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Tania Ledesma

Winter Park,FL

Summary

Proficient Construction Engineer with 14 years of experience driving over 3 projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineer/Superintendent of Structures/Roadway

Granite Construction
06.2020 - Current
  • Coordinate and develop work plan for crew's activities such as Structural Remediation, Class V Finishes and Aesthetics Features.
  • Coordinate Drainage Repairs with EOR, DJV and Subcontractors.
  • Coordinate MOT schedule with FDOT, CFX and Municipalities.
  • Track production quantities executed.
  • Monitoring drainage repairs for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Develop material and equipment take-off for definable features of works and purchases.
  • Control material for construction.
  • Supervise crew during construction activities.
  • Leads construction progress daily meetings.
  • Coordinate inspections and testing with QA.
  • Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.
  • Recommended improvements for construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
  • Mentored junior engineers, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Spearheaded process improvements within the engineering department, leading to more efficient workflows across teams.
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.

Engineering of Aesthetic Features

Granite Construction
02.2018 - 06.2020
  • Prepare, schedule, coordinate and inspect Aesthetic Feature Activities such as Landscaping, Cladding, Medallions and Light Fixtures installations
  • Verify compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
  • Interact with client to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
  • Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks to verify quality of finished products.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Created detailed reports on activities and findings.
  • Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
  • Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.

Construction Quality Control Engineer

Granite Construction
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Perform on site quality inspection.
  • Generate daily inspections, reports and quality documentation.
  • Ensure that the construction matches what is defined in the plans and specifications anticipating activities to be able to achieve schedule and cost goals.
  • Pre-fabrication and pre-activity meeting set up for major construction activities.
  • Assist the Quality Manager to maintain procedures to develop standard documentation for construction works and quality control and assurance for the projects.
  • Perform needed tests on site to ensure conformity of material and works according to the contract specifications.

Material Testing Auditor

Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority
05.2014 - 04.2017
  • Verify operating procedures on construction material laboratory tests used for federal and state projects. All of them need to comply with the specifications required by the Federal Highways Authority and Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority.
  • Ensure that laboratories and field technician made material testing procedures in accordance with the American Association of State and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and American Society of Testing Material (ASTM) standards.
  • Verify materials paid certifications for each project comply with the Federal Highways Authority and Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority Specifications (Monthly Project Auditory).


Field Engineer

Dragados USA
09.2010 - 05.2014
  • Assist the Project Manager with the project administrative and technical matters on a wide variety of construction project.
  • Review in coordination with the Superintendents, the work executed daily on the project.
  • Develop project progress daily reports.
  • Track of the quantities executed and quantities to execute in all the activities in the project.
  • Develop the project cost forecasting monthly.
  • Develop material and equipment take-off for definable features of works and purchases.
  • Liaison between suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and proposals.
  • Small business liaison to comply with the federal small business subcontract plan goals.
  • Review quotations utilizing supplier information, cost standards, technical information from quality, manufacturing, engineering, and design.
  • Provide assistance developing the quality on site.
  • Develop daily inspections, reports and quality documentation.
  • Adequate use of QCS, including but not limited to, Daily Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Reports, Deficiency Tracking, QC Requirements, Labor and Equipment Hours, Import/Export of Data to the Government, etc
  • Ensure construction matches what is defined in the plans and specifications anticipating activities to be able to achieve schedule and cost goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR
01.2010

Skills

  • Construction safety
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Materials Testing
  • Construction Planning
  • Plangrid/Bluebeam
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Site Inspection
  • Quality Control
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Engineer, Florida - PE #95812
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour Construction Outreach Program

Projects

  • I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project - Orlando, FL, I-4 Ultimate Project - $2.3B


  • Puerto Nuevo Flood Control Project – Margarita channel Improvements and Miscellaneous Features - $8.7M


  • Rio Puerto Nuevo Flood Control Project – Channel Sta. 22+60 to Sta. 26+80 Bechara Industrial Area - $43.1M

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Engineer/Superintendent of Structures/Roadway

Granite Construction
06.2020 - Current

Engineering of Aesthetic Features

Granite Construction
02.2018 - 06.2020

Construction Quality Control Engineer

Granite Construction
04.2017 - 01.2018

Material Testing Auditor

Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority
05.2014 - 04.2017

Field Engineer

Dragados USA
09.2010 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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