Steve Alicea
Bayamón, PR
******.*******@*****.*** - 787-***-****
Superintented/FOREMAN, CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR,All Trades, Underground Utilities/ Plumbing/
Heavy equipment Operator, BILINGUAL. MAINTENANCE MANAGER, Safety Officer.Construction Manager,
Heavy Civil, Concrete Foreman, Roadway - Bridge Construction Foreman, Ortuño related
WORK EXPERIENCE
Superintendent/ Foreman
IA Mech Chem Inc. - March 2012 to Present
Responsibilities
UNDERGROUND Utility pipe Foreman.
Water and waste water sistems on AAA Construction, renovations and maintenance.
Main provider for all Sanitary system in metropolitan area for AAA ( Puerto Rico Aqueducts and Sewer
Authority) Installation and repair of all main lines from 4” to 66” in all metropolitan area.
Concrete repairs and constructions of sidewalks, curbs, driveways, contention walls, water channeling, storm
water, drainage, utility pipes as needed on AAA PR.
AAA Landcamping construction and maintenance
AAA Landscaping irrigation construction and maintenance
High rises, lease-up, marketing.
High rises maintenance .
Community Management Marketing
Municipal field maintenance and operations for Vega Baja, and San Juan Municipalities including but not limited
to: air conditioners landscaping, plumbing, electricity, painting, concrete, drywall, asphalt paving and others.
Construction Manager/Underground Utility pipe Foreman/Commercial Construction/
maintenance and Renovations/supervisor/Safety Officer
DDN Inc. Commercial Plumbing - Bayamón, PR - March 2008 to March 2012
Responsibilities
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER On DDN Inc.
. Coordinate and supervise the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final
construction (Turn Key Projects) making sure that the project get completed on time and within budget.
I supervise the planning, scheduling, and implementation of those designs. As Construction Manager I
determine the best way to get materials to the construction site and the most effective plan and schedule to
complete the project, dividing all construction required activities in to logical steps estimating and budgeting
the time required to meet deadlines. Monitor all Projects ensuring that all stages on construction are met,
providing all materials and services and Supervising Carpenters, Masons, Plumbers, Electricians, Welders,
Fencers, Landscapers, Swimming pool Constructors all stages, and other subcontractors
Municipal field maintenance and operations for Bayamon,Cidra, Guayama, and San Juan Municipalities
including but not limited to: air conditioners landscaping, plumbing, electricity, painting, concrete, drywall,
asphalt paving and others.
Responsible for developing and maintaining overall job schedules for multiple sites as well as ensuring timely
execution of schedules and work.
-COMMERCIALINTERIOR RENOVATIONS on Rent a Center, Autozone, Zales Corp./Gordons, Piercing
Pagoda, American Project Some supermarkets and others
-Restaurant and food constructions (Vinisimo, Facio Piza PR, and others.
-Commercial repairs and services on Auto zone Walgreens, MC Donald’s, Zales, Amigo, Pueblo and Grande
Supermarkets, Sams, Costco, Zales and Others
COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER on -New stores Constuction, reparation and maintenance services for
FM Facility Maintenance, American Project & Repair, Inc. PROS Construction and maintenance, (Professional
Retail Outlet Services), Zales Corporation / Gordons, Grande Supermarkets, Piercing Pagoda, Rent a Center,
White house black market, Pac Sun, Radio Shack, Sun Glases Hut, Pearl Vision, Lens Crafters, Electronic
Boutique( games stop), Potery Barn, GNC, Brooks Brothers Retail, West Elm and Auto Zone corp.
Skills Used
Skills used on DDN Inc.
Skills-System Types:Backflow Prevention; Circulating Systems; Cold Water Systems; Compressed Air
Systems; Distribution Systems; Drainage Systems; Geo Thermal; Hot Water Systems; In-Floor; Irrigation
Systems; Medical Gas Systems; Radiant Heating; Sanitation Systems; Storm Drainage Systems; Water
Conditioners; Water Filtration Systems; Water Heaters; Water Purification Systems; fire protection systems;
swimming pools systems
Skills-Equipment:ABS Pipe; Air Lines; Black Iron Pipe; Cast Iron Pipe; Copper Pipe; CPUC Pipe; DMV Pipe;
FIP (Female Iron Pipe); Flexible Hoses; Galvanized Pipe; Glass Pipe; Hydraulic Lines; IPS (Iron Pipe Size);
Lead Pipe; LPG (Liquid Propane Gas); MIP (Male Iron Pipe); Oxygen Lines; Pneumatic Lines; PVC Pipe;
Sanitary Lines; Sewer Line; Steel Pipe; Supply Lines; Vacuum Lines; Water; fire protection lines
Skills-Parts and Accessories: Air Gaps; Ball Valves; Bath Tubs; Bidets; Closet Flanges; Commodes;
Compressors; Dish Washers; Diverter; Dual Check Valves; Fittings; Fixed Flow Restrictors; Fixtures; Flange;
Grease Traps; Ice Machines; Instant Hot Water; Interceptors; Leaders; Lift Stations; Mixing Valves; PEX insert
fittings and valves; Pressure Balance Valve; Pressure Reducing Valves; Pumps; swimming pools pumps;
sewer pumps; chillers pumps; Roof Drains; Separators; Sewage Ejectors; Showers; Sinks; Supply Stops;
Thermostatic Valve; Traps; Urinals; Vacuum; Breaker Vacuum Pumps; Vacuum Trucs; Valves; Vent; Water
Hammer Arrestors; peristaltics pumps; fire systems pumps
Skills-Applications:Clean Rooms; Commercial; Government Projects; Grocery Stores; Hospitals; Industrial;
Multi-Family; Public Utilities; Residential; Restaurants; Schools; Food Manufacturing Plants
Skills-Functions:Activity Reporting; Activity Tracking; Assembling; Backflow; Brazing; Building Codes;
Cerpentry;Change Orders; Clamping; Client Interaction; Computer Literate; Customer Service; Cutting Torch;
Driving; Electricity,Expense Reports; Field Supervisor; Foreman; Gasket Join; General Construction;General
Foreman; Gluing; Goal Setting; Journeyman;Landscaping; Layout; Masonry;Machine Operator; Operate
Power Tools; Pipe Bending; Pipe Cutting; Pipe Joining; Pipe Threading; Pipe Threading Machine; Piping; Plan/
Spec;Plumber, Power Driven Vise Stand; Power Tools; Production; Project Manager, Punch List; Purchase
Orders; Quality Assurance/Control; Re-Piping; Reporting; Rough-In; Safety Officer; Sizing Pipes; Soldering;
Superintendent; Supervision; Take-offs; Team Building; Trainer; Troubleshooting; Tubing Cutter; Under Slab
Re-Route; Under Slab Repairs;Welding; Water Service
DUTIES and RESPONSABILITIES on DDN inc. as SAFETY OFFICER
-Responsible for planning, coordinating and developing the health and safety component of personnel,
environments, materials and equipments to achieve safety effectiveness for the company. Ensure that Federal,
State and local, rules are observed. Ensure that OSHA record keeping and reporting requirements are
met. Supervise clerical person in posting of OSHA log. Assist in preparing safety policies and procedures
and also provide support in implementing this policies and procedures. Assist in the activities of the safety
committee by providing technical and administrative support. Conduct department safety inspections, different
department each week. Listen to employee suggestions about safety (they know best the field).Reviews
and recommends continued training and education of employees in safe and efficient work. Presides at
weekly Safety meeting. Reviews accident and incidents if occurs. Eliminate hazardous conditions and unsafe
work practices. Keep daily safety log. Assist staff to understand OSHA regulations and standards, including
guidance on handling OSHA inspections, compliance and or citations. Develop hazard control program.
Assesses new developments in the health and safety field. Maintains contingency plans and procedures
for controlling hazardous situations in accordance with government regulations and insurance company
requirements. Develops inspection policy. Monitors professional literature and attends seminars to stay current
with government compliance requirements. Supervises maintenance of material safety data sheets so they are
accessible at all times according to regulations. Supervises training sessions for emergency preparedness,
confined spaces, electrical safety, machine guarding, fall protection, drill rigs safety, fork lift safety and sky track
safety. Maintains EPA (environmental protection agency) records of hazardous waste, air emission permitting,
and water pollution discharge as well as industrial health monitoring and records of employee hazard exposure
according to OSHA regulations. Inspect both outdoor and indoor areas to observe compliance with established
programs. Other administrative duties as required.
Roadway - Bridge Construction Foreman, Concrete Foreman, Underground Utility
Foreman, Swimming Pool Foreman
Tamrio Incorporated - Mayagüez Zona Urbana, PR - May 2005 to February 2008
Responsibilities
Roadway - Bridge Construction Foreman
Construction Foreman, Concrete Foreman swimming pool, Floors,Walls, concrete, Steel forms and Industrial
construction.Concrete repairs and constructions of sidewalks, curbs, driveways, contention walls, storm water,
grading, drainage, Earthworks, Roadsways, Bridges, utility pipes and infrastructures on project sites.
Commercial concrete
Roadway - Bridge Construction Foreman
-Bridge Foreman Project: Replacement of bridge over Yauco River PR-2, Yauco, Puerto Rico, Owner: Puerto
Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Contract Amount: $7,603,967.50, Type of Work: Bridge This
project consists of a 253.26 mts long pre-stressed concrete AASHTO type IV beams bridge over Río Yauco
and its accesses, demolition and removal of existing bridge structures on highway PR-2 and PR-335, grading,
drainage and other works. Also this contract includes the relocation of 540 mts on Highway PR-335.
-Construction Foreman Box Culvert over Grande Creek Highway PR-429, Rincon, Puerto Rico
Owner: Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Contract Amount: $745,865.56, Type of Work: Box
Culvert This project is a Box Culvert over Grande Creek. The works include the construction of a temporary
detour, relocation of utilities, traffic signing, pavement markings and other related works.
-Construction Foreman Relocation of Taxiway A, Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Owner:
Puerto Rico Ports Authority, Contract Amount: $6,077,631.55
Type of Work: General Construction Project
The project consisted in the relocation of Taxiway A at Rafael Hernandez Airport. Approximated 27,000 square
yards of concrete pavement removal, 23,000 cubic yards of earth excavation, 19,000 tons of asphalt surface,
27,000 tons of base asphalt, 1,400 lineal feet of 48 inches storm sewer and other items were part of the project.
-Construction Foreman Bridge over Río Guanajibo, San German, Puerto Rico
Owner: Municipio de San German, Contract Amount: $2,600,743.50, Type of Work: Bridge
Construction of a new bridge in the neighborhood Minillas, to provide to the residents a sure access.The works
included the construction of a wall of retention and the placement of gabions in the river.
Construction Foreman Access Road to Corozal Highway PR-142 from Station 71+80.00 to Station
86+51.43 Dorado, Puerto Rico, Owner: Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Contract Amount:
$7,847,478.19, Type of Work: New Road Construction
The work performed in this project was the construction of four highway lanes of 3.65 mts and a 53.74 mts
pre-stressed concrete AASHTO type V beam bridge over Highway PR-2. Grading, drainage, MSE retaining
wall, relocation of utilities and other miscellaneous works were also part of the project. The purpose of this
work was to improve the transportation facilities between the town of Corozal and adjacent municipalities. We
finished this project with an early completion bonus of $265,000.00
-Construction Foreman AC-200215, Hormigueros, Conversion to expressway PR-2. $15,647,226.00 Puerto
Rico Higway and Transportation Autority P. O.Box 42007 - San Juan, PR 00940-2007
-Construction Foreman, Concrete Foreman HACIENDAS BAUME, Cabo Rojo Construction of infrastructure
and utilities for urbanization. $2,802,972.00, Haciendas Development Corporation PR-101 KM. 18.4 BO.
Boquerón, Cabo Rojo
Construction Foreman HACIENDAS BAUME, Cabo Rojo Construction of 27 concrete residences and 8
buildings of 12 apartments.$17,600,000.00 Haciendas Development Corporation PR-101 KM. 18.4 BO.
Boquerón, Cabo Rojo
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-Construction Foreman AIP No.3-72-0016-XXXX, Carolina, Runway 8-26 safety area extension and taxiway
Sierra. $18,124,761.00
Puerto Rico Higway and Transportation Autority, PO Box 362829 - San Juan, PR 00936 --Construction
Foreman AC-200136, San German Replacement the bridge 791 Duey River (Km 168,4). $5,720,782.00
Puerto Rico Higway and Transportation Autority,P. O. Box 42007 - San Juan, PR 00940
-PR Highway Authority (Isabela P.R.) 23 million dollars highway construction, including 8 bridges.
-PR Highway Authority (Salinas P.R.) 6 millions dollars truck scale construction, site plumbing, sewer,
telephone, electrical infrastructure and offices.
-Industrial Development of P.R. (Dorado P.R.) Monte Rey Free commerce industrial park, construction
foreman, 9 million dollars site preparation (cut and fill), sewer, potable water and used water infrastructure,
telephone, lighting, 20 H8 post, 6 pad mounted PM transformers, and all electrical infrastructure.
-Industrial Development of P.R. (Dorado P.R.) Monte Rey Free commerce industrial park, construction
foreman, for used water pumping station.
-AAA P.R Water Authority (Carolina P.R.) Carolina New water infrastructure in all PR 3 route From Canovanas
to San Juan all new 24”and 36” pipes.
-Construction foreman, Private construction for Tamrio Owners (Dorado, Mayaguez and Cabo Rojo P.R.)
$300.000.00 Construction of swimming pools and others.
Supervise subcontractors as electrical, plumbing, paint, dry wall, landscaping and others.
Maintenance manager, Construction manager
Alicea Construction - Comerío, PR - March 1992 to January 2008
Responsibilities
Alicea Construction (OWNER) March 1992 to 2008.
Construction Manager
Construction of more than 50 projects of living houses, private construction of 6 houses from 3 to 5 million
dollars, industrial construction. Sewer and potable water system construction. Design and construction of
swimming pools around Puerto Rico for residential customers. Commercial construction, construction of
“Haciendas el Molino” Vega Alta P.R. used water pumping station and others.
Maintenance Manager
-Industrial maintenance as PVSR Corporation, Construction and Maintenance on all building, Drywall,
Plumbing, Electricity, HVA, Mechanical, Site, Ligthting, Landscaping, Painting and other.
Hospital Maintenance
Hotel Maintenance
Maintenance Manager (Hospitality)
Hotel maintenance (Engineering, Maintenance and preventive) as Hyatt Dorado Beach,
-Cerromar beach club and Dorado beach, swimming pools, housekeeping, water treatment plant, golf court,
restaurants, chillers, air conditioners, elevators, Construction and renovation of high-end hotel interiors /
exteriors and others.
-Martineau Bay Starwoods, swimming pools, spas, housekeeping, air conditiners landscaping,
plumbing,electricity,painting,concrete,painting,drywall, and others, Vieques Puerto Rico USA.
Accomplishments
Maintenance Manager
-Industrial maintenance as PVSR Corporation, Construction and Maintenance on all building, Drywall,
Plumbing, Electricity, HVA, Mechanical, Site, Ligthting, Landscaping, Painting and other.
Hospital Maintenance
Hotel Maintenance
Maintenance Manager (Hospitality)
Hotel maintenance (Engineering, Maintenance and preventive) as Hyatt Dorado Beach,
-Cerromar beach club and Dorado beach, swimming pools, housekeeping, water treatment plant, golf court,
restaurants, chillers, air conditioners, elevators, Construction and renovation of high-end hotel interiors /
exteriors and others.
-Martineau Bay Starwoods, swimming pools, spas, housekeeping, air conditiners landscaping,
plumbing,electricity,painting,concrete,painting,drywall, and others, Vieques Puerto Rico USA.
Project Manager/Foreman/Supervisor/Heavy Equipment Operator/Safety Officer
Marland Corp. - Bayamón, PR - January 2003 to February 2005
Project Manager
Apply PMI, Project Management Principles and process
Top of Form
Collect input from multiple customers and define scope of work for new construction or major maintenance
projects. Plan, estimate and schedule the work to optimize cost effectiveness, customer convenience, and
safety. Oversee construction phase of job to ensure compliance with schedule, engineering specifications,
site safety and environmental protection. Coordinate with funding customer on development of project
conceptual plans. Develop a detailed job plan with task list, critical path schedule, timelines, hazard
assessment and detailed estimate. Determine material and equipment requirements and prepare bills
of material where necessary. Supplement standard work reference data with knowledge of site-specific
requirements for successful execution and completion of work. Prepare bid specifications, purchase requests
and qualified subcontractor lists. Analyze options for accomplishment of work by either in-house crafts, outside
subcontractors, or a combination of both and recommend optimum approach. Oversee execution of the
subcontract to ensure compliance with specifications, schedule, quality of work, work site safety, and costs.
Has authority to stop the work, negotiate change orders, and adjust job to maintain schedule, costs, or other
critical aspects. Comply with and enforce safety standards at the job site at all times. Upon completion, perform
final job inspections and prepare punch list of discrepancies. Validate technical acceptance of work and
secures final acceptance by customer. Authorize subcontractor invoices, including any progress payments,
retainage, or penalties.
Environmental Technician/Drilling Supervisor/Safety Officer
Soil Tech Corp. - San Juan, PR - June 1991 to March 1998
Responsibilities
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN, SAFETY OFFICER, investigation, reporting, remediation, and
management of retail petroleum work, handling large volumes of a similar type of work. Soil and Water
sampling, on gasoline stations and pharmaceuticals for chemical and or hydrocarbons contamination. Data
loggers set up, installation and readings, full construction of in situ remediation systems and aeration towers
for water and soil in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals and gas stations, product recovery systems, hazardous
material handling and environmental sampling cleaning procedures, Experience with Underground Storage
Tanks (UST & LUST) gas station and pharmaceutical tank removal, environmental testing,in pharmaceuticals.
Daily, weekly sampling for water and or soil on pharmaceuticals and gas stations.
FIELD SUPERVISOR, Safety Officer, (drilling area) angle drilling, slope stabilization, cathodic protection
system installation water and soil sampling for chemical and or hydrocarbons contamination and other related
underground works including soil drilling, rock coring, deep wells with DTH Down the hole hammer, ODEX,
mud drilling, remediation projects on soil and water.
Work
EDUCATION
2 Asociate Degree Civil Engineer Technician Construction and Civil Engineer
Technician Survey in Engineering/Survey
University Of Puerto Rico - Bayamón, PR
1988 to 1991
SKILLS
Experience in Turn Key Projects, Deadline Oriented, Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple
priorities, Follow CPM. (Critical Path Method) Apply PMI (Project Management Institute) Principles Complete
Project Management. Problem solve Strong negotiation skills. Produce quality work with minimal errors.
Organized Attend to details. Learn and apply new technology as needed. Safety aware and safety trained.
Organize health and safety weekly meetings. Codes and regulations. Construction and Terminations of luxury
houses and high-end hotel interiors /exteriors Carpentry and masonry skillful. Knowledge of topography.
Knowledge on drainage. Manage projects on time with maximum quality. Organize and coordinate task
and others activities for working crews and subcontractors. Coordination of administration tasks, coordinate
office personnel. quantity survey/take-off for materials and services Ability to read, analyze, and interpret
bid-construction documents. Budget preparation and implementation. Quotation Purchasing purchasing/
procurement for construction projects Shipping Mobilization and shipping. Recruit and identification of new
personnel. Work under pressure, Work in groups. Fleet Management Hydraulic Mechanical Troubleshooting,
electronic diagrams. Heavy equipment operator and mechanical maintenance. Skytrack Operator. Forklift
Operator. Drill rig operator and mechanical maintenance. Swimming pool and spa design. Swimming pool and
spa Sales. Swimming pool complete construction (from field set up and excavation, steel pipes gonite to finish).
Installation of all pipes and features in pools, Equipment set up and installation of swimming pools. Knowledge
in electrical and electronic equipment installation in Swimming pools Knowledge in electricity, plumbing and
welding. Enough experience in steel and wood forms for concrete and steel construction. Inventory Control,
Materials and equipments purchase. Fully bilingual (Spanish and English) Communicate effectively (tact,
diplomacy, and influence). Communication skills (write, speak, e-mail). Capacity of rapid learning. Design and
read of complete construction plans and drawings (blue prints). Knowledge in Computer and Internet. Work on
level one in protection on pharmaceutical. Working on Hot Work areas on pharmaceutical and petrochemicals.
Confined spaces entrance with auto content respirators.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Specializations Courses
(35 hrs) Project Manager Certification, Project Manager Institute (PMI). http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification/
Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx
Construction Management
Critical path method (CPM)
Human Resources Certification (30 hrs)
Quantity take off and Cost Estimates.
Design and construction in Concrete and Structural Steel.
Highway and bridges Design and Construction.
Design and installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing system.
Computer Construction Drawings
Sewer and potable water ( Construction of potable and sewer water systems).
Environmental Impact in the construction and Others.
Related Courses
Models and strategies of intervention with the personnel in work(8hrs.).
Effective Supervision (8hrs.).
Employee rights (8hrs.),Employer responsibilities (8hrs.).
OSHA (40hrs.) and refreshments. Hazardous Materials
OSHA (30hrs) safety in construction, Fall protection, trench excavation
OSHA (10 hrs) construction
OSHA (8 hrs) Occupational Health and Safety
OSHA 300 & 301 forms
OSHA Confined spaces (20hrs.)
CPR (8 hrs)