Joseph Chavez has over 16 years of experience in construction project management and estimation. He has numerous certifications in areas such as pipefitting, welding, engineering systems, and safety. He is proficient in tasks such as project cost estimating, scheduling, procurement, and coordination of subcontractors. His objective is to apply these skills and qualifications to an open position requiring project management or estimation experience.

1. JOSEPH CHAVEZ
9451 palladium hts apartment 408 Colorado Springs Colorado
(505)933 1196 email: estimator440@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Applying for open position
QUALIFICATIONS:Superior project manager, nationally accredited researcher and developer. I
have set bars and standards for several construction industry leaders nationwide. Expert in fabr
ication with over 16 years’ experience in the field and office.
CERTIFICATIONS: NCCER certified, Journeyman pipefitter NM license OSHA 10, MSHA, BA
CT Card, TWICK, TAPL card Texas assessment pipefitters license, refinery operations certified, JLG ope
rator card, mv1, management vocational training. Construction cost analysis training and certificate, comp
uters (it101). Fork lift certified. HIPAA (CPR) cert AED trained GB98 general contractor's license, planner
and job scheduler cert (usssa25) New Mexico business and law.
JOB SKILLS: Construction estimator, project management, bidding process, engineering jobs c
ost, times and measures, bid proposals bid formats, capable of sending off transmittals, acquirin
g business relationship owner operators plant managers.
Awarding and qualifying sub-contractors, I maximize time used on projects by streamlining redu
ndancies I can eliminate over staffing; I am great at multi-tasking and can manage several jobs
under pressure. I pride myself on being on time and prompt about every aspect of my day, hittin
g all deadlines. I have removed any possible chances of change orders from subs by
Understanding the scope of work and evaluating clarified bid items and
Or contract documents. I have several other qualified skills and could add similar qualities to yo
ur company please contact me to further discuss job skills and qualifications,
EDUCATION: Paseo High School, TVI trade school.MV1
Management Vocational Training, Construction industry times and measures cert. psi (New Mex
ico business and law). BEES CERTIFIED. (Basic, Engineering Estimating System.) AEES CER
TIFED (Advanced Estimating and Engineering Systems.) PENN STATE ONLINE CAMPUS NU
CLEAR ENGINEERING CURRENT STUDENT “SPECIALIZING IN URANIUM ENRICHMENT. (
FOSSIL FUELS AND OPTION ENERGY ENGINEERING PROGRAMS.)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Industrial Energy Exploration Enterprise
POSITION: Chief Executive Officer
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: Manage operations, made executive decision including client contracto
r relations, participated in consulting with project estimating, planning, budgeting, mobilization, e
mployee management, scheduling and financing, I set up vendor supplier and sub-contractor rel
ations.
Interstate Industrial power systems Gillette Wyoming

2. POSITION: Industrial Estimator, Project Manager (project and estimating consultant)
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: To work with project coordinators, I would perform material take offs la
bor and load calculations generating cost analysis and budgetary pricing for specific projects, ca
refully preparing a bid proposal in the bid format that is required. I harvested b to b relationships
creating client contractor and sub-contractor relations, with owner’s plant operator and plant ma
nagers. I visited construction sites and performed job walks familiarizing myself with existing job
site conditions. I attended pre bids regularly meeting with engineers discussing pre construction
mobilization timelines, schedules and project metamorphosis.
ENCHANTMENT ENTERPRISE AND DEVELOPMENT LLC
POSITION:Chief estimator and Assistant project manager.
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: Reviewed project plans, requirements and specifications
Lead hard bids, negotiated bids and conceptual projects, Reviewed and understand all bid docu
ments and assess project risks, I Understand project logistics and project schedule.
I Reviewed quotes and estimates with the Project Management team owners operators engine
ers and Contacted suppliers for cost information and material availability
properly secured and prevented access to confidential business materials by protecting the own
ers assets. I trained new and junior staff member’s HR, safety, engineers and architects on proc
ess procedure, protocol industry standard, techniques and methods.
I Analyzed project programs, designs, costs and subcontractors, I would input and provide com
parisons of cost savings, I did values and engineering options, I made recommendations for co
nstruction options.
I performed quantitative analysis of construction documents and project program requirements k
eeping all project and estimates organized.
WESTCON CORP LINDE GAS PLANT WATFIORD CITY
NORTH DAKOTA
POSITION: Pipe supervisor
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I supervised a team of pipe fitters and welders my sole responsibility w
as to delegate task and work packages that consisted of the underground piping system I laid o
ut newly engineered piping locations due to dimension bust in the original blue prints. My staff of
highly trained professional pipefitters and welders field fit and fabricate the underground piping
systems including offset riser sample stations and installed thermal indicators, I set the piping sy
stems on coordinates, I shot in exact locations utilizing the readily available surveyors, from star
t to finish I was able to safely complete
4700ft of pipe fitted and welded. The material used was A.106 carbon
Steel schedule 40 piping 2"to 6". Weld procedures where Tig root and hot pass and fill and cap
7018 out b31.1Depending on pipe size and schedules the weld procedure varied.
LPR CONSTRUCTION SINCLAIR WYOMING REFINERY
POSITION: Pipe supervisor

3. JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I supervised a team of pipe fitters and welders delegating task daily pip
e fabrication field install cut in valves and installed gasket and bolt kits I field verify all gasket wh
ereas per plan specs we used garlock raised faced and ring gaskets, flexatlic, metallic spiral bo
und gaskets,I generated a torche system to make sure all bolts where tighten to a set foot pou
nd, similar to a weld map per flange connection and valve or any bolt up area on all piping syste
m before start up . Completing a newly designed hydro jet system install piping systems varying
in different type of materials and sizes from small bore to large bore, my crew and I installed su
pports and detailed systems to make ready for turnover, ensuring all work was plumb level and
square and done to code generating a turnkey project .
HOMELAND CONSTRUCTION EL PASO TEXAS
POSITION: Estimator project manager
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I would prepare bid preparatory bid formats and bid proposals, I scaled
work, I did full complete material takeoffs estimated and projected job costs, I did times and me
asures I did scheduling and set up job accounts for equipment suppliers & material handlers. I w
ould submit all bids along with submittals and issue contracts and review contracts documents,
upon payment I would submit draws and lien letters when needed.
CB&I DOMINION GAS PLANT New Martinsville West Virginia
POSITION: Journeyman pipefitter/Rigger
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I excelled at laying out spool pieces, reading isometric drawings, asse
mbling spools by cutting grinding and beveling pipe & fitting to precision specifications to make ti
e-ins. I would custom fabricate exotic alloys such as stainless steel and chrome piping. Building
rolling offsets and mitering pipe to exact specifications within
1/16 II for and fit inspection as well as pump inspection Sever b311. I assisted in building turn o
ver packages weld maps and fit checks, I worked hands on with QA &QC, ensuring top craftsma
nship was being conducted at all times. My crew and I worked at elevated heights as a compete
nt safety participant; I made sure all safety protocols were always being followed properly. (PPE
) 100 percent tie off and always a fall arrest system in place as well as a pre-task plan with a job
safety analysis check in sheet. I coordinated with safety advisors for lock out tag out procedure
s, working in confined space areas using respirators and other safety devices.
I would implement rigging plans for critical pics and fly heavy suspended pipe loads with rigging
over head by use of crane.
VALDEZ Mechanical
JOB POSITION HELD: Estimator-project Manger
JOB TASK & DUTIES: "SEARCHSEVERAL JOB AND PROJECT SOLICITATIONS" I visited dai
ly construction reporter builder news rooms and surfed other internet sites for construction proj
ects hand picking jobs I held account with bid clerk and McGraw hill, I did freelance estimating
and scaled work did accurate material and labor projections, I Projected which jobs would be m
ost "PROFITABLE IN OUR AREAS OF TRADES EXPERTISE, I WOULD PREPARE BID POR
POSALS AND DISECT BIDDING SPEC BOOKS CLARIFYING ALL BID ITEMS I WOULD CON
TACT ARCHITECT ENGINEERS AND SUBMIT RFI UNDERSTANDING THE JOBS FROM ST
ART TO FINISH I WOULD SCHEDULE AND MOBILZE AND DEMOBILISE JOBS BY USING A
SOFTWARE BASE PROGRAM

4. GENERATING SPREAD SHEETS AND COST BUDGETS FOR SPECIFIC JOBS, I
DID COMPLETE MATERIAL TAKEOFFS AND SUBMITTED BIDS TO
CLIENTS, COUNTY, STATE OR BOARD MEMBER REQUSTING QUOTATION FOR THAT PE
RTICTUALR JOB AND SET UP PROJECTS". My main tasks where to bid jobs out and get awa
rds .I built several contractor client relationships.
SOUTHWEST CM RUIDOSO NEW MEXICO PIPELINE
POSITION:Pipe Layer, Pipe Fitter
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I worked in the trench removed rocks from the bottom of the trench, pou
red back with native soil, installing pipe from water main tank to supply house. I worked hands o
n with heavy equipment operator and other trades. I worked with a crew making emergency rep
airs when needed to prevent floods and other possible damages.
Fabricated spools pieces worked off of isometric drawings built and installed pumps and tanks a
t the tank house.
WESTCON CORP. Gillette WYOMING DRY FORK GENERATING
STATION
POSITION : Piping Foreman
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I supervised a team of journeyman pipefitters, I delegated task to my un
der staff employees creating small teams of welder fitter crews I ,streamlined redundancies elimi
nated over staffing by speeding up productivity ,I broke down work packages to simplify workloa
ds and accomplished all of our task ahead a time I set target dates and start up deadline sheet
to hold crew member accountable I work with several different types of material carbon steel sta
inless and chrome. Daily task usually involved pulling permits for hot work working of scaffle con
fine space lock out and tag out .. I filled out material requisition sheets requesting material after
material taker offs where performed in the field. I would provide each hand turnkey directions wit
h complete material packages .i implemented safe work practi9ces proper rigging techniques an
d substantial anchor points for rigging and tie off when working at elevated heights.
Tic PRIOR Oklahoma GAS Plant
POSITION:Journeyman Pipefitter
JOB TASK & DUTIES: I would fabricate piping spools I build complete isometric and did tool inst
all. I set supports and fitted and weld structural guides, I trimmed out existing piping systems by
cutting out weld olets and sock olets fitting and installing small bore piping systems. I cut fit and
fabricated socket weld and screw piping systems. I worked with grinders’ porta bans, pipe threa
ds, tubing benders and others means of custom field fab tools and equipment for small bore pipi
ng installs.
St Johns AZ Generating station Zachary construction
POSITION:Construction Manager
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: My main tasks during the fall demo and rebuild where to cut and remove
lower hoppers from the power plant structure, using several different type of industrial tools, I w
orked mainly on the front line utilizing oxygen tanks cutting threw massive amounts of metal infr

5. astructure using lancer rods and cutting torches .I bulled rigged a demoed portions of the hoppe
r. MY priority task was including my safety as well as my crew around me implementing safety
plans wearing proper PPE safety glasses protective goggles and flame retardant clothing worki
ng in extreme work conditions, I mastered our availability with equipment usage and pre plann
ed several strategic schedules simplifying our dangerous task at hand . My readiness and mana
gement skills proved for advancement as a superior supervisor .Completing our scope of work t
wo weeks ahead of schedule. Moving and relocating my own crew to the boiler to mill grind cut f
it prep and weld boiler tubes.
BORGER TEXAS CONOCO PHILLIPS REFINERY ZACHARY CONSTRUCTION
POSITION:Pipe Supervisor
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I would walk down work packages fix and correct piping systems that w
here not plumb level or square (punch list) .I did craftsman work fabricating riser for chemical tie
ins. I built complete isometric work packages from flange connection to tank tie in drawings det
ailed and engineered.
I fabricated steam and condensate systems duties involved cutting beveling fitting and welding.
Built turnkey systems ever time with no re work. I built weld maps, I did hydro testing on our own
systems turning over live systems I did hydrostatic and hydro test. Most systems worked on req
uired lock out tag out procedures I worked under extreme work conditions.
MESQUITE NEVADA WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT MMC
JOB POSITION: Pipe Supervisor
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I worked in the equipment room building stainless steel piping systems,
working with large bore piping. I would fit pipe out of jack stands and in piping rack. I cut fit and
rolled grooved voltaic piping connecting tank and waste piping to water bay tanks .My superinte
ndent relied solely on my craftsmanship and strong
Knowledge to deliver to our high demand schedule. I was able to deliver
over completed systems trimmed out and finished. Signing off on all completed systems as turn
key "building turn over packages to bill the client I built weld maps for fit inspection created and
productivity reports. Daily activities consisted of cutting grinding beveling rolling and grooving pi
pe. Tools used grinders, porta bans, saws & tri pods welding with welders .
PCL TRIAD WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ALB NM
POSITION:Pipefitter Welder
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: To cut fit and weld stainless steel piping system my fitter and I fabricate
d sand filtration piping system. I installed valves pumps (gate valves butterfly valves) pneumatic
and chain operated. I made bolt up connection at flange connection to the suction and diffusion
pumps, I welded pipe stainless sch5 and built supports stainless wall mounted brackets that wh
ere anchored into the concrete using red head or tap in anchors with epoxy and b7 studs and he
x nuts.
Bakersfield California Kimberlina solar power plant TIC
POSITION:Pipe Foreman /General Foreman

6. JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I supervised a team consisting of 25 rig welders
10 pipe fitters 4 helpers. My staff staged and phased out the entire a frame receiver piping syste
m scheduled and handed off a simple system. Participated in orbital welding 10 inline 2 {(steam
lines 1500ft, nickel platted carbon my crew behind my lead built and fabricated a
24" steam header as well as a steam drum welding extra heavy wall piping including a system o
f jacketed pipe. I developed a system to improve craftsmanship in a safe and timely manner, I
set a record of productivity for tic now known as Kiewit as the most productive piping crew in th
e world at the current time receiving piping optimization review and recognition from superior su
pervisors (Dave Fisher) Billy Everett) offering my readiness to save the project from bankruptcy
and under bidding my crew pulled out deadlines ahead of schedule working in extreme heat te
mperatures exceeding 110 degrees not exceeding
130. I set a pace companywide throughout the nation for pipe
fabrication my crew and staff received gold watches from tic superiors recognizing my originatio
n and leadership skills pointing out our craftsmanship nominating my crew members and fellow
worker u at a companywide luncheon, I Built a bar for piping expectations, Not only proving to b
e the fastest and safest with 0 reportable, also displaying a zero bust in x-ray on all our welds, n
o rework and completed systems from supports to bolts gaskets & install giving a turnkey proje
ct. I participated in startup and balance, from Energizing to hydro testing. Completing the first s
olar thermal power plant.
TIC Romoland California GE Inland empire power plant
POSITION:Pipe foreman
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I supervised a team of 20 Journeyman pipefitters Layout piping spools,
coordinated crane and forklift usage Built 54" cooling water piping system for power plant chiller
s, I Supervised my team in all work aspect including safety and craftsmanship over seeing cutti
ng, grinding, welding, fitting and bolt up I wrote welding slips to coordinate proper welding wire
and rod issued for each specific system, I generated schedules I handed over job completion for
ms to superintendent TQM and daily JSA .I helped track
and keep accurate accounts of footage installed by walking each system
daily and understanding the scope of work I,I preplanned each day’s work by streamlining redun
dancies and eliminating rework by field verifying dimensions, I would check material availability
for each specific task .I played a key role in delegating task from client and other contractors it
took precise timing and scheduling to prevent crews from working on top of each other .keeping
a safe job site .
TIC CLOVIS NEW MEXICO Aries Blue Bio diesel (St Joseph bio diesel plant)
POSITON: Pipe Fitter
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I built stainless steel piping system, I made whole penetration in and
out of the building I field fabricated piping systems
for tank and equipment tie ins. I built a deareator tank and fabricated piping systems , I fabricate
d sample station valves and strainer system. I built valve assembly trees for vacuum pump and
hydro flush. I built the entire rack and tank piping .I worked with 2" AND 8 {{Piping. Stainless ste
el 316 and 3041 material. I built support brackets. I cut fit and welded supports hangers, shoes,
guides and angle iron supports. I assisted the engineers
Notifying them of the coordinate bust of the rack location after trouble shooting different piping s
ystem and equipment locations I saved the company several thousands of dollars by eliminating
added work and making field fits where need to compensate for dimensions bust for the rack be

7. ing installed out of square and off location.
I did all the critical tie ins .
SOUTH WEST CM WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT NEW MEXICO
POSITON:Piping Superintendent
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I measured scaled workloads and did full complete material takeoffs for
current projects .Pecos waste water. I ordered material reviewed submittals and completed tur
n over package for equipment and material approval doing accurate freelance take off commun
icating daily with HD supply making sure all equipment and material was as per specification un
derstanding and clarifying all bid documents to eliminate any delays on arrival for material that t
he project might have I order material ahead of time and we staged it at the job site I did a com
plete inventory and verified material list was accurate . I assisted on completing a Tesuque ele
mentary project, providing welding and plumbing to specific projects to complete and finish jobs
on time or during crunch or punch list. I traveled and did job walks at other Existing waste water
plants to integrate myself with the job scope and get Familiarize with existing job site condition
s as well as understand operations of the plants I identified any issues that would create down
time for construction I mitigated all potential hazards by implementing safe job schedule with
one week two week and 6 month look ahead creating spread sheets and target dates for mater
ial arrivals and equipment install I coordinate with other crafts and contactors building a master
job schedule for all trades.
TIC Colorado GCC PUEBLO COLORADO
POSITION:Mechanical Supervisor
JOB TASKS & DUTIES:I cut pipe with a porta ban and grinder small bore 1" and 2 "piping syste
ms compressed air (socket welds), I worked in a cylo several hundred feet off the ground, I work
ed out of man baskets and lifts and jigs, my main task was to build top to bottom compressed a
ir system with valves for air stations including shut off valve and Chicago connection point for h
ose links and several other fittings unions tees 90 and 45 degree fittings I fabricated offsets
Avoiding placement of more presented systems I installed over 10,000 ft of 2" in 9 days. From
angle iron support brackets to clevis hanger supports I built a complete system. Upon my compl
etion I was promoted to pipe foreman.
TIC CLIMAX Colorado Molybdenum Mine ERS tic pipeline division
POSITION:Journeyman Pipefitter
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I worked on 18"poly pipeline, I cut and fused pipe together with a poly fu
sion machine, I worked in extreme cold temperatures. I worked in a trench and heat traced lines
to find piping systems in the snow. I worked with several tradesman we built concrete casing co
llars for piping sleeves in the water dump offs bays. I worked with specialized tools cutting grindi
ng and beveling pipe to specific measurements for box spacing and road way crossing installing
thrust blocking in the trenches I mitered pipe and built special degree fittings for elevation chan
ges to make sure pipe fits where square.
TIC Globe AZ PINTO VALLEY RESTART PROJECT
POSITION:General Foreman

8. JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I worked hands on with tradesman and engineers, I hydro and cleaned
all existing ball mill piping systems I completed over 2500 different piping systems my crew disc
onnected and reconnected old weathered piping systems. Any damaged or worn material and pi
pe we replaced by drawing isometric drawings doing detail work submitting (red lines) for engine
er approval. I met daily with our client and BHP Billiton, I turned over the ball mill to a union duri
ng transition of energizing old equipment I walked down every system
and ensured complete. Start to finish each system by signing off my
Systems that my staff worked on. I replaced gaskets hardware bolts nuts gaskets and supports
as well as cut removed and reinstall new piping if spools where out of square plumb or not level
.
TIC AFTON GENERATING SYSTEM LAS CRUCESNEW MEXICO
POSITION:Pipefitter
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I worked with riggers identifying spool pieces, I rigged and flew piping int
o the rack, climbing to elevated heights I would secure loads and disconnect crane rigging. I sig
naled the crane blindly In and out of the rack. I cut fit and prepped pipe making tough
fits in the rack utilizing rigging hoisting with chain falls. I would ensure proper fit ups using high l
ow gauges making a tight fit no high low and a perfect fit squaring pipe off the rack and setting
on coordinate and elevation. Selling my fits to inspector qa/qc.
YEAROUT MECHANICAL HISTORIC MUSEUM SANTA FE NEW MEXICO
POSITION:Pipefitter/Welder
JOB TASKS AND DUTIES: I built spool pieces in the fab shop cut fit and welded pipe and suppo
rts, I traveled to and from the job site to field verify dimension before fabricating spool pieces .I
worked in a fast pace environment in the fab shop competing with the best craftsman union wid
e (local 412) I machined mitered cut torched and fit pipe daily. My main task was to keep 3 weld
ers welding I built and fabricated the entire Santa fe museum piping systems that where installe
d there note (no material was sent back or spools related to not being built as per plan) I custom
fabricated each spool piece with an out and identified
on an isometric drawing where the field weld would be made. I prided myself on my craftsmansh
ip for being accurate. All spools I built in the shop went through a stringent inspection process b
efore going to the field from fit to weld and xray all piping systems I built met the local building c
ode requirements as per local authority and inspector. The Material worked with was carbon ste
el stainless steel .sch 40 and sch 80. I also assisted in emergency jobs for the owner Kevin year
out at cardinal health a cancer medication pharmaceutical plant myself and shag larceny would
make emergency repairs and do high price install for Mr. yea rout clients often under extreme c
onditions .
ESSI SAN JUAN GENERATING STATION LOCAL 412 SHUT DOWN
POSITION:Pipefitter
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: demo and new install I worked and assisted in placing air ram pads ben
eath the massive cross over after breaking it loose from its 48” connection. I torched and cut a n
ew bevel into the riser free hand I grinded and squared existing pipe lines and refit new connecti
on points. Working on an accelerated schedule a
maximum of 84 hour work weeks a 7/12 shut down and turn around

9. Keeping a minimal to power outage. Material handled chrome stainless and carbon I disconnect
ed the cross over and demo all connected lines, under extreme pressure I utilized lockout tag ou
t procedure to ensure safe work practices where being conducted I flushed lines before demo a
nd field fabricated new piping to make the cross over complete.
ASHCRAFT MECHANICAL LOVELACE HOSPITAL
POSITION:Journey Man Plumber/ Pipe fitter
JOB TASKS & DUTIES: I brazed medical gas lines and soldier copper piping water system instal
l several heating and cooling coils. Controls valves, shutoffs and disconnects, I built manifolds fo
r medical gas piping systems cutting soldiering and install supports as per local building code re
quirements. I installed several hundred feet of cast iron waste piping. I utilized the availability of
chop saws to cut piping but not limiting myself to cutting with a chain snap in tight places. I instal
led several feet of carbon vitalic piping I built a fire suppression bell alarm branch fire suppressio
n and sprinkler system. Installed tested and tagged. I grooved pipe solder and welded joints we
ar needed.
I operated a pipe roller for grooving and pipe threading machines
Thank you for reviewing my resume please contact me to discuss other job experiences if need
ed.
Thank you,
Joseph Chavez
Ieeebids61@gmail.com