Eng. Omar Lopez Cruz Phone: 787-***-****
**** * ********** **, ***. 729, Tampa, FL 33602 *******@*****.***
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT ENGINEER/ SUPERINTENDENT
Accomplished, degreed construction professional with many years
experience in leading and overseeing multi-million dollar commercial,
residential, and industrial projects from initial land preparation to
final structural building completion. Solid communication and
facilitation skills with expertise interfacing and negotiating with
trades, vendors, senior management, and customers. Strong leadership
ability to manage costs, time and labor constraints; drive projects to on-
time and under-budget completion while maintaining high quality.
Excellent safety record. Fluent in English and Spanish
( Civil Engineer / Grading ( Concrete Aggregate Works (
Concrete Pavement ( Project Estimate/Value Engineer (
Rainwater / Sanitary Pipes ( OSHA Practices Expertise (
Project Superintendent ( Vendor/Supplier Negotiations ( Product
Data Submittals
( Project Coordinator ( Certifications for payment (
Scheduler
Personal Note: My father is a construction project manager. Since I
was old enough to work, I have been working construction. Even though
young, I still have years of experience and am passionate about building.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Engineering Leadership: Provided overall engineering leadership for V
Suarez Atlantic Commercial Park, a 3-story, $51M office building/warehouse
completed $3M under budget and delivered 8 months early; earned $800K bonus
for the company. Project awarded "Commercial Project of the Year 2008" by
Association of General Contractors, Puerto Rico.
Vendor Negotiation: Established reputation as excellent vendor and supplier
negotiator; able to save projects in material and labor costs.
WORK HISTORY
PROFfESIONAL SERVICES 2010-
Present
. Estimator (Take off: Concrete,Site works,Masonry & Plaster,Tiles,Paint,
Etc.)
DESARROLLOS METROPOLITANOS LLC, San Juan, Puerto Rico 1991-August 2010
Project Engineer (2003-2010)
. Manage all engineering and technical phases of activities from design
stage to conclusion ensuring project is completed per specifications,
meeting all standards and requirements, within budget and on-time.
. Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography,
and all other data to ensure all issues are covered and deficiencies and
omissions are addressed.
. Serve as company representative interfacing with all levels of clients,
trades, public officials, architects, contractors, engineers, public
officials and clients addressing all project needs and communicating key
points.
. Ensure project design meets all applicable standard codes and take into
account maintenance, efficiency, and other economic concerns guaranteeing
the completed project endures through years of use.
. Oversee project planning, preconstruction services, pre-cast concrete
structures and other required materials; manage actual construction
including work on surveying, structural engineering and materials
engineering.
. Manage budget, bidding, and cost control regarding labor, materials and
equipment rentals.
. Coordinate and supervise up to 40 staff including general foremen,
carpenters, mechanics, and electricians.
. Prepare/complete punch lists, oversee site clean-up, provide as-built
drawings, owner materials, guarantees, etc.
Primary Projects:
. V Suarez Atlantic Commercial Park, Guaynabo, PR: New office building,
warehouse and Concrete pavement for Caego trucks with wagons- $51M
. Estimate Department (Take offs, bids for Warehouse, Hotels,
Residential community,Site)
. Treasure Point Dorado Project, Dorado, PR: three 7-story apartment
towers, 51 houses, main utilities - $35M
. B Fernandez: Warehouse Expansion and Concrete Pavement for cargo
trucks with wagons - 10M
Laborer / (College Student) (1997-2005, summer vacations)
Assistant Project Inspector / Assistant Foreman, Concrete Forms (Summer
1997)
. Assisted foreman in inspecting and evaluating concrete forms; maintained
files and documentation.
Construction Laborer (Summers, 1991-1996)
. Selected to tie rebars and assisted in carpentry work; ensured clean site
at end of project.
EDUCATION
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, Hato
Rey, PR
Project Management Program certificates courses, Present Bachelor in
Civil Engineering, 2005 (GPA 2.35)