Víctor E. Escuter López

(939)389-4726

Puerto Nuevo, Calle Bruselas 375, San Juan, P.R. 00920

[email protected]

Professional Profile Performance-driven Project Engineer with 10+ years of experience in facilities construction, equipment installation and Capital Projects. Technical expertise with focus in integration of construction quality control, project management, and personnel management. Expertise in applied research, commissioning and validation, cost-effective projects. Broad knowledge in OSHA, FDA and cGMP’s. Team spirited with effective, communication and presentation skills. Proficient in MS Office Suite and Microsoft Project.

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Fluently bilingual English/Spanish Multi-Project Coordination Efficiency improvements

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Creative Problem Solving Assessment/Design/Implementation Construction Requirements/Specifications

Professional Experience CSA Group Department of Education, San Juan, P.R.

May 2012 – Present

Project Coordinator for the Department of Education (PRDE) OFA Office of Federal Affairs - Contractor  Understand federal programs requirements and regulations.  Established and maintain approved federal work plan (projects) schedules, cash flow, implementation and projects control by analyzing financial information from each project.  Monitoring project progress and been proactive addressing any situation or irregularities that could affect its completion.  Ensure that all federal guidelines and regulations are met in all projects and implement processes and standards in order to assure success in each task.  Creating and updating projects management reports.  Maintain excellent communication with clients, Project Managers, PRDE personnel and Technical Leaders regarding the projects status. Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) March 2011 – May 2012 Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Infraestructura (AFI), San Juan, PR Technical Coordinator – Professional Services      

Assigns units for providing weatherization services. Assign work orders for contractors and units for inspections. Verify that works reported by auditors, contractors and inspectors are performed in accordance with work orders and WAP Standard Operation Procedures. Serve as a mediator in conflicts between clients, auditors, contractors or inspectors. Provide technical support to auditors, contractors and inspectors; and receives and forwards audit reports, contractor reports, inspector reports and work orders to WAP Document Control. Supervise the office assistant.

PACIV Lilly Del Caribe Inc., Carolina, PR

September 2010 – February 2011

Project Engineer – Professional Services     

Manage capital project budgets, recommends alternatives to decrease expenses or fit into budget. Follow-up designer’s progress, revise and comment schematic & final drawing and scope of work. Coordinate assigned work with vendors and subcontractors. Supervise contractor’s performance from the beginning of the project until completion. Performed and ensured all punch lists were within compliance with project specifications.

Page |2 Aireko July 2010 – August 2010 Autoridad de Edificios Públicos y Oficina de Manejo de Escuelas Públicas, PR Public School Rehabilitation Project Field Engineer – Professional Services    

Coordinate and assign work with subcontractors. Supervise contractor’s performance from the beginning of the project until completion. Inspect daily work (Painting, Plumbing and Electricity). Performed and document (Daily Reports, Certification Form, and Services Form).

Diaz & Associates W Retreat & SPA Hotel Project, Vieques, PR

June 2009 - March 2010

Project Engineer / Quality Control – Professional Services 

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Performed and documented the Quality Control procedure. Inspected daily work (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical). Performed and ensured all punch lists were within compliance with project specifications. Supervise contractor’s performance from the beginning of the project until completion.

Global Turn Key Services Inc. Pfizer Pharmaceuticals LLC, Barceloneta, PR Chemical / Pharmaceutical Plant Facility

April 2008 – December 2008

Project Engineer – Professional Services          

Manage capital project budgets, recommends alternatives to decrease expenses or fit into budget. Follow-up designer’s progress, revise and comment schematic & final drawing and scope of work. Maintain liaison between client, designers, subcontractors and other project management personal. Ensure Pharmaceutical’s standards during the projects, especially during the design stage. Prepared and track purchase requisitions related to the Capital Projects. Planned and organized project documentation and project folders, both electronically and physically. Evaluated quotes and bid proposals, recommends contractors based on proposal, qualifications and previous performances. Coordinate assigned work with vendors and subcontractors. Supervise contractor’s performance from the beginning of the project until completion. Performed and ensured all punch lists were within compliance with project specifications.

Gardenmar Engineering Bristol Myers Squibb, Humacao, PR Chemical Plant Facility

October 2007 - January 2008

Project Engineer Performed facilities assessment of current buildings’ conditions with resulting recommendations for short and long term recovery solutions. This inspection produces the necessary knowledge to determine the plant strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Ultimately, this assessment will improve quality, equipment reliability, and reduce operating costs. Cockram PR, Inc. July 2004 - September 2007 Lilly Del Caribe Inc., PR / McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Las Piedras, PR Project Engineer/Project Manager   

Interacted with company project managers and contractors to oversee the quality progress during the development of capital projects. Responsible for the tracking of the milestones associated to the project and the verification of the progress in accordance with plant expectations. Provided support during installation and start-up of projects, ensuring multidiscipline engineering

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and design efforts were completed in accordance with project scope, schedule, and costs. Verified construction and contractors' performance against specifications, codes, and drawings. Develop multiple comprehensive checklists designed to test, validate and measure to monitor project milestone and to assure compliance with Good Engineering Practices (GEP). Reviewed submittals for compliance with contract documents and generated the Turnover Packages (TOP’s) to be submitted to the client. Major Projects Involved: Dry Kit 3; Encapsulation; Material Movement Corridor; Gymnasium “Live for Life”; New Documentation, Retention and Stability Rooms; Wellness Facilities (New Health Services Center); LP Sampling Room Up-Grade; Replacement of Dust Collectors.

Reliable Contracting Group, LLC Roosevelt Roads Base and Ft. Buchanan, Puerto Rico

January 2001 - June 2004

Project Engineer / Quality Control Manager   

Ensured that construction is performed according to plans and specification, on time and within a defined budget. Conducted daily work performance of Superintendent, inspected materials and equipment for contract compliance, maintained the as-built drawings updated, conducted QC meetings, and coordinated, verified, and documented all required inspections and tests. Inspected daily work (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical).

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Reviewed submittals for compliance with contract documents and generated the Turnover Packages (TOP’s) to be submitted to the client.  Performed and documented the Quality Control procedure.  Performed and ensured all punch lists were within compliance with project specifications. Major Projects Involved: Support Operation Facility Bldg., Navy Exchange Bldg. (NEX), Renovation Naval Hospital, and Army Reserve Center Bldg. Francisco Levy Hijos, Inc. Sistemas de Techos de P.R. Inc.

1998 - 2001

Project Engineer Conduct daily work, inspect materials and equipment for contract compliance and review submittals. Review submittals for compliance with contract documents.

Education B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR

July 1998

Certificates    

Certificate of Construction Quality Management for Contractor - US Army Corps of Engineers. Certificate by OSHA 30 Hrs. (General Industry Safety & Health). Official Plumbing Licenses Certificate SAP R/3 Overview & Navigation