Project Manager Construction

DANTE BETANCES

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Senior Construction Project Manager

Accomplished Senior CPM provides an extensive background of all stages of the construction

process, planning or conceptual phase, engineering and design phase, procurement bid phase, and the

execution phase (construction and commissioning). Extensive background on M.E.P’s, mechanical

preconstruction coordination, as well as document control, QA/QC, commissioning, and turn over.

Highly adept at planning and coordinating full life cycle of multiple projects

concurrently, consistently completing projects on time and under budget. Seasoned leader

capable of recruiting, hiring, and supervising large, top-notch teams of construction workers, contractors

and project managers. Excel at partnering with key client decision makers and c-level management to

formulate short- and long term project scope / strategy. Skilled at managing large quantities of engineers,

project managers, estimators, HSE managers, as well as procurement departments, transportation

logistics, contracts department, and accounting department to provide constant accurate timely reports to

the client, able to develop, implement and enforce effective and efficient scope of work, enforce and

execute HSE and QA/QC standards, policies and procedures. Appraise plant supervision of government

regulations and corporate policies, accordingly (OSHA / EPA reports, Environmental Reports, Internal

Reports, Etc.). Assess potential site impact. Management and adherence to site environmental permits,

Provide vigilant attention to risk management, at the tender stage as well as the final stages of the

project, coach site supervision to insure an ongoing safe and clean work environment, and establish the

communication channels to assure that all internal and external reports are documented and filed

properly. Bi-lingual in English & Spanish.

Highlights of experience:

Planning or conceptual phase management • engineering and design phase management •

procurement bid phase management • on site execution phase (construction and commissioning).

Management • project documentation PMO • contract management project budgeting & finances •

schedule • contractor coordination mechanical preconstruction coordination • team building & coaching

activity development and coordination • QA/QC & HSE program implementation and management.

As a Senior Construction Project Manager My Normal Responsibilities Usually Are.

• Provide Monthly and Year End Reports.

• Coordinate and prepare bid proposals.

• Schedule projects in logical steps, phases and budget time required to meet deadlines.

• Coordinate with all internal departments and Brands to provide oversight on all projects.

• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress and cost tracking reports.

• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, project managers,

contractors, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.

• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual

• Proactively participate in enforcing Subcontractors’ safety practices meet Owner requirements.

• Manage the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction sites.

• Plan, organize, and direct activities related to the construction and maintenance of structures

In my 26 years in the construction industry I have managed a hand full of large scale

construction Projects listed below.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA, George C. Marshall Space

Flight Center, Michoud Assembly Facilities, New Orleans Louisiana. Jacobs Engineering

Senior Project Manager Space Launch System (SLS) Facilities construction

2014- 2015. BUDGET Over 40,000,000.00

Projects Managed:

• Design Package for Space Launch System Final Integration Modifications.

• Modifications for Space Launch System Components Final Integration.

• Modifications for Space Launch System Engine Prep and Staging.

• Modifications for Space Launch System Final Integration Storage and

Staging.

• Modification for Space Launch System Final Integration Test Equipment

Storage and Staging.

• Modification for Space Launch System Final Integration Hydraulic Pressure

Units (HPU) Pre-Construction Design, Coordination, and Installation.

• Modification for Space Launch System Final Integration P.O.U Crib.

• Modification for Space Launch System Final Integration Design and

Construction Installation of GN2/GHE/ Compressed Air.

• Modification for Space Launch System Final Integration Vertical Staking

Platforms Design and Construction.

• Modification for Space Launch System Final Integration Area 39 Hydraulic

Pressure Units Design And Installation.

• Modifications to the Industrial Water Treatment and Cyanide Treatment Plant

and Filter Replacement Design and Construction.

• Design For Modification to Area 86 TPS Spray Booths.

• Reactivation of Area 86 TPS Spay Booths.

• Design for MAF General Projects (Steam/Chilled Water/Chillers) Containment

Liners.

• Modifications to Forced Main Sanitary Piping Building 103 Design and

Construction.

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N.Y.S, Office of General Services South

Beach Mental Hospital Hurricane Sandy Recovery, Staten Island New York

Senior Construction Project Manager. 2013-2014 BUDGET 140,000,000.00

Assigned to represent New York State as Code Enforcement, Quality Control Project Manager.

Overseeing the CM, (STV) On the Construction of a new Building, A 3 Story Steel Structure to

house all mechanical equipment. In addition to overseeing the restoration of all utilities and

emergency repair work thought the different buildings and systems on site.

NYCHA New York City Housing Authority, – Hurricane Sandy

Emergency Utility Service Installations. Coney Island Brooking New York

Senior Construction Project Manager, 2012- 2013 BUDGET 12,000,000.00

Coordinated planning and oversight installation of temporary power, heat, and water to several

buildings in Coney Island, assemble and supervised large teams of subcontractors electrical,

steam fitters, plumbers, generator technicians', boiler technicians' and cleaning testing and

abatement, directly oversaw daily functions of construction support engineers and construction

supervisors. Managed on-site operations and monitored sites for compliance with safety and

quality control guidelines. Document and approve change orders. Negotiate and ensure

subcontractors comply with contractual commitments.

Projects Managed:

• Managed development of NYCHA, Brooklyn Coney Island play grounds

reconstruction survey.

• Managed development of NYCHA, Brooklyn Coney Island apartment

reconstruction survey,

• Managed development of NYCHA, Brooklyn Coney Island and Red Hook

mechanical survey

• Managed development of NYCHA, Brooklyn Coney Island structural walls

survey

• Managed development of NYCHA, Brooklyn Coney Island sink holes repair

project,

Fluor Daniels South America LTD– Cotuí, Dominican Republic

Barrick Gold Mine Construction

Lead Construction Project Manager, 2008-2012

Managed. Coordinated planning and oversight of several industrial construction Areas from concept

to completion for the construction of a Gold Mine.

Managed large teams of subcontractors and directly oversaw daily functions of

construction support engineers and construction supervisors . Managed on-site operations

and monitored sites for compliance with safety and quality control guidelines. Conducted

in-depth reviews of blueprints and schematics, to assess project specifications.

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Monitor project scope creep to resolve any issues hindering the progress. Document and

approve change orders. Negotiate and ensure subcontractors comply with contractual

commitments. Managed the following Projects for Fluor Daniels:

Projects Managed:

• PVDC 3000 Man Camp, Cotuí, Dominican Republic: 2008-2010

Managed construction of 120,000 sq. M. Temporary camp housing for 3,000 workers.

“Celebrated 21,000,000 hours incident and injury free” other building erections included

• Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant 2008-2010 Managed the construction

installation and commissioning of the potable water treatment plant for the site

• Mining Truck Shop: 2010-2011 Managed design, construction and installation of

a chemical containment Steel Structure that included all MEP’S

• Mining Truck Wash: 2010-2011 Managed and Spearheaded design, construction and

installation of a chemical containment Steel Structure including all MEP’S

• Mining Truck Tire Repair Building: 2010-2011 Managed, construction and

installation of a chemical containment Steel Structure including all MEP’S

• Environmental Laboratory: 2010-2011 Managed design, construction and

installation of a chemical containment Steel Structure including all MEP’S

• Refinery Building wet process area: 2011-2012 Managed construction of a 4 story

combination steel/ concrete Industrial building for a Gold refinery

• Counter Current Decantation's (C.C.D): 2011-2012 Managed construction Copper

recovery Steel structure industrial building

• Steel structure Building Industrial Pressure Vessel: 2011-2012 Managed

construction of an industrial compressor buildings

BOVIS LEND LEASE, INC. – New York, New York

Construction Project Manager, 2006-2008

Managed all aspects of M.E P, construction operation, for several major facilities. Scheduled and

documented project scope / strategy. Created, reviewed and implemented project budgets,

schedules and contract bid documents. Ensured subcontractors and vendors adhered to

schedules. Formulated project site logistics, and temporary facilities plans. Created and

monitored compliance with project administrative procedures. Projected materials needs, and

facilitated ordering / deliveries. Managed insurance, safety, labor relations and equal employment

opportunity compliance. Facilitated buy-out meetings, staff meetings and close-out meetings.

Prepared and maintained records of subcontracts, submittals and other related documents.

Projects managed:

• Chelsea Enclave Building: General theological seminary of the Episcopal

Church construction project in Chelsea, New York: Construction Project Manager

2007-2008 Total Cost $96,740,000.00 Managed the full cycle of the MEP’s for a

seven-story luxury high-end building, Building included 54 residential apartments.

• Avalon Morningside Park:

Construction Project Manager 2006-2007 Total cost 115,000,000.00

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Building comprised of a 22-story high-rise and 280 residential apartments managed M.E.P'S,

from preconstruction coordination to occupancy level.

John F. Kennedy Airport / American Airlines (Terminal 8), VRH/TORCOM

Lead MEP”s Commissioning Project Manager 2003-2006

Coordinate the execution of functionality tests on Mechanical control systems interaction sprinkler, fire

alarm, building automation mechanical interfaces, for port authority of NY/NJ inspection and approval to

occupy, a $2.3b project.

Alfieri co., Inc.: Edison New Jersey

Tenant Placement Project Manager 2000-2003

Overseeing design, planning and the execution of construction projects accumulating more than

1million square feet of commercial store fronts restaurants, bars, cafes, lobbies, and hart

escapes,. Managed town permitting process in New Jersey.

AAA masters HVAC contractors Miami FL:

HVACR field installation mechanic< Service Technician< Senior Service Technician<

Operations Manager, 1991-2000

Coordinating installations, service, and repair teams for residential, commercial and industrial,

facilities, specializing in building automation systems, ductwork design, and low voltage

sequencing design, in the Miami metropolitan area, developed preventive maintenance programs

custom designed to accommodate the needs of the specific facility.

Mueller corp. (contractor for City Gas Company of Florida):

Cathodic System Deficiencies Locator and Line Replacement Supervisor, 1989-1991

Underground gas piping supervisor, located underground gas lines conflicts with other utilities

causing a deficiency in the low voltage charge required to keep system gas lines from corrosion

in the past, managed and coordinated crews for the replacement of the found rusted and

defective underground mains and branches for HDPE lines throughout city of Hialeah, Florida.

& CREDENTIALS

Mechanical Engineering 1986-1989 UNAPEC UNIVERSITY, Santo Domingo, DR

Additional professional development & certifications

• CMAA Construction management association of America "CMAA" current member #165615.

• Air conditioning contractors of America "ACCA" member since 1992.

• Project Management Institute PMI Member, PMP Project Management Professional.

• General construction contractor’s certification and license to operate NYC certificate 1999.

• Ferris state university refrigeration transition recovery program, EPA universal License1993.

• Air conditioning and refrigeration journeyman course by apex institute Fort Lauderdale FL.

• Underground utilities piping / Cathodic protection methods course, City Gas Hialeah FL.

• Insurance and bonding New York City standards.

• Safety prevention codes of conduct New York City.

• NYC, OSHA 10 hour safety, environmental and health licensing course.

• Timberland Estimating software

• Prolog construction management systems~

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• Incident & injury free training course ~ OSHA 10-hour license to practice course NYC

• Barrick gold 6-hour safety training 2008

• Fluor 10-hour 0-tolerance safety training

• Barrick leadership with courage course

• Barrick 6-hour safety training 2009

• Barrick 2010 team building course

• NASA Lock and Tag LOTO 2014

• NASA Hazardous Waste Management 2014

References will be provided upon request.

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