Our People

 

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Héctor L. Meléndez, P.E., C.E.
General Manager

Highly experienced business manager with thirty-one (31) years of progressive responsibilities in construction projects administration as owner representative, contractor, inspector and construction manager. Strong leader with macro management style, total quality oriented, and principle centered leadership. Results-oriented achiever with excellent track in planning, time management, and cost control. Certified Mediator and Arbitrator for construction projects claims.

Education
Bachelor of Sciences in Civil Engineering
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Puerto Rico

Professional Memberships, Licenses and Certifications

  • Member of the Puerto Rico Engineers and Surveyors Bar
  • Member of the American Concrete Institute
  • Professional Engineer License (PE 8338)
  • Puerto Rico Arbitrator License No. A-0161
  • Puerto Rico Mediator License No. M-0591

 

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José Díaz-Soliván, P.E., M.E., C.E.
Engineering & Operations Manager

Highly experienced engineer with thirty-five (35) years of progressive responsibilities in construction projects as designer, contractor, inspector, and construction manager. Extensive design and project management experienced engineer in the areas of housing, institutional, commercial, water distribution and disposal projects. Excellent mediation skills dealing with project claims and disputes resolution procedures at the construction industry. Quality oriented and principle centered leader.

Education
Master in Sciences in Civil Engineering
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Sciences in Civil Engineering
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Puerto Rico

Professional Memberships, Licenses and Certifications

  • Member of the Puerto Rico Engineers and Surveyors Bar
  • Member of Concrete Reinforsing Steel Institute
  • Member of American Concrete Institute
  • Professional Engineer License (PE 6583)
  • Puerto Rico Arbitrator License No. A-0274
  • Puerto Rico Mediator License No. M-1114

 

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Betsie R. Giró Correa, CPA
Financial Manager

Executive-Level and Business Manager with twenty-two (22) years of experience in strategic planning, corporate financing, and accounting operations. Ability to build profitable relationship with bankers, venture capitalists and clients. Skilled in staff developments motivation, training key personnel retention, build strong alliances and teams through professional communications. Coordinate and direct the efforts of successful tax credits benefits structure, gather all relevant financial data and work with attorneys to ensure compliance with regulations.

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting
Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico

Professional Memberships, Licenses and Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant License No. 4181
  • Capital Investment Analyst Certification
  • International Commerce Certification
  • Tax Specialist License No. 2496
  • Institute of Certified Public Accountant
  • Puerto Rico Society of Certified Public Accountant
  • Institute of Management Accountant