1. Alberto J. Gómez-Irizarry, Assoc. A.I.A.
240 Greenup St. #414
Covington, KY 41011
Mobile: 787.309.9671
Email: a.gomez.irizarry@gmail.com
Summary
o Dynamic Architectural Designer and Project Manager with demonstrated experience in a wide
range of projects of varying size and scope. Experience managing cross functional teams on
projects for low-income housing, utility facilities, healthcare facilities, and multifamily housing to
name a few.
o Experience liaising with government authorities to acquire necessary permitting and approvals.
Leverages interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
o Excellent communication skills and fluent in English and Spanish.
Professional Accomplishments
o Instrumental in numerous construction projects for URS Caribe including public housing
modernizations, community buildings, Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority's (PRASA)
water treatment facilities, hospital retrofit and warehouses. Design and produce construction
documents and coordinate required mechanical systems.
o Drive project management for four Architectural and Engineering firms. Oversee project design
and ongoing construction to ensure compliance, timelines, budget and building integrity.
o Designed and coordinated the working drawings of PRASA's Villaba Regional Water Treatment
Plant.
Professional Experience
2006 – 2015 Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority San Juan, PR
Construction Projects Coordinator
o Direct and oversee the New Secure Housing Program of the Puerto Rico Housing Department
(PRHD) develop under FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
o Manage financial activities for project construction including analyzing division budget,
construction and professional invoices, and construction order changes. Conduct audits of partial
and final acceptance requests for PRHD approval.
o Manage construction of 759 dwelling units distributed on 9 low-income housing projects under
local and federal funding.
o Oversee government outsourced contracts including professional and construction services
procurement.
o Facilitate project requirements by collaborating with utilities state agencies, PRASA and Puerto
Rico Electric Power Authority.
o Manage rehabilitation and maintenance works for multifamily projects.
o Contribute to local and federal audits.
o Represent the Authority at field hearings of Puerto Rico’s Senate.
Facilities Division Consultant
o Provide space planning's consultation to improved efficiency and met organizational goals by
designing and implementing changes in the office and working spaces.
o Maintains project budgets and timelines by managing costs and negotiating change orders.
o Develop the General Conditions Technical Specifications according to the Master Spec Format.
Real Estate Special Projects Consultant
o Provide assessment on properties conditions and recommends actions to meet Authority needs.
Identify and procures professional and demolition services.
o Developed the Demolition Technical Specifications according to the Master Spec Format.
o Manages contracts including administration of outsourced services. Coordinates required
government permits.

2. Low-income Housing Subsidy Program, Official
o Analyses endorsement's request of low-income housing projects according to Act 124 and the
Puerto Rico Housing Department statutes.
o Develops procedures and controls to comply with audits recommendations.
2000 – 2006 URS Caribe, LLP San Juan, PR
Architect
o Managed conceptual, schematic and final development including design, production and trades
coordination of construction documents for a wide range projects varying in size and scope.
o Supervised construction of federally funded retrofits.
1998 – 2000 Praxis de Arquitectura San Juan, PR
Staff Architect
o Supported construction projects by producing documents and coordinating the acquisition of
permits and endorsements at local and federal agencies.
o Coordinated required mechanical systems.
o Managed specifications library.
Teaching Experience
2002 – 2008 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico San Juan, PR
Instructor for Engineering Graphics.
1996 – 2002 Interamerican University of Puerto Rico San Germán, PR
Instructor for The Summer Design Seminar, Introduction to Architecture and Introduction to the
Theory of Architecture.
Professional Affiliations
o American Institute of Architects
o Construction Specifications Institute
Education & Awards
University of Puerto Rico
Master in Architecture
o Awarded the Best Master’s Thesis Presentation.
o Awarded the Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal for leadership and service.
o Served as the School of Architecture Student’s Representative at the University Senate.
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design
Professional Development
o Field Safety Training, URS
o Arbitration Program, Law School, UIPR
o Project’s Inspections and Constructions Specifications, CIAPR
o Accessibility and Usability International Conference of Building Officials, CIAPR
o The Importance of Technical Specifications on Constructions Projects, CAAPPR
Skills
Autocad Proficiency Advanced
Microsoft Office Proficiency Advanced
Languages Native Spanish, Fluent English