John Calderon
La Cañada Flintridge,CA
Summary
PERSONAL VIEWS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Strong leadership, hands-on management, innovative thinking, fostering profitable initiatives, and delivering desired outcomes are the core principles of my profession. My extensive and successful career in real estate development, construction, facilities management, and project management has focused on ground-up multi-family and mixed-use commercial-residential projects. I have taken on various roles, including property manager, general contractor, construction manager, and property development consultant. Throughout my experience, I have overseen construction projects, managed residential communities and commercial properties, led construction teams, and executed significant building and renovation projects.
REPUTATION:
Established with 24 years of experience in the building industry, I have built strong relationships with top developers, builders, designers, city officials, contractors across various trades, Consultants of all kinds, vendors, distributors, and manufacturers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Advanced Building & Remodeling
10.2017 - Current
- Executed projects and acted as senior project manager for multiple Residential projects - Single family homes and Multi
- Maintained schedules and timelines to ensure that key milestones were being met at every project phase and clients were informed of progress
- Directed changes to the project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep the project on track with both timelines and budgeting
- Recorded all project costs and expenses and analyzed that data against the budget.
- Set project timelines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule.
- Vetted out sub-contractors to ensure they can provide top quality craftsmanship, insurance and ability to schedule appropriately
- Ensured projects were completed according to approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on the project schedule. Conducted pre-construction meetings
- Ensured the proper, safe and cost-effective handling of all materials and equipment.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Supervised the day-to-day activities of a 80-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, ensuring on-time and under-budget project delivery resulting in maximum revenue
- Supervised the day-to-day activities of a 80-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, ensuring on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Read plans and blueprints and ensure building was correctly built to plan specs.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Produced weekly project update reports and meetings for senior business leadership.
- Assured that sites were compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Created schedules and roadmaps for projects with budgets ranging from $250k to $10mil.
- Oversee between 10 - 15 projects at a time
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
Senior Regional Facilities Manager
Walt Disney Company
01.2006 - 09.2017
- Provide project management from project conception, through design, bid, construction, close-out and handover back to Operations & Maintenance.
- Managed deferred maintenance and infrastructure renewal projects consisting primarily of utility infrastructure, fire safety, HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing system projects.
- Capital Expenditures in amount of $10k - 9mil.
- Served as project manager for related projects such as HVAC improvements, fires safety, waterproofing and energy/utility expansion and improvements. Provides leadership and direction on all project operations and activities such as the design, plan, schedule, scope and budget.
- Collaborate with Executives, Directors, Regional Managers, Community Managers and Maintenance Managers to constantly review Maintenance Team candidates and maintain a list of potential employees.
- Provide design and construction administration support, coordinating with engineering consultants and in-house staff to review construction documents, submittals, RFI’s, and field observation reports. Ensures compliance with company standards, project specifications, and local & state requirements.
- Manage and negotiate consultant services on assigned projects. Monitors and evaluates the appropriateness and progress performed and completed by licensed or certified consultants.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure that required work is satisfactorily performed and completed by certified consultants.
- Manages all documentation and information flow related to project management
- Provides project budget development, budget management and compliance with fiscal guidelines.
- Oversee the timely and cost effective property repairs, minimizing any disruptions to the property's operation. Oversee and directs the preventive maintenance programs to ensure that all property's equipment performs at optimal efficiency and longevity.
- Oversaw capital improvement projects within the region''s portfolio to enhance property value while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Oversee Direct Reports,
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
Construction Project Manager
Sunset Contracting
01.2000 - 12.2006
- Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
- Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.
- Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.
- Offered direction to landscape architects on all landscaping projects.
- Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
- Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts.
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated them to workers.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
Property Manager
RLG Properties
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Oversaw units being prepared for rental purposes (around 300 doors)
- Hired and scheduled contractors and sub-contractors
- Developed a schedule maintenance sheet to ensure the building was well maintained and kept to its highest quality
- In charge of all maintenance issues, scheduling with contractors & tenants and ensuring quality of work completed to standards
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Advertised vacancies, managed open houses, conducted credit and background checks, review all tenant paperwork, moved tenants into units, collected rent, supervised on-site managers, Moved tenant out of the units
- Paid all bills for the properties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics - Accounting
University Of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2001
Certified Remodeler
National Assocation Of Remodeling Industry (NARI)
On-line01-2019
Remodeler Certificate
National Kitchen And Bath Assocation
Los Angeles, CA01-2021
OSHA Certified 30 Hours -
Los Angeles Trade Tech
Los Angeles2016
No Degree - Construction Project Management
UCLA
Los Angeles2016
Skills
- Effective time management and logical decision-making ability
- Excellent Communication skills
- Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of team
- Coordinating Subcontractors
- Site Safety / OSHA Compliance
- Change Order Management
- Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards
- Vendor/Supplier Negotiation
- Quality Assurance and Inspection
- Contract Negation and Review
- Subcontractor/Crew supervision
- Excellent Customer Relations
- Interior and exterior renovation
- Pulling Building Permits/ Entitlement
- Budgeting and finance
- Powerful negotiator
- Project management
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Quality Assurance
- Team Collaboration
- Client Relationships
- Mentoring and training
- Strategic Planning
- Partnership Development
- Project Management
CA Contractors License# 1064387
B - General Building
C-10 - Electrical
EPA Certified Renovator
RRP Certified
Lead Abatement Certification - Cal/OSHA
Procore Certified: Project Manager
Timeline
Managing Director
Advanced Building & Remodeling
10.2017 - Current
Senior Regional Facilities Manager
Walt Disney Company
01.2006 - 09.2017
Construction Project Manager
Sunset Contracting
01.2000 - 12.2006
Property Manager
RLG Properties
01.1999 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics - Accounting
University Of California - Los Angeles
Certified Remodeler
National Assocation Of Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Remodeler Certificate
National Kitchen And Bath Assocation
OSHA Certified 30 Hours -
Los Angeles Trade Tech
No Degree - Construction Project Management
UCLA
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