Professional Profile

Mr. Ventura has twenty-three (23) years of experience in the construction management industry. As EHS Coordinator, he has been responsible for safety inspections, preparation of monthly safety reports and providing safety, health and environment consulting services for compliance with local & federal OSHA regulations. In addition, as Project Coordinator he has been responsible the coordination and supervision of daily construction work, review submittals, certification review and estimate change orders and certifications, leading progress weekly meetings and preparing daily and monthly projects reports.

Relevant Experience

EHS Coordinator: Caribbean Project Management, CPM, Guaynabo, PR

Project Superintendent: Siemens Transportation Corporation (December 2010 to June 2013)

“Tren Urbano” Project

Responsible for coordinating all site construction activities and supervising all field personnel as required to successfully completing the project on schedule and within budget.

Safety Manager : Siemens Transportation Corporation (December 2010 to June 2013)

“Tren Urbano” Project

Provide safety support services for the “Tren Urbano” Phase III Project.

Safety Coordinator: Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), San Juan, PR ( May 2009 to December 2010)

Capital Improvement Construction Projects Island-wide

Responsible for safety inspections, preparation of monthly safety reports and providing safety, health and environment consulting services for compliance with local & federal OSHA regulations.

Project Coordinator: Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, San Juan, PR (June 2008 to May 2009)

North Region Capital Improvement Program ($238MM):

Water Distribution System Connection from Anones-Naranjito to Comerío ($1.9MM)

Responsible for the coordination and supervision of daily construction work as well as support in the review of change orders and certifications, and preparation of request for information for the construction of a 200 MG water tank and a 6” diameter distribution line.

Project Coordinator: Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, San Juan, PR (September 2007 to June 2008)

Elimination of Colomer Pump Station ($11.8MM)

The project consisted in the installation of a gravity sanitary trunk sewer with 36”, 48” and 54” diameter pipe lines. Responsible for the coordination and supervision of daily construction work, as well as support in the review of change orders & certifications, and preparation of RFIs.

Project Coordinator: Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, San Juan, PR (March 2007 to September 2007)

Improvements to Sergio Cuevas Filtration Plant ($29.8MM)

Provide engineering support to the project team in charge of the improvements to this main potable water filtration plant.

Project Coordinator: Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, San Juan, PR (December 2004 to march 2007)

Potable Water Transmission Line Guaynabo-Caguas-Gurabo-Juncos ($86.2MM)

Coordination and supervision of daily construction work. Responsible to review change orders and certifications, and prepare request for information. Responsible to lead weekly progress meetings with contractors and prepare project reports.

Safety manager: Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, San Juan, PR

CP Projects (July 2004 to December 2004)

Responsible for compliance with federal and local environmental, health and safety regulations in the construction site for a total of ten different projects. Prepare safety reports in accordance to project visits. Provide assistance and guidance to project engineers on day to day safety performance.

Safety Manager: Obratur PR, Río Grande, PR (June 2001 to July 2004)

Responsibilities included developing and implementing safety and health plans. Prepared all hazard analysis activities and carry out inspections at the construction site to assure the compliance with health regulations and safety program. In charge of inspection reports addressed to the project manager. Provided support to the project engineer and corrected hazardous conditions in the project site. Responsibilities also included training all employees, conducting weekly safety meetings and bi-weekly safety meetings for supervisors. Coordinated and supervised project activities and security personnel.

Safety Manager: Redondo Construction Corp, San Juan, PR (March 1998 to April 2001)

In charge of inspections at all company projects to assure compliance with safety and health regulations for the accident prevention plan. Prepared all accident prevention plans for different projects and safety reports for the company president, project manager, project engineer and project safety officer. Coordinated trainings for the safety officer and engineer. Worked in conjunction with the company’s comptroller in the annual preparation of the equipment, vehicle and property list to be included in the insurance policy. Prepared documents for the insurance company and negotiated the insurance coverage. In charge of follow up with the claims department of the insurance company in handling company claims. This included coordinating with the insurance adjuster the investigation at the accident site and providing all documented evidence as requested. Negotiated the adjustment claims with the insurance company representative and submitted payment with corresponding report. Investigated allegations when necessary and informed company lawyers. Supervised appropriate completion of OSHA-300 forms and prepared annual summary reports as required by the Department of Labor.

Compliance Safety/Health Officer: Department of Labor (OSHA), San Juan, PR (August 1992 to February 1998)

Responsible for recognizing hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. In charge of compliance with safety and health regulations and standard promulgated under act 16. Inspected working conditions, structure, machinery, equipment, personal protective equipment and hazardous material. In charge of follow up inspections in violation cases.

Engineer: Northwest Communication, Cabo Rojo, PR (January 1990 to June 1992)

In charge of supervising the company brigade in the construction of internal and aerial plant for the PR Telephone Company. Responsibilities included material dispatch and inventory control. Daily jobs inspection and review the job certifications of the subcontractors.

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Client List

Siemens Transportation Corporation

Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority

Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, with a minor in civil engineer

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1990

Trainings

HAZCOM - GHS

Heartsaver CPR Program, American Heart Assoc.

Initial Compliance Course for Safety Officer, OSHA Training Institute

Mobile Cranes Operator Training, Institute of PR

Construction Quality Management for Contractors

Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations

Advanced Accident Investigation/202-A

Introduction to Safety Standards for Safety Officers

Construction Standards

Excavations

Basic Emergency Response & Preparedness Requirements

Indoor Air Quality

Inspection Techniques & Legal Aspects

ISO 14,000 as Applied to Safety, Health and Environmental Management and VPP

Introduction to Industrial Hygiene for Safety Personnel

Construction Project Management

Process Safety Management

Basic Electrical Principles

Radiation Safety & Use of Nuclear Gauges

Gas in Cylinders

Introduction to Practical Railway Engineering - AREMA 20 Hours Training

Project management professional course (PMP)

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