Engineer Manager

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Albert Ramos

San Jose, California *5136 787-***-**** ************@*****.***

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Senior Engineer / Construction Project Manager

Talented professional with over 25 years of proven experience in construction management services for private clients and commercial, pharmaceutical, and governmental organizations. Utilize outstanding interpersonal and negotiation practices to maintain positive relationships with key project members, and strive to meet ever goal and objective established by all participating customers, coworkers, and employers. Eager to target employment in applicable Civil Engineering I, Land Development, and Construction Project Manager roles. Areas of Expertise

Project / Program Management

Operations Management

Building Design & Inspection

Topographic Surveying

Budgeting & Cost Estimation

Proposal Development

Global Positioning Systems

Hollow Core Slab Systems

Controlled Access

Parcel & ALTA Mapping

Teambuilding & Leadership

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Technical skills: AutoCAD Architectural, Autodesk Revit Architecture, Freelance Graphics, MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Camera Raw, Raw Therapee, Lightproof Mr. Cad, TDS, and Eagle Point. Professional Experience

ALBERT RAMOS & ASSOCIATES, Alegre Hatillo, Puerto Rico 12/1998 – Present Project Engineer, Engineer Designer

Facilitate dependable engineering services and resources to assist customers with requested land surveys, topographical mapping, and the acquisition of building permits. Oversee comprehensive research, conceptualization, and implementation to develop construction specifications for roads, drainage, and various private utilities, while also managing overall layout design and production in accordance with participating clients, subcontractors, agencies, and other representatives. Maintain efficient and cost-effective construction projects via dedicated market analysis and demographic reporting, as well as accurate cost estimations on operations. Key Contributions:

Provided services to multiple high-profile clients such as Merck Sharp & Dohme, the Arecibo Municipality, and Safety Kleen Envirosystems

Developed topographical maps for 100-acre agricultural farms, 25-acre landfills, two (2) miles of roads, and 1 to 100 additional acres for pharmaceutical establishments.

Helped to design block and concrete structures for residential housing, as well as 2,500 sq ft of commercial buildings and 3,500-6,250 sq ft of churches.

OSCAR CRUZ GROUP, Utuado, Puerto Rico 3/2017 – 7/2017 Field Inspection

Completed in-depth roof/ceiling renovations at the Residencies Jardines de Utuado, including the successful removal of existing walls, installations for an antenna base and a skylight, and the cleaning of (and application of primer to) to the roof. Ensured verification on construction materials (including appropriate stress properties coinciding with specified products), and closely monitored and reported on the project’s daily progress and budget parameters over the course of each month. Organized workflow and construction management via Excel, Word, Adobe, Photoshop, Camera Raw, Raw Therapee, and FastStone Image Viewer on a personal iPhone device. Key Contributions:

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Reduced the project’s change order costs to 40% (with change time to zero), and completed the project within seven (7) months of the established eight-month schedule. COMAS & COMAS CONTRACTOR INC., Arecibo, Puerto Rico 4/2015 – 11/2015 Construction Manager & Survey

Enacted management services for multiple construction points on a then-new access avenue to the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, including (but not limited to) three miles of road, two roundabouts, a guardhouse, and a water distribution and storm sewer system. Adjusted construction design and execution to accommodate existing street layouts, in addition to observed differences in elevation that potentially comprised the storm sewer system’s piping. Interacted regularly with workers, subcontractors, and the company’s leadership to discuss and maintain safety protocols during the span of the project. Key Contributions:

Saved thousands in demolition and reconstruction efforts by recommending alternatives to address a discrepancy in the project’s construction plans.

ACP GROUP, San Juan, Puerto Rico 10/2014 – 4/2015

Field Inspection

Supervised the remodeling and expansion of an industrial hospital for the State Insurance Fund Corporation (CFSE) to remove all existing walls, water pipes, and sanitation utilities for new patient, laboratory, x-ray, medical office, and waiting rooms. Carried out additional installations for Inca pilings and a constellation wall in the hospital’s emergency room/ambulance entrance. Verified contractor and subcontractor payments, while also observing (and reporting on) foot piles and water content in the soil. Compiled visual documentation of all construction events and safety actions in archived photographs.

Key Contributions:

C&R CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Isabel, Puerto Rico 2/2014 – 5/2014 Site Design & Production

Oversaw the full design and production of 12 lots of land for residential use as part of an existing urbanization project initiated by the AAA and AEE agencies in the municipality of Isabel, with topographical continuation and verification carried out to enable the leveling of 0.4 km of roads, water and electrical systems, and other public utilities. Prepared construction designs and activities with AutoCAD and Lightproof Mr. CAD applications, and estimated construction infrastructure costs with an Excel-based sprite sheet. Moderated the additional development of 24 residential lots for two (2) independent properties. Key Contributions:

ROBERTO GARCIA & ASSOCIATES, Aguada, Puerto Rico 7/2012 – 11/2013 Resident Inspection

Coordinated a remodeling initiative for the Isabel Suarez School in Anasco, Puerto Rico, to better comply with established historical conversation requirements, in addition to improvements and extra space for its computer technologies, science, and other onsite facilities. Implemented order changes by successfully estimating and comparing project content in relation to the designated contractor’s proposal and bargaining disputes. Key Contributions:

RIVERA Y FRANQUI, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 4/2011 – 7/2012 Albert Ramos

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Resident Inspection

Coordinated remodeling efforts for the Ralph W. Emerson School in Camuy, Puerto Rico, to provide improvements and extra space for its computer technologies, science, and other related facilities. Maintained a request for information (RFI) record of discrepancies, omissions, and differences in interpretation of contract documents, construction drawings, and specifications.

Key Contributions:

Preserved and improved four existing structures (and facilitated construction for additional structures), subsequently increasing the overall area by over 200%.

Lowered the cost of order changes to over 75% by comparing contractor estimates. GEOBUILDERS INC., Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 9/2006 – 2/2010 Resident Inspection

Managed the inspection and documentation of multiple sanitary system installation projects throughout the western regions of Troncal, Corozal, Las Minas, and Piñales Barrio for a portable water filter plant in Las Marias, including the construction of a high-voltage electrical system at a distance of 2 km, and a retaining wall of 3.5 meters x 1.5 meters high and 200 meters long throughout the perimeter of the new facilities (encompassing approximately 10 acres of property). Organized supplemental construction efforts for various offices, bathrooms, laboratories, and an additional water treatment building, as well as installations for a water pump system and an emergency generator. Key Contributions:

ARECIBO MUNICIPALITY, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 1/2003 – 5/2006 Resident Inspection

Facilitated the construction of multiple houses, recreational facilities, playgrounds, ballparks, and skateboarding centers on behalf of Arecibo’s Department of Design and Construction of Municipal Development. Handled necessary paperwork and preparatory designs to ensure project certification and logistics, while also closely evaluating construction budget and project planning from other draftsmen. Identified and maintained appropriate performance and productivity levels by regularly attending meetings with the appointed auction board. Key Contributions:

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Merck Sharp & Dohme – Project Engineer

Merck Sharp & Dohme – Project Management & Survey

Caribe General Constructions – Project Construction Manager & Land Survey CIMECO Barceloneta – Project Construction Manager & Land Survey HB Zachry Company (International) – Project Construction Manager / Field Engineer Expansion de Syntex INC.– Field Engineer

Merck Sharp & Dohme – Project Manager

Safety Kleen Corp. – Project Manager

Rio Grande Estates for AAA – Project Manager

Lares for AAA – Project Manager

Merck Sharp & Dohme – Field Engineer

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Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Porto Rico Licensed Engineer, No. 12211 – Colegio de Ingenieros, y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico Professional Associations

Engineer and Surveyors College of Puerto Rico (CIAPR) Puerto Rico Engineer Society

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