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Work History
Education
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Raul Cortes

Wilton,NSW

Summary

Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record at Intec Electrical, adept in project planning and staff management. Expertise in Auto Cad and Simpro, successfully leading projects from conception to completion. Skilled in fostering stakeholder relationships and achieving project goals with efficiency and safety, demonstrating a significant impact on organizational success. Confident in taking projects on as my own and making sure projects are completed on time and on budget with a desire to keep clients happy in order to obtain repeat projects.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Intec Electrical
02.2023 - 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.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Projects comprised of new builds and also refurbishments on live sites. Majority of projects were schools, however also worked on car yards, group homes and offices. Also included some main switch board upgrades to help out service division.

Project Manager

Design And Construct Electrical
03.2014 - 11.2022
  • 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.
  • Assisted design team in designing cost effective methods for completing job. Collaborating with lighting and switchboard manufactures and also wholesalers to do so.
  • Complete O & M manuals and as-built drawings as proficient with Auto Cad.
  • Majority of works was brand new warehouses of various sizes. Job value ranging from 3oo K to 3 million. Multiple jobs ran concurrently

Director

Cortes Electrical
12.2011 - 02.2014
  • Completed various types of projects running a small family business leading and mentoring a couple of apprentices. Jobs varied from high end homes to subcontracting on warehouses, shopping centres and hospital projects.
  • Collaborating with various stakeholders from families to builders.
  • Managed day to day work loads and ordering of materials in order to keep projects rolling.
  • Quoting jobs and also liaising with clients to ensure a great outcome for all involved.

Electrician/Project Manager

Titan Electrical
01.2001 - 10.2011
  • Site foreman on various electrical projects such as retirement villages, schools and new warehouses.
  • Progressed from foreman to project manager within the company and spent the last 3 years at the company as a project manager.
  • Rolls included implementation of safe work method statements,JSA and weekly tool box talks.
  • Project manager roll included managing projects such as retirement villages, schools and brand new warehouses.

Electrician

Leonard Electrics
04.2001 - 12.2002
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Maintained compliance with local codes and regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.

Apprentice Electrician

S&I Searle Electrical
11.1998 - 11.2002
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Kept tools and materials organized, contributing to a clean and safe work area for all team members throughout each project''s duration.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
  • Acquired valuable hands-on experience with various types of wiring systems by assisting experienced electricians in diverse installation projects.
  • Assisted in the successful completion of various commercial and residential projects by providing reliable support to electricians.

Education

Cert IV in Project Management - Project Management

Tafe
Bowral
12.2010

Cert 3 Electrical Fitter Mechanic - Electrical

Tafe
Miller
11.2001

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • OH&S requirement and implementation
  • Auto Cad
  • Simpro
  • Quoting
  • Subcontractor negotiations and engagement
  • Contract negotiations
  • Project design and implementation
  • Material procurement and comparison
  • Staff management and scheduling
  • O & M manual creation

Timeline

Project Manager

Intec Electrical
02.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Design And Construct Electrical
03.2014 - 11.2022

Director

Cortes Electrical
12.2011 - 02.2014

Electrician

Leonard Electrics
04.2001 - 12.2002

Electrician/Project Manager

Titan Electrical
01.2001 - 10.2011

Apprentice Electrician

S&I Searle Electrical
11.1998 - 11.2002

Cert IV in Project Management - Project Management

Tafe

Cert 3 Electrical Fitter Mechanic - Electrical

Tafe
Raul Cortes