Carlos Jesus Paredes-Zepeda
Castroville
Summary
Construction Engineering Management student seeking an entry-level position to gain experience in project support, field operations, and construction management. Motivated to learn, work hard, and contribute to a team while growing professionally. Knowledgeable with solid foundation in assisting construction projects. Adept at supporting skilled tradesmen, ensuring project timelines are met. Demonstrated ability in using hand tools and maintaining clean, safe work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Helper / Laborer
Family Construction Work
Monterey County, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted with general construction tasks including demolition, flooring, painting, landscaping, and basic repairs.
- Helped with bathroom remodels, fixture installations, tile work, and preparing job sites.
- Safely used hand and power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, and compact tools.
- Supported small crews by carrying materials, organizing work areas, and communicating daily tasks.
- Gained experience working directly with homeowners and learning customer communication and responsibility.
Construction Worker
Family Business
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for all team members.
- Implemented best practices for waste management and recycling on job sites.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering teamwork among staff through open communication channels, which led to higher overall productivity levels during projects.
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
- Assisted in design of cost-efficient, sustainable building solutions, meeting clients' environmental goals.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Monitored project progress, communicating updates to supervisors as needed.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adjusting schedules and priorities accordingly.
- Exhibited exceptional problem-solving abilities under pressure by employing critical thinking skills to overcome complex challenges on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
- Assisted in the installation of structural components under supervision of lead workers.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
Education
Associate of Science -
Hartnell College
B.S. - Construction Engineering Management
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
Pomona, CA01.2027
Skills
- Construction Skills: Demolition, painting, flooring, tile install, basic framing, site work, landscaping
- Job-site cleanup, equipment handling, safe tool operation
- Technical Skills: 3D modeling (Beginner–Intermediate), Hand-drawn site plans and layout sketches, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Learning AutoCAD and other drafting tools
- Professional Skills: Teamwork, Communication, Time management, Problem-solving, Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Plumbing assistance
- Power tool operation
- Drywall application
- Electrical support
- Landscaping support
- Window installation
- Masonry work
- Framing techniques
- Demolition assistance
- Flooring installation
- Tile setting
- Roofing installation
- Rebar installation
- Finishing work
- Drywall installation
- Door installation
- Electrical
- Construction practices
- Construction site cleanup
- Concrete mixing
- Painting preparation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Construction Worker
Family Business
06.2022 - 08.2025
Construction Helper / Laborer
Family Construction Work
01.2021 - Current
B.S. - Construction Engineering Management
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
Associate of Science -
Hartnell College
CAMPUS & CLASS EXPERIENCE
- Engineering Coursework – Cal Poly Pomona
- Construction Management
- Engineering Economy
- Legal & Professional Issues
- Team-based project planning and reports
- Introduction to drawing and modeling concepts