Ricardo Morris
Queens,NY
Summary
Seasoned Project Engineer with expertise in construction management, building and safety code compliance while meeting project budget and time frames, design guidelines and projections. Offering exemplary project management, team leadership and problem-solving skills necessary for optimizing resources to meet challenging project demands. Ensures project documents are completed current and stored. Develops and manage Integrated Master Schedule . Accident prevention every hour actively identifying correct and or report safely hazards to prevent accidents. Expertise in Super Structures operations, effective maintaining of high performing field crews and the efficient coordination of different trades working under tight deadlines, while focused on reducing risk and delays due to code noncompliance. Detail-oriented Inspector offering 20-year background checking incoming and outgoing materials and products for conformance.Hardworking individual skillful in conducting accurate visual and measurement tests and preparing and maintaining comprehensive inspection reports and records. Team player committed to collaborating and working cross-functionally to meet all milestones and schedules.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Inspector
NYCHA /Capital Projects LIC
, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Provide quality control inspections to Development Managers and PMS, identifying deficiencies and relaying My findings in detailed reports
- Conduct general and specialty (HUD Inspections
- Responsible for protecting against Warranty on completed projects
Construction Superintendent •Special Inspections Engineering Inspector, Safety Manager
Renant Atren Engineering Inc
New York, NY
2006.09 - 2014.09
- Capital Improvement Planning
- Construction Compliance Specialist
- Employee Productivity Reports
- Site Reports
- OSHA Certified/Site Safety Coordinator
- NYC FIRE Department Fire, Knowledgeable of NYC Department of Buildings guidelines, requirements and applicable local codes
- Worksite management
- Building codes and regulations
- Quality control
- Experience, Safety , Safety and more safety ….safety for various phases of construction, promoting safe, clean work environment
- Assigned work and responsibilities to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths
- Maintained written daily log of job site activities for compliance and records retention
- Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs
- Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements
- Mitigated risk by coordinating plans and specifications to maintain safety and compliance
- Maintained project compliance by reviewing contractor scope, materials and pricing take-offs to achieve competitive bidding
- Enhanced production methods and employee motivation to maximize team productivity
- Determined optimal construction requirements and site plans
- Implemented on-site safety protocols, procedures and trained team members on prevention measures, effectively reducing safety risks, injuries and lost time due to accidents
- Chaired weekly progress and commercial meetings and monitored daily reports from field staff
- Minimized costs by reviewing and qualifying competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution
- Inspected earthwork, concrete, structural steel, decking, fireproofing, framing and finish work.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Assistant Project Manager
RCJ Construction
Brooklyn, NY
07.1999 - 04.2007
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineering Technology
Columbia University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
1983
JBSA - undefined
Air Education and Training Command Univ
Associate of Applied Science - Military History
Skills
- Interior and exterior renovation
- General contracting professional
- OSHA compliance
- Building, demolition and renovation
- Management
- Inspection principles
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- Building systems and services
- Construction management
- Fall Protection Plan (FPP)
- Permitting
- Project Scheduling
- Subcontractor management
- Excellent customer relations
- Codes compliance
- Commercial construction expert
Affiliations
CMMA .... Construction Management Association Of America.
NYSAMB. ... New York State Association Of Minority Builders Board Of Directors (Past)
NSBE ……National Society of Black Engineers
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Timeline
Special Inspector
NYCHA /Capital Projects LIC
05.2021 - Current
Construction Superintendent •Special Inspections Engineering Inspector, Safety Manager
Renant Atren Engineering Inc
2006.09 - 2014.09
Assistant Project Manager
RCJ Construction
07.1999 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineering Technology
Columbia University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
JBSA - undefined
Air Education and Training Command Univ