PAUL LOPEZ, E.I.

302 Perimeter Ctr N, Apt.1343, Atlanta,GA 30346
p-lopez[at]live.com
Phone: (786) 234-4843

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position, as an engineer, with a reputable company that provides opportunity for training and advancement in the construction field that capitalizes the construction engineering skills and the development of my profession.

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Civil Engineering.Specialization: Structural Engineering (G.P.A. 3.80) University of Miami. Coral Gables, FL. USA (Aug.,2005 Dec.,2007)
Post degree in Construction Management.Instituto Tecnolgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC). Sto. Dgo. Dom. Rep. (Aug.,2000 Nov.,2001)
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (G.P.A. 3.39).Instituto Tecnolgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC). Sto.Dgo. Dom.Rep. (Aug.,1995 Feb.,1999)

EXPERIENCE
Engineer.
AMEC.Tucker,GA. USA (Feb.,2008 Present)
Structural design of steel structures for industrial facilities, such as power plants and paper mills
Structural design of connections for steel structures

Research Assistant.
University of Miami. Coral Gables, FL. USA (June,2006 Aug.,2006)
Designed an on-line sorting system for a wood recycling facility
Designed and constructed a sample collection system for a research project focusing on environmental impacts of pressure treated wood

Project Manager.
Construfort, S.A., Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. (May 2004 July,2005)
Prepared construction documents, bidding, negotiations, subcontractor selection, material purchasing, scheduling, project budget and quality control of a 20,000 sq.ft school (US$1.5 million)
Planned, organized, and managed the overall residential and light construction development for the company.

Project Manager.
Civil - Mek, S.A., Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. (Nov.,2003 May,2004)
Prepared bidding packages for the construction of residential and commercial projects
Oversaw all on-site project activity to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with engineering design
Approved sub-contractor and vendor invoices

Project Engineer.
Alfa 2000, S.A., Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. (Sept.,2002 Sept.,2003)
Prepared the bidding package for many luxury resorts (US$8 million each approx.)
Oversaw the construction of a 54,000 ft2 warehouse (US$2 million). Completed within deadline and budget. Performed inspection of construction activities to ensure conformance with approved designs/plans

Project Manager.
Franco Compaa Inmobiliaria, S.A., Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. (Feb.,1999 Sept.,2002)
Planned, organized, and managed the overall construction development of 2 luxury condos. Responsibilities included sub-contractor selection, scheduling, building code compliance, project development and quality control.
Interfaced and communicated with clients regarding project status and coordinated as required to resolve issues with site construction, procurement, and/or engineering.
Supervised crews of up to 100 trades workers and subcontractors
Key Projects:
a. La Citadelle Tower: 34-unit luxury condo (19story building); US$12 million budget; 180,000 sq.ft.
b. Romanza Tower: 38-unit luxury condo (21story building); US$15million budget; 210,000 sq.ft.
c. 2 Vacation Houses: 2-story luxury residential houses; US$900,000 budget; 13,000 sq.ft

SEMINARS/ CONFERENCES
Certificate of Attendance to the Seminar STAAD.PRO 2003. University of Miami. Coral Gables, Florida, USA. 2005
Certificate of Attendance to the Seminar about Project Management. Sto. Dgo., Dom. Rep. 2002
Certificate of Assistance to the VI Congress of Construction Pathologies and VIII Congress of Construction Quality Control.Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 2001
Certificate of Participation in the Course of Modern Techniques for the Design and Construction of High Quality Concrete Blocks. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 2001
Certificate of Participation in the Course Structural Fails and Seismic Design Philosophy. Instituto Tecnolgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC). Dominican Republic. 2000
Certificate of Attendance to the Seminar: Intelligent Buildings and New Construction Technologies, at Miacon. Miami Beach, Florida. USA. 1998
Certificate of Participation and Collaboration in the 1st Seismic Engineering Seminary of INTEC. Instituto Tecnolgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC).Dominican Republic. 1998

LANGUAGES AND COMPUTER SKILLS
Spanish: Native
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
AutoCAD 2007
STAAD.Pro 2007
Straus7
DesconWin and DesconBrace
ENERCALC

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
E.I.T Florida, USA (2006)
Professional Engineer, Dominican Republic (2000 Present)

MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
OAS/ LASPAU Scholarship Grantee
Colegio Dominicano de Ingenieros, Arquitectos y Agrimensores (CODIA)