Javier Ruiz, P.E.
PO Box 6068
San Juan, PR 00914
PE-PR # 16855
EIT-MA # 17854
www.javier-ruiz.com
javruiz05@yahoo.com
(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:
Assistant Administrator & Project Manager
Department of Natural & Environmental Resources, San Juan, PR
Assistant Administrator(General Supervisor)-Sept 2008 to present
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. See Addendum 1.
Project Manager(Project Coordinator) -July 2003 to present
Coordinate the design, construction, permit procedures and land acquisitions related to several projects proposed by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE). 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. See Addendum 1a.
Infrastructure Specialist April 2002 to Sept. 2002
Fluor Corp, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Prepare construction plans of the temporary facilities and access roads of a proposed $600 million Chemical Plant built with modules. Work with the site logistics and construction phases of the project.
Design Engineer June 1998 to June 2001
Gregory L. Morris & Associates, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Work on the infrastructure design of the innovative project, Monte Carlo Resort Development; a $1 billion, 1,000 acre, environmentally friendly resort. Tasks include: site design, cost estimates, and permits. Worked on the highway design, storm sewer system, sanitary sewer system, pumping station, waste water treatment plant, potable water system and grading. Reviewed mechanical, electrical, and structural designs. See Addendum 2
RELATED COURSES:
Environmental Engineering Surveying and Graphics
Construction Problems Professional Problems
Traffic Engineering Structural Analysis
Concrete Design Steel Design
Foundations Hydraulics
COMPUTER SKILLS:
AutoCAD Land Development, Civil Design, AutoCAD 2000,
ArcView, StormCAD, MS Project, eGroupWare, HTML and Excel
ACADEMIC HONORS:
- Talented Minority Scholarship 1994-97
- MEP Most Improved Student Award 1995,97
- Academic Achievement Award 1997
- Senior Leadership Award 1997
- Chi Epsilon Honor Society 1997
WORKSHOPS/ SEMINARS:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Training: May, 2008
- Neuro-Learning (Speed Reading) Workshop: August, 2008
- Non-Violent Communication Workshop: January, 2008
- Public Speaking Seminar for Engineers: December, 2005
- US Army Corp of Engineers’ Construction Management Seminar for Contractors: August, 2005
ACTIVITIES:
- Puerto Rican Board of Engineers (Colegio de Ingenieros) - Member
- Civil Engineering Institute (Instituto de Ingenieros Civiles) – Member
- Barbara Brennan School of Healing - Graduate
- World Unicycling Tour (3 Times Unicycling World Champion)
LANGUAGES: Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish/English
REFERENCES: Available upon request