Ivan Romo, P. Eng

Experience

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  Milestone Property Management

  May 2009 - Jan 2011

  Architect Assistant
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  Bondfield Construction Company Limited

  Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

  Project Coordinator- Building Envelope

  Project: Women's College Hospital Capital Redevelopment Project (2.5 Phase project)• Coordinated take-offs and on-site quality control of precast panels, curtainwall, roofing, and metal panels• Aided in organization and deliverance of demolition documents for the City of Toronto• Facilitated shop drawing comparisons and outstanding subcontractor revisions• Performed daily building envelope reviews and updates• Led in document control (RFI’s, submittals, transmittals, etc.)• Actively participated in numerous meetings (building science, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, consultants, safety, etc.) Show less

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  EllisDon

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Field Engineer

  Projects: Southcore Financial Centre - Delta Hotel and Bremner Office Tower• Efficiently adapted to very demanding and fast-paced work environment through effective communication with the superintendents of both buildings, effective teamwork with fellow field engineers and constant coordination with subcontractors.• Reviewed architectural drawings and building envelope shop drawings.• Learned how to work with minimal supervision.• Oversaw the process of building materials supply for the construction of two buildings and ensured the on-site quality of concrete.• Estimated the concrete costs for both the Delta Hotel and Bremner Office Tower.• Supervised a fellow co-op student, ensuring the quality of invoice verifications, daily superintendent reports and building materials shipments.• Supervised subcontractors and labour in concrete placement and finishing Show less

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  CCI Group

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2016

  Project Coordinator - Building Technology

  Projects: 1000 Bay Street (High Rise), 3600 Lakeshore Townhouses, 383 Sorauren, ZIGG Condos, 101 and 111 St. Clair Ave West, etc.• Oversaw and prepared B19 inspections/auditing/reporting as per Tarion requirements.• Reviewed projects during various phases of construction, involving building envelope components, structural wood framing systems, block wall components, etc.• Inspected rebar placement for footings, foundation walls, corbels, and columns.• Carried out and analyzed various required testing for: curtain wall assemblies, window wall assemblies, window partition walls, roof assemblies and railing systems.• Reviewed architectural drawings and building envelope shop drawings.• Investigated failures and tested remedial work for roofing, window wall and curtain wall assemblies. Show less

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  Antamex Industries

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2019

  Research And Development Engineer

  (formerly Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope)

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  Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

  Research And Development Engineer

  • Provided ongoing technical support for unitized curtainwall systems in Boston, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Cleveland, Florida, Toronto and Ottawa• Designed and implemented forensic work and research methods of system interfaces, anchors, glass, metal panels, composite panels, stone, terracotta, structural silicone, and aluminum extrusions• Reviewed facilities and performed extensive quality reviews of insulated glass units, extrusions, metal sheets, panels and paint in Spain, New York City and the Greater Toronto Area• Collaborated in the design, assembly, installation and testing of project specific mock-ups• Led lean-manufacturing initiatives at our production facility and project management support as required Show less

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  Situra Inc.

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2020

  International Technical Director

  • Provided ongoing technical and support to our sales team• Managed junior engineers• Analyzed user requirements and usability metrics• Actively participated in technical literature and marketing materials• Travelled continuously for sales meetings and presentations in the U.S.• Travelled to Chile to further develop and grow our South American market

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  Romo Cornerstone Contracting

  Oct 2020 - now

  Owner