Construction Engineer

8/27/2014
Puerto Rico, FL

Position Desired

Construction Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

C A R L O S S O L I S R A M I R E Z, B.S.C.E., M.E.M.

Professional Experience
IBS – Integrated Building Solution Technical Group Corp., Caguas, Puerto Rico April 2011 – Present
Project Manager/Project Engineer
● Estimate and create budgets for construction projects.
● Manage third party contractors including safety oversight, environmental design specification compliance, and similar construction specifications and requirements.
● Communicating with client regarding project status and coordinating among all parties involved to resolve issues with site construction, procurement, and/or engineering.
● Review engineering designs, drawings, blueprints, and other related engineering documents, to identify potential problems ahead of time and proactively implement solutions.
● Oversee all on-site project activity to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with engineering design.
● Perform inspections of construction activities to ensure conformance and compliance with approved designs/plans.
● Coordinate and communicate between field, designers and client.
● Approve sub-contractor and vendor invoices.
● Ensure that construction plans are in agreement with customer expectations and identify points at which contractual obligations are met.
● Oversee subcontractors and vendors/suppliers performing work on the project.
● Prepare site inspection/oversight reports documenting the project’s progress and process.
● Coordinate proposed changes in design with consultants and construction manager while maintaining project schedule and budget.
● Review, recommend and approve all construction change requests, on-site change orders and payment requests.



Representative Projects
○ Trocadero Diverplex Phase 1 ($415,000.00) - San Juan, Puerto Rico- Architectural interior renovation of AcuaExpreso’s terminal located in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

○ Lilly del Caribe PR01 Ceiling Tile Replacement ($152,000.00) - Carolina, Puerto Rico- Facilities upgrade in various manufacturing areas of pharmaceutical installation. During the project existing ceiling tile was replaced with painted gypsum board in order to improve the existing ceiling and standardize all manufacturing areas.
○ Lilly del Caribe PC02 Laundry Renovation ($91,074.46) - Carolina, Puerto Rico- Relocalization of laundry equipment to maximize space and functionality and create a clean room.
○ Lilly del Caribe MG2 & KKE Integration ($139,165.50) - Carolina, Puerto Rico- Facilities upgrade to expand Capsule MG2 Room and integrate new KKE Checkweigher unit to have a 100% of weight inspection capability.
○ Lilly del Caribe HR Connect Project PR01, ($38,053.00) - Carolina, Puerto Rico- Provide construction of an area for the HR Connect Project, Services includes: demolition works, ceiling tiles, gypsum wall board lighting; and architectural works including new ceiling tiles with Fascia, cover walls with sheets of PVC, install new lamp ceiling and walls, install wood furniture, install computer stations with chairs.
○ Lilly del Caribe HR Connect Project PR06, ($40,062.50) - Guayama, Puerto Rico- Provide construction of an area of approx. 18 x 8 in Building 10, services includes: demolition works, ceiling tiles, gypsum wall board lighting 2'x4'; and architectural works including new ceiling tiles with Fascia, cover walls with sheets of PVC, install new lamp ceiling and walls, install wood furniture, install computer stations with chairs.
○ High Performance Green Building Modernization and Other Alteration Work for the Clement Ruiz Nazario Courthouse and the Federico Degetau Federal Office Building ($560,000.00) – San Juan, Puerto Rico- Responsible to provide all coordination, manufacturing, fabrication, labor, materials, tools, equipment and appurtenances of every kind for the complete execution to furnish and install the Resilient Base, Linoleum Flooring and related work as described in the Specifications, Drawings, Site Logistics Plans and herein.


Fusco Builders Corporation New Haven, Connecticut October 2010 – April 2011
Quality Control Manager
● Ensured that construction plans were in agreement with customer expectations and identify points at which contractual obligations will have been met.
● Performed inspections as needed.
● Required that all defective work or material be corrected or removed until made compliant.
● Coordinated project specific permits and requested for information with various construction contractors.
● Responsible for maintaining records relating to testing data, and applied statistical quality control procedures.
● Prepared and maintained inspection and performance records daily.
● In charge of reviewing, approving and submitting all submittal documents for review and approval by the designer, including recommendation, if required.



Representative Projects
○ Clemente Ruiz Nazario United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico Courthouse and Federico Degetau Federal Office Building ($70,000,000.00) - San Juan, Puerto Rico - The project is a High Performance Green Building Modernization of the above mentioned federal buildings. The scope of the work for the building includes the following: redesign and replacement of HVAC system; upgrade of electrical panels and distribution system; implementation of energy conservation program.
○ F&R Construction Group, Inc. San Juan, Puerto Rico March 2006 – October 2010
Project Engineer/Assistant to Development Manager

● Reviewed contract documents and provided written comments and recommendations to ensure contractor compliance with project requirements and accepted industry practices and standards.
● Monitored compliance with environmental protection requirements.
● Performed field checks to ensure contractor’s quality control and code compliance.
● Monitored and verified construction contractor “as-built” drawings and perform spot checks for completeness and accuracy of construction plans and specifications.
● Assisted in development and management of project execution strategie...

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