My name is Pedro A Santana. I am writing to pique your interest in my qualifications for your project engineering/management position. Equipped with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding project goals, my experience and expertise specializes in coordinating all phases of civil construction projects. By remaining flexible and adaptable, I am able to continually manage and modify specifications, schedules, and budgets. Should you provide me the chance to apply my talents in such a role, I am certain to increase your success.
During my career, I excelled in managing production and quality control for new construction and redevelopment projects, including handling all civil aspects of construction. My responsibilities encompassed planning, scheduling, production, and quality control, and I created bid packages, negotiated pricing, and controlled budgets. While in charge of several crews, I conducted site visits to monitor safety for accident prevention as well as communicated with contractors, subcontractors, and field staff to resolve delays and other conflicts. Throughout my experience, I developed and demonstrated the full range of functional expertise required to effectively manage land development and civil construction projects. Moreover, regardless of the situation, I drove the successful completion of projects in the private, government, and military sectors.
As this letter provides only an introduction to my background, I suggest we speak personally to discuss the ways in which I can meet your needs and goals. Feel free to contact me as indicated above, and we can arrange a conversation at your convenience. In the interim, thank you for your valuable time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Pedro Santana
PEDRO A. SANTANA
1201 Riberry Lane, Garland, Texas 75043 • (719) 432-8028 • pedro.a.santana[at]gmail.com
Qualifications for Project Engineering / Management
Possesses proven proficiencies in engineering and managing all aspects of civil construction projects in private and government organizations, delivering goals on time, within budget, and to specification. Excels in coordinating production and quality control for projects involving land development, house and building construction, highway and street development, sidewalk and curb improvements, and bridge building. Skillfully supervises all civil aspects of construction, including land survey, soil analysis, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage, utilities, foundations, abutments, and landscaping. Expertly interprets, adapts, and applies internal and industry guidelines, precedents, and engineering principles and practices. Adept in AutoCAD, Prolog, Primavera, Lotus, and Microsoft Office applications. Bilingual (Spanish). Additional areas of expertise include:
Total Quality Management Multi-Site Supervision Proposal Preparation Production Performance
Contract Negotiations Budget Preparation Conflict Resolution Strategic Leadership
Human Resources Safety Regulation Expense Control Crew Management
NOTABLE PROJECTS
• Project Engineer on a $2.5M project for new building of a Store Stein Mart and a retail area in Keller, Texas
• Project Engineer on a $1.5Mproject for a New Courtyard at the Episcopal School of Dallas, Dallas Texas
• Assistant Superintendent of a $2.5M project to construct a sport recreation facility at the University of Colorado, which comprised a natatorium, a basketball court, and a second-floor running track.
• Project Engineer contracted to construct new facilities at the Forest Meadows Golf Resort in Colorado Springs along with new sanitary lines, water lines, and storm drainage on the property.
• Project Engineer contracted for the building of a waterline, a sanitary sewer line, storm drainage, and sub-drainage for Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs.
• Project Engineer/Manager on a $240K reconstruction project encompassing the pluvial lines, sidewalks, curbs, and streets throughout Monte Brisas and Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
• Project Engineer/Manager for a $425K, 180-day baseball park reconstruction project in Naguabo, Puerto Rico.
CAREER SUMMARY
METRO GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Project Engineer 2007-Present
Managed project planning, scheduling, purchasing, and construction. Computed costs based on project location, work shifts, transportation, equipment, rental rates and depreciation, mobilization and demobilization, weather conditions, utilities availability, and other data. Developed construction cost estimates during planning, design, and construction phases as well as created and controlled project budgetsand prepare close out documents. Reviewed plans, specifications, and shop drawings; accepted or modified deviations and substitutions proposed by the government. Responded to requests for information (RFIs), prepared bid packages, and negotiated equitable pricing with realistic schedules for new, modified, and/or additional work. Managed several crews to ensure high levels of production and quality, interfacing with construction superintendents and staff to settle problems on site. Assigned and reviewed project estimates prepared by field staff for contract modifications as well as attended conferences and traveled to client sites to negotiate contracts. Acted as a technical advisor; maintained unit price books and budgets for computer usage.
ADOLFSON & PETERSON
Assistant Superintendent 2006-2007
Hired as a field engineer in charge of purchasing, production, and quality control along with oversight of subcontractors. Managed all aspects of civil construction, including reviewing and modifying plans and specifications for civil engineering feasibility and providing applicable layout, controls, and surveying. Monitored safety and mitigated issues on a day-to-day basis to prevent accidents and production loss. Responded to and resolved on-site conflicts relating to delays, damages, missing items, and RFIs. Delegated assignments to permanent and temporary employees in preparing estimates.
COLORADO CIVIL CONSTRUCTION INC.
Project Engineer (contract) 2006
Managed project planning, scheduling, purchasing, and construction as well as created a plan for monitoring quality control and production on several projects. Computed costs based on project location, work shifts, transportation, equipment, rental rates and depreciation, mobilization and demobilization, weather conditions, utilities availability, and other data. Assigned and reviewed project estimates prepared by field staff for contract modifications as well as attended conferences and traveled to client sites to negotiate contracts. Supervised crews comprising superintendents, foremen, mechanics, inspectors, and laborers. Acted as a technical advisor; maintained unit price books and budgets for computer usage.
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PEDRO A. SANTANA
(719) 432-8028 • pedro.a.santana[at]gmail.com
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SHARK SURVEY & CONSTRUCTION
Project Engineer/Manager 2004-2006
Coordinated and oversaw all new construction projects contracted to the company, specifically public projects for the Government of Puerto Rico, including the building of a community center, housing, bridges, utilities, and storm drainage. Developed construction cost estimates during planning, design, and construction phases as well as created and controlled project budgets. Reviewed plans, specifications, and shop drawings; accepted or modified deviations and substitutions proposed by the government. Responded to requests for information (RFIs), prepared bid packages, and negotiated equitable pricing with realistic schedules for new, modified, and/or additional work. Managed several crews to ensure high levels of production and quality, interfacing with construction superintendents and staff to settle problems on site.
EL DIRECTOR CONSTRUCTION
Assistant Project Engineer 2003-2004
Contributed to the overall engineering development of real estate housing projects involving surface preparation for asphalt and concrete paving; erection of housing, large, and/or specialized structures; utility systems; energy conservation; and other activities. Planned, carried out, and reported on work-in-progress (WIP) while ensuring construction was completed in accordance with requirements. Monitored and maintained compliance with best engineering standards and specifications. Conducted studies and investigations and compiled information regarding existing conditions in the field. Reviewed and recommended the approval of construction progress schedules submitted by field superintendents.
Project Lead Surveyor 2003
Directed staff as the survey party chief while conducting land surveys to establish control data for land development. Accurately operated survey instruments and carried out field checks to ensure measurements met project engineering instructions and specifications. Recorded topographic survey data, performed topographic computations, and prepared abstracts of field data for final tabulation. Performed preliminary computations to verify field observations for control surveys, including determining elevations of tidal benchmarks and baselines as well as values of horizontal and vertical control points. Created equations used in least square adjustments and, in the same system, transferred coordinates and azimuths between adjacent zones. Oversaw the construction of survey towers and stands, performed emplacement and recovery of control stations, and prepared station description cards. Wrote applications for programmable calculators.
Land Surveyor (apprentice) 2002-2003
Worked with the senior surveyor in carrying out land surveys to establish control data for land development projects. Contributed to the development of preliminary and field computations to verify field observations for control surveys. Participated in erecting survey towers and stands, emplacing and recovering control stations, and preparing station description cards. Maintained, transported, and operated surveying equipment based on instructions.
EDUCATION
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Project Management Certificate Program (in progress)
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
Undergraduate Coursework in Civil Engineering
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate Coursework in Engineering & Physics
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