MIGUEL A. TORRES
LOS ANGELES,CA
Summary
To Obtain a Facilities Engineer position, enabling to utilize my skills and develop career progression.
Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager /Construction Superintendent
M. I. T. Consultants Inc.
12.2012 - 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.
- Provided Leadership in the new construction of Commercial and industrial Buildings and warehouses.
- Participated in everyday operations and construction of new high-end Homes(hill-side) and podium apartment buildings.
- Supervised Remodel and Maintenance of all commercial, Industrial and residential projects.
- Managed a team of 25 Employees and numerous Sub-Contractors(all trades).
- Managed and scheduled all Building Department inspections and met with building inspectors on job site.
- Reviewed all building plans with Architects, Geologist, Engineers prior to plan check submittal.
- General knowledge of all Building trades.
PROJECT MANAGER RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
WSS (EUROSTAR)
06.2012 - 09.2015
- Provided leadership in managing the construction, Remodel, Rebranded, Tenant Improvements and maintenance of retail stores.
- Participated in everyday operations, In charge of managing and overseeing all Contractors, Sub-Constrictors, Engineers, Architects, Geologist, Vendors, Suppliers.
- In charge of managing all work orders and scheduling maintenance team to assure prompt and professional service for 57 retail stores
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for efficient delivery of all materials.
- Attended all city zoning and planning review meetings.
- Participated in all city and state inspections, Review and expedite of all building plans, Contract negotiations, Estimating and cost breakdown, Assured a safety environment for employee and public safety.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
LAMONICAS PIZZA DOUGH CO., INC.
12.2011 - 03.2012
- Lead, Direct and analyze plant operations, Maintenance, Repairs and installations of all plant systems, Equipment, Grounds and Facilities (Water treatment plants, Refrigeration, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing).
- Direct, Coordinate and schedule all Preventive Maintenance.
- Conduct daily and periodic Inspections.
- Coordinate and supervise all Construction and services performed by outside Contractors and vendors (Including PLC Programmers and trouble shooters)
- Managed and Kept all records of City Inspections, Health department inspections, (permits, supplies and inventories).
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
FACILITIES MANAGER
BODEGA LATINA CORP. EL SUPER
01.2010 - 11.2010
- Provided Leadership and assistance in the Maintenance and Repairs of 35 Supermarkets(Refrigeration and HVAC systems, Electrical, Plumbing, All production equipment such as Bakery ovens, Meat department equipment, Tortilla Machines, Forklifts and Pallet Jacks).
- Assured that all Fire Sprinklers and alarm systems were Inspected, Certified and in proper working order.
- Participated in everyday operations, Coordinated with outside vendors and suppliers to assure efficiency of the delivery of all Materials and supplies.
- Coordinated with all Sub-Contractors to assure timely repairs and maintenance on all equipment.
- Assisted in all City Inspections and Health Department Inspections on all New Construction, Assured a Safety environment for all employees and public safety.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
PROJECT MANAGER / SUPERINTENDENT
TMT CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING
12.2001 - 12.2009
- Provided Leadership in the New Construction, Remodel and Maintenance of Industrial, Commercial and Residential Projects OF INDUSTRIAL, Managed a team of 30 Employees ans Numerous Sub-Contractors.
- Participated in everyday operations, contract negotiations, scheduling all workovers with company personnel and Sub-Contractors
- Coordinated and Reviewed all plans and drawings with all Engineers, Geologist, Architects, Surveyors prior to plan check submittal.
- Expedite of all Building plans and drawing and permits, Met with city Engineers for plan check processing.
- Scheduled all Building Department Inspections and met with Building inspectors on job site.
- 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.
- Coordinated with outside vendors and suppliers for efficient delivery on all supplies and materials.
- Geneal Knowledge of all Building Trades
VICE PRESIDENT / PROJECT MANAGER
J.M.R. DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
08.1987 - 11.2001
- Provided Leadership in the Development of Commercial and Residential Properties.
- Managed a Team of 20 Employees and numerous Sub-Contractors Including in-house Engineers and Architects).
- Negotiated all Sub-Contractors and outside vendors contracts.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Participated in Everyday operations, From negotiations in the accusation of the land, to the Development and sale of the property.
- Coordinated with Engineers, Geologists, Architects and Surveyors and reviewed all drawings and plans before plan check submittal.
- Expedite of all Plans and Permits and met with all City plan check Engineers for plan check process.
- Scheduled all Building Debarment inspection and met with City Inspectors on job stites.
PAINT DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
TODD PACIFIC SHIPYARDS
06.1980 - 08.1987
- Supervised a team of 5 Leadsmen and 25 painters on board New Construction Ships that were under construction for the U.S. NAVY.
- Managed High Volumes of paint and Materials (Inventory Control and Hazardous waste and Materials Control)
- Improved paint department efficiency by streamlining inventory management and ordering processes.
- Top security clearance
Education
TRANSFERRED - ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES, CATRANSFERRED - AVIONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
NORTHROP UNIVERISTY
INGLEWOOD, CABACHELORS - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CAL POLY UNIVERSITY POMONA
POMONA, CA06-1987
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Knowledge of all building codes
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in retail and restaurant codes
- Experience in medical facility and hospital codes
- Knowledge of health department codes
- Project scope evaluation
- Project scheduling
- Client interface
- Prioritization of task
- Delegation of contractors, vendors, suppliers
- Service oriented
- Customer focused
- Work in a team environment
- Entitlements, CD’s, plans and permits expedite
- Estimating, pricing, takeoffs
- Value engineering
- Project management
Associations
ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ASSOCIATION
Timeline
Project Manager /Construction Superintendent
M. I. T. Consultants Inc.
12.2012 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
WSS (EUROSTAR)
06.2012 - 09.2015
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
LAMONICAS PIZZA DOUGH CO., INC.
12.2011 - 03.2012
FACILITIES MANAGER
BODEGA LATINA CORP. EL SUPER
01.2010 - 11.2010
PROJECT MANAGER / SUPERINTENDENT
TMT CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING
12.2001 - 12.2009
VICE PRESIDENT / PROJECT MANAGER
J.M.R. DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
08.1987 - 11.2001
PAINT DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
TODD PACIFIC SHIPYARDS
06.1980 - 08.1987
TRANSFERRED - ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TRANSFERRED - AVIONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
NORTHROP UNIVERISTY
BACHELORS - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CAL POLY UNIVERSITY POMONA
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