HÉCTOR ALGARIN APONTE
Bayamon
Summary
Self-motivated attitude and able to provide encouragement, leadership, vision, creativity, and empowerment to coworkers. Good communication skills and valuable fundamental based character. Detail-oriented, organized, persistent and enthusiastic. Capability to coordinate and manage multiple projects without losing focus on the overall scope of work.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Aided Drafting (AUTOCAD) Profesor
LICEO DE ARTE Y TECNOLOGIA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Introduction to Lineal Drawings and Hand Lettering Techniques.
- Basic Orthographic Projection Views, Geometric Views, Sectional drafting and Isometric Visualizations.
- Provide the main principles and techniques of technical drawing and design, focusing on both traditional methods and modern computer-aided design (CAD) software like AutoCAD.
- Their curriculum includes topics like 2D and 3D modeling, architectural and mechanical drawing, and how to create detailed plans and specifications for different industries such as construction, engineering, and manufacturing.
- Interact with the Institutions Faculty to develop and acknowledge the curriculum established.
- Develop and administer test and grade students based on their skills acquired and also their achievements in class.
- Provide students with the best guidance in problem solving techniques, better understanding, drafting technology and specialized creativity for future drafting professionals.
Commercial / Residential Cost Estimator / Draftsman
AIR MASTER
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Develop accurate cost estimates of custom windows, doors, and aluminum architectural systems.
- Review architectural plans and specifications relative to the scheduled scope of work assigned & work closely with Chief Estimator and salespeople to coordinate estimates due date.
- Determine estimate overall cost of projects and prepare quoted packages using standard window, door & glass type color & thickness for proper pricing percentages and estimate formulas.
- May refer to blueprints, architectural drawings and the Internet for information that may determine the type and/or quantity of items to be included in the project estimate.
- Maintain up to date archives of estimates due to future changes and/or drawing revisions.
- Maintain phones and emails and data of product providers, architects, engineers, developers, and clients for future estimates.
- Perform project follow up though continued interaction by phone, emails and/or text with architects, engineers, developers, and clients.
- Support post-sales personnel in interpreting pricing requests
- Manufacturers of Aluminum Windows, Doors, and Architectural Custom Systems for Government, Commercial and/or Residential areas in Puerto Rico, Florida, Dominican Republic, Virgin Islands and Jamaica.
Commercial / Residential Salesman & Cost Estimator
CONDADO WINDOW PR
05.2021 - 04.2023
- As a Salesman & Estimator my duty and responsibility were to coordinate the diverse activities relative to Sales and service for the client.
- The principal focus was the Organization and proper Planification of the Sale but also the Objective was to guarantee that all the activities related to the Sales by CWPR were met and accomplished.
- May refer to blueprints, architectural drawings and the Internet for information that may determine the type and/or quantity of items to be included in the project estimates.
- Review architectural drawings, customer "TAKE OFFS" and specifications to determine appropriate items to estimate such as Impact Doors and Windows, Architectural custom system, Curtain Walls, Aluminum Sun Control, Canopies, Motorized or Accordion Shutters and/or interior or exterior handrails.
- Asist monthly sales meetings.
- Asist clients in "Show Room" visits and answer any questions or doubts.
- Provide all the information requested and maintain transparent communication with the client.
- Attend client's requests and necessities so that sales and estimate process with the client may be effective.
- Answer all questions and doubts that the client may have regarding products, payment, service, installation and guarantees.
- Lift all the dimensions needed for the proper fabrication and installation of the products.
- Photos of areas and openings that will be installed.
- Create and develop the estimate on QuickBooks with all the detailed dimensions, specifications and the CWPR standard window, door, glass type thickness and color for a proper estimate and accurate quote.
- All quotes must be fulfilled in 4 to 6 days max.
- Support post-sales personnel in interpreting pricing requests.
- All the necessary documents and contracts related to the estimate must be converted to PDF's and emailed to the client.
- Asist the client with any doubts or questions related to the estimate that may hold or delay the process of closing the sale.
- Perform project follow up though continued interaction by phone, text or email with architects, engineers, developers and clients for future changes in estimates.
- Coordinate with the Engineering Department and provide all the necessary information required if the project will be in need of "Shop Drawings".
- If so, and client is in agreement with drawings he/she must sign accepting all that is specified on "Shop Drawings".
- Review and clear all doubts regarding drawing dimensions, specifications, and colors before processing it to CWHP.
- Coordinate with CWHP Process & Manufacturing Department and provide all proper detailed dimensions and specifications for product process and manufacture.
- Review and revise all documents and drawings before the production phase.
- Maintain a computer archive & folder copy of all documents and photos related to the order processed to production.
- Maintain up to date archives of estimates due to future changes and/or drawing revisions requested by clients.
- Maintain phones, emails and data of product providers, architects, engineers, developers and clients for future estimates.
- All orders must be given "Follow up" and Process Reports for minimum casualties or none.
- Asist and provide the Installation Crew with all the proper information and" Shop Drawings" before the installation process.
- Manufacturers of Aluminum Windows, Doors, and Architectural Custom Systems for Government, Commercial and/or Residential areas in Puerto Rico, Florida & the Virgin Islands.
Commercial / Residential Cost Estimator / Draftsman
AIR MASTER
BARCELONETA
12.2017 - 05.2021
- As an Estimator my duty was to serve and develop accurate cost estimates of custom windows, doors, and aluminum architectural systems.
- Review plans and specifications relative to the scheduled scope of work assigned & work closely with Chief Estimator and salespeople to coordinate estimates due date.
- Determine estimate overall cost of projects and prepare quoted packages.
- Prepare layouts and "TAKE OFFS" based on plans and/or sketches provided by architects, engineers, contractors, customers, salesmen and requested by the Chief Estimator and/or Manager.
- May refer to blueprints, architectural drawings and the Internet for information that may determine the type and/or quantity of items to be included in the project estimate.
- Review architectural drawings, customer "TAKE OFFS" and specifications to determine appropriate items to estimate such as architectural custom systems/curtain wall, aluminum Sun Control, Canopies, Shutters and/or Handrails.
- Maintain up to date archives of estimates due to future changes and/or drawing revisions.
- Manufacturers of Aluminum Windows, Doors, and Architectural Custom Systems for Government, Commercial and/or Residential areas in Puerto Rico, Florida, Dominican Republic, Virgin Islands and Jamaica.
Commercial Project Installation Supervisor
VALCOR
Gurabo
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Directly supervise, plan and coordinate project activities in accordance with company politics and applicable laws.
- Prepare daily and/or weekly work schedules for Installers.
- Ensure that the construction prior to the installation is carried out with the dimensions and specifications agreed in the "shop drawings".
- Prepare and discuss with the Manager the proper documentation required for project activity.
- Provide drawing or "as built" information to Valcor engineering area so this may ensure proper coordination with draftsman's for "shop drawing development and corrections.
- Provide sketches or cad drawings for manufacturers or alterations that these may need to ensure excellence and proper field installation requirements.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers for proper project coordination on product installations.
- Follow-up on work plan and alert management to any inconvenience that may affect compliance.
- Manage delivery logistics and installation in coordination with Commercial Project Dept. office and installation subcontractors.
- Coordinate and directly supervise the installation, ensuring installers have the proper information to execute al installation activities such as shop drawings, tools, equipment, and materials: verifying that all work is done as agreed.
- Assist project meetings and weekly meetings at Valcor.
- Ensure that every Installer and employee of Valcor complies with security measures and rules established by OSHA, having the objective of zero accidents.
- Generate Installers weekly payroll based on prior contract agreement.
- Provide weekly reports on all installation activities to assure precise work certifications.
- Stay informed with project needs & materials, equipment requirements etc., to comply with the "milestones" of the project.
- Carry out all tasks that may be required by Project Manager.
- Manufacturers of Aluminum Windows, Doors, and Architectural Systems for Government, commercial and/or residential areas in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Jamaica & Home Depot.
Commercial / Residential Cost Estimator
VALCOR
Gurabo
08.2014 - 12.2015
- As an Estimator Developed and Perform accurate cost estimates of custom window, doors and aluminum architectural systems.
- Window, Door Cost Estimator must review plans and specifications relative to the schedule and scope of work and works closely with salespeople to coordinate estimate due date.
- Determine estimate overall cost of project and prepare quote packages using knowledge of standard pricing, discounts, while utilizing estimating formulas and tools based on aluminum weight, glass type color and thickness.
- Prepared layouts and "TAKE OFFS" from manufactured items as per customers, salesmen and/or requested by the Cost Estimate Manager.
- May refer to blueprints and/or architectural drawings to determine the type and number of items to include in project estimate.
- Review architectural drawings, customer TAKE OFFS" and specifications in order to determine appropriate window systems/curtain wall and aluminum systems such as Sun Control, Canopies, Shutters and Handrail for the projects.
- Utilize up to date computer software for accurate cost estimate pricing.
- Maintain up to date archives and computer files of estimates due to future changes and/or drawing revisions.
- Responsible of maintaining phones and emails and data of providers, architects, engineers, developers and clients.
- Format and organize pricing requests to be reviewed and priced as per VALCORS manufacturing area.
- Receive pricing from VALCORS manufacturing for price review for accuracy.
- Perform follow up though continued interaction through phone calls with architects, engineers, developers and clients.
- Collaborate with VALCORS project engineers and installers in workload based on project complexity for bid due dates.
- Managing timelines associated with pre- and post-sale activities.
- Support post-sales personnel in interpreting pricing requests.
- Window, Door Cost Estimator must realize success based on cost estimate accuracy, design accuracy, and progressive client relationship.
- Manufacturers of Aluminum Windows, Doors, and Architectural Systems for Government, commercial and/or residential areas in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Jamaica.
Designer Draftsman
INTERGROUP
Bayamon
01.2003 - 06.2013
- Prepared detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by Architect Designer and developed architectural detailed sketched drawings for drafters.
- Supervised co-workers in technical drawing elaboration & determined procedures and instructions to be followed, according to design specifications and quantity of required materials.
- Convert and update "hand drawn" desk top architectural drawing to (AutoCAD dwg) drawing files.
- Coordinated and acknowledged any changes mentioned in workshops or meetings with Architects or Project Developers.
- Coordinate and cross reference site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, wall sections, details and specifications drawings so that they all are in conjunction with every other plot plan.
- Discuss and implement changes to projects plans on recommendations of architect or clients.
- "TAKE-OFF" for estimating different commercial projects and implementing drawing techniques in accordance with AIA standard project codes for better and faster project elaboration and presentation.
- Providers of Architectural, Engineering, Planning & Interior Design & Decoration services for Government, commercial and individual companies in the PR and the USA area.
Draftman
I.S.S. (Intelligent Software Solutions)
Hato Rey
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Developed Autocad drawing and architectural detailed drawings for clients.
- Converted and updated "hand drawn" architectural drawing to (Autocad dwg) drawing files.
- Gathering field information for Mech/Piping Engineers.
- Identifying fundamental needs for as built drawing with Architects and Survey Engineers.
- Field Asbuilt for P & I.D (Process and Instrumentation Drawings).
- Providers of Drafters, Architects, Engineers services for Government, commercial and individual companies in PR, USA and the Virgin Islands area.
Draftsman
UNIPRO
Cataño
07.1997 - 11.2000
- Developed Structural and Civil detailed drawings for clients.
- Convert and update "hand drawn" structural drawings to AutoCAD dwg files.
- Gathered field information for Structural Engineers.
- Helped co-workers with basic office & workshop coordination.
- Coordinate and cross reference site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, wall sections, details, and specification drawings so that they all are in conjunction with every other plot plan.
- Analyzed, verified, & updated documents and project specifications.
- Helped co-workers in plotting, printing and documenting specifications.
- Providers of Architectural, Engineering, and Planning services for Pharmaceutical, Governmental and commercial companies in the PR and the USA area.
Construction Drafting Educator
Vocational High School - Miguel A. Such
Rio Piedras
03.1997 - 05.1997
- For about a (3) month period I had the privilege to teach the fundamentals of drafting & technical drawing to 10th grade through 12th grade students.
- My principal priority was to teach each student on how to develop drafting skills by developing written drafting technics on a drafting table to acquire the fundamental basics of creating "freehand" drawing using dimensioning scale, pencils, mechanical pens, compasses, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices to prepare a sketched drawing.
- In addition to the fundamental "freehand" drawings, isometric and/or 2D/3D drawings were included.
- This prepared each student on how to visualize two- and three-sided figures, all in dimensional proportions, but none were shown as a true shape with 90-degree corners.
- All the vertical lines would be drawn vertically but all horizontal lines are drawn at 30 degrees to the base line.
- Isometric is an easy method of drawing 2D/3D images.
- Further on these drawings will provide visual guidelines and descriptions to each student on how to construct a figure, product, plan, and elevation.
- On each drawing they should emphasize using their standardized building techniques to draw and elaborate a detailed plan or figure layout.
- Further on these drawings would translate an idea, sketch, or specification into accurate computer-assisted drafting drawing (CAD / AUTOCAD).
Draftsman
Mechanical Eng. Adolfo Llanos & Electrical Eng. Luis Castellvi
Guaynabo
09.1992 - 02.1997
- Analyzed, verified, & updated documents and project specifications to comply with code standards.
- Convert and update "hand drawn" desk top mechanical and electrical drawing to (AutoCAD dwg) drawing files.
- Developed Mechanical (piping, pluvial, sanitary, sprinklers, a/c, and p & id schedules etc…) and detailed drawings.
- Developed Electrical (power, lighting, diagrams, tables, one-line diagrams etc…) and detailed drawings.
- Gathering field information for Mechanical/Piping and Electrical Engineers.
- Providers of Engineering, services for Pharmaceutical, Governmental, and commercial companies in the PR area.
Education
Construction & Drafting Technical Course - Draftsman
Vocational High School Tomas C. Ongay
Bayamon, PRCourse - Building Costs Estimates
Bortech Institute
Hato Rey, PRCredits to obtain a B.A. - Engineering
Caribbean University College
Bayamon, PRCourse - Drywall Mechanic Installer, Plaster & Sanding, Cost Estimate & Construction Plan Reading
Gypsum Board Art Institute
San Juan, PRCourse - Basics of Project Management
Google Online Course
Course - OSHA - Certified 30-hour Construction Safety and Health
AAR Services
Skills
- Project Development
- Project Management
- Supervision
- Work Plan Coordination
- Schedule Coordination
- Client Service
- Project Service
- PR Project Regulatory Code Compliance
- Field Inspection
- AS-BUILTS
- AutoCAD
- Sketchup 3D
- Basic Revit
- MS Office
- Excel
- Photoshop
- Online Takeoff Estimate Program
- Cost Estimates
Skills
Work Plan and Schedule coordination, Client & Project Service, PR Project Regulatory Code Compliance, Field Inspection & Detailed 'AS-BUILTS' for development and reproduction, AutoCAD, Sketchup 3D, Basic Revit, MS Office, Excel, Photoshop, Online Takeoff Estimate Program for - Doors, Windows & Architectural Systems Cost Estimates, Biliterate; read, speak and write English and Spanish
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Computer Aided Drafting (AUTOCAD) Profesor
LICEO DE ARTE Y TECNOLOGIA
08.2024 - 12.2024
Commercial / Residential Cost Estimator / Draftsman
AIR MASTER
09.2023 - 11.2024
Commercial / Residential Salesman & Cost Estimator
CONDADO WINDOW PR
05.2021 - 04.2023
Commercial / Residential Cost Estimator / Draftsman
AIR MASTER
12.2017 - 05.2021
Commercial Project Installation Supervisor
VALCOR
02.2016 - 05.2017
Commercial / Residential Cost Estimator
VALCOR
08.2014 - 12.2015
Designer Draftsman
INTERGROUP
01.2003 - 06.2013
Draftman
I.S.S. (Intelligent Software Solutions)
01.2001 - 12.2002
Draftsman
UNIPRO
07.1997 - 11.2000
Construction Drafting Educator
Vocational High School - Miguel A. Such
03.1997 - 05.1997
Draftsman
Mechanical Eng. Adolfo Llanos & Electrical Eng. Luis Castellvi
09.1992 - 02.1997
Construction & Drafting Technical Course - Draftsman
Vocational High School Tomas C. Ongay
Course - Building Costs Estimates
Bortech Institute
Credits to obtain a B.A. - Engineering
Caribbean University College
Course - Drywall Mechanic Installer, Plaster & Sanding, Cost Estimate & Construction Plan Reading
Gypsum Board Art Institute
Course - Basics of Project Management
Google Online Course
Course - OSHA - Certified 30-hour Construction Safety and Health
AAR Services