CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
New Construction Remodeling
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional / Residential
Results-focused, cost- and green-conscious civil engineering professional consistently tapped to manage challenging multi-million dollar construction projects for private clients. Recognized for flexibility, integrity, leadership skills and ability to exceed expectations by designing, building and altering structures to use energy efficiently, control quality, budgets, and manage multiple schedules. Tenacious problem solver, expert in full-cycle project planning and implementation and known for “making things happen” at lower costs within strict time constraints.
Expertise and Critical Contributions
s Project Planning, Management & Fulfillment
s Bid Development & Contract Administration
s Project Budget Control & Monitoring
s High-Level Negotiations & Consultations
s Operational & Financial Risk Management
s Energy Conservation / Efficiency
s Key Alliance & Relationship Building
s Site Safety Audits & Safety Management
s Staff Leadership & Resource Management
s Equipment / Materials Procurement
Experience
CARIBBEAN BUILDERS GROUP CORP. - Cidra, PR 2006 – Present
Local design-bid-build general contractor with commercial and institutional projects ranging from $1-2M - $4M.
Project Manager / Chief Estimator / Project Inspector / Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Manage design, preconstruction cost estimates (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire protection and utilities), and field activities, project resources, requisitions, QC inspections, cost controls, change orders and certificates for payments. Served as primary point of contact running weekly meetings with client and subcontractors at construction site interfacing to define and resolve problem issues.
Significant Projects
s Antilles College – $4M – Designed bid package and project managed demolition and renovation of 4-story institute of higher education while school remained opened and operational, bringing the institution up to code and energy efficient through installation of Energy Star HVAC systems and cooling tower technology, recognized as the first Energy Star remodeled building in Metropolitan San Juan.
s Columbia College – $400K – Managed the design and build of master plan to bring the institution up to code by upgrading mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems, creating an energy efficient building.
s San Jorge Hospital – $300K – Managed new design / build of interior general construction for the institution’s corporate office.
s Yazmin Enterprises (1-2-3 Retail Store Chain) – $110K – Directed new interior of commercial retailer coming in on time and under budget.
s Just for You (Retailer) – $90K – Project managed new interior of commercial retail construction meeting time and budgetary constraints.
s Grand Stores (Department Stores) – $87K – Headed ground up construction of new retail site.
s Private Residence – $300K – Led renovation and extension of 2-story luxury home
s ANG Construction – $1M – Subcontracted as Project Engineer and Occupational Health and Safety Officer for construction firm managing safety programs and audits during major remodel of public school during school year in compliance with OSHA CFR29.1926 series and the government’s 21 Century capital campaign initiative. Managed crews and subcontractors (mechanical, electrical, IT); chaired daily construction and weekly safety meetings. Created SOP manuals to comply with OSHA standards, resulting in zero site incidents.
RA+MAC CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. - San Juan, PR 2002 – 2006
Local commercial and institutional building contractor.
Construction Operations Manager / Chief Estimator / Occupational Safety and Health Officer
Shared P&L accountability providing strategic leadership and technical direction of privately held, value-driven general contractor firm as one of two senior project managers. Exercised authority for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, and completing new construction and renovation projects, primarily for commercial real estate developer. Originated estimates, procured materials, drafted changes, and established cost controls for materials and payroll. Arranged interim and completion reports; controlled disbursements; and resolved design, changes and delays.
Significant Projects
s Puerto Rico Teacher’s Association Building – $1M - Project managed demolition and conversion of an eight floor apartment level design.
s Puerto Rico Teacher’s Association Building - $395K - Constructed new underground potable water reservoir and fire protection tanks.
s 2002 Special Communities Government Projects (Santana Sector/Sabana Grande, PR) - $637K - Awarded by Sabana Grande Bid Committee; road re-pavement, concrete bridge construction, concrete sidewalk repairs, concrete curbs and new sewer pipeline installation.
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