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Nelson Santillan

Nelson Santillan

Yorktown Heights,NY

Summary

Nelson Santillan has 24 years of experience providing site supervision on construction projects throughout New York State as a Construction Superintendent and Laborer/Carpenter. Supervising projects for Dynamic US, Inc since March 2009, Nelson specializes in mechanical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical installations for multi-million public sector projects. Nelson is skilled in running the day-to-day field operations of projects, controlling the short-term project schedule, coordinating in-house trades and subcontractors, conducting field inspections and maintaining high quality standards. He is experienced in scheduling and managing projects to meet project milestones and budget requirements; determining labor requirements and assigning workers; inspecting construction work for compliance with building codes, contract documents, and environmental and site regulations. He works with project managers and project designers reviewing construction drawings and specifications to prepare and process permits, submittals, project logistics and processes and meeting minutes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Superintendent

NYCHA ROOSEVELT HOUSES
01.2023 - Current
  • Construction Superintendent for $23 million project that included upgrade of (26) water heaters, (9) vacuum pumps, sump and ejector pumps, 300HP boilers
  • Upgrade areaways using civil work
  • Painted and fireproofing all tank and vacuum pump rooms
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Conducted regular inspections to assess quality of work and adherence to project specifications.
  • Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
  • Improved project efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
  • Assessed potential risks on job sites proactively mitigating them before they escalated into larger problems.
  • Completed projects within budget constraints by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers and monitoring expenses closely.
  • Streamlined communication among team members, leading to increased productivity and better collaboration.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.

Construction Superintendent

NYCHA MARBLE HILL HOUSES
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Construction Superintendent for $33 million project that included upgrade of (22) water heaters and (22) 200 gallon water storage tanks
  • Supervised removal of existing boiler and piping
  • New installation of (4) 350HP boilers
  • Liaison with NYCHA management and residents

Construction Superintendent

DASNY Term Agreement for Energy Performance, NYC College of Technology, Voorhees Hall
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Construction Superintendent for replacement of the boiler and chillers at Voorhees Hall using a modified design-build construction platform to assess energy savings for various state-owned facilities, detail energy conservation measures, prepare drawings and specifications, and bid the work to prequalified contractors. Dynamic successfully completed the chiller plant from start to finish in 14 weeks during the height of COVID-19 pandemic and daily civil protests in downtown Brooklyn. Total annual energy cost savings are estimated at $41,000, based on an annual consumption of 30,000 therms and 620,000 kWh.
  • Managed subcontractor schedules to optimize workflow and project timelines.
  • Supervised onsite labor, promoting teamwork and efficiency among crew members.
  • Conducted regular inspections to assess quality of work and adherence to project specifications.

Construction Superintendent

DASNY/CUNY Hunter College, Energy/HVAC Upgrades
2016 - 2017
  • Construction Superintendent for $10 million upgrade of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems at Hunter College. The project consisted of replacing the HVAC units in the East Building’s penthouse and subbasement, replacing the heating plant’s blending station and heat exchanger, replacing the variable air volume boxes and induction units throughout the building, and installing a new building automation system.

Construction Superintendent

DASNY/CUNY Queens College Science Building Energy Conservation/HVAC
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Construction Superintendent for $22.5 million upgrade to the building’s mechanical and HVAC systems. The work entailed replacement of the air handling systems throughout the facility, the installation of a new building management system; modifications to the laboratory fume hood to exhaust to improve indoor air quality, and temperature controls.

Construction Superintendent

DASNY/CUNY Queensborough Community College Campus-wide 5kV Electrical Distribution Upgrade
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Construction Superintendent for $35 million campus wide electrical upgrade to 37-acre 10-building campus consists of the installation of seven emergency generators (in separate buildings) new switchgear to support the engine generators, four Con-Ed vaults, network service protectors, new transformers, and underground duct banks. The work also included asbestos abatement and HVAC, piping, instrumentation and controls and fire alarm and other electronic installations.
  • Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
  • Maximized use of resources by implementing lean construction practices that reduced waste and improved overall efficiency on job sites.
  • Streamlined communication among team members, leading to increased productivity and better collaboration.

Education

Construction Management, Project Management

Mechanics Institute of NY
New York, NY
05.2012

Business Finance (Junior Standing)

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Construction scheduling
  • Blueprint reading
  • Subcontractor supervision
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Construction management
  • OSHA regulations
  • Change orders management

Certification

  • 30 Hour OSHA
  • Supported Scaffold

Timeline

Construction Superintendent

NYCHA ROOSEVELT HOUSES
01.2023 - Current

Construction Superintendent

NYCHA MARBLE HILL HOUSES
01.2021 - 01.2024

Construction Superintendent

DASNY Term Agreement for Energy Performance, NYC College of Technology, Voorhees Hall
01.2020 - 01.2021

Construction Superintendent

DASNY/CUNY Queensborough Community College Campus-wide 5kV Electrical Distribution Upgrade
01.2017 - 01.2020

Construction Superintendent

DASNY/CUNY Queens College Science Building Energy Conservation/HVAC
01.2015 - 01.2016

Business Finance (Junior Standing)

Ohio State University

Construction Superintendent

DASNY/CUNY Hunter College, Energy/HVAC Upgrades
2016 - 2017

Construction Management, Project Management

Mechanics Institute of NY