Pomona Based SPECTRA Is Searching For Waterproofing Estimator/Project Manager

Saw this on a Google alert for waterproofing-passing it on from Monster.com

Full Time Waterproofing Estimator/Project Manager

About the Job

JOB TITLE:            senior estimator /​ project manager
                             (waterproofing)

LOCATION:         Southern California

Spectra Company, http://www.​SpectraCompany.​com , is seeking Full Time Waterproofing Estimator/​Project Manager.​  Individuals must have at least 7 years experience in Estimating and Project Management.​  Must have excellent customer relation skills and solid experience in WATERPROOFING and RESTORATION.​  Management skills required.​

 

Candidate must possess the following qualities: 

• Strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to manage staff, other estimators, and crews
• Commitment to professionalism exhibited through previous job successes
• Efficient
• Strong computer skills include Outlook, Word and Excel.​  Master Builder a plus.​
• Ability to read blueprints required
• Extensive knowledge of industry products
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in managing and coordinating multiple subcontractors
• Good oral and written communications skills

Required - Estimating /​ Project Management Experience

·        New Construction /​ Restoration

·        Blueprint Plan Reading

·        Leak Investigation

·        Roof Systems /​ Coatings

·        Elastomeric Coatings

·        Below Grade

·        Urethane /​ Epoxy Coatings

·        Epoxy /​ Grout Injections

·        Caulking /​ Sealants

·        Concrete Spall /​ Crack Repair

·        Floors /​ Decks /​ Walkways

·        Painting (Helpful)

·        Historic Buildings (Helpful)

 

To apply, please E-mail your resume to info@​spectracompany.​com
or send via Fax with cover letter to 909-599-7762.​  

Help wanted Ad on CL-Robin In Eagle Rock (CA) Needs a Waterproofing Specialist

Need waterproofing specialist immediately (Eagle Rock)

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Date: 2010-12-20, 9:56PM PST
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Have a leak in floor, window and through wall. Need immediate help (short term fix) as well as permanent solution.

Please provide bio / experience or resume and rates.

Thank you,
Robin
310-722-7657 cell (call 6 am to 9 pm)
Apple310@gmail.com

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From San Fernando Valley Business Journal-Waterproofing Company Owner Accused of Insurance Fraud

Reposted Here from SFVBJ-

Business Owner Accused of Insurance Fraud

By Jessica Vernabe

Monday, December 20, 2010

The owner of a Tarzana-based painting business has been arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud, the California Department of Insurance announced.
Abraham Dvir, 66-year-old owner of United Painting and Waterproofing Company, was arrested on four felony counts of premium fraud. Dvir is accused of falsifying payroll reports between 2006 and 2009 in order to reduce the cost of insurance premiums.
The alleged misrepresentation led to a loss of about $112,000 in workers’ compensation premiums by the State Compensation Insurance Fund over the four year period, the department said. Dvir could face up to 15 years in prison and up to $236,000 in fines, if convicted.
The insurance department’s fraud division received a suspected fraud referral from the State Compensation Insurance Fund in February, which was followed with an investigation. Dvir surrendered to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Dec. 16.

From APRA's Nov/Dec Newsletter-Wily Nilly Drilling of Holes For Cable Leads to Major Damage

I get APRA's (Association of Professional Reserve Analysts) Monthly Newsletter delivered to my email box every other month.The Nov/Dec newsletter has some important lessons for HOA's on deferred maintenance and the costs that come with it.

Satellite/Cable installers are some of an HOA's worst enemies, whether you know it or not. Cable/sat dish installers get paid the same way many of your vendors employees do,  by "piece work". What's piece work? Well lets say that the cable/dish installer has 5 installs in one day scheduled. He/she gets paid by each dish they install. If they get paid lets say $75.00 per dish, they can make $375.00 that day. If it takes the installer 5 hours to do the job, that breaks out to" $75.00 an hour in wages. If it takes the installer 10 hours to do the jobs, that breaks out to "only' $37.50 an hour.

They are incentivized to slam as many dishes in as possible. Therefore, your HOA is at risk of leaks due to the installer slamming in the dish as easily and as fast as they can. Read this from APRA-


Mysterious Holes. While doing my
weekly property inspection, I noticed
holes in the stucco walls that appeared
to be vandalism. The holes revealed a
mysterious black substance inside the
wood structure. The black substance
turned out to be mold and dryrot. About
the same time, reports were coming in
regarding some of the cantilevered
balconies that had dropped an inch or two.


Engineers Called In. The board
decided to bring in experts to study
both the walls and the balconies to
make recommendations for repair and
to write the specifications so bids could
be obtained. At this point, the health
and safety of those affected residents was of great concern.

Bids were obtained from four different
engineering companies and a contract
was awarded to the low bidder at
$56,000. Arrangements were made for
the engineers to have access to all
second and third story balconies for
inspection purposes. A detailed
description of the condition of each
balcony was noted, including a rating
system to determine the priority in
which these balconies would be
repaired. As a result of the inspection, a
dozen balconies were immediately
closed off due to unsafe conditions.
The study revealed dryrot and mold
behind the walls where the small holes
had been made. It was thought that the
water came from roof leaks and poor
drainage. The holes in the walls were
created by the cable company
installing cable to individual units. The
exterior walls were coated with an
elastomeric paint which did not allow
water to evaporate when it got behind
stucco.
Termites. All of the dampness had
attracted termites. A termite specialist
was brought in and the treatment of all buildings cost $100,000.

Dryrot on plywood under dish from leaks through stucco

Wires run on top of wall nailed through creates a path for water intrusion

Open holes in stucco are waiting to funnel water into the wall.

 READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE AND FIND OUT THE COSTS OF DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AT APRA BY CLICKING HERE

Another Tiled Deck Gone to Hell-Tufflex Material Re-Emulsified/Leaks Into Garage

Last week I looked at another failed Slate covered deck in Atascadero, CA... this one has Tufflex underneath. Four years old, the installer went out of business and the owner is stuck with a big (11k) repair bill to remove it all, then will have to put down new plywood and waterproofing.

Tile decks, you can go cheap the first time, but when that bites you in the ass...you'll spend more second time around to fix it.

Pay Central Coast Waterproofing once to do it right. Call Bill at 805-545-8300 for a free tile waterproofing system estimate. Lic 890269.

Re-Blog From Berding & Weil-Dangers Of Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor

Liability in the Bargain?
The Dangers of Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor

by Timothy J. Smith, Esq.

Homeowners and homeowners' associations often face expenses to maintain or repair their property. It makes sense to look for the most affordable contractor available to do the work. Many times, through friends or relatives, a homeowner will come across an unlicensed contractor during their search for a person to do the work. The unlicensed contractor will provide a bid that is much lower than bids from licensed contractors and promises to do the same work. It sounds so appealing to save money but still get great workmanship that many people fall into the trap and hire the unlicensed contractor. However, the cheapest contractor available might be the one that will cost the most in the long run.

It is not surprising that an unlicensed contractor would be less expensive than a licensed contractor. Unlicensed contractors have advantages that enable them to provide the lowest prices. They do not have to pay licensing fees, they do not have to obtain a bond to protect their work, and more often than not they do not purchase liability or workers compensation insurance. Without these added expenses the unlicensed contractor can provide their services at a rate lower than the legitimately licensed professional.

It is true that having a contractor's license is not a guarantee that the work will be done well, or even properly. Since there is no guarantee that a licensed contractor will do a better job why should a homeowner or association care if the contractor has a license? The answer is simple--to protect the homeowner or association from a myriad of problems that could arise.

READ ALL OF THIS ARTICLE AT BERDING & WEIL BY CLICKING HERE