Roberto Santiago
Kissimmee
Summary
Professional Engineer certified by Puerto Rico and Florida with 18.5 years of diverse experience in civil engineering. Expertise includes water/wastewater projects, solar energy, and housing developments, with a strong foundation in both construction and design phases. Proven track record as Construction Project Superintendent and Project Engineering Manager, overseeing projects from inception to completion. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, ensuring a solid academic background.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Project Manager
Black & Veatch
Orlando
01.2021 - Current
- Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for 12,000 gpm and 3,600 gpm firm capacity internal recycle pumps.
- Developed pump assembly modifications and construction sequencing.
- General engineering disciplines and subconsultant engineering tasks coordination.
- Coordination of surveying and geotechnical field works and reports.
- Development of specification lists and drawing sheet list.
- Development of general, demolition and mechanical drawings and specifications.
- Coordination and preparation of permit applications.
- In charge of overall coordination for the Design of an existing building expansion to house MCCs and other electrical and electronic equipment.
- In charge of leading communication, meetings and overall progress reporting with client.
Engineering Project Manager
Black & Veatch
Orlando
01.2021 - Current
- In charge of overall coordination of engineering disciplines and subconsultant for the installation of two pumps in the exiting wetwell, respective VFDs, replacement of Generator and Diesel Fuel Storage Tank.
- Development of specification lists and drawing sheet list.
- Development of general, demolition and mechanical drawings and specifications.
- Coordination and preparation of permit applications.
- In charge of leading communication, meetings and overall progress reporting with client.
Project Engineering Manager
Black & Veatch
Orlando
01.2020 - Current
- Development of hydraulic profiles for flows through an 8 MGD aeration basin.
- Provided support for biological process modeling.
- General engineering disciplines and subconsultant engineering tasks coordination.
- Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
- Collect, assimilate, and manage data for engineering tasks.
- Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for 32,500 gpm firm capacity reclaim effluent pump station.
- Coordinate engineering design tasks between disciplines and subconsultants.
- Provide Project Management, Scheduling and Controls support.
Project Engineering Manager
Black & Veatch
Orlando
01.2017 - Current
- Developed Hydraulic Profile for a 50 MGD preliminary treatment structure.
- Completed engineering calculations for sizing for 200 gpm grit pumps, 130 gpm screening conveying sluice channel supply pumps and 300 gpm drain pumps.
- Develop Preliminary Treatment Structure layout and space allocation.
- Performed calculation for sizing 6 mm perforated plate mechanical screens.
- Performed research and analysis to existing 9,000 gpm influent equalization pumps.
- Completed development of process mechanical drawings and specifications.
- General coordination between disciplines and subconsultants.
- Provided Construction Phase Services.
Project Engineering Manager
Black & Veatch
Orlando
01.2017 - Current
- Quality reviews and coordination of engineering design for 12,000 gpm and 5,000 gpm firm capacity wastewater pump stations.
- Developed pump station layouts.
- Coordination of surveying and geotechnical field works and reports.
- Development of specification lists and drawing sheet list.
- Developed demolition drawings.
- General engineering disciplines and subconsultant engineering tasks coordination.
- Coordinated and prepared permit applications.
- Provided Construction Phase Services.
Engineering Project Manager
Black & Veatch
Orlando
01.2017 - Current
- Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for 8,000 gpm and 2,680 gpm firm capacity wastewater pumps stations.
- Developed pump station layouts.
- Coordination of surveying and geotechnical field works and reports.
- Development of specification lists and drawing sheet list.
- Development of general, demolition and mechanical drawings and specifications.
- General engineering disciplines and subconsultant engineering tasks coordination.
- Coordination and preparation of permit applications.
- In charge of leading communication, meetings and overall progress reporting with client.
Project Controls Scheduler
Black & Veatch
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Roberto served as the Owner’s project CPM Scheduler.
- His responsibilities include evaluating the baseline CPM schedules, updating CPM schedules, and time impact analysis on the CPM schedules submitted by the construction contractors to ensure that they are in compliance with the requirements of the Contract General Conditions.
- He developed the Construction Progress S-Curve and Earned Value templates used for Project Key Performance Index (SPIs and CPIs) reporting.
- Service is provided to the Capital Improvement Projects of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority's Infrastructure Division.
- He is involved with an average of twenty (20) active construction projects ranging from $1M to $30M dollars.
Project Scheduler/Construction Manager
UNIPRO Architects and Engineers
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Prepared Design Development Project CPM Schedules to control, monitor and report Design progress.
- Evaluated construction project schedules submitted by construction contractors in terms of logical order, constructability, and compliance with Contract Documents.
- Evaluated Time Extension Claims and provided final determination and supporting documentation.
- Served as the Owner's representative.
Project Superintendent
Longo de Puerto Rico, Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Prepared construction cost estimates, bid documents, CPM schedules, breakdown for payment, materials, and equipment submittals.
- Prepared and maintained submittal log and Request for Information logs.
- Prepared purchase orders, coordinated equipment/materials deliveries and quality control.
- Prepared daily production reports, obtained and maintained project permits, prepared, and submitted shop drawings.
- Prepared and followed up negotiations for Change Orders.
- Coordinated and monitored subcontractors.
- Prepared time extensions claims based on time impact schedules.
- Attended weekly construction meetings.
- Coordinated construction crews in order to maintain the project CPM schedule and budget.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus
Puerto Rico01.2006
Skills
- Process Engineering
- Project CPM Scheduling
- Stakeholder engagement
- Budget coordination
- Scope definition
- Design reviews
- Design evaluations
- Stakeholder management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Performance updates
- Budget administration
- Vendor management
- Change management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Pump Sizing and Analysis
- Construction Phase Services
- Construction Administration
- Project Management
- Project Controls
- Hydraulic modeling
Certification
- Professional Engineer, Florida, 83928, 01/01/17
- Professional Engineer, Puerto Rico, 22520, 01/01/11
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Professional Associations
College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico, Member
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 18.5
- Title: Professional Engineer
Language Capabilities
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager
Black & Veatch
01.2021 - Current
Engineering Project Manager
Black & Veatch
01.2021 - Current
Project Engineering Manager
Black & Veatch
01.2020 - Current
Project Engineering Manager
Black & Veatch
01.2017 - Current
Project Engineering Manager
Black & Veatch
01.2017 - Current
Engineering Project Manager
Black & Veatch
01.2017 - Current
Project Controls Scheduler
Black & Veatch
01.2015 - 12.2016
Project Scheduler/Construction Manager
UNIPRO Architects and Engineers
01.2010 - 12.2015
Project Superintendent
Longo de Puerto Rico, Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus
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