LIZAIDA

9/20/2014
Fort Collins, CO

Position Desired

Construction Engineering
Fort Collins, CO; Greeley, CO; Longmont, CO; Loveland, CO; Windsor, CO
Yes

Resume

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Professional Profile 
 
Eighteen (18) years of experience in engineering project management with several years experience managing medium to large size projects in the industrial and pharmaceutical sectors.  Experience supervising technical and professional staff.  Proven engineering and construction project management experience in cGMP and non-GMP facilities.  Experience across all phases of project execution.  Contract management as well as field supervision and coordination.  Managing site work, demolition, C/S/A, electrical and mechanical construction.  Ability to work well on diverse teams, interacting with multiple groups including manufacturing, operations, engineering, outside contractors and vendors.  Solid organizational skills, proven leadership abilities, hardworking with excellent communication and technical engineering project management skills.  Experience in prioritizing multiple tasks in fast paced environments.  Effective working under pressure.  Fluent in Spanish and English. 
 
Strengths 
 
Eager, determined and energetic.  Proven leadership capabilities.  Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.  Well organized and proficient with details.  Excellent interpersonal and team skills.  Professional attitude and firm personality to work on tough jobs.  Supervising and multitasking skills.  Computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, e-mail, Power Point, scheduling software, Prolog and eBuilder. 
 
Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering BSCE, May 1994 - University of Puerto Rico 

Relevant Experience 
 
Construction Engineer: SNC-Lavalin Constructors Inc. 2008-2011 
Goreway Power Plant, Ontario-Canada & Astoria Energy II Power Plant, New York-USA 
Review all documentation, prints and correspondence relating to assigned areas of responsibility namely in civil and piping engineering; preparing and maintaining checklists, punch list and procedures; coordinating between Construction Supervisors and Project Engineering to rectify technical problems associated with the construction phase of the project; inspecting components for conformance to specifications and standards as well as equipment and rigging devices for suitability; coordinating the activities of contractor in relation with civil and piping engineering  and monitoring their activities to ensure that construction proceeds according to technical specifications, within the construction schedule and in accordance with applicable safety regulations and quality requirements; coordinating construction activities with the Quality Control function to satisfy the requirements or engineering codes, such as ASME III and directing the preparation of required isometric drawings; maintaining accurate records of work progress and keeping Supervisor informed as to problem areas and delays. 
 
C/S/A Senior Project Engineer: Skanska USA Building 
Amgen Louisville Distribution Center Expansion, Louisville, KY 
Senior Project Engineer for all C/S/A activities.   Managing multiple Subcontractors.  Responsible for bid package preparation, contract management, review of submittals, schedule, quality control, estimates, monthly payment requests, and field engineering cost control.  Responsible for control, processing and distribution of all project documentation (RFI, Shop Drawings, Change Orders, Contract Documents, drawings and submittals) using Prolog and eBuilder.    Working closely with representatives of the Owner and Owner's consultants for a successful, safe and timely project delivery and completion.    
 
Project Manager:  Caribbean Project Management, San Juan, PR 
Amgen Manufacturing Limited, Juncos, PR 
Office Building & Child Care Center 
Construction manager for a 20,000sf office building and for the new Day Care Center facilities.  Responsible for the overall management of the construction project: contract administration, major equipment procurement, field coordination, inspection, safety compliance, change order negotiations, scheduling and document control in accordance with contract procedures.  Ensuring schedule and client's satisfaction.  Addressing any management, technical or administrative problems arising during the project. Oversight of all field operations personnel and contractors, site safety, compliance with federal, state and local regulations, project staffing, and project schedules.  Providing direction to lower level staff and interfacing with all levels of staff, designers, internal clients, Corporate Engineering Department and Corporate Safety Department. 
 
Amgen Manufacturing Limited, Juncos, PR 
Site Development Project 
Engineering support to assure project compliance with Amgen’s technical standards, project procedures, requirements, schedule, budget and quality.  Looking after client’s best interest and serving as liaison between internal clients, designers and construction management firm.   
 
Guidant Corporation, Dorado, PR  
Guidant Facility Expansion Project 
Responsible for the overall management of an office and lab facilities build out: contract administration, major equipment procurement, field coordination, inspection, safety compliance, change order negotiations, scheduling and document control.  Ensuring schedule and client's satisfaction. 
 
Senior Project Engineer:  Caribbean Project Management, San Juan, PR 
Construction Manager:  Pfizer Global Manufacturing (formerly Pharmacia Corp)., Arecibo, PR 
Contractors’ Parking and Bulk Solvent Staging Area 
Control of the schedule, budget and construction quality to comply with project design parameters and owner requirements.  Responsibilities included leading a project team to achieve the following tasks: contract administration, bidding, procurement, interdisciplinary field inspection and coordination of construction activities involving or affecting other areas, safety, change order negotiations, document control, commissioning activities and project close-out.  Also to conduct daily communication, weekly meetings and prepare monthly progress reports.  
 
Senior Project Engineer:  Caribbea...

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