Overall responsibilities include technical, personnel, and financial management in conjunction with the firm’s goals and core competencies.
Business development and preparation of project proposals, design bids, and budgetary estimates.
Arrangement of schedules and timeline of project staff for several simultaneous design projects.
Conceptualization and programming of structural frameworks for design and production.
Orchestration of structural plans preparation, QA/QC review for submission and coordination.
JBM and Associates, New Windsor, NY (Principal)
Consulting Engineering and Management
Structural Engineering Consultant for building structures.
In Partnership with Structural All LLC, for private, government, MBE New York State design-build building projects.
Construction management for private and government projects.
2017-Present
The Office of James Ruderman, LLP (Partner), New York City, NY
2001-2017
Consulting Engineers
Promoted from a Senior Engineer to Associate and Associate Partner within 6 years and became Partner after in 2008.
Centralized and directed the business operation, supervised and assigned Project Managers and/or Senior Engineers; performed quality control by reviewing and coordinating design concepts, construction documents, and budgets.
Fostered marketing and won new clients; met and maximized relationship with existing clients on projects, mostly with
assigned Project Managers.
Directed the preparation of project proposals and budgets; evaluated structural, CADD, and accounting software for the company.
Coordinated and networked with engineering company peers regarding building codes, latest adopted products, etc.
Completed projects varied from new buildings, existing building expansion, rehabilitation and restoration, tenant
improvements, curtain walls, and façade repairs.
Major structural projects managed and undertaken:
Gotham Hotel on East 46th Street, New York
Bergen Mall Shopping Center, Paramus, New Jersey
Teterboro Shopping Center, Teterboro, New Jersey
949 Park Avenue Condominium, New York, NY
Vietnam Veterans Plaza, 55 Water St., New York, NY
Elevated Acre, 55 Water St., New York, NY
Villard Hotel Renovation, New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY
Walker Arts Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Chelsea Piers Various Development Projects
1270 Lexington Avenue Retail Renovation Project, New York, NY
Quad Cinema, 34 W13th St, New York, NY
Hudson Theatre Structural Evaluation, 141 W44th St, New York, NY
80 Dekalb Avenue Curtain Wall Project
90 Washington Avenue Curtain Wall Project
New Water Street Various Alteration Project, New York, NY
Various Condominium and Office Projects in Long Island, New York
Various Façade and Local Law 11 Structural Restoration and Repair Projects
Various Big Anchor Tenant Relocation and Improvements (Blue Sky Studios, Spotify, Bergdorf Goodman, DOT,
Society Generale, Publicis, etc.)
Several DASNY Projects (Renaissance Project, Samaritan Residential Village)
Several Due Diligence Projects
2001-2017
Butch Macutay & Associates, Honolulu, Hawaii/Quezon City, Philippines
Principal and General Manager
Contracted structural engineering work for various major projects, and Consultant for several contractors on a retainer basis.
Projects undertaken:
Kassablanc Mix-used Development Project, Clark, Pampanga, Philippines (due diligience)
32 Story Hotel Development, Davao City, Philippines (financing package only)
1997-2000
Nakamura & Tyau, Inc. /NTW International, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Senior Engineer/Vice President/Director
Handled operations and management of Philippine projects.
Prepared project proposals of major projects slated for Vietnam, Pacific Territories and the Philippines
Gold Coast Condotel, Mactan, Cebu City, Philippines
12 Story Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines
Directed and managed several multimillion dollar projects undertaken by the company.
1989-1997
Major projects undertaken:
Honolulu International Airport Development Project
Inter-island Terminal, Honolulu, Hawaii
Waianae Wastewater Treatment Plants
Kapiolani Community College
Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plants
Kaneohe Wastewater Treatment Plants
Kwajalein Housing Facility, Kwajalein, Marianas Island
Oahu Community Correctional Facility
Metcalf & Eddy (M&E) Pacific, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Ralph M. Parsons Company, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Structural Designer
Was responsible to the Chief Structural Engineer in the preparation of structural designs and construction estimates for various projects. Assisted in site grading and road alignments for military airport projects.
Notable projects were: Hickam Air Force Base Marina, Honolulu, Hawaii
Truk Facilities, Truk Island, Micronesia, Pacific
Honolulu International Airport Signage and Control Survey
Project Structural Engineer
Executed and spearheaded the implementation of projects’ design, coordination, and documentation for 100 % submission.
Major projects undertaken were:
Saipan International Airport Expansion Project, Saipan, Marianas Island
Military Urban Assault Training Course, Oahu, Hawaii
Punamano Observation Tower and Water Tank, Oahu, Hawaii
Hawaii Kai Wastewater Treatment Plant and Outfall
Arizona Memorial Berthing Dock, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii
Hurricane Safe Shelter Study, Oahu, Hawaii
Hickam Air Force Base Berthing Facility Study, Honolulu, Hawaii
OSHA Regulations Study at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii
Diego Garcia Milk Plant Facility, Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean
Clark Air Force Base Facility Study, Clark, Pampanga, Philippines
Lanai Hotel Various Retaining Walls, Lanai, Hawaii
Filinvest Development Corporation, Manila, Philippines
Project Engineer
Undertaken the management of construction and engineering works of numerous bank branches of East West Bank (formerly
Family Savings Bank) in cities all over the Philippines.
Handled construction observation of housing projects.
Managed, reviewed, and awarded bid contracts, handled billings and contract payments, and prepared scope of work and schedules for construction.
Area Field Engineer -Construction and Development Corporation of Philippines (CDCP) Manila, Philippines Supervised construction of elevated access roadway and assisted in the construction of the main international terminal at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (formerly Manila International Airport).
Analyzed cost projections against construction budget; prepared production/cost report to identify probable causes for overrun/underrun.
Executed other responsibilities such as cost estimates, and structural designs.
New York- Professional Engineer License
Connecticut- Professional Engineer License
Hawaii- Structural Engineer License
Minnesota – Professional Engineer License (inactive)
Philippines- Civil Engineer License Professional
Structural Engineers Association of New York- Member
New York City Building Code Structural Review Committee -Member
SEAONY Code and Standards Committee – Former Participant
American Institute of Architects – Former Allied Member
American Institute of Steel Construction – Member
American Concrete Institute – Member
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Lifetime Member
University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
Various Continuing Education Units (CEUs) taken in Hawaii, New York, Texas
Seismic and Wind Load and Analysis Courses
Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawaii
Public Speaking Course
Mapua Institute of Technology Manila, Philippines
Bachelor of Science / Civil Engineering
Overall responsibilities include technical, personnel, and financial management in conjunction with the firm’s goals and core competencies.
Business development and preparation of project proposals, design bids, and budgetary estimates.
Arrangement of schedules and timeline of project staff for several simultaneous design projects.
Conceptualization and programming of structural frameworks for design and production.
JBM and Associates, New Windsor, NY (Principal)
Consulting Engineering and Management
Structural Engineering Consultant for building structures.
In Partnership with Structural All LLC, for private, government, MBE New York State design-build building projects.
Construction management for private and government projects.
2017-Present
The Office of James Ruderman, LLP (Partner), New York City, NY
2001-2017
Consulting Engineers
Promoted from a Senior Engineer to Associate and Associate Partner within 6 years and became Partner after in 2008.
Centralized and directed the business operation, supervised and assigned Project Managers and/or Senior Engineers; performed quality control by reviewing and coordinating design concepts, construction documents, and budgets.
Fostered marketing and won new clients; met and maximized relationship with existing clients on projects, mostly with
assigned Project Managers.
Directed the preparation of project proposals and budgets; evaluated structural, CADD, and accounting software for the company.
Coordinated and networked with engineering company peers regarding building codes, latest adopted products, etc.
Completed projects varied from new buildings, existing building expansion, rehabilitation and restoration, tenant
improvements, curtain walls, and façade repairs.
Major structural projects managed and undertaken:
Gotham Hotel on East 46th Street, New York
Bergen Mall Shopping Center, Paramus, New Jersey
Teterboro Shopping Center, Teterboro, New Jersey
949 Park Avenue Condominium, New York, NY
Vietnam Veterans Plaza, 55 Water St., New York, NY
Elevated Acre, 55 Water St., New York, NY
Villard Hotel Renovation, New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY
Walker Arts Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Chelsea Piers Various Development Projects
1270 Lexington Avenue Retail Renovation Project, New York, NY
Quad Cinema, 34 W13th St, New York, NY
Hudson Theatre Structural Evaluation, 141 W44th St, New York, NY
80 Dekalb Avenue Curtain Wall Project
90 Washington Avenue Curtain Wall Project
New Water Street Various Alteration Project, New York, NY
Various Condominium and Office Projects in Long Island, New York
Various Façade and Local Law 11 Structural Restoration and Repair Projects
Various Big Anchor Tenant Relocation and Improvements (Blue Sky Studios, Spotify, Bergdorf Goodman, DOT,
Society Generale, Publicis, etc.)
Several DASNY Projects (Renaissance Project, Samaritan Residential Village)
Several Due Diligence Projects
2001-2017
Butch Macutay & Associates, Honolulu, Hawaii/Quezon City, Philippines
Principal and General Manager
Contracted structural engineering work for various major projects, and Consultant for several contractors on a retainer basis.
Projects undertaken:
Kassablanc Mix-used Development Project, Clark, Pampanga, Philippines (due diligience)
32 Story Hotel Development, Davao City, Philippines (financing package only)
1997-2000
Nakamura & Tyau, Inc. /NTW International, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Senior Engineer/Vice President/Director
Handled operations and management of Philippine projects.
Prepared project proposals of major projects slated for Vietnam, Pacific Territories and the Philippines
Gold Coast Condotel, Mactan, Cebu City, Philippines
12 Story Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines
Directed and managed several multimillion dollar projects undertaken by the company.
1989-1997
Major projects undertaken:
Honolulu International Airport Development Project
Inter-island Terminal, Honolulu, Hawaii
Waianae Wastewater Treatment Plants
Kapiolani Community College
Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plants
Kaneohe Wastewater Treatment Plants
Kwajalein Housing Facility, Kwajalein, Marianas Island
Oahu Community Correctional Facility
Metcalf & Eddy (M&E) Pacific, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Ralph M. Parsons Company, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Structural Designer
Was responsible to the Chief Structural Engineer in the preparation of structural designs and construction estimates for various projects. Assisted in site grading and road alignments for military airport projects.
Notable projects were: Hickam Air Force Base Marina, Honolulu, Hawaii
Truk Facilities, Truk Island, Micronesia, Pacific
Honolulu International Airport Signage and Control Survey
Project Structural Engineer
Executed and spearheaded the implementation of projects’ design, coordination, and documentation for 100 % submission.
Major projects undertaken were:
Saipan International Airport Expansion Project, Saipan, Marianas Island
Military Urban Assault Training Course, Oahu, Hawaii
Punamano Observation Tower and Water Tank, Oahu, Hawaii
Hawaii Kai Wastewater Treatment Plant and Outfall
Arizona Memorial Berthing Dock, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii
Hurricane Safe Shelter Study, Oahu, Hawaii
Hickam Air Force Base Berthing Facility Study, Honolulu, Hawaii
OSHA Regulations Study at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii
Diego Garcia Milk Plant Facility, Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean
Clark Air Force Base Facility Study, Clark, Pampanga, Philippines
Lanai Hotel Various Retaining Walls, Lanai, Hawaii
Filinvest Development Corporation, Manila, Philippines
Project Engineer
Undertaken the management of construction and engineering works of numerous bank branches of East West Bank (formerly
Family Savings Bank) in cities all over the Philippines.
Handled construction observation of housing projects.
Managed, reviewed, and awarded bid contracts, handled billings and contract payments, and prepared scope of work and schedules for construction.
Area Field Engineer -Construction and Development Corporation of Philippines (CDCP) Manila, Philippines Supervised construction of elevated access roadway and assisted in the construction of the main international terminal at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (formerly Manila International Airport).
Analyzed cost projections against construction budget; prepared production/cost report to identify probable causes for overrun/underrun.
Executed other responsibilities such as cost estimates, and structural designs.
New York- Professional Engineer License
Connecticut- Professional Engineer License
Hawaii- Structural Engineer License
Minnesota – Professional Engineer License (inactive)
Philippines- Civil Engineer License Professional
Structural Engineers Association of New York- Member
New York City Building Code Structural Review Committee -Member
SEAONY Code and Standards Committee – Former Participant
American Institute of Architects – Former Allied Member
American Institute of Steel Construction – Member
American Concrete Institute – Member
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Lifetime Member
University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
Various Continuing Education Units (CEUs) taken in Hawaii, New York, Texas
Seismic and Wind Load and Analysis Courses
Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawaii
Public Speaking Course
Mapua Institute of Technology Manila, Philippines
Bachelor of Science / Civil Engineering