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Omar Armenteros

Mr. Omar Armenteros is Principal and CEO of Ford Armenteros & Manucy, Inc. Since the company’s inception in 1982, he has positioned the firm as a leader in land planning, subdivision and land surveying. With over 33 years of experience serving the counties of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe, Mr. Armentero’s is not only a leader in his industry but also a well-known and respected member of the South Florida community.

His exemplary work ethic and extensive knowledge base have proven him an accomplished administrator and project manager capable of dealing with all project stages, from early planning to completion. All projects undertaken by the firm carry Mr. Armentero’s quality assurance.

Under his leadership, Mr. Armenteros has established relationships with the various governmental and regulatory agencies for the firm. His broad background in all aspects of Land Planning, Surveying, Subdivision of Land and Legal Descriptions, Title Review, Land Use, Astronomic Observation, Mean High Water Studies, Platting Laws and Regulations and Boundary Location Platting, in both the private and public sectors, have afforded him a diverse client base and successful business endeavors.

From 1973 to 1982, Mr. Armenteros was affiliated with J.H. Manucy Land Surveyors, Inc. ultimately becoming Senior Chief Draftsman. His responsibilities included land planning, mortgage survey, topographic surveys, specific surveys, ALTA surveys, as-built surveys, route surveys, final plats, site plans and condominium surveys.

Omar Armenteros, Sr., PSM
Principal and CEO

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Manuel J. Echezarreta

Mr. Manuel Echezarreta as President of Ford Engineers, Inc., is responsible for the firm’s design and construction administration of all site/civil and environmental projects including permitting, contract documents, site observations and feasibility studies.

As a leader in the South Florida engineering industry, his expertise has serviced an impressive list of clientele and has established a true mark in the industry with over 30 years of service in the region. Mr. Echezarreta is highly qualified in all aspects of site/civil and environmental projects in both the private and public sectors. He has established solid affiliations with various local regulatory agencies and is a consummate professional in dealing with all facets of projects, from inception to completion.

Prior experience includes over 10 years as Project Manager/Engineer designing drainage systems, roadways, coastal structures, as well as, water and sewer line extensions. Mr. Echezarreta’s experience includes work in projects throughout the States of Florida, Massachusetts, South Carolinas, Georgia and the Caribbean.

Mr. Echezarreta assumes his leadership role with a clear focus for his clients needs, undoubtedly resulting in unparalleled customer satisfaction.

Manuel J. Echezarreta, P.E.
President

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Edwin J. Fernandez

Mr. Edwin J. Fernandez serves Ford, Armenteros and Manucy, Inc. as Survey Department Director and is well known and respected for his broad background in Land Planning, Surveying, Subdivision of Land and Legal Descriptions, Title Review, Land Use, Astronomic Observation, Mean High Water Studies, Platting Laws and Regulations and Boundary Location Platting, in both the private and public sectors.

Mr. Fernandez is responsible for managing technical staffs in Surveying and Computer Aided Drafting & Design Departments. Mr. Fernandez is responsible for examining the accuracy of office to field computation and field-to-office surveying data for the firm.

He is also in charge of the overall preparation of all C.A.D.D. produced ALTA, ACSM & NSPS Land Title Surveys, Boundary or Land Surveys, Condominium Surveys, Construction Layout Surveys, Lot & Block Surveys, Quantity Surveys, Right-of-Way Surveys, Specific or Special Purpose Surveys, Subdivision Planning/Platting Surveys, Topographic Surveys, as well as other types surveys for the firm.

Mr. Fernandez is skilled in establishing strong relationships between the client and various governmental and regulatory agencies, which inevitably serve to provide the most comprehensive service possible to the client.

Edwin J. Fernandez, PSM
Survey Department Director

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Ricardo Rodriguez

Mr. Ricardo Rodriguez is the Director of Land Platting at Ford, Armenteros & Manucy, Inc. Mr. Rodriguez is responsible for administrating various tasks in the Surveying and Consulting departments, serving the Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties.

Mr. Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience in Land planning, Subdivision and Land Surveying in the South Florida area. He has a comprehensive background in Land Planning, Surveying, Subdivision of Land and Legal Descriptions, Title Review, Land Use, Astronomic Observation, Mean High Water Studies, Platting Laws and Regulations and Boundary Location Platting, in both the private and public sectors.

In addition to his knowledge of engineering and surveying practices, Mr. Rodriguez contributes to the firm’s success with his capacity to deal with the client’s needs effectively and productively, as well as his ability to develop solid relationships with governmental and regulatory agencies.

Ricardo Rodriguez, PSM
Director of Land Platting

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Cris Pires

Ms. Cristina Pires is Senior Development Consultant for Ford, Armenteros & Manucy, Inc. Ms. Pires oversees all the platting and land planning projects undertaken by the Consulting Department and works closely with Urban Planners, Architects, and Land Surveyors to aid in the preparation of Site Plans, Tentative Plats, and Final Plats in connection with applications for subdivision of tracts of land.

Ms. Pires serves as a liaison between clients and office staff to facilitate the work in progress. In order to provide excellent customer service she engages clients, attorneys, and governmental agencies to facilitate the preparation of plans and assure compliance with zoning regulations in a timely and professional manner. She is skilled in presenting land development requests before different zoning boards for approval and is knowledgeable with the zoning codes of various municipalities within South Florida.

Throughout her career she has been involved in various areas of land development, including the preparation of Annual Status Reports and Notification of Proposed Changes in connection with approved Developments of Regional Impact. Ms. Pires is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Cris Pires
Senior Development Consultant

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Miguel A. Hernandez

Mr. Miguel Hernandez is Project Manager for Ford Engineers, Inc. Mr. Hernandez has over ten years project management experience, in all aspects of site/civil engineering, in both the private and public sectors. He has extensive experience in the management, design, permitting and construction of water, sewer, paving and drainage systems for residential, commercial and industrial projects in South Florida; also he has an excellent relationship with the various regulatory agencies

Mr. Hernandez is a Project Manager for Ford Engineers, Inc. and is responsible for designing, drafting, permitting and construction administration of private land development, commercial, industrial and roadway projects, including residential (single family, multi-family, high rise and condominium) and commercial (office, restaurants, shopping center, warehouse, retail centers etc).

Miguel A. Hernandez, P.E.
Project Manager

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Jose Gonzalez

Mr. Jose Gonzalez is a Senior Project Manager with the firm and has over 30 years of experience in Civil Engineering, having directed projects in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties. He is involved with the projects from their inception through construction, including scoping out tasks, determining budgets, design, permitting and post design services. Mr. Gonzalez has worked on a wide array of projects such as Water and Sewer Utilities, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Sewage Pump Stations, site drainage Wells, and Due Diligence Studies as well as assistance with Zoning Hearings and Miami-Dade County DERM Environmental Quality Control Hearings.


Jose Gonzalez
Senior Project Manager

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