Alberto J. Carreño, PE
CFO / COO / PRINCIPAL / DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
“ Projects we have completed demonstrate what we know – future projects decide what we will learn. ” “ Architects and engineers are among the most fortunate of persons since they build their own monuments with public consent, public approval and often public money. ”
About Alberto
Over his 42+ years of practice, Alberto has overseen the st ructural design, or directed as Principal- in -Charge, numerous significant projects across the State of Florida, the eastern seaboard of the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico and Saudi Arabia, with construction costs up to $350 million. As Engineer to the Board for Miami- Dade County Florida Public Schools for 14 years, he directed over 1,000 projects within the 3rd largest school district in the United States. He has also served as an expert witness in court matters related to construction claims, personal injury (both construction and post-construction accidents) and building exterior envelope waterproofing.
Alberto is one of our founding partners at DCSP and except for the first year of his practice, he has spent his entire career alongside renowned Architects within A/E firms as opposed to in Consulting Engineering Firms. Being able to influence and at the same time support the work of outstanding designers daily, in a professional office environment , has afforded Alberto a priceless career full of opportunities and satisfaction.
“ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be. ”
Professional Credentials
Registered Professional Engineer (Structural) – State of Florida.
Florida Structural Engineers Association.
National Society of Architectural Engineers (n/k/a Architectural Engineering Institute)
Roof Consulting Institute (RCI)
Florida Educational Facilities Planners Association (FEFPA)
Past Director and President — Hispanic American Builders Association.
Education
Bachelor of Science — Architectural Engineering, University of Miami, Florida
Hobbies and/or Interests
Golf , Wine, Sports, Auto Racing, Travel