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Nick Copete

Hamilton

Summary

Detail-oriented Architectural Technology graduate with 10 years of experience in construction and renovations. Skilled in general contracting, estimation, and project coordination. Committed to delivering high-quality results and driving successful project outcomes. Proficient in organizing schedules and effectively communicating change requests or revisions to the team, ensuring no ambiguity or delays. Experienced in utilizing Procore, Excel, Xactimate, AutoCAD, and Revit for accurate estimations and efficient design implementation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/ Estimator

Paul’s Restorations
04.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for overseeing restoration and renovation projects from inception to completion.
  • The process begins with an initial inspection of the damage, conducting thorough assessments, and creating preliminary site sketches through accurate measurements and floor plans.
  • Emergency services are initiated by either subcontracting or directing in-house technicians for tasks such as addressing floods, fires, vandalism, and related emergencies.
  • A pivotal aspect of the role involves generating comprehensive and professional repair estimates to reconstruct the damaged property.
  • Utilizing specialized estimating software, these estimates are meticulously crafted to include detailed professional drawings with precise dimensions of the loss.
  • Additionally, tasked with managing the repair phase of the project from start to finish, serving as the estimator and project manager and making sure all the plans and laid work adheres to the OBC.
  • This role encompasses responsibilities such as hiring and supervising subcontractors, directing construction activities, securing necessary City permits, managing financial transactions including invoice payments, and ensuring all charges are properly billed.

Field Engineer/Superintendent

Ritestart Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • Assisted in the completion of several construction projects by managing in-house and hired subtrades, managed the scheduling of works, permits inspection and safety measures.
  • One of the main projects managed was a big government contract at the Hamilton Wentworth detention center.
  • Employment at this post required special security clearance to be able to work in the HWDC.
  • Due to the outbreak of COVID, heightened responsibilities were required, and a lot of additional Project Coordinating skills were acquired, such as managing short staffing concerns, public health concerns and sorting labour disputes within the trades.

Project Estimator

The Belluz Group
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Responsibilities included: Conducting take-off calculations.
  • Estimating Areas and materials required.
  • Sub-contractor hiring and cost estimation.
  • Notably: Completed estimates as part of a team for various big projects, including the Eglington Station with Metrolinx.

Regional Consumer Affairs Specialist

Concentrix
12.2017 - 11.2021
  • Promoted to Regional Specialist of Nissan USA based on high customer service scores and efficiency.
  • Investigated vehicle disputes, including lemon law cases, and communicated with arbitrations to resolve cases.
  • Acted as a communication bridge between dealers, Nissan mechanical engineers, and customers for technical cases.

Construction Worker

Glacier Glass
05.2013 - 12.2017
  • Worked in construction and renovations on the side for a period of over 10 years.
  • Firsthand experience in glazing, framing, drywalling, taping, painting, plumbing, electrical, hardwood flooring, concrete and brick laying.

Eavestrough Installer

Kat Aluminum / Empire Communities
05.2010 - 05.2013
  • Received Working at heights certification.
  • Collaborated with a team of three to install eavestroughs and downpipes, ensuring correct slope for proper drainage.
  • Utilized ladders, drills/hammers, and 6" aluminum nails for installation.
  • Applied caulk to corners for a secure seal.

Education

Architectural Technology -

Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2023

Skills

  • ProCore
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Construction Experience
  • S-FRAME
  • Structural analysis of steel/wood members
  • Xactimate

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Project Manager/ Estimator

Paul’s Restorations
04.2023 - Current

Field Engineer/Superintendent

Ritestart Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2023

Project Estimator

The Belluz Group
09.2021 - 12.2022

Regional Consumer Affairs Specialist

Concentrix
12.2017 - 11.2021

Construction Worker

Glacier Glass
05.2013 - 12.2017

Eavestrough Installer

Kat Aluminum / Empire Communities
05.2010 - 05.2013

Architectural Technology -

Mohawk College

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