ProfessionalExperience

 JR Builders Inc. March 1983 - Present Owner &President

• General Contractor and Architect with over thirty eight years experience in all aspects of quality commercial, retail and residential construction, as well as design development, pre-construction and construction management services. Strong working knowledge of regulations and standards including the Florida BuildingCode and ADA requirements.

• Responsible for preparing bid packages and invitation to bid inquiries, receiving and analyzing bids,qualifying subcontractors, negotiating and awarding subcontracts, and major purchase orders.

• Project scheduling, job site supervision, and site inspections.

• Maintain project document control, including document revisions and updates.

• Submittal review, approval and expediting submittals from suppliers and subcontractors to comply with progressschedule.

• Ensure that projects are completed on schedule, according to contract, and budget.

• Procure, develop and maintain client relationships.

• Responsible for implementing and controlling all financial aspects of company.

Architectural and Construction Consultant 2001 - 2006

Swire Properties and J. Scott Architects, Brickell Key, FL. Architectural andConstruction Consultation for Swire Properties LTD and J. Scott Architects. Projects include:

• The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, a 326 room Five Star luxury hotel

• Asia, 40 Story, 123 unit condominium tower

• Two Tequesta Point, a 990,000 SF., 40 story 268 unit condominium tower

• Three Tequesta Point, a 600,000 SF., 46 story 234 unit condominium tower

 

Construction Project Manager 2000 - 2001 PavariniConstruction Co, Ft. Lauderdale

Project Manager of a 27+ million dollar, 557,000 thousand SF. mixed use building for Codina Development. Responsibilities include preparation of Request for Quotations, Procurement of Subcontractors, Bid Tabulations,Monthly Reports, Cost Reports, Letter Changes, Extra Work Orders, Subcontractor Status Logs,review/approve Subcontractor Requisitions and Requisition for Payment to the Owner. Conducted weeklySubcontractor, Safety, MEP and OAC Meetings.

Resident Project Architect - Miami- Dade Aviation Authority 1999 - 2000 The HallGroup, Miami, FL

Miami International Airport Terminal Extension North Phase III. Support staff of six. Project value 80M+.Coordinated project phases with the Contractor, Dade County Building and Zoning, Fire Department, Terminal Operations, United States Customs, Immigration and Naturalization, MDAD Maintenance, ensure the project’scompletion on schedule, according to contract, and budget.

Review of Contractor’s Application for Payment, Change Orders, Work Orders, RFI’s, daily progress reports andother project documents.

 

Project Manager - Project Architect 1997 - 1999

Architect/Project Manager for a wide range of projects including port terminal expansions for City of San Diego and Royal Caribbean Terminals at Port of Miami. Supervised and directed architectural design team of six.Oversaw bid solicitations, Contract Documents, responded to RFI’s, Submittals and Applications for Payment.

 

 

Professional Memberships

 Architecture License: State of New York: 1989: License #020603 Certified General Building: Dade County: 2001, License#02BS00080

 

Certified General Contractor: State of Florida: 1983: License #CGC-024712 Registered BuildingContractor: State of Florida: 2008: License #RB29003497 Asbestos Surveyor & Facilities Manager: State of Florida: 1988

National Council of Architectural Review Boards (NCARB) Certification: Pending

 

 

 Education       1974 - 1976             University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL               Architecture 1972 - 1974       MiamiDade College, Miami, FL                        Architecture

 

 

Awards and Competitions

 

Certificate of Appreciation - Miami-Dade Mayor and Commissioners-September 2019 Recognition Award fromDepartment of Elder Affairs - April 2015

 

Designer of the Year Awards - Residential Limited

Florida Style Competition - First Place - Upholstered Category

 

 

Published Works

 

South Florida Magazine - Feria-Rodriguez Residence Designer's World - Feria-Rodriguez Residence Design South Magazine - Home Show Booth

 

Design South Magazine - Offices for JR Builders and Design Perceptions

 

 

Volunteer Experience

 

Communities for a Lifetime – Chair – November 2013 to present

 

Miami- Dade County Community Relations Board – Member - 2018 to present Miami- DadeCounty Quality of Life Committee - Founding member – 2019 to present

Cutler Bay By Laws Committee – Revised By-Laws for all Town Committees State of Florida Senior Games - 2015 to present

Seniors Fall Prevention Workshop with Florida Department of Elder Affairs Cutler Bay Bus Party - Toincrease awareness of transportation for the community Town Event to inform citizens of safetythroughout Town.

Black & Blue Run – Police Officers Assistance Trust –November 2014 Designer Show house -Society of Abused Children

Festival of the Trees - F.I.U.'s Interior Design Department Gourmet Gala - March of Dimes

 

 

Teaching Experience

 

International Fine Arts College - Taught Construction Methods & Techniques Course

 

 

 

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 Key Skills       

 

Strong knowledge of The Florida Building Code, The Florida Accessibility Code, National Fire Prevention Code and Federal ADAGuidelines.

 

• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Primavera Expedition, Meridian Prolog Manager, Adobe Photoshop, and QuickBooks.

• Experienced in profit/loss.

• Proficient with all aspects of Windows and Mac operating systems.

 

 Languages      Fluent in English and Spanish. Beginners level Italian and German.

 

 References      A partial list of long term clients include The City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, The Florida Department of Transportation, Morrison Meat Packers, Swire Properties LTD., Avianca Airlines, Gloria and Emilio Estefan,and the Prince and Princess Abdul Turkey.

References available upon request.