PROFILE
Civil Engineer and Master of Business Administration with substantial experience to achieve goals. Proven ability to provide the highest level of profitability and customer satisfaction while consistently reducing expenditures. Fully knowledgeable in all aspects of Administration, Contract Document Technology, Project Management, Logistics, Claims Negotiation, Cost/Schedule Control, Permits and Project Design. Established Technical/Administrative Procedures using Oracle Collaboration Suite and BoxNet for construction management contracts reducing 20% overhead costs and increasing service quality.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development; Overseas Construction Logistics; Field Construction Supervision; Construction Project Management and Contract Administration; Structural and Civil Design; Bid Preparation, Analysis & Awards; Claim Preparation/Negotiations; Cost/Schedule Control; Client Relations; Quality Control Management; Construction Document Technology Specialist; client relationship development and retention.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to walk into a new environment and be functional immediately Problem solver, out of the box thinker/strategist quick to learn and adapt to new situations, configurations and technologies in all kind of Projects.
20+ years of successful experience in Design, Construction, Evaluation, Document and Quality Control under ISO 9001.
Proven ability to direct departments, teams and projects. Able to develop and implement policies and procedures. Capacity to implement and in short time frame use new methodologies on engineering and management.
Adept at coordinating efforts of Clients, Architects, Engineers and Contractors on multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient coordinating Quality Assurance and Control Activities, as well as Construction and Design Activities with Projects Scheduled into budget goals. Outstanding presentation and communication skills. Experienced in the management of multimillion contracts. Ability to work under pressure.
Focused in providing clients with quality consulting services in programming, planning, development, design, construction, validation and management of Engineering Projects.
Played an active role both as designer and as project director throughout all phases of a project, from initial conception and studies (financial and technical) through document completion, project bid, and negotiation, construction and project closeout.
Expert at identifying opportunities in markets not properly served and creating solutions to provide better alternatives to that niche.
A natural entrepreneur, inquisitive and adaptable; embrace change readily. Able to turn vision into reality.
Responsible for all phases of new design division opening including creation of business plan, corporate integration plan, development of market strategy, Bid Preparation, SOP creation, identification of project opportunities, proposal development, client acquisition, staff hiring, selection of office space, coordination of internal resources, etc. Daily interaction with sub-consultants to assist with assimilation into the corporate culture, provide continuous checks on contracted backlog, billings, cash cycles, technical execution and staff application rates. In the area of Information Technologies, directed the development and implementation of technology systems to more efficiently execute the conception, planning, development and construction phases of the projects.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

CME Engineering and InnovationCPMO DirectorSan Juan, USA 2008 to present
In a contract and commission with Grupo Monarca S.A., one of the biggest developers in Colombia, to plan, organize and manage the Corporate Program Management Office, involving projects like Monarca Coffee-Wood (introduction of a new specie in the flooring industry in US) and El Faro Tower (that will be the biggest skyscraper in LA once build). Managed multi-disciplined construction projects with in-house groups of up to 25+ engineers and projects managers as well as managed design projects with as many as eight different firms participating on the projects. Provided technical guidance and PMI Standard over the entire organization, including technical and administrative areas.
Selected Achievements:
Recruited to develop and launch entire new division for Company. Designed and implemented all departmental policies, procedures and processes. Developed the complete set of SOP for the Engineering Department, obtaining a reduction in the time consumed by the construction workflows in the order of 20%.
Reduced NCRs in a 30% with innovative techniques. Directed construction and opening of 4 new residential buildings, a Convention Center and a Shopping Mall, with total value of more than $ 25M. In final planning and preparation stages for three others, totaling $ 12M.
Manage and coordinate project teams of operations, real estate, and design and construction personnel, assuring complete QC.
LMC and Associates, PSCVice-PresidentSan Juan, USA - 2003 to 2008
In charge of the Construction Engineering and Inspection Division. Created the Design and the New Business Development Divisions.
Selected Achievements:

Played key role as Project Leader in obtaining for the first time for a Private Company in Puerto Rico in 15 years of Oracle in the island, to accomplish the publication of an Oracle Customer Snapshot Success History using Oracle Collaboration Suite in an engineering company.
First to use modern administrative techniques, through sub-consultants Offices in USA and outside USA, to reduce costs and improve Quality.
Through outstanding client service, secured sole source engineering term contract with a government agency for the past two years.
Instrumental in securing a three year contract with a major developer in San Juan, PR, for a project involving site development, infrastructure upgrades and Retail, Entertainment and Luxury Condos Construction.
Increased productivity up to 15% thorough Technical & Administrative Procedures using Oracle Collaboration Suite for construction management contracts reducing 20% overhead costs and increasing service quality.

Selected Projects:

Luis Muoz Marn Intl Airport. South Airfield Improvements, Runway 10-28 Reconstruction. FAA Founded. $ 72 million.
Reconstruction of the "Dos Hermanos Bridge" at Ashford Avenue, San Juan. FTA Founded. $ 21.5 million.
Corredor del Este, Highway PR-66, Carolina, PR. FTA Founded. $28.7 million.
Segmental Bridge at the Intersection of Highway PR-181 with PR-3 and PR-47, Tjllo Alto Expressway. FTA Founded. $31.4 million.
Reconstruction of Wharves "E" and "F" in the Puerto Nuevo Harbor, San Juan. $ 14.8 million.
Sea Star Line Terminal in the Puerto Nuevo Harbor, San Juan. Improvement Plan. $ 15 Million.
Laguna Plaza & Condado Lagoon Villas II at Paseo Caribe, San Juan (Luxury Condos, Retail, Entertainment). $ 73 Million.
Design, Bidding Assistance and Other Services for:
Flood Control Dam Structures & Retention Ponds for the HP Facilities, Aguadilla, PR, FEMA Founded. $ 5,0 million.
Runway 12 & 30 End Safety Area Improvements at Mercedita Airport, Ponce (PRPA). FAA Founded. $ 3.0 million
Amarillo Court and Bosque Bello Residential Developments, SJ y Carolina (144 Apartments for Trust Developers). $ 10 million.
Cargo and Passenger Maritime Terminals ATM in Fajardo, Vieques, Culebra, Catao, San Juan y Hato Rey. FTA Founded. $45 million.
Highway and Transportation Authority, preparation of the complete plan for the rehabilitation of the downtown areas in Las Marias and San Sebastin, PR. $ 2 million.
Rio Grande Medical Building, Rio Grande, PR, $ 2.5 million.

Acciona QA/QC Manager & Design Coordinator San Juan, USA 1999 to 2003
Design/Build Contract. Metropolitan Rail Train of San Juan, Puerto Rico (Tren Urbano). FTA Founded. Four Alignment Sections, 10 Km of Guideway, 10 Stations, utilities relocation and multiple site reconstruction. Cost of the Civil Works: $ 650 Million. Contributed to profitability by reducing the number of Non Conformance Reports generated by a 70%. Detected numerous design coordination problems permitting brought project on time and within budget. In charge of identify feasible means to execute the project in the field. Structural Evaluations over the Designs produced by external consultants. Thorough complete understanding of permit process secures the project use permits on time.
Acciona METROMED Technical Office Project Engineer Medellin, Colombia 1993 to 1999
Design/Build Contract. The Rail Mass Transportation System (Metro) in Medellin (Colombia) has a 12 Km Guideway, a 17 km at-grade level Guideway and 25 stations. The works involved the site development of near 40 km2. Cost: $ 1250 Million. Assisted management in troubleshooting structural problems during the construction. Increased productivity up to 20%: allowed field personnel to provide input into the work processes including scheduling responsibilities, completing jobs and using experiences to complete tasks.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Intensive Construction Management Training with the Construction Management and Planning Institute (Change Orders, Contract Administration, Different Site Condition, Extended Overhead, Partnering, Resident Engineer Role, Project Management, Schedule, Document Control, Building Inspection, etc.)Continuous Education Seminars as required to obtain the renewal of the Professional License in PR.
Construction Document Technology by CSI
Several structural seminars.Arbitrator Universidad Interamericana
US Army Corps of Engineers - Construction Quality Management for ContractorsPMP Training 35 Hours
Various Business Management SeminarsCertified OSHA Training
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Hardware SystemsIBM Compatibles PCs, Windows Servers, Linux Systems, LAN and WAN implementation
General SoftwareMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Visio, OneNote).
Design SoftwareAutocad, Microstation, Revit, Adobe
SchedulingSureTrack, Primavera, Expedition, MS-Project
Collaboration SoftwareOracle Collaboration Suite 10 g, BoxNet Administration, AIA Contract Documents Software, MasterFormat, SpecsIntact

EDUCATION
MBA IT Administration
National University of Colombia
Medellin Campus
Bachelor in Civil Engineering
University of Medellin
Medellin Campus

REGISTRATION
PR 19666 / Professional Engineer (PE)

CERTIFICATIONS
2006 Court Certified Arbitrator
Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
2007 USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Active Member, College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico
ACI / American Concrete Institute

REMARKS
Fluent in English and Spanish
Green Card Holder(US Legal Resident)
Willing to travel and Relocate

AWARDS
Oracle World Case of Study 2007
Civil Project of the YearCIAPR-2007

SALARY HISTORY
Salary and fringe benefits history to be presented in an interview if requested by the employer.