Ricardo Cervantes 2513 Buckskin

McKinney, Texas 75071

E-mail: rceacb46@westpost.net Tel: 972-302-6529

Construction Estimator / Superintendent

Stucco | Stone | Masonry | Estimating | Project Management |Safety

Kenyon Plastering of Texas, Dallas, TX May 2009 November 2010

Estimator/Manager
Estimating projects currently bidding in the DFW Metroplex. Scope of work to inc
lude: Stucco, EIFS, non structural brick, block, natural stone and cast stone in
commercial and residential markets.
Creative Stone of North Texas Plastering, McKinney, TX July 2006 April 2009
Owner/Operator
Part owner of a Stucco, Stone, Cast Stone, Brick construction based company. My
job included being involved in the whole process of obtaining projects includin
g the following;
Bidding Process Accepting invitations to bid, plotting out of plans, scaling o
ut plans for take-off, pricing the project, making proposals to existing and pot
ential clients.
Job Preparation - supplying scaffolding and ensuring scaffold is in order to me
et OSHA standards, ordering materials needed to complete job including hiring su
bs to complete job in timely manner.
Job Duration &Completion Setting up crews for payroll once a week based on wor
k completed, Invoicing during job for draws once to twice a month and at complet
ion of job, following up on invoice requests either by phone or appointment, Pic
king up checks for draws and depositing.
North American Stone Company, McKinney, TX March 2003 July 2006
Sales Person
Hired on as Sales Person, shortly after helped set up the Synthetic Stone divis
ion by creating molds, conveyors and crates. During process became a Job Estima
tor as well as Construction Manager, Follow up on collections after invoicing wa
s sent out, during which I was Driver for the deliveries of materials including
stone, Cast Stone and picking up of materials. Set up out-of-state accounts to
supply materials for work being performed on restaurants.
Long Supply Company, McKinney, TX April 2000 Feb 2003
Manager
New masonry supply company that was expanding their business North of Dallas. D
uties included going out on sales calls to meet with potential Masons with the i
ntentions of gaining them as customers. Once our base of clients were establish
ed duties gained were to maintain supplies needed to stock up store, managing ac
counts, collections, hiring and firing of employees, Delivering materials to jo
bsite, loading and unloading of delivery trucks.
MTCS, Inc, Seagoville, TX Sept 1995 April 2000
Job Foreman
Hire and train lathers, plasterers, and stone installers, Manage and maintain we
ekly time sheets for crews of up to 70 men per jobsite, Responsible for ordering
all supplies, materials and equipment needed to complete job in a timely manner
, Conduct weekly Safety Meetings for all employees at each jobsite in English an
d Spanish, Responsible for maintaining all equipment used on jobsites.
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City of Plano, Plano, TX July 1991 July 1993
Route Driver
Drive along designated daily routes. Inform residents of any and all changes.
Maintain and clean truck. Cooperate and communicate as a team member with other
Drivers.
National Freight Inc., Waxahachie, TX Aug 1990 July 1991
Driver
Driving over-the-road interstate and intrastate. Maintaining log books and perf
orming pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck. Loading and unloading of tr
ucks.
Triangle Pacific Inc, McKinney, TX June 1990 July 1991
Saw Operator
Duties included cutting of all wood materials for assembly of cabinets.
Cervantes Remodeling, McKinney, TX. July 1989 June 1990
Small Business Remodeler
Picking up small end jobs mostly for friends, neighbors and family. Consisted o
f myself and two sometimes three other helpers depending on job at hand.
Lathers Local # 140 L, Dallas, TX Jan 1982 June 1989
Journeyman Lather
Duties in Construction included framing, welding, scaffolding, sheet rocking, an
d setting up to work on swinging scaffolds.

Proficiency Skills
Fluent in English/Spanish
Microsoft Excel, Word
Microsoft Estimator software program
Strong Organizational skills with attention to detail
High Technical and Mechanical aptitude
Operator of all forklifts, heavy duty equipment, tractors and 18 Wheelers

Certifications
Lathers Local Apprentice School, Dallas, TX Graduated Journeyman
MTA Truck Driving School, Waxahachie, TX Class A Commercial Drivers License

Education
Collin County Community College, McKinney, TX.
Main Courses towards Associates Degree 1995
McKinney High School, McKinney, TX.
Graduate 1981