Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
Angel A. Vidal
Miami, Fl 33165-6759
(cell) 305-***-****
E-mail: aavidal@ att.net
Career Objectives
Interested in a permanent position as a Project Manager, Project
Engineer, Construction Engineer, Construction Inspector, or Owner's
Representative. Having more than 51 Years of experience in the
Mechanical Engineering, Building Construction and Site Civil
disciplines of which 36 years have been dedicated to direct Construction
Field supervision and 15 years to the Design aspect of the work. Ability
to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Working
knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong organizational and time management skills. Strong written and
verbal communication skills. Good attention to detail, with the ability
to recognize discrepancies. Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it
takes to get the job done. The ability to work independently as well as
part of a team. The ability to freely access all points of a
construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The
ability to travel and relocate as required. . Knowledge of all facets
of construction supervision covering field office construction
management and job administration, general accounting and bookeeping,
review and processing of pay requisitions and change orders, basic
understanding of computers and office software applications .
Areas of Expertise
Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Instrumention
and Controls, Building Management Systems, Site/Civil work, Underground
Utilities, overall Construction Supervision.
Work Experience
2001 - 2012 Nova Consulting, Inc.
Miami, Fl.
Senior Field Inspector
. Supervised the field inspection of the civil, mechanical and electrical
work for the Night Shift (11 pm -7 am) during the construction of a new
parallel Runway 36R and related taxiways at Miami International Airport
(MIA).
. Represented the Owner, Miami Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) during the
construction of the New South Terminal and Concourse J, reviewing shop
drawings for compliance with Contract Documents, perform inspections
during installation, preparing punch lists, reviewing Maintenance and
Operating Manuals, participate in the Commissioning of all the Mechanical
and Electrical Systems including Passenger Loading Bridges, Pre-
conditioned Air and 400 Hz System. Provide support to the A/E of Record
in reviewing Change Orders, RFI's and certifying Pay Requests for work
performed so the A/E could sign the Pay Request affidavit. Review and
approve the Record Drawings and As-built Drawings.
. Supervised the construction activities at the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer
Department, Alexander Orr Jr. Water Treatment Plant the removal of
Calcium Carbonate deposits from an on-site Storage Lagoon.
. Supervised the mechanical systems installation of a new South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD) pumping station consisting of four (4)
470 cubic feet per second (cfs) turbine inline shaft diesel driven pumps
located in the middle of the Florida Everglades, part of the Everglades
Watershed Restoration program.
. Supervised the construction of the Cargo Wharves Strengthening Project at
the Port of Miami (POM).
. Supervised the MEP construction work of the Metrorail extension to MIA at
the Miami Intermodal Center project.
1999 - 2001 Felix Equities, Inc.
Vero Beach, Fl.
Underground Utilities Contractor
Project Engineer
. Supervised the field operations, procurement of materials and equipment
at Miami International Airport during the construction of a major
underground utilities project consisting of double containment Jet Fuel
Piping, Potable Water piping, Sanitary Sewer piping, Electrical and
Communication duct banks. Assisting the Project Manager in making
decisions and dealing on a daily basis with the owner, consultants and
subcontractors. Preparing pay requests, construction schedules and shop
drawings.
1993 -1999 Dade Aviation Consultants
Miami, Fl.
Construction Engineer, Construction Inspection Services (CIS) Support
. Supervised the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program in
conformance with the contract documents for various projects at the Miami
International Airport (MIA). Assisted Project Managers in administering
construction projects including Passenger Terminals, Cargo Facilities,
Apron restoration, Underground Utilities installation and Renovations,
Baggage Handling Systems, Passenger Loading Bridges, Pre-conditioned Air
and 400 Hz generation and distribution to the Gates.
1991 - 1993 H.N.T.B.
Miami, Fl.
Field Resident Engineer
. Supervised the construction quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
and the conformance with the contract documents of the Miami
International Airport (MIA) Cargo Buildings Construction Program.
1989 - 1991 W. A. Berry & Associates
Miami, Fl.
Project Engineer
. Directed the construction administration of various buildings within the
Miami International Airport site including Baggage Handling Systems, and
Passenger Loading Bridges and 400 Hz System for Concourses F, G and H.
1986 - 1989 S.D.M. Consulting Engineers
Miami, Fl.
Project Engineer
. Supervised the Mechanical Systems design for high rise office buildings
and colleges such as Florida International University and the University
of Miami as well as various facilities at Miami International Airport
(MIA).
1983 -1986 Miami-Dade County Transportation Department
Miami, Fl.
Principal Mechanical Engineer
. Supervised all the Mechanical Systems design (HVAC Plumbing and Fire
Protection)of the entire Dade County Transportation System.
1980 - 1983 Spillis, Candela & Partners
Miami, Fl.
Project Engineer
. Supervised the Mechanical Systems design for various high rise office
buildings, hospitals and many buildings for the Miami Dade Community
College as well as various corporate headquarters buildings in the
Miami area.
1977 - 1980 I.B.M. Corporation
Boca Raton, Fl.
Project Engineer
. Supervised the design, procurement of materials and equipment and
construction of many facilities throughout the complex, which
consisted of over 3.5 million square feet of offices, warehouses,
laboratories, and manufacturing facilities. Responsible for developing
a comprehensive Mechanical System Master Plan to cover future
buildings expansion
1976 - 1977 Kaiser Engineers
Miami, Fl.
Mechanical Department Head
. Supervised for developing the Mechanical Systems Design Standards that
were used for the construction of the Miami Rapid Transit System.
1969 -1976 Joseph R. Loring & Associates
New York, N.Y.
Project Engineer
. Supervised the Mechanical System design for high rise office buildings,
hospitals, universities and corporate headquarters throughout the United
States and the Caribbean.
1968-1969 D.U.S.A.F.
Hinsdale, Il.
Project Engineer
0. Supervised the Mechanical Systems design that supports the operation of
a 200 BEV (Billion-Electron-Volts) Particle Accelerator for the Atomic
Energy Commission (AEC) in Weston, IL. Nowadays the lab is known as "The
Fermi Lab".
1961-1968 Slocum & Fuller
New York, N.Y.
Design Engineer
Responsible for the Mechanical Systems design for high rise office
buildings, hospitals, universities and corporate headquarters throughout
the United States
1955-1961 General Electric Co.
La Habana, Cuba
Construction Field Inspector
Supervised the installation of the Mechanical Systems (HVAC, Plumbing and
Fire Protection) at three of the major hotels in Havana: The Habana
Riviera, The Capri and The Havana Hilton (Now the Habana Libre),
Education and Certificatio
Universidad de la Habana, Habana, Cuba. Electrical Engineering
Universidad de Oriente, Santiago de Cuba, Oriente, Cuba. Mechanical
Engineering.
B.S., Mechanical Engineering.
TWIC Certification (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
Carrier Corporation, HVAC Design.
Trane Company, HVAC Design, Noise Control and Chiller Selection.
New York University, HVAC Design.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Solar Systems Design.
Florida International University, AutoCAD.
ASME, Sprinkler System Design.
Bechtel Corporation, Construction Management
OSHA's 40 Hr. Hazardous Waste Certified.
OSHA's Construction Safety and Health.
FDOT Drilled Shaft Inspector Certified.
Fire Protection Products Penetration Seal Certified.
12. FDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Intermediate Level
Special Awards and Interests
Speak and write English and Spanish fluently, proficient in AutoCAD and
Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Primavera P6 software.
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