Project Manager Engineering

JORGE A. TORO, P.E., MSCE, F.ASCE

D** Ext. La Alameda ? San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926

787-***-**** ? 787-***-**** ? *********@****.***

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Accomplished Civil & Structural Engineer and Project Manager with more than

25 years of experience planning and managing engineering and construction

projects, primarily for major pharmaceutical manufacturing and industrial

companies. Skilled in analyzing client needs to design, coordinate, and

execute project specifications. Adept at preparing engineering proposals,

outlining schedules, and estimating costs. Recognized ability for

communicating ideas, collaborating with business partners, and elevating

customer relationships. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Civil & Structural Engineering ? Project Management ? Business Development

? Critical Analysis ? Risk Assessment

Industrial, Residential & Commercial Construction ? Cost Estimates ? Bids

? Construction Permits

Proposals & Presentations ? Client & Government Relations ? Litigation

Support

Problem Solving ? Client Satisfaction ? Team Leadership ? Safety

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT CONSULTING ENGINEER, San Juan, Puerto Rico ? 2009

Provide architecture and engineering consultations to resolve project

needs. Oversee project management services, including architectural and

engineering design, construction support and permitting. Serve as

litigation witness expert.

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA), San Juan, Puerto Rico ? 2008

Federal agency dedicated to supporting of small businesses, particularly

during times of disaster declaration.

Construction Analyst

Qualified for government clearance with SBA to inspect and analyze damages

caused by severe flooding, resulting in disaster declarations for several

municipalities along the South Coast of Puerto Rico. Prepared on-site

engineering assessments and cost estimates of damages to residential

properties. Filed applicable SBA reports.

JACOBS PSC, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico ? 2006-2008

One of the largest and providers of professional technical services, with

more than 55K employees worldwide.

Project Manager

Directed all aspects of engineering design for pharmaceutical and

industrial projects. Prepared proposals, schedules, and cost estimates.

Coordinated the preparation of drawings and specifications. Obtained

necessary bids and permits. Liaised with government agencies, maintained

client relations, and offered continued client support throughout

construction phases. Served as "Proyectista" and Inspector of Record.

Provided ongoing construction support and attended project meetings.

Supervised up to 25 people.

Clients: BMS, Lilly del Caribe, PRANG

Key Projects

. Lilly del Caribe (Puerto Rico-based division of worldwide

pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly and Co.): Oversaw a 30% retrofit

of PR-1, Phase IV-B manufacturing building facility, modifying and

upgrading existing conditions to meet new codes and better suit

company's manufacturing GMP issues and improve process & material

flow. Modified HVAC systems to maintain ongoing operations.

. PRANG (Puerto Rico Air National Guard): Generated concept designs for

combining PRANG's Aviation and Air Guard facilities into a multi-

office single unit within the Army Aviation Support Facility and

Readiness Center. Prepared Conceptual Report within 1 month's time

despite large scope of project.

Additional Contributions

. Increased project revenues nearly 80% by properly tracking changes and

adhering to strict budget guidelines.

. Persuaded senior management to open business channels in government-

related and infrastructure projects.

. Selected to participate in elite Project Managers training program in

Pasadena, California.

FLUOR DANIEL CARIBBEAN / CARIBBEAN ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS, San Juan, Puerto

Rico ? 1995-2006

Fortune 150 company delivering engineering, procurement, construction,

maintenance (EPC&M) and project management services to diverse industries

around the world.

Project Manager

Prepared engineering proposals, project schedules, and cost estimates.

Managed all aspects of engineering projects, traveling throughout the

United States, Canada, and England. Guided the preparation of drawings and

specifications. Obtained bids and permits. Interfaced with government

agencies, maintained client relations, and offered continued client support

throughout construction phases. Provided administrative assistance and

financial oversight. Served as "Proyectista" and supervised project and

staff engineers.

Clients: Eli Lilly Industries, FEMA, IPR Pharmaceuticals, Merck, Pfizer,

Procter & Gamble, Shell Chemicals

Key Projects

. Cayo Largo Resort Hotel & Facilities (new intercontinental resort and

golf destination built on 250 acres along the coast of Fajardo):

Oversaw conceptual engineering study and produced cost estimates.

Shepherded AFICA loan-submission process. Received MVP Award for

outstanding efforts.

. Eli Lilly Industries Inc. (global pharmaceutical company): Directed

all aspects of architectural and engineering design for one of

Puerto Rico's largest utilities buildings, including two 1500 hp

boilers. Defined project specifications for materials and equipment.

. Shell Chemicals of Puerto Rico Inc. (one of the world's largest

petrochemical operations): Coordinated engineering and design efforts

on an $800K engineering project to add a Dehexanixer to existing

operations. Received El Quijote Award for contributing significant

revenues.

. FEMA, TOW 55, SAN Juan, PR. Project consisted of engineering

management wok requiring damage assessment and estimate preparation

of the site infrastructure and, air

. Merck Sharpe & Dohme Quimica de Puerto Rico. Directed all aspects of

architectural and engineering design for the Timolol Maleate &

Ivermectim Project for MSDQ in Barceloneta, PR

. Merck Arecibo. Managed several Capital Project at Merck Facilities in

Arecibo, PR. Barceloneta, PR

UNIPRO ARCHITECTS, ENGINNERS & PLANNERS, San Juan, Puerto Rico ? 1988-1995

Project Manager / Senior Civil Engineer

Led the engineering design management of pharmaceutical, industrial, and

commercial projects. Interfaced with clients to evaluate needs and define

project specifications. Prepared engineering proposals, project schedules,

and estimates. Obtained bids and construction permits. Liaised with

government agencies. Provided litigation support, administrative

assistance, construction support and financial oversight. Supervised

project engineers.

Clients: The Clorox Company, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen Inc., Johnson &

Johnson, Life Scan Inc., Surgical Dynamics

Key Projects

. Ortho-McNeil Benelux (OMB) (healthcare company): Coordinated the A/E

design efforts for company's powder-handling building, particularly

the warehousing and containment of highly explosive powder products.

Traveled extensively to corporate headquarters in Belgium for monthly

project review meeting.

. Life Scan Inc. (manufacturer of blood-glucose testing strips):

Selected new manufacturing sites in San German and Cabo Rojo, and

oversaw the conceptual, preliminary, and final designs of these

facilities.

. Johnson & Johnson (the world's largest and most diversified medical

devices and diagnostics company): Managed the $500K engineering

component of a $2 million construction project to close down one

facility and open another without any lapse in production of Cidex .

EDUCATION

Master of Science

University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico, PE License 6087

American Society of Civil Engineers, Fellow Member

Institute of Civil Engineers of Puerto Rico

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