Tony Martinez Cortes

Sr. Project Engineer @ SVM

About

Plumbing construction professional with 20+ years of experience in the trade, including 5+ years leading field operations as a Piping Superintendent on complex healthcare and commercial projects throughout the Bay Area.Currently serving as a Senior Project Engineer with SVM, bringing extensive field experience into project engineering, coordination, planning, submittals, RFIs, change management, and project execution.Experienced in plumbing systems, manpower planning, labor tracking, QA/QC, field coordination, shutdowns, tie-ins, and working closely with project teams, general contractors, inspectors, vendors, and field crews.My background in the field provides a practical approach to project engineering—understanding not only what needs to be built, but what it takes to successfully build it.

Country

United States

City

San Francisco Bay Area

Industry

Construction

Skill

Project Engineering, Mechanical piping, Plumbing, Construction Management, Project Coordination, Personnel Management, Medical Gas, Orbital Welding

Experience

Sr. Project Engineer

SVM

2026-7 - Present · 3 mos

San Jose, CA

Piping Superintendent

Axis Mechanical Inc.

2021-3 - 2026-7 · 5 yrs 5 mos

San Jose, CA

* Manage plumbing and mechanical piping scopes across healthcare and commercial projects from layout through installation and turnover * Lead and coordinate field crews of 12–20 personnel, adjusting manpower based on production demands and project schedule * Coordinate daily with general contractors, subcontractors, and inspectors to maintain workflow and resolve field conflicts * Track labor hours against budget, forecast remaining work, and identify constraints impacting production * Oversee installation of domestic water, waste/vent, and mechanical piping systems in active hospital and commercial environments * Execute critical system tie-ins, shutdowns, and sequencing in facilities requiring continuous operation * Maintain QA/QC standards, safety compliance, and inspection readiness throughout all phases of work * Drive projects toward completion through field coordination and problem-solving Project Experience Includes: * UCSF (MRI / healthcare work) * Stanford Hospital * Kaiser Permanente facilities * Santa Clara Valley Medical Center * O’Connor Hospital * Expedia (commercial project) Union Member Local 38 (San Francisco ) Experience includes medical gas systems (NFPA 99) and orbital welding applications through UA Local 38.