Juan L. Rodriguez

E.I. CAC, LEED AP BD+C, CSI CDT, CPMP

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Sandy, Utah 84093

Home 801-***-****

Cell 786-***-****

aczgf2@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/juanlararodriguez

Licensure

State of Florida, Engineer In Training 110*******.

State of Florida, Unlimited Class A Certified Air Conditioning Contractor CAC

008952.

State of Florida, Bureau of LP Gas, Installer C Qualifier

Miami-Dade County Mechanical / A/C / Journeyman.

Miami-Dade County Electrical Journeyman.

Certifications

ASHRAE Certified Commissioning Process

Management Professional (CPMP).

LEED© Accredited Professional and BD+C with

participation in multiple Gold & Silver Projects.

CSI Construction Document Technologist (CDT).

RSES Certificate Member. (CM)

E.P.A. Refrigerant Transition and Recovery

Certification.

Florida International University: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Design Certificate.

Florida International University: Electrical Design Certificate.

Codes & Standards

Lifetime of study in the use and interpretation of Codes and Standards: SFBC, NFPA, OSHA, NEC, ASHRAE,

NSF, FBC, ICC, AHRI, ANSI, IESNA, IEEE,

AGA, SMACNA, ASTM, NEMA, ASME, ASPE,

SFPE, DERM, AASHTO, AMCA, ACCA, ICC, ICET,

EPA, IAPMO, MSS, ADAAG, USGBC, UL, & ISO

Computer Skills

MS Windows, Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Access, Visual Basics.

AutoCAD, Revit, Mat Lab, Pro E., BlueBeam,

Fortran, Pascal, C++, Cx Alloy, Navisworks.

Carrier HAP, Elite CHVAC, Trane Trace, Energy

Gauge, Energy Plus, eQuest. (Energy Modeling).

DOE COMcheck-EZ, USGBC LEED Templates.

Professional Associations

American Society of Heating Refrigeration Air-

conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

National Member & South Florida Chapter

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

American Association of Cost Engineers, International

(AACEi)

Construction Management Association of

America(CMMA)

Building Commissioning Association (BCA)

Refrigeration Service Engineers Society, Certificate Member, (RSES, CM) 1985 President - Miami Chapter

Sr. Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Commissioning Manager 35 years’ experience, with all aspects of MEP Engineering, specialized in HVAC, Refrigeration Design, with a proven track record of consistent successful achievement of major engineering project goals. Project Management experience in large multi-disciplinary projects (MIA Concourse J, MIA – NTD, MIA Chiller Plant), with broad scope as well as detail-oriented expertise. Strong interpersonal, planning and organizational skills as well as resource management expertise. Expert in designing Smoke Control Systems for Malls, Hi-Rises, and Atriums. Creative, analytical, and highly reliable engineering professional with “out-of-the-box” solutions. USGBC Accredited Professional in LEED; participated in multiple Gold & Silver projects, implementing and specifying energy-efficient and sustainable strategies. Talented and effective Commissioning Manager. An ASHRAE Certified Commissioning Process Management Professional. Participated on multiple Large Commissioning projects (MIA, SLC). Skilled in thermal load calculations, energy calculations, life cycle costing, energy modeling, equipment selection, piping design, ductwork design, psychometrics, code compliance, specifying, inspecting, submittal reviews, and coordinating between disciplines. Energy management specialist, designing, developing, and testing optimal algorithms for maximum energy savings with minimal equipment conflicts. Accomplished commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and residential HVACR Contractor with 15 years' of strong supervisory experience as president, vice-president, project manager, installation manager, foreman, crew chief, installer, and service technician.

Key Skills

Piping Design

Psychometrics

Expert Witness

Energy Modeling

Ductwork Design

Submittal Review

Code Compliance

Fire Alarm Design

Life Cycle Analysis

Energy Calculations

Equipment Selection

Energy Recovery

Solar Calculations

Refrigeration Design

Specification Writing

Forensic Investigation

Smoke Control Design

Estimating & Scheduling

Electrical Systems Design

Plumbing Systems Design

Emergency & UPS Design

Thermal Load Calculations

Construction Document

Preparation

Troubleshooting / Problem

Resolution

Central Chiller Plant Design

Energy Management Design

Electrical Load Calculations

Team Player and Team Leader

Fire Protection Systems Design

Economic & Feasibility Studies

Bilingual ( English / Spanish)

HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC. Salt Lake City, Utah (www.hillintl.com) 2013 – 2016 PM/CM MEP Commissioning with management responsibility for the Commissioning effort of the new $2.3 Billion Salt Lake City Airport Terminal (www.slcairport.com/thenewslc/) Redevelopment Program a potential LEED Gold building including the latest in sustainability; also acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) with review of plans, specifications, submittals, and work products for suitability. Resolved change order discrepancies. Reviewed Arc Flash Studies, Short Circuit and coordination analysis. Inspected work progress and finish phases for quality, code compliance, and the Airport's requirements and expectations. Performed inspections and assessments of the Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, and Mechanical Systems, alongside the independent commissioning agents. Reviewed the Training curriculum, agendas, and final training videos. Coordinated corrections and /or updates to the specifications between the Owner, designers, and the contractors. Reviewed the Thermal Load Calculations and the suitability of the mechanical equipment for the climate and building conditions. Coordinated with the utilities to receive the maximum Rebates for Energy conservation measures. Consulted in the redesign of the passenger loading bridge Preconditioned air conditioning systems with centralized chiller plants with Ice Bank Thermal Storage. SHORT PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS:

EDWARDS & ZUCKS, LLC. Miami Beach, Florida (www.edzuck.com) 2013 Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager with HVAC Design accountability and management of other disciplines for the retrofit and upgrades of the major projects, including The Univision Broadcasting Studios Headquarters Redesign with a Central Utilities Plant capable of operating for two weeks of water, power, communications, production and living quarters, during utility outages in the middle of a Hurricane, or Local/State/Federal Emergency. The scope was to relocate all their separate facilities in one secure and independent campus. Additional significant New Luxury High Rise Projects including Jade 4 Signature Miami Beach, Echo Brickell-Miami, Consultaio Bal Harbour-Miami Beach.

JACOBS ENGINEERING. Miramar, Florida (www.jacobs.com) 2013 Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Engineering Inspection and Owners Representative for a ground-breaking Design-Build office building for the Federal General Services Administration. The building is a Hurricane proof building with an all glass stylistically curved curtain wall exterior. The potential LEED Gold building includes the latest in sustainability with rainwater harvesting, solar hot water, and photovoltaic panels. As part of the building initiatives for sustainable design, the adjacent wetlands will be restored. Juan L. Rodriguez E.I. CAC, LEED AP BD+C, CSI CDT, CPMP - 2046 E Leonard Circle Sandy, Utah 84093 - Cell 786-***-****- aczgf2@r.postjobfree.com Page 2 of 3 Education

Florida International University

College of Engineering

Miami, Florida – BSME.

Duke University

School of Engineering,

Durham, North Carolina

Two years of study.

Miami-Dade College

HVAC Design,

Miami, Florida – AA Degree.

Professional Development

Taking Courses for the WPI Masters of Science

Degree in Fire Protection Engineering.

Preparing for the Oct. Professional Engineering Exam.

ASHRAE Winter Expo 2017.

Took the first ANSI Accredited ASHRAE Building

Commissioning Professional Certification Exam BCxP.

AACEi Nevada CCP Course 2014.

Danfoss HVACR Technology Theater Tour 2013

ASHRAE Winter Conference 2012.

MiaGreen Expo & Conference 2011.

CSI, CDT Education Program 2011.

ASHRAE Winter Conference 2010.

POJV LEED for Contractors Seminar 2010.

ASHRAE Winter Conference 2008.

Lon Mark Sessions Educational Seminar 2007.

ASPE Conference 2006.

Loren Cook Design Seminars 2005.

FIU HVAC Design Program 2005.

Armstrong Pumps Factory Seminars 2004.

LEED Experience

The Silva Offices, Coral Gables, Florida: LEED Gold Certification from the USGBC.

The Mia Mover Station, Miami, Florida: LEED Gold Certification from the USGBC.

Homestead Fire Station No. 70, Miami Florida: LEED Silver Certification from the USGBC.

West Miami Fire Station No. 40, Miami Florida:

Certification Pending.

Miami International Airport Central Chiller Plant:

(Original Project Administrator) Certification Pending

Pompano Service Plaza Addition: Certification Pending

MIA NTD B-C Infill: Certification Pending.

Commissioning Experience

MIA Mover APM: Commissioning Manager for the

train station, LEED Gold Certification from the USGBC.

The Silva Offices, Coral Gables, Florida: LEED Gold Certification from the USGBC.

Pompano Service Plaza addition: LEED Enhanced

Commissioning Agent. (Certification Pending).

West Miami Fire Station No. 40: LEED Enhanced

Commissioning Agent . (Certification Pending).

Miami International Airport NTD B-C Infill:

Commissioning of the Integrated Building Management and Fire Alarm System (Certification Pending).

Salt Lake City Airport TRP Enhanced Commissioning Manager for LEED Gold (Certification pending, 2014 ground breaking) .

FRAGA ENGINEERS Miami, Florida (www.fragaeng.com) 2000 – 2013 Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager, designed the HVAC Systems, Smoke Exhaust, Emergency Power System for an avant-garde Miami Science Museum (http://www.frostscience.org/about- our-building/) with a half-million-gallon seawater open aquarium, viewed from above in open air, below, and sides through glass oculus. On track for a Platinum LEED award, the building includes the latest in sustainability with energy recovery rainwater harvesting, solar hot water, and photovoltaic panels. Commissioning Manager of the $ 90 Million Miami International Airport MiaMover APM train station (http://www.miami-airport.com/cip_mia_mover.asp). Assigned to a badly delayed Commissioning effort. Integrated all of the contractor’s and subcontractor’s commissioning efforts including designing, producing and performing the Pre-Functional and Functional Checklists, the O & M Manuals & Training to a very strict deadline. Coordinated with the independent LEED Enhanced Commissioning Agent to eliminate duplication of effort while achieving on Schedule Substantial Completion with a LEED Gold Rating. Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager with HVAC Design responsibility and management of other disciplines for the award winning $ 400 Million B-C three level structure Concourse Infill of the North Terminal Development and demolition of existing Concourse "C" while continually in use by passengers. (http://www.miami-airport.com/cip_north_terminal.asp) at Miami International Airport. (only team awarded all three consecutive phases, Demolition, Shell, and Interiors), with supplementary ancillary projects awarded. Lead MEP Engineer and Project Manager for the MIA Central Chiller Plant Renovation & Retrofit of the one of the largest chilled water plants in the SE United States, Other projects included: AA Flagship Lounges, MIA Chiller Plant, College of Policing, MDFR Training Center, FAU Henderson School, Scott Rakow Ice Rink, The Codina Bldg, PBC Schools, BC Schools, MDC Schools, Miami-Dade College Aviation Training Center, and Miami River Park Apartments.

Independent Mechanical Designers & Consultants, Inc. Miami, Florida (www.imdc-inc.com) 1996 – 2000 Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager with design responsibility for the Performing Arts Center of Miami (The Arsht Centre) (http://www.arshtcenter.org/About-Us/Facts--History/) a $472 million, 2- theater state-of-the-art complex for the performing arts. Lead HVAC Engineer and coordinator, managing over 16 designers and CAD operators for a project involving complex load calculations for each building. Critical design of the equipment and ductwork to accommodate the very low velocities mandated, by the very strict sound control criteria, as well as the extremely precise control of Humidity, airflow, vibration, and sound transference. Additional projects included: Women’s Detention Center, Miami International Airport Renovations, South Dade Cultural Center, and New Concourses at Fort Lauderdale Airport.

THE STRICKLAND COMPANIES, INC. Miami, Florida 1995 – 1996 A Multi-State Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Electrical Contractor. Service Manager with responsibility over the newly established Miami branch, with the prospective to qualify the company. Managing over ten independent service technicians providing twenty four hour service to major restaurants: Boston Markets, Chili's, Red Lobster, Benihana's, Ruby Tuesday, Checkers Drive-In, and Rally's Hamburgers,

A-ALL / MAJOR BRANDS CORP. Miami, Florida 1992 – 1995 Air Conditioning Refrigeration, Ventilation, Electrical Contractor. Service Manager Ultimately responsible for over thirty employees and ten service and installation vehicles. Increased service sales and installations over 300%. Ushered the company through several major prison projects. Oversaw negotiations and acquisition of a competing contractor and began negotiations for a second acquisition.

Excerpts of Recommendations

an outstanding and dynamic individual. He absolutely exudes positive energy and gives a professional touch to everything he does

totally a man of his word. A promise to return a phone call or deliver a project on time is never broken; the word “excuse” is not in his vocabulary

the consummate professional. He is an experienced and knowledgeable engineer who is diligent and responsive to colleagues and clients alike. I have relied on Juan to render opinions and comments on numerous issues

intimate knowledge and expertise on ... fire rescue training props, fire alarm, fire protection, mechanical and plumbing systems made the project an overall success

one of the most knowledgeable and detail oriented Mechanical Engineers I have ever done business with. He's always up to date on the latest technologies and knows how to apply them well

worked on a number of challenging projects and environments and has the capacity to handle them with a focus on how to resolve the problem, and communicate the solution clearly to those in the construction team

a very competent mechanical engineering designer / manager ... impressed with his attention to detail and completeness of the construction documents that he was in charge of producing Juan L. Rodriguez E.I. CAC, LEED AP BD+C, CSI CDT, CPMP - 2046 E Leonard Circle Sandy, Utah 84093 - Cell 786-***-****- aczgf2@r.postjobfree.com Page 3 of 3 Retro-Commissioning Experience

Holmes Elementary, Miami, Florida: Smoke Exhaust System Recertification, Commissioning Agent.

MIA Central Chiller Plant: BMS, 7 Water Towers, 28,000 ton of Chillers, 8,200 Hp of Water Pumps, and 800 tons of Thermal (Ice Bank) Storage. (LEED O & M

Certification Pending) Commissioning Manager.

Manufacturer's Certifications

Bryant: Zone Perfect Application & Installation

Certification.

Carrier: 38 TD Two Speed Certification.

Trane: XL 1200 Certification.

York: Certified Heat Pump Master Technician.

Career Snapshot

Over 20 years of distinguished performance as

Mechanical Engineer, MEP Designer, Commissioning

Manager / Agent, Inspector, Project Engineer, Design Manager, and Project Manager for top-notch MEP

Engineering Consulting Firms.

Contributed significantly as Lead Mechanical Engineer for three (3) multi-million dollar, award-winning

designs. (Performing Arts Center of Miami, American Airlines Arena, MIA Concourse J).

Participated in several of the largest and most

prestigious public projects in Miami-Dade (MIA Chiller Plant, MDFR Training Center, College of Policing).

ASHRAE Certified CPMP with participation in several Large Commissioning projects.(MIA MiaMover, MIA

Chiller Plant, SLC TRP) Just sat for the first ANSI Certified ASHRAE Building Commissioning

Professional BCxP Exam.

Participated in numerous Public Schools projects as Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager for the Miami- Dade School Board, (College of Policing & Ponce

DeLeon Middle School) the Broward School Board,

(McNab Elementary) and the Palm Beach Co. School

Board.(Wellington & Berkshire Elementary)

Designed the first Enthalpy Wheel Outside Air Units at Miami-Dade College using both gas fired and

recovered heat desiccant wheel regeneration. (Miami Dade College: North Campus Library, Homestead

Aviation Training Center)

Consistently attending seminars and workshops on the latest and most efficient engineering technology and practices, to grow and to maintain current.

Generated load analysis studies, engineering project reports, management reports, feasibility studies, value engineering, code compliance studies, economic

studies, life cycle analysis, requests for proposals, and asset allocation studies.

Forensic Investigator for Insurance Companies.

In-Court Expert Witness for several attorneys.

Part-Time Instructor at the RETS Trade school (ATI Enterprises of Florida)).

Over 15 years of hands-on experience, on all aspects of commercial and residential HVACR Contracting as Owner, Service Manager, Installation Manager,

Foreman, Crew Chief, Service Technician, Installer.

Fully qualified Master in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration service, installation and troubleshooting. Skilled in both sheet metal and fibrous glass ductwork, design. layout fabrication and installation. Adept pipefitter in brazing welding, soldering, cutting and assembling. Qualified as an Electrical journeyman in the intricacies of bending conduit, pulling wire, and wiring switch boards and control panels.

Representative Projects

College of Policing: (http://www.miami-police.org/PoliceTrainingCenter/) Lead HVAC Design Engineer and Design Project Manager of a unique joint venture by the City of Miami Police Dept. and the Miami- Dade School Board for a combined Senior High School and Police Academy all in one 5-story building. In addition to classrooms, a cafeteria & kitchen, a gymnasium, an auditorium multiple science labs and a forensics science lab, there was a Live Firing Range, a Tactics training room, the SWAT squad room, temporary living quarters for visiting cadets, and the Emergency Operations Center for the Miami Fire Dept.

Concourse “J” at Miami International Airport:(http://www.miami-airport.com/cip_south_terminal.asp) Construction Project Manager for a $72 million new Architecturally Innovative Passenger Concourse at Miami International Airport where we were responsible for the design and construction documents for the Plumbing and Fire Protection disciplines. Responsible for Closeout Procedures and Documentation as well.

355 Alhambra (The Codina Building): (http://www.355alhambra.com/) Construction Project Manager for an eleven story "State of the Art" Commercial Class A office building 232,000 GSF of classic Mediterranean design on top of a seven-story Parking Garage with a ground floor Lobby, Bank, & Office space, with a very sophisticated Fire Alarm and Smoke Control Systems. Wide-open design that offers unobstructed, panoramic views and flexibility to structure office spaces, including the Codina Partners headquarters, the Kraft Foods South American headquarters, Merrill Lynch, and Chase Bank. Over time I have designed about 85% of the tenant spaces and almost 100% of the redesigns. I was the only approved MEP Engineer for Tenant build-outs by the building owners

MDFR Training Center: (https://youtu.be/hLMxzEFbvbs) Lead Mechanical Engineer and Design Project Manager for a multi-building firefighting training campus including a two-story classroom building with a real live-in Fire Station, a five-story fire training tower with adjacent three-story commercial / residential live fire scenario building, and numerous mock buildings and fire prop structures for live fire training including an 18,000 gal. Propane Tank and a 4” welded steel underground distribution system, a mock ship fire training structure and a 16' deep pool for underwater recovery training.

MIA Central Chiller Plant Renovation & Retrofit: MEP Engineer and Project Manager for the renovation of one of the largest chilled water plants in the SE United States, including a new Building Management System, two new 5000 ton Water-cooled chillers, the retrofit and upgrade of seven Water Towers (34,320 tons), 28,000 tons of Water-cooled Chillers, 8,200 Hp of Water Pumps, and 800 tons of Thermal (Ice Bank) Storage.

Miami-Dade College Leap Lab: HVAC Engineer for the complete remodel of the North Campus Library, a radical change of occupancy with the addition of two computer labs, ten new classrooms and a massive reduction in book stacks. The mechanical design was unique in the retrofitting to isolate the building from the campus chilled water loop using a self-contained chiller, with a desuperheater regenerated Enthalpy Wheel Outside Air unit, for maximum energy savings while the campus is closed for classes, when the Library and Computer Labs must maintain continuous twenty-four hour precise temperature and humidity conditions.

Scott Rakow Center: (https://youtu.be/j0tudC_rb8Q) HVAC Engineer and Design Project Manager, to add a Professional sized Ice Rink, to an existing Recreational Center. The removal of an existing smaller ice rink, installation of a new Ammonia Chilled Glycol Refrigeration plant, enthalpy wheel equipped Outside Air Unit and rooftop DX dehumidification units.

T.G.K. Medical Center: The retrofit of an existing medical clinic into an independent negative pressure infectious tuberculosis clinic with Bag-in-Bag-out Filters, within a continuously operating medium security prison facility.

Wellington Elementary School: HVAC Engineer and Design Project Manager for the retrofit of an existing school while maintaining the students in school. Including three new multistory buildings, a cafeteria, kitchen complex with a new utility plant with chillers, and generators for the existing, new, and future uses, and the demolition of six classroom buildings.

Mc Nab Elementary: HVAC Design Engineer and Design Project Manager for six new buildings in a major school remodeling, for Broward County Schools. while classes and students were in session, Included a new Administration Building, Library, and Cafeteria, three Classroom Buildings. A Chiller Plant, Generator Building and the demolition of seven buildings.

Miami-Dade College Aviation Training Center: MEP Design Engineer and Design Project Manager for a new Multi-purpose Building on the Homestead campus to house Flight Simulators, classrooms and a cafeteria. Designed Roof-top Natural Gas regenerated Enthalpy Wheel Outside Air Unit for precise Temperature and Humidity Control while saving energy.

MIA Concourse “E” IAQ: Lead MEP Engineer and Designer of the Air Conditioning systems Retrofit for the old Customs and International Gateway at Concourse “E.” The project included seven high static DOAS with natural gas regenerated enthalpy wheels, mounted on existing mechanical utility tower roofs, to provide 300% additional super dehydrated Outside Air to the existing Air Handlers on the floors below using the existing Outside Air ductwork. Providing maximum capacity increase and Fresh Air with minimum disruption to space restricted AHU's

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