Experience

IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Estimator/Project manager

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Disaster Recovery Specialist, CDBG-DR/Construction Manager/Xactimate 28 Estimator 713-705-2543 QUALIFICATION SUMMARY Former Marine with proven leadership experience under difficult conditions. He has five years of experience as a Marine and five years in construction management and estimating. He has experience in construction management and estimating damages resulting from flooding in New York City (Hurricane Sandy), North Carolina, Boulder CO, Puerto Rico, and Texas (Hurricane Harvey). He is experienced in using Xactimate estimating software and provides communications between contractors, program managers and homeowners. Construction Manager, Cost Estimator, IBTS–Institute for Building Technology and Safety, League City, TX 01/09/2019 – Present • Schedule and perform damage assessments throughout Harris County, TX. Provide a cost estimate, scope of work in Xactimate 28 with a detailed photo report. • Submit a cost analysis report to determine proper construction pathway (rehab or reconstruction) for all applicants. • Submit and review all environmental reports then incorporate the findings into the scope of work. • Help create various inspection reports, environmental checklists, SI/SD calculators, Xactimate templates and macros. • Revise and create new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Harvey Disaster Recovery Program. • Manage daily operations of multiple code and trec inspectors during the construction process. • Review engineering and architectural plans and provide take offs then review against contractor bids. • Current list of disaster recovery projects includes Houston TX, Puerto Rico, North Carolina, New York, and Boulder CO. Show less



AMP Architecture

• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Estimating Project Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Scoping/Estimating Manager, AMP Architecture PLLC, Brooklyn, NY 02/01/2016 – Present • Coordinating initial scope of work from site visits with the Build it Back assigned contractors, architects and home owners • Developing a scope of work off architectural preliminary design drawings then DOB approved construction drawings for full reconstructions, attached homes and detached homes • Providing scope of work using Microsoft excel formulated templates then transferring to xactimate • Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for all necessary repairs with the contractor or contractors representative • Review and confirm scope of work then coordinates with homeowners and contractors to receive final approval of the job order created • Organize accurate photo, notation, and records for each applicant • Track all jobs in deferent levels of the design process • All estimates for these homes range from $ 150,000 - $ 1,100,00.00 Show less



Houston Flood Recovery LLC

• Company Owner

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Manage the construction and administration for a home elevation FEMA program. All the homes where slab on grade, elevated 10 foot from existing grade and between 1800 and 3800 SF. • All duties include, pulling all permits, scheduling inspections with the engineers and city inspectors. Review architectural drawings and engineered plans with the homeowners then coordinate with contractors. • Ordering of materials for all concrete, stairs and exterior finish work. Organize all MEP removal and replacement. Inspect and install all push pilings, grade beams, support columns and steel beams. • Negotiate all pricing with sub-contractors and insure payments are being delivered. Review all estimate with the homeowner and elevation grant program managers. • Develop a scope of work/estimate using Xactimate 28. Provide photo documentation throughout the entire construction process. • Manage the entire home elevation project during construction. Operate bobcats and excavators during the construction process. Show less

• Lead Design Specialist

  • Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

  Lead Design Specialist, Task III, IBTS, Brooklyn, NY 03/01/2015 – 02/01/2016 • Estimating construction costs on homes damaged by hurricane Sandy • Constructing scopes of work on damaged homes and inputting them into Exactimate • Implementing HUD housing quality standards • Coordinating the design team while onsite. Consisting of a design specialist, contractor, environmental testers and architects • Observes site, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work to determine program compliance • Drafting exact floor plans of all homes in the Build It Back program. Building scopes of work for contactors to follow in the rehab process. In charge of all take offs for every contractor • Implementing minimum property standards specified by Build It Back program Show less



CourTex Construction Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  Courtex Construction is based out of Houston but operates through the southwest region of Texas. As Operations Manager, my duty was to travel to all sites, thoroughly deal with all client relations, prior, during, and at completion on each job. My responsibilities also included organizing, performance and completion of each construction project. • Pre inspect all job sites and negotiate all job related issues with clients • Plan review and job scheduling • Coordinate all materials and supplies from suppliers • Oversee labor crews during construction • Quality Control Manager on all construction sites • Reporting of Quality Management to Headquarters • Interview and hire local subcontractors • Manage all subcontractors on multiple sites • Responsible for closing out all job sites After improving and implementing new company policies. The company’s operations and construction guidelines were left on a higher level of performance. As a result of me working for this company it has transitioned into a highly effective and profitable business. I left this company in good standings and all employees had a greater knowledge and process of how to proceed in the future. Show less



Estate Lounge

• United States
• Restaurants

• Owner / Manager

  • Jun 2012 - May 2014

  Co-Owner/Operations Manager, Estate Lounge, Houston TX 06/01/2012-05/01/2014 Estate Lounge was my first experience of being an owner operator of a business. I invested my own money into this business and turned a healthy profit. I learned many valuable lessons that I bring with me in my current position here at IBTS. • Negotiated distributors pricing and ensuring orders were placed with proper suppliers and delivered on time • Daily and weekly reconciliation of restaurant sales, end of weekend reports, and payroll • Conducted monthly performance reviews of staff • Prices Costing and set P/L margins • Scheduling staff hours • Organizing and promoting specialty events and private parties • Ensuring all taxes State and Local were correct and paid on time • Train new staff on methods and procedures • Constantly striving to improve cash flow, standards of service within the company This experience was very important process in building a mindset about the importance of quality work and profitability for a company. Show less



Armourguard Security

• New Zealand
• Security and Investigations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Emergency Response

  • May 2010 - Jun 2012

  Provide security to US Embassy Kabul Afghanistan and diplomats located on the premises. I worked with local Afghanistan security teams and Nepalese Gurkhas. • Developed comprehensive programs to promote safety in areas of national security • Conducted morning safety briefs and weapons checks before the convoy to work • Taught classes to new members of our team on Embassy protocols and badge identification • Emergency Response Team member; provided instruction for Embassy staff on counter terrorism tactics and procedures during attacks on US Embassy This experience was important in learning how to incorporate other nationalities and cultures while performing the task I was assigned. Show less



United State Marine Corp

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader

  • May 2003 - Oct 2009

  While in the Marines I learned the importance of integrity and the importance of always getting the task complete. Core values on and off work was I major aspect of being a Marine. I take these core values to heart and show them in all aspects of my work. 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines • Vehicle commander; before every mission I conducted safety briefs, weapons checks and discussed mission related details for my individual team. • Coordinated the security for meeting our company commander had with Local Afghan Nationals and Government officials • Developed a new organizational structure for our platoons supply container. Re categorizing all of our supplies, essential gear and ammunitions • Administered classes to local Afghans on proper hygiene, medical classes and counter terrorism techniques to ensure a safe and healthy village Marine Barracks 8th and I, Washington DC • Successfully delegated my Platoon Commanders various orders to all junior marines involving training schedules, formation times, and safety briefs and insure proper accountability of every Marine and all gear. • Supervised/assisted in teaching 100+ new Marines while in student status of the silent drill school. Taught numerous classes on Marine Corps customs and disciplines, uniform regulations, drill and spinning techniques • Traveling throughout the United States and many foreign countries ensuring all Marines under my command had proper accountability and represent the professionalism for which the United States Marine Corps is known Show less