Ricardo Morris

Professional Summary

Seasoned Project Engineer with expertise in construction management, building and safety code compliance while meeting project budget and time frames, design guidelines and projections. Offering exemplary project management, team leadership and problem-solving skills necessary for optimizing resources to meet challenging project demands. Ensures project documents are completed current and stored. Develops and manage Integrated Master Schedule. Accident prevention every hour actively identifying correct and or report safely hazards to prevent accidents. Expertise in Super Structures operations, effective maintaining of high performing field crews and the efficient coordination of different trades working under tight deadlines, while focused on reducing risk and delays due to code noncompliance. Detail-oriented Inspector offering 20+year background checking incoming and outgoing materials and products for conformance. Hardworking individual skillful in conducting accurate visual and measurement tests and preparing and maintaining comprehensive inspection reports and records. Team player committed to collaborating and working cross-functionally to meet all milestones and schedules.

Work History

NYCHA /Capital Projects Division - Engineering Special Inspector

Long Island City, NY

04/2021 - 08/2023 CONTRACT

Provide quality control inspections to Development Managers and PMS, identifying deficiencies and relaying our findings in detailed reports

Conduct general and specialty (HUD Inspections

Responsible for protecting against Roof Warranty mismanagement.

Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.

Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.

Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.

Educated staff on safety and quality improvement strategies to uplift standards.

Investigated complaints to remedy buildings, equipment and safety issues.

Renant Antren Engineering CM - Construction •Special Inspections Engineering Inspector, Safety Manager

New York, NY

09/2014 - 03/2021

Capital Improvement Planning Managed over 50 Buildings weekly Construction Compliance Specialist

Employee Productivity Reports

Site Reports

OSHA Certified/Site Safety Coordinator

NYC FIRE Department Fire, Knowledgeable of NYC Department of Buildings guidelines, requirements and applicable local codes

Worksite management

Building codes and regulations

Quality control

Experience, Safety, Safety and more safety for various phases of construction, promoting safe, clean work environment

Assigned work and responsibilities to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths

Maintained written daily log of job site activities for compliance and records retention

Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs

Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements

Mitigated risk by coordinating plans and specifications to maintain safety and compliance

Maintained project compliance by reviewing contractor scope, material and pricing take-offs to achieve competitive bidding

Enhanced production methods and employee motivation to maximize team productivity

Determined optimal construction requirements and site plans

Implemented on-site safety protocols, procedure and trained team members on prevention measures, effectively reducing safety risks, injuries and lost time due to accidents

Chaired weekly progress and commercial meetings and monitored daily reports from field staff

Minimized costs by reviewing and qualifying competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution

Inspected earthwork, concrete, structural steel, decking, fireproofing, framing and finish work.

Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineer and architect.

Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.

Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.

Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.

Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.

Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.

Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.

RCJ Construction - Assistant Project Manager

Brooklyn, NY

04/1999 - 09/2014

Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.

Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.

Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.

Planned, monitor and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.

Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.

Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.

Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.

Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors for constructive supplier relations.

Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Affiliations

CMMA Construction Management Association of America. NYSAMB. ... New York State Association of Minority Builders Board of Directors (Past)NSBE ……National Society of Black Engineers.

Languages

Spanish

Full Professional

ad00ky@r.postjobfree.com

646-***-****

Queens, NY 11434

Skills

Complex Problem-Solving

Budget Administration

Time Management

Schematic Understanding

Critical Thinking

Building Site Supervision

Building, Demolition and Renovation

Commercial Projects

Contract Coordination

Construction Methods

Quality Assurance

Education

1984-1989

Air Education Training Command University

Lackland Air Force Base

Associate of Applied Science: Flight Dynamics

Associate of Applied Science: Military History

Advanced Phases of Pilot Training /Warfare System Altus AFB OK Ranked in Top 164 of class of 305 Completed in Flight Dynamics on T-38 Talon; KC-135; KC-10 Extender

1983

Columbia University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

New York, NY

Bachelor of Science: Structural Engineering Technology

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