Conrado Montes
Candidate Information
Email: conrado@montes-family.com
Phone: (415) 640-2424
Salary Expectation: TBD
Skills: Project Cost Estimation, Value Engineering, Budgeting, Bid Process Management, Contractor Selection, Permitting, Pre-Construction Meetings, Subcontractor Bid Review, Contract Administration, Construction Documentation, Scope of Work Development, Construction Scheduling, Stakeholder Communication, Proposal Preparation, Project Plan Interpretation, Team Leadership, Training & Mentorship, Facility Relocations, Space Planning, Design Coordination, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project), Construction Supervision, Risk Management, Due Diligence, Cost Control, Feasibility Studies, Site Investigations, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Systems, HVAC Systems, Process Piping, Waste Systems, Cleanroom Construction, Data Center Construction, Commercial Building Construction, Industrial Facilities Construction, Federal & State Projects, ADA Compliance, Tenant Improvements, Punch List Preparation, As-Built Documentation, Owner’s Manual Coordination, Fluent in English and Spanish.
Current Location: Reno, NV
Willing to Relocate?: NA
Relevant Experience: Conrado Montes is a seasoned Pre-Construction and Construction Manager with extensive experience in cost estimation, value engineering, contractor selection, and project budgeting. Currently based in Reno, NV, he has managed large-scale commercial, industrial, and data center projects, including his recent role at Overwatch/Switch Data Center. With a Mechanical Engineering degree and a Master’s in Engineering Management, Conrado has led pre-construction efforts for PG&E, the County of Santa Cruz, and the Naval Postgraduate School, overseeing bid processes, permitting, and construction documentation. His expertise spans HVAC, electrical, and process piping systems, making him a strong candidate for strategic pre-construction planning.
Work Authorization: US
Highlights: Pre-Construction & Construction Management Experience
Overwatch/Switch Data Center (Reno, NV) – Managed construction startup, field investigations, budgeting, and scheduling.
PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric, Central Coast, CA) – Led pre-construction efforts, including cost estimation, bid processes, and contractor selection.
Naval Postgraduate School (Monterey, CA) – Oversaw pre-construction planning, permitting, and subcontractor management.
County of Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz, CA) – Developed scope of work, conducted value engineering, and managed pre-construction documentation.
Expertise in Cost Estimation & Value Engineering
PG&E – Developed budgets and cost-saving strategies for multiple infrastructure projects.
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Led cost estimation for tenant improvements and renovation projects.
Montes Consulting – Managed budgeting and cost control for government and private-sector projects.
Bidding, Permitting, & Contractor Selection
PG&E, County of Santa Cruz, and Naval Postgraduate School – Executed bid processes, obtained permits, and coordinated pre-construction meetings.
Hertz Corporation – Managed contractor selection for multiple airport facility upgrades.
SanDisk Data Center – Administered bidding and subcontractor selection for high-tech facility construction.
Project Coordination & Construction Documentation
CBRE (Pacific Gas & Electric Account) – Led documentation processes for over 50 projects across Northern California.
Turner Construction (Evergreen Valley College & City College of San Francisco) – Managed construction plans, schedules, and reporting.
San Jose Federal Building – Handled project documentation, ADA compliance, and final closeouts.
Industry Experience in Commercial, Industrial, and Federal Projects
Data Centers: Overwatch/Switch, PG&E, SanDisk
Government Buildings: County of Santa Cruz, San Jose Federal Building, Naval Postgraduate School
Higher Education: Evergreen Valley College, City College of San Francisco
Retail & Airport Facilities: Hertz Corporation (SFO, SEA, SMF, HNL, LAS)
Technical & Software Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
Fluent in English and Spanish
Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Process Piping, and Waste Systems Design Knowledge
Resume: View Resume
Cover Letter: View Cover Letter
