Juan J. Rodríguez Mercado, PE

Education

1995 - 2000: University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, with a GPA 3.65 and a DPA of 3.79 in a 4.00 grade scale.

Work experience

2004 - Present: Villavicencio & Associates Construction Corp.

Chief Estimator:
Develops strategies for the pursuit and procurement of competitively bid projects fitting within the accepted market segments reflected in the firm marketing plan for year. Responsible for the organization of the Estimating Department to assure that the proper procedures are in place to allow a smooth bidding process. Teach the staff to develop strategic alliances with key subcontractors as a method to receive preferential treatment & pricing on bids.

Senior Project Manager:
As Senior Project Manager responsible for all tasks of the Company Projects, Procurement, Major Purchase, Owner relations, Subcontractor administration and field works execution.

2002 - 2004: Nevares & Villavicencio Construction

Chief Estimator & Procurement Manager:
As Chief Estimator & Procurement Manager responsible for all task of the Estimating Department, Document Procurement, and Major Purchase.

2000 - 2002: Nevares & Villavicencio Construction

As Project Engineer:
As Project Engineer responsible for cost, scheduling, personnel, quality, safety and client relations in the following projects:

  • Winston Churchill Office Building
  • Nicorette Gum Facilities, Pharmacia
  • Big Kmart, Juncos

1999 - 2000: University of Puerto Rico, RUM

Traffic Management System:
Research in transportation field with the Professor Didier Valdes, PhD.

Qualifications

  • Seminar: 30 Hours OSHA Construction Regulation
    Lic #600324001
  • 2009: World of Concrete
    Master Certificate in Business & Project Management
  • 2009: World of Concrete
    Construction Field & Project Management Systems that Work!
  • 2009: World of Concrete
    25 Ways to Increase Profits
  • 2009: World of Concrete
    How to Ensure Your Business Systems are Tuned and Running Well
  • 2009: World of Concrete
    Internet Marketing: A Simple How-to Guide
  • 2006: Wal-Mart
    Storm Water Professional Certification Num. 5408
  • 2006: Colegio de Ingenieros de Puerto Rico
    Accounting of Construction Projects