Martin Cobos, E.I.T.

Experience

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  FCI Fabrication

  Oct 1998 - Feb 1999

  Shop Foreman

  •Manage Shop Schedule•Manage Time clock for all of the Shop employees•Responsible for Logs of man hours spent, Materials, and Rentals for Invoicing Projects•Responsible for all safety requirements for Employees working in the field.•Scheduling X-Ray Inspections of Fabricated Products•Drawing Schematics of Pressure Vessels Fabricated in the Shop•Installation of Pressure Vessels at Jobsite

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  Universal Forest Products

  Feb 1999 - May 2003

  Truss Designer/ Estimator

  •Generate Detailed Engineered Truss Packages•Communicate with Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, and Customers to resolve problems and provide Customer Service•Custom and Residential Projects•Engineer Roof and Floor Trusses to meet the requirements for each individual Project•Design cost effective Truss systems•Work with In-House Engineer to maintain Quality and Efficiency in designs•Schedule Design, Manufacturing, and Delivery of Trusses•Review Structural and Architectural plans to Generate Estimates•Worked with 2 design software’s Alpine VIEW and Mitek•Became most proficient and Advanced user of Mitek•Implement the PrimeCAD system for Truss Layouts•Design Templates for Truss Layouts•Design Standard Details and Notes for Truss Layouts•Responsible for Lumber and Cost Inventory in Engineering Software Show less

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  The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Sept 2001 - May 2011

  Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering

  Bachelors of Civil Engineering in May 7, 2011.I am a student Member of ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)I am a student Member of ACI (American Concrete Institute)I am the Project Manager of the ASCE Concrete Canoe Team.

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  Timbertech Texas

  May 2003 - Oct 2004

  Truss Designer/ Estimator

  •Generate Detailed Engineered Truss Packages•Communicate with Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, and Customers to resolve problems and provide Customer Service•Commercial and Residential Projects•Engineer Roof and Floor Trusses to meet the requirements for each individual Project•Design cost effective Truss systems•Work with In-House Engineer to maintain Quality and Efficiency in designs•Implement the PrimeCAD system for Truss Layouts•Schedule Design, Manufacturing, and Delivery of Trusses•Review Structural and Architectural plans to Generate Estimates Show less

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  MG Building Material Truss Division

  Oct 2004 - Jul 2008

  Truss Designer/ Estimator

  •Design Templates for Truss Layouts•Design Standard Details and Notes for Truss Layouts•Schedule Design, Manufacturing, and Delivery of Trusses•Review Structural and Architectural plans to Generate Estimates•Train new Designers•Improve Efficiency•Generate Detailed Engineered Truss Packages•Communicate with Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, and Customers to resolve problems and provide Customer Service•Commercial and Residential Projects•Maintain Costs in Engineering Program•Engineer Roof and Floor Trusses to meet the requirements for each individual Project•Send Engineered Trusses to the Professional Engineers at Mitek to be sealed.•Maintain Lumber Inventory in Engineering Software•Design cost effective Truss systems Show less

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  Alamo Iron Works

  Jul 2008 - Dec 2009

  Rebar Estimator

  •Download Plans from Online sites•Schedule Projects to maximize work load•Member of Process Improvement Group•Member of Forecasting and Planning Group•Review Structural and Architectural plans to Generate Estimates•Responsible for Work Log Databases•Responsible for Network File Tree•Use Multiple Software types: Shear 97, Excel, Word, Vu360, Outlook to do Take-Off and Schedule Work•Consult with General Contractors to meet Deadlines and Goals•Turn in RFI’s•Manage change orders and addendums •Submitted bids based on RFP’s or RFQ’s per specifications Show less

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  Randstad Technologies US

  Dec 2011 - Jul 2013

  IT Staging

  •Maintain parts levels in supply depots for computers and other assets at USAA’s Home office•Perform daily audit scans of supply depots•IT Staging and imaging of computers of 480 a week for a PC refresh project

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  Trussway

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2018

  Truss Designer

  POSITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares schematic diagrams and detailed section drawings showing interrelated dimensions; calculates strength of materials and other necessary calculations to ensure conformance to all model, state, and federal codesInvestigates preliminary information and data necessary to develop designsUtilizes knowledge of various computer software, AutoCad, Wall Builder, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.Reviews and optimizes designs for most efficient and profitable use of materials, equipment, and manpowerInteracts with building designers about feasibility, possibilities, and problems that may preclude the completion of a truss package that adequately conveys the architects designInteracts with the sales department regarding the scope of the work and to acquire and disseminate information needed in order to provide a quality truss package that is within bid parameters.Provides backup assistance to builders by answering general questions and reconciling any problems in the condition of the delivered product.Performs other job-related duties or special projects as assigned Show less

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  HOMEWOOD BUILDING SUPPLY, LLC

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Truss Designer
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  Joeris General Contractors, Ltd

  Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

  Assistant Project Manager
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  Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc.

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2022

  Structural Engineer in Training
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  Simpson Strong-Tie

  Oct 2022 - now

  Software Implementation and Customer Success