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Jose G. Costa, CGC

Jose G. Costa, CGC

Senior Associate / Manager of Construction Services

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Licensed General Contractor/Construction Manager

  • Education

    • Colegio San Antonio

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      High School Diploma

    • Institute of Florida Real Estate Careers (IFREC)

      2004 -
      Real Estate Sale Associate

      With over 30 years of experience, IFREC is Central Florida’s oldest and largest privately owned real estate school and the only privately owned school authorized in Florida to offer NAR/REBAC designation courses to real estate professionals.

    • Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI)

      2009 - 2010
      Organizational Leadership

      Alumni of the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI). FELI was created with the mission to transition engineering professionals into community professionals and leaders within our societies, communities, and workplaces; an important step in realizing the goal of professional engineers helping to shape society worldwide. Through its initial 10-month class, FELI enhances the leadership skills of its participants and sets out a clear pathway to put these skills into practice serving… Show more Alumni of the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI). FELI was created with the mission to transition engineering professionals into community professionals and leaders within our societies, communities, and workplaces; an important step in realizing the goal of professional engineers helping to shape society worldwide. Through its initial 10-month class, FELI enhances the leadership skills of its participants and sets out a clear pathway to put these skills into practice serving the engineering profession and our communities. FELI also provides networking across the current and past classes serving as an outreach group to business and community leaders. By fostering interaction that puts training into practice, FELI achieves its mission to “Transform Leadership Opportunities into Reality.” Show less

    • Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR)

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Civil Engineering

      Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (www.pupr.edu) it is the largest private Engineering School in Puerto Rico and the only one in the district of San Juan. It is also the largest private Hispanic Serving Engineering School in the United States and its territories. In 2001 and 2003, the University opened new campuses in the cities of Miami and Orlando, Florida, respectively.PUPR is fully authorized by the Puerto Rico Education Council, the state licensing agency, and accredited by the… Show more Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (www.pupr.edu) it is the largest private Engineering School in Puerto Rico and the only one in the district of San Juan. It is also the largest private Hispanic Serving Engineering School in the United States and its territories. In 2001 and 2003, the University opened new campuses in the cities of Miami and Orlando, Florida, respectively.PUPR is fully authorized by the Puerto Rico Education Council, the state licensing agency, and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) of the U.S.A. The five oldest engineering programs – Civil, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental – are accredited by ABET. Show less

  • Experience

    • Terracon

      Jan 2004 - Oct 2014
      Senior Associate / Manager of Construction Services

      As Department Manager, José managed all operational, administrative, and financial functions for the Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services group.Since joining Terracon (fka Nodarse & Associates, Inc.) in January 2004, José progressed from Project Manager to Department Manager and Senior Associate. As Senior Project Manager, he has overseen numerous construction materials and threshold inspection projects throughout Central Florida and Puerto Rico ranging from $350K to $2.3M in fees. Construction project experience includes schools, high-rise condominiums, the new 20,000 seat Amway Center, Nemours Children’s Hospital, the new 1.2 million square foot Orlando Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lake Nona and most recently, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Show less

    • Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando Campus

      Aug 2009 - May 2014
      Adjunct Professor

      José taught the Geotechnical and Construction Materials and laboratory courses to undergraduate students of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) - Orlando Campus. Incorporated “field trips” to active construction site and hand-on experience as part of the teaching techniques. Served as Counselor for the PUPR Student Chapter of the College of Engineers and Surveyor of Puerto Rico (CIAPR).

    • J.COSTA Group, LLC

      Oct 2014 - now
      CEO/President

      J.COSTA Group (JCG) specialized in providing practical solutions to geotechnical, materials engineering and construction challenges. JCG is a licensed general contractor and provides its clients with high quality professional service, timely scheduling and economical construction and engineering solutions in return for fair and reasonable fees. We offer a personal commitment to each client to define, understand, and achieve the client’s objectives.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified General Contractor (CGC)

      Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
      Mar 2015
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    • Real Estate Sales Associate

      Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
      Aug 2012
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    • MBE Certification

      National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
      Feb 2025
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jose G. Costa, CGC
      2021 - Successful Men in Florida Tu Revista Mujer Jun 2021 Recognized by Tu Revista Mujer as one of the successful business man in Florida
    • Awarded to Jose G. Costa, CGC
      2016 - 25 Most Influential Hispanic of Central Florida HCCMO Vision Magazine Feb 2016 Recognized by the HCCMO Vision Magazine as of one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics of Central Florida for 2016.
    • Awarded to Jose G. Costa, CGC
      Recognized by Telemundo Orlando as one of "Achievers 2012" Telemundo Orlando Aug 2012
    • Awarded to Jose G. Costa, CGC
      2011 Professional of the Year Don Quijote Award HCCMO/Prospera Dec 2011 Recipient of the 2011 Professional of the Year Don Quijote Award (https://www.donquijoteawards.com/)

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Financial Council Committee Member

      Issued by Saint Isaac Jogues Catholic Church on Mar 2005
      Saint Isaac Jogues Catholic ChurchAssociated with Jose G. Costa, CGC

    • Board Member

      Issued by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) on Jan 2012
      Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO)Associated with Jose G. Costa, CGC

    • Founder and Past-Chairman of the HCCMO LEADS Group

      Issued by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) on Mar 2009
      Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO)Associated with Jose G. Costa, CGC

    • Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

      Issued by Prospera USA on Aug 2020
      Prospera USAAssociated with Jose G. Costa, CGC

    • Member of the Scholarship Selection Committee

      Issued by The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando (HHSFMO) on May 2011
      The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando (HHSFMO)Associated with Jose G. Costa, CGC

    • Den Leader - Pack 15

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Aug 2016
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Jose G. Costa, CGC

    • Supplier Diversity Council

      Issued by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) on Sept 2017
      Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO)Associated with Jose G. Costa, CGC

    • Board Member

      Issued by Hispanic Heritage Scholarship of Metro Orlando on Mar 2019
      Hispanic Heritage Scholarship of Metro OrlandoAssociated with Jose G. Costa, CGC