Public engineering firm profile
San Juan, PR
Leading the Practice of Program Management
Custom Group, LLC is a full-service engineering firm founded in 1984, delivering program and construction management, general contracting, and real estate development across Puerto Rico and Florida. Over four decades, it has completed more than 300 projects and 10,000 units, delivered over $600 million in construction work, and managed more than $10 billion in grant-funded programs for residential, commercial, industrial, and government clients.
Strategic orchestration of multi-project construction programs with private and federal funding sources, delivering resource, cost, and schedule efficiencies across complex portfolios from planning through closeout.
General contracting and construction delivery for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, with specialized capability in highway construction, site operations management, field inspection, and professional estimating.
Award-winning community development spanning residential and mixed-use property types, combining in-house construction capabilities with decades of developer expertise to deliver innovative projects across Puerto Rico and Florida.
CDBG-DR, HUD, and FEMA PA-funded program management covering housing reconstruction, infrastructure recovery, federal compliance, grant administration, and labor regulatory compliance.
Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Department of Housing (Departamento de la Vivienda) | Affordable Housing
Construction management for Puerto Rico's CDBG-DR-funded R3 Program, coordinating planning, design, and construction to deliver resilient housing for families affected by Hurricane Maria.
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PE, PMP
Holds a B.S. in Engineering with a concentration in finance and economics from the University of Pennsylvania (2001). As President, he directs corporate strategy, client development, and business alliances. Licensed as a civil PE by both CIAPR (Puerto Rico) and the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, and certified as a PMP by the Project Management Institute.
Chief Operating Officer
PE
Holds a B.Eng. from Villanova University. As COO, he contributes deep field expertise in highway construction, site operations management, and inspection services. Licensed as a civil PE by CIAPR and certified by the American Concrete Institute.
Senior Counsel
PE
Founder of Custom Group with over 40 years in the construction industry. A graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, he led some of Puerto Rico's most significant construction projects, including a National Home Builders Association award-winning resort development. Licensed as an engineer by CIAPR.
Program and Construction Management Services Director
PE
Holds a B.S. in Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (1991). With more than 30 years of experience, he has planned, managed, and delivered over $250 million in residential, institutional, hospitality, and commercial projects across Puerto Rico and the United States. Licensed as a civil PE by CIAPR.
Construction Services Director
Holds an engineering degree from the Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo and a master's degree in construction administration. Specializes in site work, residential and commercial construction, and prefabricated concrete and metal structural elements. Leads field operations including personnel management and supplier relations.
Program Director, HUD Compliance Initiatives - Housing
Eng.
Leads HUD housing compliance initiatives, overseeing project classification and CDBG-DR implementation including the R3 Home Repair, Reconstruction, or Relocation Program for families affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Program Director, FEMA PA Compliance - Housing & Infrastructure
Eng.
Oversees FEMA PA-funded programs for housing and infrastructure. Holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech and an M.S. in Hydrology and Water Resources Science from the University of Arizona, with over 22 years of experience in program management, public infrastructure, and real estate development.
Guaynabo, PR
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