Luis R. Rivera, BSME

Email: acsl18@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Extensive experience on leadership, management and engineering, including cost control and P&L responsibilities. Facility Maintenance and Project Management background includes Hotels, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical, Airports, Office buildings, among others. Experienced in energy solutions, contract management, fulfillment, customer service and base retention. Ability and knowledge in achieving of operational goals, fulfillment and management of all organization, projects, sales support & billings and safety plans for all the groups assigned.

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW:

• Operation Leadership - Solid experience and proven success in managing complex project operation, cross-functional teams and million dollar budgets. Apply a hands-on, participatory approach to team management that celebrates employee success and provides ongoing feedback for improvement.

• Organizational Change Management - Frequently serve as a key catalyst for change and manager of game-changing initiatives, including merges/acquisitions, market downturns and turnaround for under-performing operations.

• Strategic Planning & Execution - Maintain effective balance between big-picture, strategic thinking and a focus on the details necessary for program execution. Success in achieving buy-in from upper management for key strategies.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Supervisor skills

Estimate & Bidding Process

Fluent English & Spanish

Building codes, Life Safety, NFPA, OSHA and NEC regulations

Microsoft (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Construction Project Management

Cost Control

Employee Training & Mentoring

Financial Forecasting & Analysis

Safety Control Standards

Planning Project Costs (PMBOK)

Microsoft Project

Budget Control

Strategy and project management

Cash Flow analysis

Project Scheduling

MEP knowledge

Chilled Water variable flow & VRF

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

TRANE 05/2001 - 06/2015

• Senior (Turnkey) Project Manager

Work directly with the owners / designers to develop and sale existing building solution to improve the operations and facilities, including energy evaluations, design build, retrofit, performance contract project, planning, project scheduling and cost estimates, among others. Perform project implementation as a project manager including budget, schedules, cost analysis, forecasting and specifications among other tasks. Perform equipment selections for energy saving project and subcontractor’s performance work inspections. Managed project implementation in USVI, BVI, Aruba and Puerto Rico.

• Project Manager BAS

Project management implementation, including job turnover meeting from sales dept., meeting with engineers and estimator to get project set up. Work with engineers to get initial submittals; setting up billing and SOVs for contractors; attending job site meetings; quality control for subcontractor installation; write scopes and process all change orders; monthly billing to customers and invoicing for subs; scheduling Techs to commission jobs; work with final commissioning agents; assist engineers with any scope and sequence modifications and make sure they get on drawings; help complete As Built drawings and finish up job close out documentation.

Achievements:

• I have helped Trane with customer satisfaction to the point of getting repeat business with customers.

• Conduct and maintained accurate project costs, revenue and schedules within estimates.

• Responsible for the construction of the Trane Puerto Rico office and warehouse (2008).

MARRIOTT HOTEL 01/1995 - 05/2001

• Chief Engineer

Maintain and oversee all maintenance operation and capital projects to Marriott standards by utilizing management procedures, guest and associate satisfaction, leadership skills, technical engineering knowledge (electrical, mechanical, HVAC & plumbing) and administration. Keep Kitchen, Bakery, meeting rooms and casino in excellent working condition. Physical plant operation, maintenance and inspection. Equipment and rooms preventive maintenance and renovations. Monitors energy conservation and environmental protection. Establish annual budget and administer the same by using the Marriott budget system.

Achievements:

• Develop and implement Hurricane emergency guidelines and procedure for the Hotel.

Work on the major remodeling of the Casino to increment the slot machines and tables, increasing the casino earnings.

BELMEC CONSTRUCTION, INC. 07/1990 - 12/1994

• Mechanical Project Manager

Directed, assigned, coordinate and schedule manpower requirements for specific projects. Prepare project material and equipment estimates and purchase orders. Prepare submittals, O&M manuals and warranties for owners. Develop and track project activities schedules. Develop and coordinate Schedule of Values (SOV) for billing purposes and process monthly invoices. Managed multiple projects in various stages of completion simultaneously. Job cost control, project estimates, change orders and other administrative responsibilities. Managed and instruct subcontractors and equipment vendors to keep projects activities on schedule. Generate logs, reports, RFI as required to provide proper contract documentation and coordination.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

Certificates and Courses:

• Emerging Leaders Development Program (Trane)

• Planning Project Costs (PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition)

• Project Management Course (PMI)

• Universal Refrigeration Certification

Professional Affiliations:

• Member: MCA of PR

• Member: ASHRAE Puerto Rico Chapter

• Member: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

REFERENCES:

1. Guillermo Feria 305-***-****

2. Giorgio Zampierollo 787-***-****

3. Luis I. Andres 787-***-****

4. Carlos Lopez 787-***-****

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