Luis A. Hernandez

***** ** **** **, ***. ***. Miami, FL 33193

adrvzy@r.postjobfree.com - +1-786-***-****

Projects / Contracts Manager

Mega Projects Veteran, target-driven professional with an established record of directing analysis, formulation and oversight contracts while maintaining multifaceted accounting objectives. In-depth experience across corporate, Contracts/Logistic and Constructions Operations.

Proven expertise in creating efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial & construction management systems and implementation of contracts procedures and procedural improvements. Strong leader with success guiding highly skilled teams in supporting and achieving project construction goals.

Management Competencies

Regulatory Compliance

FEED, OBE, EPC Contracts

Prepared Contracts Pack.

Procurement and Logistics Management

Technical Audit / Claims

Project Coordinator

FAR Regulations. With D.O.D

Career Experience

30 years Professional Carrer History, in the Oil & Gas Industry, D.O.D, Coal Mining Industry, Marine & Port, Jetty, Power Plant, Construction Mega Project, Procurement & Logistic in all disciplines activities such: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instruments, Communication.

2021- JAN. 2022 MAY Project /Contracts Manager. (Independent Consultant-Remote)

Miami, Florida. USA

Miami Dade Capital Project, FDOT, Others.

Contractual claims preparation & submission, bid package preparation, Logistic and Distribution Plans, Contracts red line review.

2017- Nov. 2020 Project /Contracts Manager. ( JVA Engineering, Inc.)

Miami, Florida. USA

Miami Dade Project Manager for Port of Miami Capital Projects and FDOT,

Project/Contracts Manager for Port of Miami Capital Projects: Buildings, Roads, Bridge, Piping constructions, Loading Dock, equipment and material supply, instruments, F.O/CCTV and FDOT Projects. Etc.

2012 –July 2016 Senior Sub-Contracts Administrator/ Manager

JGC Engineering. Japan. Mega Projects.

Negotiation with the Client during FEED-OBE stage, development of Contracts, and SubContracts Administration during construction. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instruments, F.O / CCTV, Packages. Government & Private Sector.

Key Contributions:

Assist the Client with analysis in cost and time impact, for the approval of Financial Agencies.

Optimize the legal approval periods for construction activities from 75 days to 22 days.

Different types of contract’s to optimize auditing & billing control, as : CPFF, CPAF and LS-TK

Managing the Project Construction, Logistic and Procurement.

2010 –May 2012 Senior Contracts Manager

Tecnicas Reunidas Madrid, Spain

During various phases (FEED-OBE-EPC) of projects (Mining, Oil & Gas) assisted Legal Department with contracting strategy in the Middle East and America. Preparer Contracts and Advice Legal department with potential contractual deviations according the country, comply with Client Procedures during procurement, logistic and construction activities,

Key Contributions:

Review & Optimize Licensors Confidentiality Agreements NDA with Company & Client.

Eradicate the word Claim and replace it with Additional Work, to prevent disputes and reduce claims rejections

Advice Legal Department with potential Environmental Impact that would affect Company.

Advice Engineering Department with deliverable documents monitoring.

2005-Oct 2010 – 3 Projects. Sr. Project Control/Contracts Manager, Mega Project

Bechtel, Technip . KBR & CCC JV.

Caspian Sea. Kashagan Offshore Project

Prepare Contracts and Administration for the Offshore Oil & Gas Piping & Module Installations on Island A, B and C.

Project LNG Gas Plant. Balhaf, Republic of Yemen.

Key Contributions:

Increased QS activities for better progress monitoring by discipline (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Marine, Buildings and LNG Tanks.

Prepared response to Claims.

Prepare Different types of contracts to optimize auditing & billing control, as: FFP, T&M and UP.

Plan of Bonuses and Penalties to improve Time, for successful project delivery.

Khursaniyah Gas Project. Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Mega Project

Charged with creating financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business contract/plan. Conducted internal audits to ensure quality assurance, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Contracts and Subcontracts administration monitoring for a UP/Fast Track Mega Project (All Disciplines)

Key Contributions:

Program for ease monitoring of increase work progress during construction due to new engineering documents that had increased Invoice values.

Better monitoring of Saudization program to prevent penalties to Company

2003 –2005 Senior Subcontracts Administrator/ Manager

B&R-LOGCAP III - IV, D.O.D Baghdad, Iraq

Steered oversight of the life of contract from initiation to completion. Implemented bidding process, conducted negotiations and monitored performance against identified targets. Supported procurement and supply chain logistic process by analyzing opportunities to subcontract materials and labor force. Collaborated with controller to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information.

Key Contributions:

Provide with services and logistic to military personnel of USA, on time in war zone.

Effort to delivery on time and according to schedule, despite the difficulties and security risk on the war area.

Mission Accomplished

2001 – 2003 Business Manager

Jurassic Recovery Group/Boots and Coots Alliance Houston/Venezuela,

Key Contribution:

Prepared and negotiated Program of Cleaning and Recovery of contaminated Pits with Oil and Heavy Metals, to be presented to OPEC Organization by Venezuelan Government.

Prepared Technical and Economical proposal for remediation due malfunction of API Separator system, creating pollution to the environment

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Universidad Central de Venezuela – Caracas, Venezuela

Master of Science, Procurement & Logistics Management

University of Texas – Odessa, Texas

Business Administration, Accounting

Universidad Nacional Abierta – Caracas, Venezuela

Contracts and Procurement related training: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The ability to perform cradle-to-grave contracting activity, Lump sum/Turnkey, UP/Fast Track

IT Proficiency: MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point, Outlook, Access) and specialized databases such as: FAR, SAP

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