Ruben Santana Baez

RSSOM Project - Ontario Line

Design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of the rolling stock, systems, and maintenance facilities over a 30-year term, with the project expected to be completed in 2031. 9 billion CAD.

• Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
• Managed a diverse group of superintendent professionals to achieve project goals.
• Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
• Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
• Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
• Led construction progress meetings on a weekly basis.
• Coordinated and monitored the progress of construction projects to ensure that deadlines were met.
• Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
• Scheduled meetings with clients to discuss progress updates on their projects.
• Utilized project management software to plan, track, and manage construction activities efficiently.

The Hazel McCallion Line, Hurontario LRT.

Design, construction, and maintenance of 18 km of light rail transit system across Mississauga and Brampton, featuring 19 stations, widening of Hurontario Street and boulevards, a push box system under a major highway, and a maintenance facility. 4.6 billion CAD

• Led all construction operations by integrating newly installed track systems.
• Directed and synchronized subcontracted as well as self-performed work to ensure project timelines.
• Managed diverse group of superintendents, coordinators, and an in-house workforce reaching 80 members.
• Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations.
• Adhered to project construction specifications and standards throughout construction processes.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Prepared detailed reports outlining project status, budget requirements, and timelines.
• Resolved conflict between subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders on the project.
• Developed strategies for improving efficiency, productivity, and quality control.
• Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.

The Hazel McCallion Line, Hurontario LRT

11,000 sq. ft. Operations, Maintenance, and Storage Facility. 14 track power substations, 19 new stations. 490 million CAD.

• Managed day-to-day operations at job site, including overseeing personnel, scheduling resources, and resolving issues as they arise.
• Led construction team consisting of coordinators, superintendents, and project managers.
• Directed communication between all stakeholders involved in a given project, including owners, architects and engineers, subcontractors.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and OSHA standards in the workplace.
• Developed project schedules, ensuring that deadlines were met within budget.
• Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
• Identified potential problems or risks associated with the project and developed strategies for mitigating them.
• Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
• Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy prior to beginning any construction activity.

Rutherford RER GO Station.

Design and construction of the new Rutherford GO Train Station, including a new parking garage, a new set of tracks, and a new rail bridge over the grade separation on Rutherford Road. 270 million CAD.

• Supervised and coordinated multiple subcontractors to ensure compliance with the project schedule and specifications.
• Assisted in developing new processes and procedures for more efficient workflow.
• Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
• Conducted site visits to assess operational needs, evaluate performance, and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure adherence with all OSHA requirements.
• Developed and implemented safety policies to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintained comprehensive daily records of construction and site activities.

VivaNext H2E & H2W Segments, EDCO JV.

• Oversaw, managed, and monitored construction operations within specified project areas.
• Created project status presentations tailored for senior management review.
• Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution.
• Directed the coordination of all warranty-related issues.
• Master, tracked, and conciliated the deficiencies list with a third-party independent certifier.
• Aided in completing tasks for the project's final stages and commissioning process.
• Served as point-of-contact to support order management, testing and reporting.
• Produced status reports for clients and senior management.

Ministry of Transportation Emergency Contract.

Design, construction, and rehabilitation of a rural highway that had collapsed, including new utilities, two bridges, and 20 km of boulevard. 9.5 million CAD.

• Oversaw all construction activities.
• Scheduled and established an effective construction sequence.
• Oversaw activities of diverse construction professionals, ensuring cohesive project execution.
• Managed end-to-end design submission workflow for approvals.
• Drafted, filed and managed change orders, claims and contract modifications with clients.
• Evaluated and validated billing submissions from subcontractors.
• Generated and provided monthly project financial statements.
• Assembled comprehensive bid packages.
• Acted as primary liaison between company and client.

• Oversaw and supervised the execution of the construction activities, ensuring adherence to the project specifications and schedules.
• Ensured that the health and safety regulations are followed.
• Managed daily operations of construction sites including safety inspections, material deliveries and quality control.
• Developed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment rentals and other related costs associated with construction projects.
• Estimated and prepared budgets.
• Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
• Conducted site visits to monitor progress of work performed by subcontractors.
• Participated in meetings with stakeholders regarding project status updates and any potential risks that may impact timeline or budget targets.

Circunvalación Santo Domingo Tramo 2 Highway.

Design, finance, and construct a new 18 km highway section around Santo Domingo City, including all earthworks, utilities, four bridges, and civil works. 225million CAD.

Circunvalación San Juan de la Maguana Highway

Design, finance, and construct a new highway around San Juan de la Maguana city, including all earthworks, utilities, a bridge, civil works, and 48 low-budget government housing buildings. 265 million CAD.

• Created reports detailing project budget, actual spending, and variances.
• Supervised update of construction forecast to reflect most current plans and requirements.
• Maintained records of all expenditures related to projects, including labor, material, subcontracts.
• Tracked progress of current projects against established timelines and budgets.
• Assessed cost-effectiveness of products or services, tracking costs relative to bids as work progressed.
• Visited sites and recorded information about access, drainage and topography and availability of services.
• Researched new technologies or materials that could potentially lower project costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Advised management team on ways to reduce costs while still meeting customer requirements.