Maribel Rivera
Staten Island
Summary
Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills with 20+ years of experience in a wide range of projects including remodeling, new construction, housing, commercial buildings, big box stores, hotels, and institutional. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, check field activities and update clients.
Proven ability to navigate complex situations while prudently mitigating risks.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
MEP Manager
Gilbane Building Company - NYU CHEM BIO LAB -50M
New York
06.2022 - Current
- Analyzed and evaluated MEP construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Review all MEP submittals according to design contract drawings and specifications.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Oversee the demolition/abatement scope of work.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for subcontractor personnel.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
MEP Manager
Gilbane Building Company - Crown Building - 350M
New York
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Maintained project compliance by reviewing MEP's scope of work to achieve competitive bidding
- Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs
- Coordinate with ConEd, electrical subcontractor and building engineers for the disconnect and demolition of the old switchgear equipment and the installation of a the new switchgear
- Coordinate with ConEd, mechanical subcontractor and building engineers for the demolition of steam station and the installation of new steam station
- Worked with plumbing subcontractor to determined all plumbing relocations from one building to another building to allow all excavations to be done
- Managed all Fire protection relocations according to plans and specifications to ensure code compliance
- Reviewed monthly requisitions
- Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety
- Pursued continuous training to learn industry innovations and services
Project Manager
Empire Outlets Builders, LLC-200M
Brooklyn
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed (5) MEP trades for the Empire Outlet Project
- Reviewed Submittals and RFIs
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines
- Managed and coordinated the installation of the Distributed Antenna System
- Managed bidding process for HVAC, Sprinkler and Site Utilities packages
Senior Project Engineer- Skanska USA Building, Inc.
United Nations Capital Master Plan- $2 Billion
New York
02.2011 - 05.2015
- Successfully managed and monitor the project close out for 16 trades including Architectural and Mechanical trades
- Reviewed and process LEED submittals for more than 50 trades for two major projects at the United Nations
- Reviewed plans and specifications to initiate projects, manage costs, schedule, and project performance, while ensuring the success of the project
Project Engineer - Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Staten Island University Hospital - 40 Million
Staten Island
11.2007 - 01.2011
- Successfully managed the project cost for owner and subcontractors
- Reviewed submittals and construction documents for all trades involved in the project
- Developed scope of work for architectural trades
Project Engineer - Skanska USA Building, Inc.
EDC on Call- $20 Million
New York
02.2006 - 10.2007
- Managed the project cost for more than 10 trades
- Ensured all the close out documents for all (10) trades were completed
- Assured adherence to contract documents requirements for client satisfaction
- Reviewed bid proposals for 10 trades
- Reviewed monthly requisitions for the (10) trades
Office Manager-Field Administrator
Long Island University- $35 Million
Brooklyn
06.2001 - 01.2006
- Prepared monthly reports for owner and consultants for analysis of the project
- Led the document control for the entire project
- Reviewed and processed submittals for the whole project (15) trades
Education
Construction Management
Mechanics Institute
New York, NY 2005
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Technological University
Panama, Rep. of Panama1993
Skills
- Results-oriented
- Contract negotiation/review
- Time management
- Close out project
- Conflict resolution
- Scheduling
- Project Budgeting
- Cost Control Implementation
- Subcontractor supervision
- Cost Analysis
- Project milestones
- HVAC systems/Commissioning
Affiliations
- ASHRAE, NY Chapter - 2021- present
- GBCI (LEED AP)- 2009 to present.
- GPRO (Green Building Professional)-2011 to present.
Timeline
MEP Manager
Gilbane Building Company - NYU CHEM BIO LAB -50M
06.2022 - Current
MEP Manager
Gilbane Building Company - Crown Building - 350M
12.2017 - 06.2022
Project Manager
Empire Outlets Builders, LLC-200M
06.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Project Engineer- Skanska USA Building, Inc.
United Nations Capital Master Plan- $2 Billion
02.2011 - 05.2015
Project Engineer - Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Staten Island University Hospital - 40 Million
11.2007 - 01.2011
Project Engineer - Skanska USA Building, Inc.
EDC on Call- $20 Million
02.2006 - 10.2007
Office Manager-Field Administrator
Long Island University- $35 Million
06.2001 - 01.2006
Construction Management
Mechanics Institute
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Technological University
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