Mario Puente

Mario Puente has diverse work experience in the construction industry. Mario began their career as an Assistant Building Coordinator Intern at the City of Rexburg, where they reviewed building plans and inspected construction sites for compliance with city and building codes. Mario also assisted in designing building structures and remodeling city buildings.

Mario then worked as a custodian at BYU-Idaho before joining Woodland Artisan as a Drafter. In this role, they engineered and designed products for global residential and commercial projects and collaborated with Project Managers, designers, and Architects for project approval.

Following this, Mario joined Ksm Construction as an Estimator, where they processed submittals, change orders, and work orders. Mario also evaluated quotes to determine the best construction measures for roofing projects.

Mario then joined URS Corporation as a Project Control Analyst, where they tracked welds and NDE test results for piping projects. Mario audited work packages and maintained progress records.

Afterwards, Mario worked at AECOM, first as a Project Controls Cost Analyst and then as a Project Controls Change Management Analyst. In these roles, they analyzed and monitored cost control activities, tracked and forecasted cost items, and reviewed and approved purchase orders and requisitions.

Currently, Mario is a Project Engineer at Okland Construction, where they apply their skills and knowledge to manage projects effectively. From their previous experiences, Mario has developed expertise in project management, cost control, estimating, and drafting.

Mario Puente attended Brigham Young University - Idaho from 2006 to 2011 and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. In addition, they attended Westwood College of Technology Calumet City from 2009 to 2010 and also received a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. Before attending college, Mario graduated from Hubbard High School in 2001, earning a High School Diploma in General Studies.

In terms of certifications, Mario obtained various qualifications. These include Business Development: Strategic Planning, The Ultimate Guide to Professional Networking, BIM Foundations, and Learning BIM 360 Field. These certifications were obtained from LinkedIn, with Business Development and Professional Networking obtained in May and June of 2022, respectively, and BIM Foundations obtained in May 2021. Additionally, Mario completed the OSHA 10-hour Safety Training, although the specific month and year of completion are not provided.