HÉCTOR VELÁZQUEZ ABREU

Urb. Moca Garden

*** ***** *******, **** ** 00676

Mobile: 787-***-****; Email:acs6tz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Offer (14) years of experience in construction management for projects in the public housing and water infrastructure sectors. Experienced in the day-to-day field activities, coordination of construction activities, construction inspection and evaluation of progress, preparation of estimates and schedules, and coordinating material procurement and logistics. I have been accountable for overseeing structural, architectural, civil, electrical and mechanical construction activities, evaluating change orders, project planning and development, project closure, preparing schedule status reports, and facilitating site inspections. Also been in charge of the evaluation of contractor’s certifications and for the supervision of over 50 people, and has been accountable for bid packages and contract administration.

PROFFESIONAL LICENSE

Puerto Rico Professional Engineer License #19520

Florida Professional Engineer License #80204

TRAININGS

• OSHA 30-HR Occupational Safety and Health Course

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Course

• PROCORE Fundamentals Project Management Certification

• USCE - Construction Quality Management for Contractors

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2011 to Present Caribbean Project Management, CPM, Guaynabo, PR

Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA)

Project Manager – North Region: Repair, Replacement and Renewal – Minor Construction Work Contract

• Responsible for the project, from beginning throughout closeout.

• Oversee day-to-day field activities to ensure that the project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is met.

• Perform project management services within a region.

• Prepare contract documents, negotiate new contracts and contract changes, monitoring the project execution and prepare closing document for each contract.

• Contributes to project pre-plans by assisting in the establishment of objectives, procedures and performance standards

• Perform site visits regularly and actively participate in project meetings with the objective to anticipate issues, big and small affecting the development of construction works, project quality and/or project schedule.

• Prepare presentation of progress reports and constant communication with the client Regional Director and the Area Directors.

• Meet with client representative in a daily basis to discuss the status of projects.

• Responsible for the closing of the Project

• Performed project audit.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Negotiate and prepare 11 different task orders in the first 7 months ($1,238,901.60).

• Execute over 41 contracts for improvements over a period of two years ($3,998,733.00)

Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority (PRIFA)

Project Manager - North Central Region: Design & Build Program Management for the Modernization of Schools for the 21st Century

• Perform project management services for assigned projects within a region.

• Oversee day-to-day field activities to ensure that the project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is met.

• Monitor the project execution in coordination with the inspection firms for the Modernization of Puerto Rico Public Schools Program.

• Monitors and controls project through administrative coordination with site operations manager to ensure project is built in compliance with contract, on schedule and within budget; thoroughly investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures.

• Perform site visits regularly and actively participate in project meetings with the objective to prevent and inform any issues affecting the development of construction works, project quality and/or project schedule.

• Evaluate application for payment, analyzed contract discrepancies and recommended solutions to the client.

• Meet with client representative in a daily basis to discuss the status of projects.

• Evaluate claims in accordance with construction contract and performed change orders.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Manage the Design and Build renovation project of 11 schools ($16,000,000.00

2008 – 2011 CH Caribe, San Juan, PR

Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA)

Project Manager - Non-Revenue Water Reduction Program (NRWRP) Projects: Island-wide Large Meter Replacement Project, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Project, Water shut-off

• Manage over 50 people to perform water shut-offs island-wide in coordination with the water authority.

• Evaluate day-to-day field activities to ensure that the project milestone is met.

• Responsible for management of contractors, including evaluation of contractor’s certification, evaluation and preparation of change orders, oversight of progress and identification/resolution of issues related to contractor performance.

• Participate in client meetings about listed projects.

• Prepare and deliver project progress reports and presentation.

• Meet with client representative in a daily basis to discuss the status of projects.

• Evaluate project and team performance to provide appropriate action plan to improve performance.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Improve interpersonal relations between subordinates and client.

• Implement new strategies to perform the require work.

• Manage over 50 employees.

• Coordinate water shut off for the entire island team.

2005-2008 Josá A. Ocasio & Associates, San Juan, PR

Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA)

Project Engineer & Construction Manager – Various Projects

• Responsible for supervision of contractors, inspection of construction progress (pipe installation, water treatment plant construction, among others) for the construction of various water treatment plants.

• Inspect the installation of a 24” D.I. siphon under a river bed.

• Inspect the installation of a 12” D.I. pipe under a State Road and under a river bed in the Municipality of Villalba.

• Contributes to project pre-plans by assisting in the establishment of objectives, procedures and performance standards

• Inspect the installation of 12”, 24” and 10” D.I. pipes on various projects.

• Design of pumping stations and preparing bid and specification packages for design projects, including all aspects of permitting and endorsements.

• Evaluating contractor submittals and requests for information (RFI).

• Preparing cost estimates for projects designed, including quotes for equipment specified.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Design of a 1.0 MGP Pumping Station ($1,000,000.00)

2001 – 2008 Puerto Rico Housing Financial Authority, San Juan, PR

Inspector and Manager – Various Projects

• Responsible for inspection of housing projects.

• Assist developers on permitting procedures and assure the developers understood the benefits provided by the Agency.

• Represent the Authority in inter-governmental meetings about project permits. Organize, validate, and approve future projects for the Authority.

• Contributes to project pre-plans by assisting in the establishment of objectives, procedures and performance standards

• Evaluate project cost effectiveness.

• Management of lead and asbestos removal from individual houses, management of the dwelling rehabilitation, and of housing projects constructed as part of the New Secure Home Program.

• Participate in inter-governmental meetings, representing the agency, to discuss project permitting.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Planned and executed the Removal of Lead and Asbestos project ($5,320,000.00).

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