Dibb Machuca
Sr. Project Manager
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Dynamic construction project management professional with over 9 years of specialized experience in Capital Improvement Projects and a robust 25-year background in comprehensive project management across municipal, commercial, aviation, and residential sectors. Expertise in effectively leading high-quality projects that align with owner vision and community priorities. Strong commitment to fostering multi-sector collaboration, optimizing resources, and promoting sustainable development to enhance infrastructure and services within urban environments. Demonstrated success in managing all phases of construction, engineering, and renovation projects ensures timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager II
City of Plantation
Plantation, Florida
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee the planning, coordination, design, procurement, and construction of the City's capital infrastructure and facility projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Manage, plan, coordinate and supervise the activities of staff, engineering consultants, and contractors and providing financial and programming reporting to City leadership and Council.
- Ensure Capital Projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations and City standards, while meeting the operational needs of the Administration Department.
- Lead the development of a Comprehensive Improvement Program framework, establishing a multi-year, prioritized capital planning framework that integrates asset management, and identifies, prioritizes, and schedules capital projects citywide.
- Work with Finance Department to integrate the CIP into the annual and long-range budgeting process.
- Prepare and review scopes of work, fee estimates, construction cost estimates and schedules for CIP projects and conduct negotiations.
- Perform technical review of architectural and engineering consultants' studies, designs, plans, construction cost estimates, and specifications for the City's planned Capital Projects.
- Prepare bid/construction documents, review drawings, plans, and specifications with respect to City's standards, regulatory compliances and health/safety issues.
- Act as liaison between City departments, Council, and City Administrative Officer, in coordination of Capital and construction project time frames, objectives and funding to ensure that projects meet both functional and budgetary requirements.
- Work closely with the Grants Manager to provide the technical requirements of the grants and administer the grant funds awarded for capital projects.
- Manage the activities of consultants selected through the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act selection process and assist in the Request for Qualifications (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) process for selecting participants in the city's pool of consultants.
- Championed continuous improvement within the City by staying up to date on industry trends and best practices for effective project management techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between project phases by coordinating closely with various departments involved in the process flow.
- Establish a team environment that collaborates extremely well across functional departments and succeed at achieving functional objectives and getting accurate requirement documents that ensure cost efficiency and reliability.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Deputy Program Manager
Gresham Smith
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Act as liaison for Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) in coordination of the construction of the Airport Terminal Connector Project.
- Evaluate project progress and ensure Contractor remains within scope, budget and schedule.
- Proactively assess potential project impacts and collaborate with the design team to develop and implement solutions before they affect the budget or schedule, including proposing potential resolutions.
- Implementation and oversight of a Change Management System including the administration, review, mediation and recommendation for approval of Construction Change Directives or Change Orders.
- Manage activities of sub-consultants in the execution of the project objectives.
- Review and approval of Contractor’s Payment Application.
- Developing and implementing Risk Management Strategies.
- Review and oversight of Contractor’s Security & Quality Plan Compliance.
- Coordinate meetings with project stakeholders.
- Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of project objectives on behalf of the Client (BCAD) and the Design Team.
Capital Projects Manager
City of Tamarac
Tamarac, Florida
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Prepare and organize 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for design and construction of capital improvement projects through collaboration with the Department Director, Assistant Director and Operational Sections, and ensure projects meet the organization’s strategic objectives, budget, and timeline.
- Manage, plan, coordinate and supervise the activities of staff, engineering consultants, and contractors for the completion of projects included in the Capital Improvements Program.
- Prepare and review scopes of work, fee estimates, construction cost estimates and schedules for CIP projects and conduct negotiations.
- Perform technical review of engineering consultants' studies, designs, plans, construction cost estimates, and specifications for Engineering projects.
- Prepare and process purchase orders, memorandums and resolutions for assigned projects.
- Prepare bid/construction documents, review drawings, plans, and specifications with respect to City’s engineering standards, regulatory compliances and health/safety issues.
- Act as liaison between City departments, elected officials, Deputy City Manager, and Financial Services Department in coordination of Capital and construction project time frames, objectives and funding to ensure that projects meet both functional and budgetary requirements.
- Work closely with the Grants Manager to provide the technical requirements of the grants and administer the grant funds awarded for capital projects.
- Manage the activities of Consultants selected through the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act selection process and assist in the Request for Proposal process for selecting participants in the city's pool of consultants.
- Championed continuous improvement within the City by staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices for effective project management techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between project phases by coordinating closely with various departments involved in the process flow.
- Establish a team environment that collaborates extremely well across functional departments and succeed at achieving functional objectives and getting accurate requirement documents that ensure cost efficiency and reliability.
- Increased customer satisfaction, maintaining open communication lines between clients and the team throughout project lifecycle.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to industry standards and guidelines during all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Document, resolve, and recommend actions concerning unplanned increases in project costs.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Project Manager
City of Tamarac
Tamarac, Florida
03.2017 - 01.2022
- Manage engineering consultants and contractors during the design and construction of CIP projects; perform site inspections; ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high levels of quality assurance.
- Successfully managed multiple projects (over $7 million) simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Prepare, negotiate, execute, and manage task purchase orders for professional consultants, contractors, and service providers.
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (ITB) and other bidding documents for a variety of services and resources in compliance with municipal, state, and federal code requirements.
- Provide analysis, evaluation, and recommendation for award of contract; prepare projects for bid, including reviewing of plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Review owner architect and consultant pay requests.
- Develop and monitor project scope, budget, and schedule. Proficiency in Microsoft Project and scheduling software preferred.
- Prepares reports for upper management and stakeholder information.
- Coordinate and manage project expectations and logistics while mitigating potential conflicts with the surrounding community.
- Provide technical information and guidance on municipal projects; resolves project related issues.
- Prepare required municipal, state, and federal reports for various construction projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance.
- Produce construction documents and specifications.
- Coordinate with other City departments, external agencies and applicants on projects.
- Draft Commission memorandum and Resolutions for Commission Approval.
- Oversee citywide assessments, programs, and projects for public infrastructure and neighborhood improvements.
- Perform related work as required.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
Project Manager
RDC Design Build
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Provide planning, management direction, and organizing day-to-day construction activities and administrative responsibilities
- Coordination of project design build services with in-house design professionals, Owner and representatives
- Ensure project controls are maintained within project parameters
- Review bid proposals, manage vendor selection recommendation and assemble contract scopes
- Manage project-specific contract documents, job schedules, company safety policies and procedures
- Provide application for payment verification & assemble monthly invoicing, negotiate cost proposals and author change orders
- Manage all permit acquisitions and revisions with corresponding building departments and associated officials
- Ensure effective communication with Owner, design professionals and field Superintendent while maintaining coordinated efforts with all parties involved in the project
- Manage all outstanding matters concerning design and field related activities
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, owner specifications and contract documents
- Manage daily engineering tasks (Request For Information, CO logs, Submittal logs)
- Successfully managed multiple projects (over $10 million combined) simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Superintendent
Golden Sands General Contractors
Miami, Florida
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Plan, organize & manage design build solutions for banking & financial institutions, sports & entertainment complexes
- Initiate and maintain liaison with client, owner and A/E
- Manage subcontractor/vendor buyout
- Setup and maintain subcontractor schedule and work scopes
- Timely identification and resolution of project issues, assessments of cost, recommendation of resolution options, and avoidance of claims and litigation
- Maintain construction projects within project parameters and budget constraints
- Manage all permit acquisitions and revisions with corresponding building departments
- Coordinate construction activities and sequences of work to accomplish project completion
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, owner specifications and contract documents
- Provide direction and resolution of field related issues
- Review and maintain project-specific contract documents, jobsite meetings, company safety policies and procedures
- Review & author monthly invoicing, and manage close-out documentations
- Manage daily engineering tasks
Assistant Project Manager/Superintendent
MGM GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC
Pompano Beach, Florida
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Serve as Assistant Project Manager and Field Superintendent in Planning, organizing & managing day to day construction activities and administrative responsibilities
- Managed and coordinated over twelve construction trades simultaneously in the successful completion of construction projects
- Organize construction start-up of temporary services, field offices and equipment
- Review and maintain project-specific contract documents, job schedules, company safety policies and procedures
- Setup monthly invoicing, negotiate cost proposals, author change orders and close-out documentations
- Ensure effective communication with subcontractors while maintaining coordinated efforts with all parties involved in the project
- Reconcile all outstanding matters concerning field related activities
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, owner specifications and contract documents during each construction segment
- Manage daily engineering tasks (Request For Information, Change Order logs, Submittal logs)
Project Manager
MAVERICK CONSTRUCTORS, LLC
Miami, Florida
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Plan, organize & manage day to day operations of multiple construction projects within project parameters and budget constraints
- Organize construction start-up of temporary services, field offices and equipment
- Review and maintain project-specific contract documents, job schedules, company safety policies and procedures
- Prepare material purchase orders, labor reports, cost estimates and proposals
- Setup monthly invoicing, negotiate cost proposals, author change orders and close-out documentations
- Ensure effective communication with subcontractors while maintaining coordinated efforts with all parties involved in the project
- Reconcile all outstanding matters concerning field related activities
- Perform duties as site manager, coordinating all jobsite activities through various trades in the renovation of 50+ occupied office spaces
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, owner specifications and contract documents
- Maintain document control for multiple projects
- Direct and manage daily engineering tasks performed by subordinates (RFI's, CO logs, Submittal logs)
- Attend weekly coordination meetings
Assistant Superintendent II
AUSTIN COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Coral Gables, Florida
04.2005 - 07.2008
- Reviewed project specific contract documents, subcontracts, scopes of work and schedules to provide support in the daily and weekly planning of activities for each craft
- Inspected all field construction work in progress and ensure high-quality workmanship (QAQC) is maintained
- Setup and coordinated inspections with city and 3rd party inspectors
- Provide assistance in planning, coordinating and supervising the execution of activities for all shell and interior finish work to be completed by the subcontractors
- Performed on site take-offs for material purchase
- Assisted the general superintendent in the resolution of all field related issues, the coordination of activities and schedules with subcontractors to meet project milestones
- Carry out field engineering support on door and window locations
- Maintained responsibility of the health and safety of employees
- Maintained and carried out company safety guidelines as well as OSHA standards on the jobsites
- Conducted new hire orientation classes
- Conducted English and Spanish safety mass meeting on the jobsite (weekly)
Office Engineer/Field Support
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Miami, Florida
03.2001 - 04.2005
- Maintained daily engineering duties
- Reviewed, processed and distributed RFI's, Bulletins, Shop drawings, Submittals, and Notices to Comply
- Maintained Meeting Minutes from weekly contractor's meetings
- Updated all permitted and working set of drawings
- Prepared weekly work scopes for trades
- Provided support to superintendents on daily coordination of workers and the tasks to be accomplished in the job site
- Provided engineering assistance in completing Punch out work
- Setup and coordinated shut down requests
- Prepared weekend work schedules for Logistics team
- Provided access to D-Extension for all delivery trucks
- Placed and track orders for office supplies, drawings and materials for field use
- Processed temporary ID badges for new hires through our Logistics team
- Collected and Processed field workers timesheets
- Recorded logistical photos of all structural members to be poured in concrete
Education
B.S. - Construction Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2007
Skills
- Project Management, planning and development
- Project scheduling, resource allocation, and accounting
- Proficient in contract drafting and administration
- Effective management of program objectives and safety regulations
- Advanced proficiency in interpreting construction documents, including plans, specifications, and contract drawings
- Familiarity with utility infrastructure development
- Project management expertise in engineering and CIP projects
- Expertise in contract negotiation and compliance
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with consultants, residents, employees and government officials
- Diverse problem-solving skills
- Project scope analysis and cost control
- Risk & Conflict Management
- Computer literate including Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office programs (excel, word, etc)
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved contractor driven project delays which led to cost savings to the City.
- Implemented project risk management strategies that mitigated potential losses by $100,000.
- Created standardized project management processes, reducing project start-up times by 20%.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, mitigating potential issues, and ensuring project compliance with City standards and requirements.
- Facilitated regular client meeting, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project objectives.
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) by PMI
Timeline
Deputy Program Manager
Gresham Smith
04.2025 - 06.2025
Project Manager II
City of Plantation
06.2023 - Current
Capital Projects Manager
City of Tamarac
01.2022 - 04.2025
Project Manager
City of Tamarac
03.2017 - 01.2022
Project Manager
RDC Design Build
06.2014 - 03.2017
Superintendent
Golden Sands General Contractors
08.2012 - 06.2014
Assistant Project Manager/Superintendent
MGM GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC
03.2011 - 08.2012
Project Manager
MAVERICK CONSTRUCTORS, LLC
08.2008 - 03.2011
Assistant Superintendent II
AUSTIN COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
04.2005 - 07.2008
Office Engineer/Field Support
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
03.2001 - 04.2005
B.S. - Construction Management
Florida International University