Manuel Silva CEO
Manuel has been working in the commercial insulation industry since 1999. He excelled in the field and was rapidly promoted to general foreman after just 3 years and became a superintendent soon after. Manuel has run many high-profile jobs such as UCSD, USD, SDSU, Scripps, and Camp Pendleton to name a few.
He excels in customer communication, reliability, and a vast amount of hands-on experience to make sure the job is done right.
Preformance Contracting Inc.
General Foreman
2014-2022 and 1999-2004
Responsible for overseeing large jobs of over 1 million to 3 million (Kaiser, Scripps Cardiovascular, Scripps Oceanside, UCSD, USD, SDSU.
Managed a crew of over 15 apprentices and journeymen. Overseeing the team’s production and productivity. Coordinated with General Contractors and management. Created and implemented schedules. Place, receive, and distribute material orders.
Padre Insulation
Superintendent
2008-2012
Oversight of up to 45 staff members. Managed jobs from San Diego to Monterey of 2-3 million in size.
Managed a crew of over 15 apprentices and journeymen. Overseeing the team’s production and productivity. Coordinated with General Contractors and management. Created and implemented schedules. Place, receive, and distribute material orders.
FRogers
General Foreman
2004-2008
Responsible for overseeing large jobs of over 1 to 3 million (UCSD, USD, Camp Pendleton, MCRD.
Managed a crew of over 20 insulator staff. Overseeing the team’s production and productivity. Coordinated with General Contractors and management. Created and implemented schedules. Place, receive, and distribute material orders.
Was awarded employee of the year!
Education
Rio Hondo College
Associates in Geo-Thermal Engineering for Commercial Insulation.