Construction Supervisor
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Tel:
- 12282979086
- Mobile:
- 12282979086
Summary
ROBERTO PENAFIEL
Aventura, FL 33180
228-297-9086
[email protected]
Summary
Project Engineer over 20 years of experience with a focus in heavy civil construction projects. Successful at leading design and construction operations to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. Strong surveying, pattern analysis, and project management skills.
Education
Education and Training
1996 US NAVY EA School Rolla, MO
Associate of Applied Science Construction Engineering
May 1989 University Laica Vicente Rocafuerte ECE( Educational Credential Evaluators), USA
Master of Science Civil Engineering And Land Surveying
February 1986 University Laica Vicente Rocafuerte Guayaquil
Master of Science Civil Engineering
Activities and Honors
Member, Alumni Association, ASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers.
Experience
July 2021 to Current
IMC Construction Group Guantanamo Bay/ Andros Town, Cuba/ The Bahamas
Construction Manager
Projects information cannot be disclosed in Gitmo, Cuba and AUTEC Andros, The Bahamas in view of the fact that are U.S. Navy bases.
Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling for various simultaneous jobs.
Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.
Trained construction teams on site-specific requirements, techniques and procedures.
Built relationships with engineering staff and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns.
Managed submittals and processing of Requests for Information between general contractor, owner and owner’s consultants.
Managed and led team of workers in large-scale civil projects.
Chaired weekly progress meeting and provided for follow-up coordination.
Implemented quality assurance and safety standards and maintained compliance with construction contract documents and contractor safety program.
December 2020 to June 2021
Reinforced Structures Inc. (RSI) Miami, FL
Assistant Project Manager/QC Supervisor
Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports on Bal Harbour Shop Parking Project.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Monitored milestones and deliverables to stay ahead of schedules and proactively spot potential roadblocks.
Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
Reviewed drawings and blueprints to determine appropriate level of inspection required.
Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
June 2020 to December 2020
Rizzani de Eccher Miami, FL
QC Engineer
Inspected products and reviewed processes for compliance with requirements and techniques for I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Built Project.
Crafted project quality plans to meet quality assurance and quality control expectations.
Supervised quality inspections conducted by DOT
Prepared quality reports to record quality data.
Devised Manufacturing Inspection Test Plans, resulting in top-quality production of Bridge Sections
Created and maintained database of common and known testing defects.
March 2017 to March 2020
Stabil Precast Miami, FL
Project Officer/QC Engineer
Responsible for all routine on-site project administration, scheduling, QC, engineering activities, As-Built, change orders and budgeting.
Planned, designed and managed various kinds of engineering projects.
Developed, coordinated and monitored all aspects of production.
Prioritized and delegated daily tasks for engineering project team members.
Developed and implemented engineering solutions to variety of project and design issues.
Estimated quantities and costs of all project materials for owner review.
Conducted onsite inspections and prepared takeoffs for engineering project costing.
Developed and implemented improved database tools to estimate project scopes and costs.
Reduced labor and costs by planning and implementing continuous improvement programs.
Estimated change orders and costs for the project manager.
Ensured that all health, safety and quality assurance process controls were initiated and observed by crew members.
Directed engineering-related activities at project sites.
Accurately kept records detailing cost, quantity information and engineering issues.
Arranged and processed multiple forms of documentation, including engineering specifications, work scopes and payment schedules.
Estimated cost and quantity for each project and supervised client cost engineers.
Compared installations against drawings and project specifications to ensure compliance.
Surveyed sites, collected measurements and assessed project conditions.
Provided technical support to engineers and customers.
Projects: 1000 Museum Building, Miami, Seminole Hard Rock Casino, Fort Lauderdale, Baptist Health Emergency Center, Doral, Baptist Health Emergency Center, Coral Way, Jackson Rehab. Facility, Miami, all these projects cost aprox. $115 Millions.
January 2003 to March 2017
Kappa Development General Contracting Gulfport, MS
Field Engineer
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Utilized knowledge and skills in root cause failure analysis.
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April 2002 to November 2002
W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co Biloxi, MS
Field Engineer
Responsible of the construction of 1.5 miles of a roadway in the city of Biloxi, Mississippi, with a total cost of $17 Millions
Provided positive customer support training experience upon project completion.
Determined any major alterations to the project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
Communicated and collaborated with subs. teams and staff members to standardize processes and ensure smooth workflow.
Managed the team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors.
Oversaw the quality control checks for Bayview Rd. and Bridges Project.
March 1994 to March 2002
United States NAVY London, UK
US NAVY Seabees, EA, Construction Battalion
Plan, supervise, and perform tasks required in construction surveying, drafting, planning and estimating, quality control.
Trace and revise drawings; prepare construction drawings and architectural layouts.
Perform engineering duties ; place construction stakes and other references; use standard surveying instruments.
Perform calculation of regular areas and volumes; tests on soils and concrete materials.
Prepare compaction test on soils using the nuclear densimeter.
Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
October 1993 to February 1994
Stone Age Pavers, Inc Coral Springs, FL, Florida
Quality Control Supervisor
Oversee all phases of pavement installation.
Work distribution to all crews.
Contact with builders and homeowners Supervise paving projects in different locations in the Miami area.
Observed customer specifications by monitoring the quality control of finished products.
Handled all scheduling procedures for the department and directed team members in setting and achieving goals.
Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
Troubleshot product issues and fixed problems.
Established product specifications and quality assurance practices.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
April 1991 to January 1993
Benjamin Rosales Co Salinas, Ecuador
Project Engineer Intern
Supervised construction of this 8-floor luxury apartment complex and pool design.
Coral de Chipipe” building, Salinas, Ecuador Engineer resident for this project with a total cost of $15 Millions.
Managed and wrote subcontracts and contracts for various engineering projects across multiple disciplines.
Designed presentations of work.
Estimated change orders and costs for the project manager.
Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
Produced status reports for customers and senior management.
Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
November 1988 to February 1991
Fodur Guayaquil, Ecuador
Field Engineer Intern
Responsible for the supervision and quality control for this project Traffic System “Las Americas”, Monument Eloy Alfaro, Guayaquil, Ecuador, with a total cost of $26 Millions.
Oversaw technical planning, system integration, verification and validation involved in bridge systems to optimize performance.
Applied engineering techniques for sound product design to meet project requirements while promoting and utilizing best practices to impact the Department of Transportation.
Identified, developed and implemented cost estimates and scope of work schedules for every job function to enhance efficiency.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
April 1988 to March 1989
Fodur Constructions Guayaquil, Ecuador
Project Leader Guayaquil
Responsible for the overall supervision of 6 Miles street construction including excavation, refilling, sewage system design and final pavement, with a total cost of $14 Millions.
Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Collaborated in development of Department of Transportation procedures.
January 1986 to March 1988
Government Guayaquil, Ecuador
Civil Engineering Intern
Fodurtotal cost of $19 Millions.
Estimated quantities and costs of all project materials for owner review.
Wrote technical reports documenting project progress and specifications.
Tracked project status through all steps and complied with safety regulations and design requirements.
Established new preliminary analysis procedures for topographical and hydrological factors.
Tested soils and materials to assess adequacy for supporting foundations, concrete and other materials.
Conducted onsite inspections and prepared takeoffs for engineering project costing.
Surveyed project sites to establish reference points to guide construction.
Skills
- Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Advanced training in surveying and soil test equipment
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher
- UAV pilot ( Drone Surveying)
- Robotic Total Stations and GPS
- Bridges
- Budgeting
- Civil Engineering
- CPR certification
- CSX roadway worker protection certification
- Horizontal and Vertical control
- Drafting
- Engineering activities
- English
- Earthwork
- Erosion Control
- Estimating
- Geogrids
- Inspector
- Irrigation
- Materials
- OSHA 30 hr certification
- Quality control
- Scheduling
- Spanish
- Supervisor
- Sitework
- Stormwater BMPs certification
- Surveying layout
- System design
- Topo
- Technical support
- Carlson Surveying Software
- Project bidding
- Field support
- Value engineering
- Change orders
- Contract compliance
- Design build
- Payroll submittals
- Cost estimation
- Document management
- Primavera, Oracle software
- Quality assurance controls
- Construction administration
- Designing roads and highways
- 3D design and simulation software
Specialties
- QC, supervising, Team Management
Groups & Associations
- ASCE, Seabees
Spoken Languages
- Spanish & English.

