Dagoberto Palma Quintanilla

• Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.
• Enhanced project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for steel fabrication and assembly.
• Streamlined fabrication workflows for increased accuracy in cuttings, welding, and fitting operations on diverse projects types.
• Increased production capacity with effective scheduling and resource allocation in various projects.
• Collaborated with engineers to refine designs, ensuring accurate execution of complex steel structures.
• Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
• Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
• Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
• Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
• Boosted client satisfaction through transparent communication and consistent delivery of high-quality results within agreed-upon timelines.
• Mentored junior foremen and construction staff, sharing valuable industry knowledge to build a more skilled workforce for future growth opportunities.
• Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.

Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.

• Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
• Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
• Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
• Reduced construction costs through diligent budget management and effective negotiation with suppliers.
• Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing high-quality materials within budget constraints.
• Managed budgeting and financial reporting for projects, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
• Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.

• Streamlined documentation processes by organizing essential paperwork such as permits, contracts, change orders, and invoices.
• Completed accurate quantity take-offs for materials procurement, ensuring timely delivery and avoidance of delays due to shortages.
• Improved construction project efficiency by assisting in the development and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Enhanced understanding of local regulations by reviewing relevant zoning laws and ordinances during project planning phases.
• Developed effective communication skills by liaising between various project participants including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants.
• Determined costs of labor and materials for each project.
• Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
• Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
• Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs.

Led contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms that contributed to project success.

• Enhanced overall project performance through thorough review and optimization of cost estimates at various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Improved profitability with strategic cost analysis, identifying areas for potential cost reduction.
• Evaluated vendor proposals for alignment with project objectives, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and technical requirements.
• Managed cost engineering team to ensure accurate project forecasting and timely reporting of financial data.
• Reduced project costs by implementing efficient cost control measures and monitoring budget allocation.
• Worked with engineers, designers, purchasers and suppliers on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Developed cost models to support business decision-making and optimize resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
• 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.
• Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
• Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
• Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
• Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
• Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
• Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
• Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.
• Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.

• Monitored construction progress, updating documents and information.
• Wrote reports, kept thorough field notes and logged daily activities.
• Evaluated and adjusted construction and engineering processes to maximize project efficiency, solving technical problems.
• Reviewed design drawings and specifications with meticulous attention to detail, identifying errors or areas requiring clarification before construction commenced.
• Identified potential risks during project planning stages, developing proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to timeline or budget constraints.
• Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
• Designed utilities and facilities for construction projects.