Edna Rebeca Rivera
*** ******** ***. *** *** Montesol Cond. Fajardo, Puerto Rico 00738 939-
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Assistant Porject Manager
Active Communication ? Quality Control ? Construction Activity
Documentation
Safety Management ? Contract Administration ? Project Cost Management
Highly motivated Civil Engineer with 10 years of distinguished performance
in construction management. Successfully collaborated with both the client
and contractor as part of a team to efficiently manage, achieve project
goals, and conduct inspections. Prioritized the professional completion of
work by responsibly managing $10 to $20 million dollars of project cost.
Self-confident demonstrated ability to improve a construction/management
project while reducing the down time of payments, work orders and reports.
Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
coupled with sound computer skills and safety-mindedness. Possess active
Secret / DoD Security Clearance.
Professional Experience
Engineering Technician, Mu iz ANG Base Carolina, PR 07/2013 to
Present
Support the Deputy Base Civil Engineer (156th Civil Engineering Squadron
Project Management Office) with numerous base projects (initiation to
closing) as required for the improvement of base facilities and wing
mission.
. Inspect the construction work performed by contractors to ensure that
each
job is accomplished in accordance with established procedures.
. Provide quality control contract documentation for each project and
follow up with the
required post-job material submittal.
. Assist as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) confirming
project completions.
. Coordinate, participate in, and conduct weekly project meetings with
contractors.
. Facilitate any/all CES contractors' requests until final project
acceptance.
Assistant Engineer, Construction Control Corp. Joint Venture/San Juan, PR
05/2010 to 05/2013
Actively assisted the resident engineer in the daily management and
inspection work of the public housing modernization project at the field
Project Management Office.
. Provided daily reports to the owner regarding activities, personnel,
and heavy equipment.
. Maintained evidence of the work in progress as the project developed.
. Suggested project changes essential to the improvement of the
construction project.
. Managed the backup information of the project and Change Orders
documents for approval.
. Inspected the modernization work performed making sure was in
accordance with contract documents.
. Verified all materials used at the site reflected the project's
specifications.
. Ensured a safe work environment for continuous progress of the
project.
Assistant Engineer, MD Engineering Group, CSP/Coamo, PR
10/2003 to 05/2010
Coordinated with the resident engineer in the daily management and
inspection work of several public housing modernization projects and the
improvement of a water filtration plant at the site Construction Management
Office.
. Established daily, bi-weekly, and monthly reports to management
regarding the growth of each project.
. Provided detailed and logical evidence of the work in progress.
. Confirmed that the contractor's monthly payments for certifications
were consistent with the work completed and inspected.
. Managed the backup information of the project and Change Orders
documents for approval.
. Inspected several modernization and improvement work carried out
making certain were in accordance with contract documents.
. Verified all material on site and made sure it met the requirements
for federally funded projects.
. Maintained an orderly and safe work environment.
Safety officer, Redondo Construction Corp. / San Juan, PR
07/1999 to 02/2001
Served as liaison between contracting project engineers and U.S. Army Corp
of Engineers USACE) at the Puerto Nuevo Channel Flood Control Project,
Contract I. Oversaw compliance of OSHA construction safety regulations at
the site.
. Provided daily reports to the USACE regarding new and current work
activities, any deficiencies and corrective actions taken for an
environmentally safe work place.
. Directed weekly safety meetings for project employees.
. Managed and controlled all required personal protective equipment.
. Verified and assured the working condition compliance of all
heavy equipment.
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (1997) ? Purdue University, West
Lafayette, IN
. Certified EIT (Engineer in Training / PR License # 17624)
. Professional College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico ?
member
Technical Proficiencies & Bilingual
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) ? Primavera Contract
Management ?
AutoCAD basic functions ? Fluent in Spanish and English
Military Service
. Puerto Rico Air National Guard (United States Air Force) / Rank: 2d Lt
February 2009 - present Bioenvironmental Engineer
Operations Management Journeyman
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