Rene Davila
**** ** ** *******, *****, Florida 33176
Home: 305-***-**** Cell phone: 305-***-**** E mail: ********@***.***
Profile
Highly talented Professional. Extensive experience in all phases of Construction Management for commercial,
institutional, educational and residential projects. Resolve safety, quality control and risk assessment issues.
Excellent communication skills and documented customer satisfaction. Sound organizational, planning and
problem solving skills with diligent work habits. Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful
conditions. Self motivated with strong ability to successfully work independently or as part of a team. Successful
people management skills. Can lead and direct the work of others. Knowledge of the South Florida Building and
Zoning codes. Experience in coordinating work under construction; architectural, civil, structural and MEP
disciplines, including I/T, fire protection, security systems, and Landscaping. Fluent in Spanish.
Professional Experience
Sunrise Community, Miami, Florida 05/2012 11/2013
Director of Physical Plant Operations
In charge of organizing assignments of maintenance work executed by in house staff
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Coordinate work for entire facility as well as other two campuses in Homestead
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Contract outside Contractors and Consultants for large projects
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Engage with Corporate Administration for review of budgets and expenditures
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In charge of hiring and evaluating performance of staff
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Inter acting with Inspectors and other representatives having jurisdiction
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Self employed, Miami, Florida 07/2009
05/2012
Repairer/Handyman
Perform preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently
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Repair physical condition of building as needed
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Repair/replace electrical and plumbing components
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Perform demolition, concrete work, carpentry, weatherproofing and landscaping
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Prepare new or existing surfaces to receive new finishes, including paint, primers/sealers
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Polu Kai Construction Services, Tampa, Florida 01/2009 05/2009
Project Superintendent
Directed, supervised and coordinated construction projects for the Veterans Administration Hospital
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Inspected work progress, equipment and construction site for safety and regulations
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Coordinated excavation, hot work, burn and other construction related permits from USACE
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Conducted daily tool box safety meetings to ensure there were no violations at the job site
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Interacted with client’s representatives, consultants and government officials
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Purchasing of tools and materials for work performed by sub contractors
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Baptist Hospital of Miami, Miami, Florida 11/2001 02/2008
Project Manager Facilities
Outlined the scope of the work, coordinating with requirements from end users, including interior design
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Procured bids. Executed contractual agreements with contractors, consultants and suppliers
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Supervised construction, adhering to schedule and budget, taking proper action when unexpected delays
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Administered project according to all hospital policies and government agencies having jurisdiction
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Ensured a safe and comfortable environment for staff, patients, visitors and physicians during construction
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Created savings to the hospital when a change order occurred by negotiating with contractor
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Consistently awarded congratulatory letters from hospital personnel for the excellent customer service
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Codina Construction Corporation, Coral Gables, Florida 08/2000 08/2001
Project Manager
• Provided all the required documentation for tenant improvement construction projects, mostly retail
• Scheduled the projects within the time allocated for completion, usually very tight deadlines
• Created savings to the corporation by buying out the project costing less than original estimates
• Scheduled meetings, City inspections and processed requisitions for payment
Broward Community College, Davie, Florida 06/1999
07/2000
Project Manager / Facilities
• Prepared contracts and revisions for savings with all consultants and general contractors
• Provided required documentation for purchase orders, payments, change orders and board items
• Scheduled meetings with College staff to review contract documents and explain concerns
• Coordinated work with Government Agencies having jurisdiction over projects
Education
Institute of Design and Construction, Brooklyn, New York AOS in Architectural Technology
Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York AAS in Social Studies
Barry University, Miami, Florida – BS in Health Services Administration
Memberships
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)
US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Member of the Florida Association of Code Enforcement
Certifications
OSHA 30 hour training
US Army Corps of Engineers for Quality Management of Federal Projects
Computer Skills
MS Office; Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Project 2007, and Internet.