Get to know our team members at Sterling Services!

Get to know our team members here at Sterling Services! We spoke with Pedro Campos, our Operations Manager in Minnesota, who has been leading meaningful changes that are transforming how the company works from the inside out.

One of Pedro’s key initiatives has been improving internal systems including implementing changes to the CRM to gain better visibility, control, and communication across teams. With clearer tracking and more detailed job costing (man-hours, materials, and scope clarity), Sterling Services is now able to quote more accurately, control expenses, and reduce unnecessary overtime.

Pedro has already helped with:
  • Increase flexibility across job sites
  • Improve productivity and morale
  • Take on more jobs without overextending the team
  • Less wasted time means better margins and better energy from the crew.

Simple Systems That Actually Work

Pedro believes procedures should be practical:
  • Clear, simple job checklists
  • Pre-job material lists so teams don’t waste time buying supplies
  • Small decision charts to help crews problem-solve on site
  • Defined communication channels to prevent client miscommunication

Each job starts organized, runs efficiently, and ends with clarity. If scope changes arise, Pedro steps in as the point of contact, acting as the bridge between client expectations and team execution.

This structure allows the crews to focus on what they do best: delivering quality craftsmanship.

With new team members joining, training and knowledge transfer have become priorities. Pedro is focused on capturing the experience of senior crew members and turning it into repeatable systems that new hires can follow confidently.

From how to sell additional services to how to handle unexpected challenges on site, the goal is continuous learning and constant improvement. Time is valuable. Small, manageable systems win over complicated ones every time.

Pedro also plays a key role in managing client relationships. From helping navigate scope changes, discussing possible work discounts when appropriate, and ensuring expectations are clear on both sides.

At the end of the day, the most satisfying moment is walking into a space that once looked worn down or neglected and leaving it clean, renovated, and professionally restored.

From hospitals to correctional facilities, to specialty projects like hot tub demolition and sealing, each job presents unique challenges. Each one is an opportunity to improve systems, test new ideas, and deliver quality results.

There is real pride in finishing a job, stepping back, and seeing a space transformed and a client genuinely happy with the result.

“Operations isn’t just about managing tasks, it’s about building systems that support people, protect margins, and consistently deliver high-quality work,” said Pedro.