Juan A.

Valentin
8419 Prestbury Dr. Orlando, FL 32832
(787) 602-3813 jv97d92c@westpost.net
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
15+ year experience in small, moderate, and large budget projects
Successful completion of multi-million projects within schedule, quality, scope
, and budget
Dynamic leader and team builder - led and motivated multi-cultural workforce
Managed and coordinated seamless execution of multiple subcontractors
Sound Project Management - effective execution and cost management
Bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
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Construction Project Manager/ Site Superintendent 2007-2010
Vanguard Contractors, LLC; Paducah, KY
Functions:
Work under limited supervision focusing primarily on results; leading, guiding,
and/or coordinate with other entities. Operate within a defined budget and/or f
inancial guidelines. Provide complete management services for individual facili
ty improvement projects including construction oversight. Prepare formal projec
t status reports, bid authorizations and bid award documents in cooperation with
the engineering and architect design. Communicate timely and effectively with
all interested parties on all matters relevant to projects. Comply and enforce
with OSHA, construction code laws and regulations relating to the project. Deve
lop recommendations for participation in cost-saving and/or revenue-producing pr
ograms, including go green ideas for projects. Organize and lead a variety of me
etings (e.g. project planning, pre-construction, management, safety) for the pur
pose of addressing liability concerns, coordinating project activities, and prov
iding and/or receiving information. Maintain liaison relationships for district
with construction project architects, contractors, regulatory agency personnel,
etc. for the purpose of ensuring efficiency in project sequence of activities.
Maintain work records and files (e.g. architectural plans, material samples, in
spections, change orders, job-related communications, etc.) for the purpose of e
nsuring the availability of documentation as may be required for future referenc
e and/or adhering to regulatory requirement. Prepare and maintain a variety of
project documentation (e.g. monthly project progress reports, daily logs, projec
t specifications, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and informati
on to others.
Achievements:
Oversaw the coordination, development and completion of Department of Homeland
Security construction projects
o Border Patrol Command, Control facility-finished in record time with no defici
encies (Aguadilla, PR)
o Major improvement of DHS detention facilities - completed with no impact to on
-going operations (ICE SPC Aguadilla, PR)
Construction Inspector/ Site Superintendent 1994- 2007
Jose Valentin & Associates; Puerto Rico

Functions
Inspect building processes for workmanship and standard compliance: Layout, exca
vation, rebar placement, concrete pouring, utilities rough-ins, sewage system, a
nd finishing. Ensure general compliance with safety, specifications, drawings, c
ontract documents, and codes. Maintain daily logs and document inspection recor
ds with photographs. Interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications,
and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety
regulations. Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safe
ty standards, building codes, and specifications. Measure dimensions and verify
level, alignment, and elevation of structures and fixtures to ensure compliance
to building plans and codes. Issue violation notices and stop-work orders, con
ferring with owners, violators, and authorities to explain regulations and recom
mend rectifications. Procure building and use (occupancy) permits. Compute esti
mates for additional work or upgrades as needed. Approve application for payment
for subcontractors. Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment and ap
pliances to ensure that it is performed properly and is in compliance with appli
cable regulations. Examine lifting and conveying devices, such as elevators, li
fts and hoists to ensure safety and proper functioning. Evaluate premises for cl
eanliness and readiness for occupancy.
Achievements:
Senior resident inspector of $6M residential complexes - completed on time and
budget (Villa Enedina San German, PR and Villa Julia, Quebradillas, PR)
Resident inspector of several multi-level government housing structures
Site Superintendent for a major single family housing development (Residencias
Suris San German, PR)
Built out commercial facilities for a fast food franchise from demolition and l
ayout to completion (Little Caesars Pizza Aguada, Yauco, and San German locatio
ns)
In charge of various industrial facility expansions and upgrades (Thermo King
Arecibo, PR, Hanes Underwear San Sebastian)
In charge of various commercial remodels (Pueblo Supermarket Mayaguez Mall, Ag
uadilla, Arecibo)

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

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MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
MS Project
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach
USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors
AHA Heart saver First Aid
Advanced technical and interpersonal skills
CGC training in progress
FDOT Quality Control Manager training in progress

EDUCATION
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BBA - Management, Universidad Interamericana de PR, Aguadilla Campus, 2008 (Sum
ma Cum Laude)