Michael Castro
Vista
Summary
Focused Project Manager with expertise in planning, directing, and maintaining continuous operations across various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees to ensure efficient production aligned with quality standards. Approach to operations is both creative and analytical, continuously improving processes. Skilled at identifying and anticipating problems and providing effective solutions. Thrives in mentoring, training, and empowering teams to achieve exceptional performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/ Estimator
Preman Roofing
10.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
Operations Manager
Escondido Metal Supply
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Project Manager/ Chief Estimator
Regan Roofing
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
Owner/Operator
MMT Services
01.2010 - 04.2016
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Submittal drawings for various metal roofing & sheet metal companies.
- Submittal packages with Leed requirements for approval.
Project Manager/ Chief Estimator
EMS Construction, Inc
08.2000 - 10.2010
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
- Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
- Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
Education
Certification of Architectural Drafting/Design - Architectural Drafting/Design
Phoenix Institute of Technology
08.1986
High School Diploma -
El Camino High School
05.1985
Skills
- Staff Management
- Market Growth
- Project Management
- High-Pressure Environments
- Process Improvement Strategies
- Contract Review and Recommendations
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Staff Training
- Productivity Improvement
- Employee Relations
- Schedule Oversight
- Multi-Site Operations
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Bluebeam Software
- Planswift Software
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Project Planning
- Assignment Delegation
- Staff Development
- Warehouse Operations
- Conflict Mediation
- Report Generation
- Contract Administration
- Inventory Control
- Negotiation
- Management
- Leadership
- Project tracking
- Contract management
- Purchasing and procurement
Timeline
Project Manager/ Estimator
Preman Roofing
10.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Escondido Metal Supply
10.2021 - 07.2023
Project Manager/ Chief Estimator
Regan Roofing
05.2016 - 04.2019
Owner/Operator
MMT Services
01.2010 - 04.2016
Project Manager/ Chief Estimator
EMS Construction, Inc
08.2000 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
El Camino High School
Certification of Architectural Drafting/Design - Architectural Drafting/Design
Phoenix Institute of Technology
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