PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March ****- Present
Engineering, Estimating and Cost Analysis, Construction Management,
Owner's Representation, Project Inspection and Project Administration
through (Construction and Engineering Professional Services)
. Manage conceptual estimates and cost analysis through final estimate as
well as planning and coordination. Extra work items and change orders
analysis.
. Established, supervised and coordinated construction activities with the
General Contractor/ Subcontractor to maintain updated deadline schedules.
. Conducted weekly meeting with the subcontractors and review quality of
work and compliance with specifications.
. Requested and evaluated bids from subcontractors and ensure the quality
of their work.
2002- 2008
J R Engineers & Builders, Corp., Caguas, PR (Construction Engineer/
President)
Being an employer exposed me to a different way of thinking, analyzing
and operating.
. Developed remodeling and rehabilitation projects on vertical and
horizontal construction (commercial and industrial projects).
. Managed a team to build a quality construction projects for important
commercial and pharmaceutical industry clients.
. Dealt with change order analysis and maintained strict financial control
on project budget.
. Developed and designed concrete repair methods, exploratory and
diagnostic structures studies for different projects following technical
guidelines, construction codes, and materials supplier's recommendations.
. Directed small design built projects developed for important clients on
planning, design and construction.
1999- 2002
Picerne Real Estate Group, San Juan,
PR
(Construction Engineer)
. Responsible for the progress and project management as owner's
representative in the construction phase, project values over $10
millions
. Maintained direct relation with the Construction Manager when the
subcontractors and suppliers become financially distressed, refuse to
perform the work and the project becoming financially troubled.
. Maintained daily contact on project site until the project was
substantially and finally completed.
. Assisted the Construction Manager with the contract provision and
procedures.
1998- 1999
Redondo Entrecanales, SE, Guaynabo,
PR/ Redondo Construction &
Entrecanales, Joint
Venture (Field Engineer)
. Responsible of the coordination of
earthwork activities to maintain
schedule of concrete works in the
three different sites, Rigid Frame
Centro Medico, De Diego Right of
Way, De Diego Station and San
Alfonso Station.
. Cooperated with all personnel to
ensure a team effort for the
activities to the Project
completion.
. Worked in the analysis of
problems; and recognized cost-
effective and safety solutions in
the Fast Track Project, "Tren
Urbano".
1996- 1997
Prime Contractors Corp., San Juan, PR
Developers of Prime Properties
(Project Engineer Assistant)
. Worked on multiple projects
effectively while maintaining
strict budget requirements and
tight deadline schedules.
. Supervised employees with
professionalism, diplomacy and
tact.
QUALIFICATIONS
STRENGTHS
o 13+ years of relevant experience in the construction industry
(commercial, infrastructure, industrial, and residential).
o Successfully coordinate the project activities from bid through final
walk-through.
o Performed budget analyses, cost estimates, bid processes and contract
negotiations.
o Effective management of project claims and construction legal issues.
o Computer software literate: MS Office (Word, Excel, MS Project, Power
Point).
FIELD MANAGEMENT SKILLS
o Successfully analyzed costs and instituted value engineering processes,
scheduled subcontractors, delivered materials, and reviewed shop
drawings.
o Effectively served as a liaison and gained valuable business while
maintain ethical and professional relations between C M, Owner, A/E and
Subcontractors.
o Efficiently initiated and managed project submittals, request for
proposal (RFP), request for information (RFI), and project change
requests (PCR).
o Knowledge in GMP's
o Conducted underground survey investigation to locate, designate and mark
subsurface utilities.
ENGINEERING SKILLS
o Competently provided technical engineering support as owner's
representative in the design process for new construction, remodeling and
structural concrete repairs projects.
o Assisted and supervised electrical and mechanical equipment installation.
o Experienced in HVAC, mechanical piping systems and welding; Stainless
Steel, Carbon Steel.
o Assisted and provide technical assistance to field supervisors.
EDUCATION
BS Degree, Civil Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR
Engineer in Training (EIT)
CERTIFICATIONS
o Member of CIAPR
o Engineer in Training (License # 20470-EIT)
o Member of US Green Building Council
o Member of International Concrete Repair Institute
o Master Certificate in Structural Repairs