Jorge Iván Reyes
San Juan
Summary
Housing and Project Management professional with experience in federally funded housing programs, construction oversight, compliance and financial review. Proven ability to review invoices, draft SOPs, conduct site visits, and deliver high-level project status reports in regulated environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Specialist
Puerto Rico Department of Housing
10.2023 - Current
- Review, analyze, and validate construction, program management, and subrecipient invoices for accuracy and compliance with HUD, CDBG-DR/MIT guidelines, contract terms, and approved budgets.
- Identify discrepancies, unsupported costs, and non-compliant charges; coordinated with Construction Managers, Program Managers, and subrecipients to resolve issues.
- Ensure adherence to federal regulations, HUD requirements, and internal PRDOH policies throughout project and financial review processes.
- Support quality assurance and compliance monitoring efforts by identifying recurring issues and recommending corrective actions.
- Draft, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal guidance documents to improve consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
- Conduct site visits at active construction projects to verify progress, milestone completion, and consistency with reported invoicing.
- Prepare high-level project and program status reports summarizing progress, risks, and recommendation for management.
- Develop executive summaries and presentations to support leadership briefings and decision-making.
Project Manager
Optum Puerto Rico Operations
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to senior leadership utilizing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided advice, recommendations and updates to current Business Continuity Plans and Emergency Management, as well as planning and managing fire drills.
Senior Internal Auditor
Conduent
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Performed internal audits of departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
- Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
Construction Project Manager
Builders Group and Development
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
San JuanMaster of Arts - Architecture
University of Puerto Rico
San JuanBachelor of Arts - Architectural Environmental Design
University of Puerto Rico
San JuanSkills
- Housing Program Compliance
- Invoice Review & Cost Validation
- Construction Oversight
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Project/Program Management
- Budget Monitoring & Controls
- Risk & Issue Resolution
- QA/QC & Audit Readiness
- High-Level Status Reporting
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Records Management
Languages
Spanish
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Housing Specialist
Puerto Rico Department of Housing
10.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Optum Puerto Rico Operations
07.2019 - 09.2023
Senior Internal Auditor
Conduent
08.2015 - 07.2019
Construction Project Manager
Builders Group and Development
06.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Construction Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Master of Arts - Architecture
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Environmental Design
University of Puerto Rico