction by the office into the GIS system.
  • Collaborations with the Sanitation Department. Assistance with unclogging trucks. Inspection with cameras, unclogging due to cracks, sinkholes, roots.
  • Replacement of entire streets of asbestos cement pipes with ductile iron pipes.
  • Executión out water connections to new users.

Residential Construction Manager

Construcciones Amenabar
San Sebastián-Bilbao
01.2001 - 12.2007
  • Construction of residential buildings and their adjacent urbanizations with budgets of arround 5-6 million euros with the following tasks:
  • Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
  • Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
  • Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
  • Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Monitored budgets, tracked expenditures and prepared financial reports related to construction activities.
  • Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
  • Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors as needed for each project.
  • Prepared bids on upcoming projects based on estimated costs for labor, materials and equipment usage.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
  • Ensured adherence to local building ordinances by reviewing plans prior to beginning work on each project.
  • Provided guidance to workers regarding safe operating procedures when using machinery or tools.
  • Reviewed invoices from vendors and subcontractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.
  • Maintained records of completed jobs including time spent on tasks, materials used and expenses incurred.
  • Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors over payment amounts or contract terms.
  • Worked closely with city officials regarding permits required for various types of construction projects.
  • Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
  • Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
  • Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.
  • Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
  • Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
  • Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
  • Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
  • Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
  • Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling for simultaneous jobs.
  • Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings, providing updates on project status, timelines, and budget considerations.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive project budgets, tracking expenditures against financial forecasts.
  • Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and European regulations.
  • Scheduled and coordinated all phases of construction projects from initiation to completion.
  • Addressed and resolved onsite conflicts or discrepancies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
  • Utilized project management software to plan, track, and manage construction activities efficiently.
  • Follow-up quality control procedures to uphold high standards of construction and compliance.
  • Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
  • Directed the preparation of site before construction, including land clearing and grading.Installation of the camp with cabins, changing rooms, bathrooms, tower cranes
  • Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure materials and equipment at cost-effective rates.
  • Prepared detailed project reports, documenting phases, milestones, and final outcomes.
  • Ensured compliance with the institutions' building codes and regulations.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
  • Contracted and supervised workers for various construction jobs.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Creation of additional budgets for new work items not contemplated in the original project or arising during the works to increase the profitability of the work.

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting - Architectural Drafting Technology

Emilio Campuzano
Bilbao, Spain

Associate Degree in Construction - Construction works

Bizkaia Construction Institute
Bilbao, Spain

Associate Degree in Nautical - Nautical

Antiguako Ama Ondarroa
Ondarroa, Spain

Associate Degree in Bim (Building Information Modeling) - BIM

ERAIKEN CIFP CONSTRUCCIÓN LHII
Vitoria, Spain

Skills

  • Knowledge of construction and maintenance of water networks
  • Management of work teams
  • Economic control and the execution of works
  • Knowledge to a greater or lesser extent of the following programs: Autocad, MicroStation, Revit, Navisworks, Word, Excell, SAP, Gis (General electric), Presto, Microsoft Project, PDF Creator
  • Different programs to program recorders, flow meters, leak prelocators, correlators, (Sofrel, Sewerin, Mejoras energéticas, VONROLL)
  • Coordination of subcontractors and the company's own personnel
  • Working under pressure
  • Private airplane pilot
  • Skipper of High of the Merchant Navy
  • Ability to travel throughout the United States I am single and have no children
  • Different security courses and on the design and Installation of Pipelines for Water Transport
  • Accustomed to working with workers from different countries
  • Friendly character
  • Unskilled:
  • Honestly, my English level is not at a native and in some situations I could not follow some conversations I read that in the state of California 97% of people speak Castilian or Spanish It is not an excuse because the official language in the USA is English, but I think that in a few months I could acquire an acceptable level
  • All my studies, certifications, ways of working, construction materials used are European and could not be equal to American standards
  • I am not familiar with the immigration policy of the United States and it could be an inconvenience for hiring, but I believe there is an annual quota for foreigners, different work visas and an agreement was recently signed on this labor issue to facilitate the exchange of workers between the United States and Spain
  • My incorporation could not be immediate because I am finishing the BIM course and I should leave some work matters closed here But I could be available at the beginning of 2025
  • Could be more organized and punctual

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Certification

  • Driver Licenses (car and motorbike)
  • Aeronautical license.(Light aircraft pilot)
  • Yacht Captain's sports license validated by having a offshore skipper qualification

Accomplishments

  • Spanish Navy Reservist

Affiliations

  • Motorcycling, cycling, pilot, navigate.

Timeline

Water Network Construction Manager

AMVISA Municipal waters of Vitoria-Gasteiz
07.2009 - Current

Residential Construction Manager

Construcciones Amenabar
01.2001 - 12.2007

Associate Degree in Drafting - Architectural Drafting Technology

Emilio Campuzano

Associate Degree in Construction - Construction works

Bizkaia Construction Institute

Associate Degree in Nautical - Nautical

Antiguako Ama Ondarroa

Associate Degree in Bim (Building Information Modeling) - BIM

ERAIKEN CIFP CONSTRUCCIÓN LHII

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