Site Safety Construction Industry

PROFILE

Result oriented, hands on, professionalism with over 19 years of expertise in Multi-facets of the Safety, Environment and Construction Industry. Certifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million-dollar projects through coordination, developing partnerships and building positive rapport with construction managers, project officer, architects, consultants, owners, and clients, all while maintaining costs and budget. Well versed in project estimating, building code and regulatory requirements safety and site management.

EXPERIENCE;

MARCH 2019 – PRESENT

SITE SAFETY CONSULTANT -TRAINER FOR; ALLIED SAFETY – RELIANCE SAFETY – FLINKLOOCK- J & J CONSTRUCTION and Ando International

Duties: Conduct and complete Safety inspections, produce reports with the safety recommendations, safety orientations, safety toolbox meetings

Instructor/Trainer Ando: Conduct initial Trainer for Asbestos, lead, Osha 30 hours.

July 2018 – March 2019

NAVILLUS-Site Safety Manager - Housing Project

Duties included: Conduct completed safety inspection on five buildings, produce reports with the appropriated safety recommendations, daily safety tool box meetings, review procedures for confine space work, train personnel, and review all the safety documentation, review site safety plan and site safety orientations as well conduct them with the New Hires, review site safety policies for the job site and submit reports.

July 2017 – 2018

SITE SAFETY CONSULTANT FOR: SELECT SAFETY- ALL ABOUT SAFETY-UNITED SELECT RISK MANAGEMENT-ALLIED SAFETY CO.-RELIANCE SAFETY CONSULTING-ANDO GROUP.

Duties included: Conduct completed Safety Inspections at Multiple Project thru the city, produce reports with Safety observations and recommendations, review accidents trend and recommend various loss control methods provided trained to Employers and Employees on OSHA 10 hours and 30 hours, translate Safety orientations and conducted those orientations on both languages at the same time.

NYC School Construction Authority, New York, NY — Project Officer - Level II (Safety Officer)

July 2009 – July 2017

Duties include performing Safety Inspections of Multiple School Projects located in the five boroughs. Monitor contractor’s compliance with the OSHA NYC Department of Building Regulations and all other applicable Federal OSHA regulations. Conduct accidents investigation, report findings and recommendations directly to the safety Director and the Unit, Authorize to issue and rescind Stop Work Order for contractors that are unwilling to comply with the applicable regulations, review and approved Site Safety Plans, inspect mobile cranes at the site Supervise safety officers, resolve field issues, and inspect Asbestos projects to assure worker safety inside containment areas. Adjust schedules and communicate with Construction Management to address special situations. Conduct and participate in safety training. Review all safety related paperwork on projects to assure they are current.

Lehigh Technical Services Consultant NYC School Construction Authority, New York, NY— Safety Officer

July 2008 - July 2009

Duties included performing Safety Inspections of multiple school projects located in the five boroughs. Scaffold inspections, Accident Investigation, Accident Investigations, Enforcement of all NYC Department of Building Regulations and all other applicable federal OSHA regulation. Also inspects Asbestos projects to assure worker safety, inside containment areas. Review

All Safety related paperwork on projects to assure they are current.

Abax Incorporated, New York, NY — Environmental/ General Superintendent

1998 - 2008

Responsibilities include all aspects of overseeing Abax Inc. Environmental Abatement projects (significantly - Asbestos & Lead) since 1998. Projects have rangers in costs up to $12,000,000 a year. Involved in all projects tasks from inception (estimating, contract, submittals, coordination, filings, scheduling, and requisitions) to completion and contract close out. Managed multiple abatement teams of Supervisors and Foreman oversaw all project operations including scheduling and coordination from labor (crew sizes up to 50 abatement workers) to material and equipment deliveries.

Additional responsibilities include Abax Inc. General Contracting Site Superintendent which included: Safety submission and approvals on through implementation on project-to-project completion, maintain record of site inspections, corrections of deficiencies if needed, personally performed site inspections, personally performed walk through with owners site safety inspector, ensure proper documentation on site, and strict adherence of Safety Code by all personnel on the job site. Being bilingual allows me to converse to the Latino workforce which comprises a large portion of today’s construction workers.

KEY PROJECTS AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Environmental Superintendent of Multiple Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Cost plus Requirements Contract— 1999 - 2005

Up to 4 contracts at one time; seven in all not to exceed amount of $1,000,000.

Environmental Superintendent for two NYC School Construction Unit Price Requirements Contracts — 1997-98 & 2004 - 2005

Most recent contract not to exceed amount of $1,000,000 to $8,000,000.

Environmental Superintendent or all Abax Inc. Environmental Work — Performed as part of their General Construction program since 2000 for G.C.

Work being performed in NYC School system, NY State Institutions of Higher Learning, NYC Health & Hospitals, and Residential Conversion.

Abax Inc. Submission and Approvals — I have assisted on most of Abax Inc. Site Safety Submissions and approvals on through implementation on Project-to-project completion.

Environmental Project Superintendent (Assistant Project Management)

●100% project completion on time while meeting strict timelines and budget requirements

●Responsibilities include assisting with estimating all Abax environmental work

●Schedule and supervise subcontractors; assist with the development and enforcement of company policies & procedures and project safety regulations

Client and Vendor Relations

●Attended client meetings, conducted needs assessments, explained scope charges and most cost-effective options available to handle changes in scope

●Respond quickly and efficiently to job site problems and alleviate client’s concerns.

●Maintained client’s facilities ability to operate uninterrupted with minimal or no interference from ongoing construction work.

Staff Development

●Assisted in the development of strong employee productivity and ability to identify, isolate and eliminate work hazards.

●Developed key personnel from within organization, such as foreman and supervisors. Supervisors and foreman permitted input on planning and executing projects.

●I was able to reduce employee turnover through demonstration of an optimistic attitude, resolving problems immediately and establishing and maintaining open lines of communication.

●Established a solid, positive, and productive work environment by understanding the role and the needs of all team members.

●Assisted in the revision of the safety manuals, train a coach supervisors and manager on the safety programs

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EDUCATION

NYC Department of Building Site Safety Manager —license #2309

UMDMJ-SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-Competent Person Applied to Fall Protection: Managing fall Protection Competent Person Program-octuber-2012

Construction Management— New Jersey Institute of Technology

Safety Manager & Safety Programs

NYC Fire Department Certified Fire Watch— Construction projects

NYCFD Site Fire Safety Manager licensed (S56) #86182284 EXP 2021

RCR/Hazardous Waste Generator Training (40 Hour) Certification

EPA Lead Abatement Supervisor

New York State: Project Monitor since 1999

New York State: Certified Air Sampling Technician- since 1999

New Jersey Asbestos Abatement Supervisor

New Jersey Lead Abatement Supervisor

AHERA Inspector certification

New York State Asbestos Investigator

Understanding Blue Prints— New York University

RUTGERS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEATLH- A Holistic Approach to error reduction applied to Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) September 2014

RUTGERS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-Electrical Safety Awareness- July 2014

OSHA 2225: RESPIRATORYPROTECTION-2010

OSHA 7845: OSHA RECORDKEEPING RULE- 2009- 2014-2015

OSHA 3095: ELECTRICAL STANDARDS-2009

OSHA 7505: ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION-2009-2015

OSHA 2264: Permit Required Confine Space Entry -2008

OSHA 3010: Excavation, Trenching and soil Mechanics

OSHA 510: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry - 2009

OSHA 7405: Fall Hazard Awareness for the construction Industry

OSHA 7410: Managing Excavation Hazards - 2016

OSHA 501: Trainer Curse in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry- 2015

OSHA 521: OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene

OSHA 7100: Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding-2015

OSHA 511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry- 2010

OSHA 5600: Disaster Site Worker Trainer-2014

OSHA 7415: Construction Industry Hazards and Prevention Strategies with Focus on Steel Erection -2014

RUTGERS SCHOOL of PUBLIC HEALTH: Hazards Related to Steel-Erection

ATLANTIC OSHA TRAINING CENTER (RUTGERS)- Certification as A Safety & Health Specialist Certificate in Construction Industry

RUTGERS SHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH; Health Hazard Awareness with Focus on Global Harmonization Systems (GHS)

STATE OF NEW YORK; Workplace Safety Certification ICR- 59-CSC

4 HOUR Mast Climber User & Operator

Safety Dynamics: Flagger Training Course certificate

NYCTA Track Safety Training and certification

METRO-NORTH RAILROAD: Training Certificate

NYC: 32 HOURS Scaffold Erector Certification (Pipe Scaffold)

OSHA 30 Hour Certification

OSHA 500: Trainer Course Safety and Health Standards for the Safety Construction Industry since 2009

OSHA 502: Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers-2013

OSHA 7500: Introduction to Safety and health Management - 2015

OSHA 7300: Understanding OSHA’s Permit Required Confine Space Standard.2009 & 2014

TSC TRAINING ACADEMY-SSM for Design Professionals & Experience Managers

NYC 32 HOURS FOR SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD (Outriggers)

City Of New York Citywide Training Center- Writing for results -2009

City Of New York Citywide Training Center: Collaborative Leadership for SCA

Miller Training Programs- Fall Prevention Competent Person Training -2009

CPR Training Certified

CRANE INSTITUTE: Mobile Crane Inspector since 2010

MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

ASSE TRAINING SEMINARS: SUPERVISORS TO BECOME SAFETY COACHES

ASSE TRAINING SEMINAR; WORKERS COMPENSATION FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONAL-2015

ASSE TRAINING SEMINARS : SAFETY MANAGEMENT 1 AND II

SAFETY DYNAMICS: 8 HOURS IN RIGGING AND HAND SIGNAL

2014 – 2015 BUILD AND SAFE SEMINARS

NYC-DOB CERTIFICATION OF Completion: Excavations+ Existing Buildings (2014 Codes)

NYC-DOB 2016 Build Safe Live Safe Conference: Safety Considerations for Renewable Energy Systems

NYC-DOB 2016 Build Safe Live Conference: Protection of Existing Buildings During Construction

NYC-DOB 2016 Safe Conference: Common Safety Violations in Excavations, Superstructure, and Scaffolding Work

NYC-DOB 2016 Safe Conference: Common Errors and Omissions in Site Safety, Support of Excavations, and Demolition Plan Submissions

TSC : 2 Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness Seminar

OSHA 503 Updated for General Industry Outreach trainers 3/2019

OSHA 7125 Combustible Dust 4/2019

Areas of Expertise lie in:

●Environmental Policy & Procedures

●Planning & Scheduling

●OSHA Instructor for Construction, Industry Disaster worker and others

●Safety & Compliance Management

Budget Analysis (Change Order)

Estimating & Job Costing

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Word Perfect

Microsoft Project

Trained in the NYCSCA Site Safety Inspection Report Software

LANGUAGES

English & Spanish (Fluent in both)

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