Quality Construction Manager
Resume:
Raul H. Ontano
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Quality Construction Manager
Areas of Expertise
Semiconductor - Mission-Critical - Construction Management - QA/QC/ HSE Management - SOPs Audits - Procurement - HSE Management - Waterproofing Design - Forensic Investigations Experience
APSI Construction Management 2024 to 2025.
Quality Control Superintendent
Managed quality control for the new Federal Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale (GSA), ensuring all work has met client specifications and design standards.
This included inspecting and controlling the testing of all construction activities such as earthwork, compaction, auger piles, mat foundations, steel frame structures, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, to ensure full compliance with the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and contract. Key Contributions:
Enforced stringent quality control measures throughout installing auger piles, sheet piling, concrete placement, steel structure erection, precast envelope assembly, and MEP systems, ensuring adherence to project specifications and industry standards.
Successfully reduced non-compliance rates by proactively overseeing testing, inspection, and audit processes, and coordinating closely with teams to address potential issues early. Project:
$260 million new Fort Lauderdale Federal Courthouse (GSA). 12-story steel structure, supported by a mat pile cap of 121 cast-in-place auger piles, surrounded by a concrete precast envelope system. United Integrated Services (USA) Corp, Phoenix, AZ 2022 to 2023 QA/QC Manager
Led building inspections and testing, controlling, validating, and recording all MEP activities for the handover and commissioning phases. Developed and implemented Quality Control Plan, Procedures, SOPs and MEP Inspection Forms, organized under a software platform for client use. Key Contributions:
Significantly reduced Quality non-compliance rates through close oversight of work performed by Subcontractors and Testing Agencies.
Projects:
Construction of a $15 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona, for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, all support buildings, and a 120MW data center designed to monitor all systems. Ant Yapic- Civic JV General Contractors, Miami, FL 2020 to 2022 QA/QC Manager
Managed contractor’s quality control activities, City inspections, and Punch Lists.
Developed corporate Quality Management System documents, such as Quality Assurance and Control Plan, HSE Plan, Quality and HSE policies, Standard Operating Procedures, tailored Checklists, Logs and Forms. Projects:
Missoni Baia - 60-story residential tower, 204 apartments. Amenities podium and 420 parking garage structure with tennis court and olympic pool.
Proctor & Gamble - Cincinnati, Ohio US. 2020 to 2020 Construction Manager Trainer
Projects:
Created Training Plans and Processes for Construction Managers, developing comprehensive guidelines and recommendations for Planning, Construction Strategy, and Quality Management, focusing on HSE, Risk Management, and Constructability to improve project performance. Key Contributions:
Optimized Materials & Equipment Procurement and Human Resources Management to drive project success. Manens & Tifs – Riyadh, KSA 2015 to 2020
QA/QC/HSE, Doc Control Manager and Procurement
Managed quality assurance, control, and HSE for construction activities at two medical centers. Managed Document Control Department to ensure project compliance and efficiency of all document project activities.
Conducted audits of Constructors' departments to improve performance.
Oversaw and verified on-site and manufacturing tests, ensuring quality control of the production of precast panels and long lead items.
Monitored managing the contractor’s procurement activities, MEP equipment, materials, and services.
Issued Non-Compliance Quality and HSE reports. Executed comprehensive quality and HSE audits on contractor departments, subcontractors, and manufacturers and random inspections to prevent deficient operations. Key Contributions:
Produced Total Quality Management Plans and Procedures for more structured control of all project activities.
Developed OSHA and civil defense-compliant, HSE management plans, procedures, and audits.
Implemented in-depth evaluation criteria to streamline bidding procedures, enabling thorough and truthful bidding. Projects:
Security Forces Medical Center -Project Riyadh – PkA – 540K, square meters covered area - $6.4 billion program.
Security Forces Medical Center -Project Jeddah – PkB – 530K square meters covered area - $6.4 billion program.
The projects included a 1,250-bed capacity, 2,940 Home Units, a 90MW Data Center, Parking Garages, and Ancillary Buildings.
Hill International – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2012 to 2015 Senior Manager for QA/QC/HSSE Manager
Directed implementation and oversight of Total Quality and HSE Management Systems for two medical cities valued at $5.2 billion. Ensured compliance with the Contractor's contract requirements and industry standards.
Audited Contractor’s departments, and manufacturing facilities, leading teams to achieve project goals, maintaining Safety and Quality benchmarks.
Inspected construction activities of reinforced concrete, precast wall panels, MEP systems, and civil work. Key Contributions:
Trained Saudi Engineers in quality management practices and monitoring of construction activities.
Significantly boosted service quality by organizing and co-authoring ISO 9001 Certification for Hill Int. in Saudi Arabia.
Developed Best Value Pre-Qualification Criteria of Contractors, participating in bidding evaluations. Projects:
King Faisal Medical Center - Project Abha – 320K, square meters covered area. 1,350 bed capacity.
Prince Mohammed Security Forces Medical Center -Project – 297K square meters covered area. 1,100 bed capacity.
Projects included: 1,150 beds capacity, 60MW Data Center, and Engineering and Support Facilities. Quality, Safety, Forensic, LLC – Florida, USA 2011 to 2012 Construction Manager
Oversaw the reconstruction of deteriorating buildings, focusing on wall components, waterproofing, curtain walls, precast panels, ADA compliance and interior finishes.
Assessed damage caused by natural elements or the effects of aging. Projects:
Exceline, American Insurance, Resnick Equipment, V.C. Christofaro Eng., Accurate Printing, Minola Realty, Universal Design, All Appliances Parts.
Parsons-Odebrecht, General Contractors JV / CES – Miami, FL 2008 to 2011 QA/QC Manager
Conducted quality control inspections on MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, waterproofing, reinforced concrete, curtain walls, roofing, fireproofing, and interior and exterior finishes to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards. Key Contributions:
Achieved a significant reduction in Quality Non-Compliance rates by closely monitoring subcontractors and testing lab work, minimizing installation errors, and preventing hidden issues or delays through inspections, audits, meetings, and toolbox talks.
Enhanced the quality performance of the construction team and subcontractors by providing supervision, guidance on preventative measures, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Projects:
Miami International Airport North Terminal Development Program, Department of Homeland Security.
New construction and renovation of 1.4 billion programs.
Skytrain: Automated elevated Skytrain, a rooftop transportation system at Miami International Airport.
$ 86 million project linking areas from Concourse A to D, at the North Airport Terminal with four passenger stations and mechanical cores.
School for Environment and Marine Science, 2555 NE 151 St., Miami Dade County Public Schools. Pierce, Goodwin, Alexander & Linville – Boca Raton, FL 2006 to 2008 Construction Project Manager
Construction management of private and public projects, ensuring contracts, design, and specifications compliance.
Approved Payment Certificates and monitored contractor progress through weekly evaluations of the EPC.
Developed construction dwg. Details. Conducted site inspections of MEP systems, civil work and finishes. Key Contributions:
Applied Value Engineering process for reviews of design changes,
Contributed to design management projects, applying control procedures on design phases, from Schematics to Shop Drawings.
Projects:
Palm Beach Garden Elementary School, Santaluces High Schools, Aventura Charter School, Seminole Trail Elementary School renovations. Florida Atlantic University Dorms – Boca Raton Campus, Hagen Ranch Library, West Boca Raton Library, new projects.
Tornton-Tomasetti-Engineers, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2005 to 2006 Project Manager
Managed forensic building investigations operations, according to ICC, FBC, NRCA, and SMACNA.
Inspected interior and exterior damage done by nature, aging or maintenance neglect of exterior walls, waterproofing systems, windows, and ADA compliance.
Validation of testing protocols according to NOC Miami Dade County regulations.
Supported litigation claims for insurance & law firms. Key Contributions:
Performed assessment criteria to reorganize service practices, expediting the complete gathering of information. Projects:
Florida International University, Trinity Engineering, PMS Roofing, Avcoa, Needham Roofing, Bentley Bay Towers, Soho Plaza, Birmingham, AL.
ACAI Associates, Architects - Fort Lauderdale, FL 2000 to 2005 Construction Project Manager
Managed mid-sized private and public construction projects, overseeing contractor progress through weekly assessments of the EPC program.
Managed invoicing, contracts and value engineering while developing time-cost proposals for projects.
Worked on new and reroofing projects, focusing on low-slope roof design, detailing, and inspections.
Conducted forensic inspections of over 55 Nova Southeastern University campus buildings to assess their condition and establish a renovation program.
Projects:
Assessment of the physical conditions of approximately 1.2 million square feet of facilities, including the North Miami Beach, East, and Davie campuses for Nova Southeastern University; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Terminal 4 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Courthouse Judge Chambers in Broward County; Broward and Palm Beach School Districts; City of Sunrise; Coral Springs; Broward General and North Broward Medical Centers. This also includes renovations to NSU’s Optometry and Dental College at the North Miami Beach campus, as well as Citrus Grove Elementary School in Miami and Dania Elementary School in Dania Beach for BCPS. Technical Proficiencies
• Procore
• Word
• Bluebeam
• Smartsheet
• Excel
• Multivista
• Kahua
• PowerPoint
• Microsoft Series
Education and Certification
Architect, University of Buenos Aires, ARG.
Construction Management Certification, Miami Dade College, Florida Certified Internal Auditor ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 4500: 2018, BeCert International OSHA 30 Certification & First Aid/ CPR, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Building Regulations and Codes Certification, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts Best Value Contractors Qualification, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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