Javier Ruiz, PE
55B Caleta de San Juan
San Juan, PR 00901-1505
PE-PR # 16855
EIT-MA # 17854
www.javruiz.com
javier.ruiz.email@gmail.com
1-787-525-6905
OBJECTIVE: To use my technical knowledge and concern for the environment in a way that would allow me to improve our world.
EDUCATION:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
B.S. in Civil Engineering, May, 1997
Dean’s List, Fall 1996
EXPERIENCE:
FEMA (PA) Project Specialist - June, 2018 to March, 2019
iParametrics LLC
Process grants to support the re-construction of the public school system in Puerto Rico, after hurricane Maria, as part of the Public Assistance (PA) program. Tasks include site assessments, Detailed Damage Descriptions (DDDs), Scope of Work (SOW), Cost Estimates (CET) and Grants Manager data input.
FEMA Independent Inspector- Sept. 2016 to present
WSP USA Inspection Services
Inspect and report to FEMA the damages to dwellings (residences) affected by declared natural disasters, as part of the Individual Housing Program (IHP).
Civil Engineer - Jul. 2012 to Oct. 2012
Jacobs Engineering, San Juan, PR
Collaborated with the civil site design of several government buildings that were to be certified as “LEED Silver.” Sheets include: general site plan, landscaping, geometric layout, grading plan, sediment control plan, drainage system, utilities and the detention/retention pond.
Assistant Administrator - Sept. 2008 to Jan. 2009
Department of Natural & Environmental Resources, San Juan, PR
Responsible of heading the technical and administrative aspects of the Water and Mineral Resources Area. Directly supervise the operations of a Design Division, Construction Division, Planning Division, Geology Division, Administrative Office, Recreational Facilities and a Water Reservoir control office. Coordinate with the project managers the supervision of several flood control projects in Puerto Rico.
Project Manager - Jul. 2003 to Dec. 2010
Department of Natural & Environmental Resources, San Juan, PR
Coordinate the design, land acquisition and relocation procedures related to several projects proposed by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Revise construction plans and specifications of large-scale flood control projects, prepared by our consultants. Perform technical inspections of environmentally affected sites, and coordinate the restoration of rivers and streams. Respond to requests from municipalities when help is needed to solve flood and erosion problems.
Infrastructure Specialist - Apr. 2002 to Sept. 2002
ISS Corp, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Prepare construction plans of the Temporary Facilities & Access Road of a proposed $600 million Chemical Plant. Work with the site logistics and construction phases of the project and prepared the rough grading of the site. Contracted by Caribbean Architects & Engineers, a subsidiary of Fluor (Daniel) Corp.
Site Development - Jun. 1998 to Jun. 2001
Gregory L. Morris & Associates, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Develop plans and specifications of the infrastructure needed for development projects including tourist resorts, aqueducts, dams, pump stations, wastewater treatment plants, road alignment and grading. Review mechanical, electrical, and structural plans.
RELATED COURSES:
Environmental Engineering
Surveying and Graphics
Construction Problems
Professional Problems
Traffic Engineering
Structural Analysis
Concrete Design
Steel Design
Foundations
Hydraulics
TRANSFERIBLE SKILLS:
Commitment, reliability, honesty, focus, knowledge, intuition,
and good behavior.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
AutoCAD, MicroStation V8i, ProjectWise, Civil Storm, StormCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, Basic, ArcView, and HTML
WORKSHOPS/ SEMINARS:
Planning, Design and Operation of EcoLodges
Technical Evaluation of Levees and Channels
Neuro-learning (Speed Reading) Workshop
Professional Project Manager (PMP) Training Course
Construction Quality Management for Contractors (USACE)
ACTIVITIES:
Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico - Member
Instituto de Ingenieros Civiles de Puerto Rico – Member
Barbara Brennan School of Healing - Graduate
Certified Environmental Interpreter
World Champion Unicyclist
LANGUAGES:
Bilingual: Spanish/English
San Juan, PR 00901-1505
PE-PR # 16855
EIT-MA # 17854
www.javruiz.com
javier.ruiz.email@gmail.com
1-787-525-6905
OBJECTIVE: To use my technical knowledge and concern for the environment in a way that would allow me to improve our world.
EDUCATION:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
B.S. in Civil Engineering, May, 1997
Dean’s List, Fall 1996
EXPERIENCE:
FEMA (PA) Project Specialist - June, 2018 to March, 2019
iParametrics LLC
Process grants to support the re-construction of the public school system in Puerto Rico, after hurricane Maria, as part of the Public Assistance (PA) program. Tasks include site assessments, Detailed Damage Descriptions (DDDs), Scope of Work (SOW), Cost Estimates (CET) and Grants Manager data input.
FEMA Independent Inspector- Sept. 2016 to present
WSP USA Inspection Services
Inspect and report to FEMA the damages to dwellings (residences) affected by declared natural disasters, as part of the Individual Housing Program (IHP).
Civil Engineer - Jul. 2012 to Oct. 2012
Jacobs Engineering, San Juan, PR
Collaborated with the civil site design of several government buildings that were to be certified as “LEED Silver.” Sheets include: general site plan, landscaping, geometric layout, grading plan, sediment control plan, drainage system, utilities and the detention/retention pond.
Assistant Administrator - Sept. 2008 to Jan. 2009
Department of Natural & Environmental Resources, San Juan, PR
Responsible of heading the technical and administrative aspects of the Water and Mineral Resources Area. Directly supervise the operations of a Design Division, Construction Division, Planning Division, Geology Division, Administrative Office, Recreational Facilities and a Water Reservoir control office. Coordinate with the project managers the supervision of several flood control projects in Puerto Rico.
Project Manager - Jul. 2003 to Dec. 2010
Department of Natural & Environmental Resources, San Juan, PR
Coordinate the design, land acquisition and relocation procedures related to several projects proposed by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Revise construction plans and specifications of large-scale flood control projects, prepared by our consultants. Perform technical inspections of environmentally affected sites, and coordinate the restoration of rivers and streams. Respond to requests from municipalities when help is needed to solve flood and erosion problems.
Infrastructure Specialist - Apr. 2002 to Sept. 2002
ISS Corp, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Prepare construction plans of the Temporary Facilities & Access Road of a proposed $600 million Chemical Plant. Work with the site logistics and construction phases of the project and prepared the rough grading of the site. Contracted by Caribbean Architects & Engineers, a subsidiary of Fluor (Daniel) Corp.
Site Development - Jun. 1998 to Jun. 2001
Gregory L. Morris & Associates, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Develop plans and specifications of the infrastructure needed for development projects including tourist resorts, aqueducts, dams, pump stations, wastewater treatment plants, road alignment and grading. Review mechanical, electrical, and structural plans.
RELATED COURSES:
Environmental Engineering
Surveying and Graphics
Construction Problems
Professional Problems
Traffic Engineering
Structural Analysis
Concrete Design
Steel Design
Foundations
Hydraulics
TRANSFERIBLE SKILLS:
Commitment, reliability, honesty, focus, knowledge, intuition,
and good behavior.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
AutoCAD, MicroStation V8i, ProjectWise, Civil Storm, StormCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, Basic, ArcView, and HTML
WORKSHOPS/ SEMINARS:
Planning, Design and Operation of EcoLodges
Technical Evaluation of Levees and Channels
Neuro-learning (Speed Reading) Workshop
Professional Project Manager (PMP) Training Course
Construction Quality Management for Contractors (USACE)
ACTIVITIES:
Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico - Member
Instituto de Ingenieros Civiles de Puerto Rico – Member
Barbara Brennan School of Healing - Graduate
Certified Environmental Interpreter
World Champion Unicyclist
LANGUAGES:
Bilingual: Spanish/English
