Pedro Mendez
Labor leader and public-sector field representative for Nor Cal Carpenters Local Union No.22.
Providing agency and safeguarding the interests of all construction workers through a fair and equitable workplace.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2020 – Present Northern California Carpenters Regional Council San Francisco, CA Public Sector Field Representative Carpenters Local Union No.22 ◼ Assisted in negotiating public sector contracts, securing fair wages, benefits, and working conditions with entities such as the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District and Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District among others. ◼ Conducted research, developed proposals, and performed equity and wage analyses to support effective negotiation strategies.
◼ Advocated for workers’ rights at local and state levels by supporting legislation including AB 2011, SB 4, and SB 423.
◼ Represented union members in grievance handling and disciplinary proceedings, successfully settling multiple grievances.
◼ Mediated conflicts between union members and employers, ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
◼ Enhanced union membership through targeted outreach and education on the benefits of union membership
◼ Educated members about their rights, the collective bargaining process, and effective participation in union activities.
◼ Communicated updates on union activities and negations to ensure members were wellinformed and engaged. 2011 – 2020 Cahill – General Contractors San Francisco, CA Lead Journeyman Carpenter
◼ Supervised production on 13 mid-rise podium and concrete structures, including market-rate housing, healthcare facilities, and renovations.
◼ Coordinated exterior and interior processes, overseeing quality control and compliance with industry standards.
◼ Implemented and maintained digital QC data using PlanGrid, improving documentation accuracy.
◼ Led jobsite safety initiatives, ensuring OSHA compliance and maintaining comprehensive safety records.
◼ Managed and enforced the corporate Injury Illness Preventions Plan (IIPP), enhancing overall site safety.
2000 – 2010 Nibbi Brothers – General Contractors San Francisco, CA Journeyman Carpenter
◼ Lead multiple projects, including low-income housing and commercial concrete structures, ensuring compliance with architectural specifications and contract terms. ◼ Managed punch list efforts for six mid-rise residential and commercial projects, successfully meeting deadlines and passing inspections.
◼ Evaluated sub-contractor work for accuracy and craftsmanship, maintaining high standards of quality
◼ Enhanced project efficiency through effective coordination and problem-solving.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
▪ Microsoft - Project, Word, and Excel
▪ Autodesk- Revit Architecture, Navis-Works
▪ PlanGrid – Mobil Construction Management Software
▪ Esri – ArcGIS (Geographic Information System)
ACADEMIC
California State University Eastbay Hayward, CA
Master of Science – Construction Management 2014
Bennington College Bennington, VT
Bachelor of Arts – Liberal Arts 1987
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
▪ Transportation Worker Identification (TWIC) Certification ▪ OSHA – 30 Hour Safety and Health Certification
▪ NCCRC – UBC Journeyman: Building Leadership Certification ▪ Labor Arbitration Institute Certification
LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
▪ Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Citizens Advisory Committee Representative from Labor ▪ Carpenters Training Committee of Northern California, LTC Secretary ▪ Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Delegate ▪ Carpenters 46 Northern California Counties Conference Board Alternate Delegate ▪ San Francisco Labor Council Delegate
▪ Leadership San Francisco (LSF) 2022
▪ Carpenters Local Union No.22 Treasurer