FRANK MATA
Cutler Bay
Summary
Dynamic Construction Project Manager with extensive experience at Behar Font Partners, excelling in project administration and coordination. Proficient in AutoCAD and BIM, I effectively resolve complex issues while fostering collaboration among diverse teams. Recognized for enhancing project efficiency and ensuring compliance with design specifications, I bring a strategic approach to every endeavor.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
BEHAR FONT PARTNERS
01.2023 - Current
- Construction administration for residential/commercial projects as they transition from design into construction.
- Coordination and management of all directives.
- Project revisions that may arise during construction.
- Review submittals / shop drawings.
- Resolving and replying to RFIs, primarily using construction administration software, with the input of the Project Design Engineers, General Contractors, construction trade Sub-Contractors, and with the Owner / Developer.
- Coordinate with all team members, including with municipal authorities, as may be required.
- Attend regularly scheduled construction meetings.
- Review general contractor payment applications, as well as change orders and visit construction sites as required by above tasks, and to ensure construction compliance with the construction drawings.
Adjunct Faculty
Miami Dade College
01.2012 - 04.2023
- Teach Revit MEP/Architecture and Autodesk AutoCAD classes. Student courses level 1 to level 3.
Facilities Campus Planner
Miami Dade College
01.2006 - 01.2023
- Facilitates planning and project administration on all campus capital outlay renovation, remodeling and new construction projects.
- Develops, coordinates and maintains the campus capital outlay priority lists, status reports, space utilization and inventory reports.
- Coordinates capital outlay projects execution and personnel moves.
- Oversees campus master planning processes.
- Participates in the development of project budget and schedule, pre-design project analysis process.
- Facilitates preparation of educational specifications.
- Collaborates with facilities project managers, campus president, architects and engineers in resolving issues concerning construction.
- Reviews design documents for compliance with submitted educational specifications.
- Reviews, analyzes, and assists in the evaluation of issues pertaining to new and existing facility maintenance, renovations and construction projects.
- Responsible for Furniture and Equipment budgeting, procurement and installation on all capital outlay projects and recommends purchase of new and maintain the inventory of existing furniture.
- Identifies safety to life issues.
- Serves as facilities consultant to Campus President and Administration.
- Prepares State Department of Education documents and related material as required by external agencies which have funded capital outlay projects.
- Interprets state regulations and administers related College procedures.
- Coordinates campus projects and selects contractors for related campus projects.
Drafting Specialist II
Miami Dade College
01.2006 - 01.2023
- Reviews, Approves and Archive Closeout documents including closeout binders from architects, engineering consultants and general contractors. Documents include As‐build prints, marked‐up field blueprints, cad drawings, maintenance manuals, digital files, shop drawings and specifications. Organize and Arrange items number and label in specific flat files.
- Create construction documents and informs campus planners for updates in plan inventory and make changes to existing campus wide floor plan drawing for the preparation of the state reports and submission to the police and fire department.
- Improves floor plan graphics and layout presentation binders for state review and departmental use.
- Revit or auto cad drawing creation of detail construction plans and predesigned 3d rendering images for small capital projects and furniture layout projects campus wide. Help in program planning for future development program such as new buildings or renovation of existing building.
- Converting digital drawings from old archive including; scanning large format construction documents, organizing and cleaning scans for better viewing. In addition to converting scan drawings to auto cad drawings or Revit models.
- Create and install new exiting diagrams for modification of existing facilities. Draft sketches, perspectives, sections, elevations, floor plans and axonometric in different media.
Assistant Project Manager
Macfra Electrical Company
Miami
01.2000 - 01.2005
- I help prepare project material buyouts.
- I coordinated and prepared timelines for projects and coordinated with other workers
- I make sure we complete project goals.
Education
B.A.S. - Management and Supervision
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Florida International University
Miami, FL07.2011
A.S. - Architectural Design and Construction Technology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.2006
Skills
- AutoCAD and architectural design
- 3D modeling and rendering
- BIM and Revit expertise
- Floor plan development
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Large format printing and scanning
Certification
- Member of the PTK International Honors Society
- Computer Aided Design Operator Certification
Projects
- 2026 Merrick 250, Coral Gables, FL - $80 MIllion Project
It is a 12-story building with 174 residences that are fully furnished and ready for immediate use, with units ranging from one to three bedrooms.
- 2026 River District 14, Miami, FL 33125 - $80 Million Project
River District 14, located in Miami’s Health District, is a 16-story building with 283 beautifully designed residences and incredible amenities designed for comfort and convenience.
- 2018 MDC InterAmerican Bldg. 6 Remodel, Miami FL 33135 - $25M acquisition and $47M Project
Miami Dade College's conversion of the Interamerican Plaza office building into a new campus facility. After acquiring the building in 2012. the college transform the building into an academic and student life center, and creating the expanded InterAmerican Campus. The renovated 15-story building now includes classrooms, a library, a student life center, a bookstore, a parking garage, and various learning and dining areas.
Timeline
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
BEHAR FONT PARTNERS
01.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Miami Dade College
01.2012 - 04.2023
Facilities Campus Planner
Miami Dade College
01.2006 - 01.2023
Drafting Specialist II
Miami Dade College
01.2006 - 01.2023
Assistant Project Manager
Macfra Electrical Company
01.2000 - 01.2005
B.A.S. - Management and Supervision
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Florida International University
A.S. - Architectural Design and Construction Technology
Miami Dade College