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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Set up projects in company systems and manage all project documentation.- Prepare estimates, shop drawings, close-out documentation, and schedules as needed.- Implement and maintain project systems, including policies, processes, and procedures.- Develop and nurture relationships with staff, clients, consultants, general contractors, trades, and vendors to create new opportunities.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Collaborated with the Senior Estimating team to develop accurate preliminary and final cost estimates for the substructure during the Design/Build Surrey Langley Skytrain Extension bidding process.-Applied industry-standard estimating software, including Bluebeam Revu and On-Screen Takeoff, to perform in house quantity take-offs for self perform scopes of work.- Developed 3D models using SketchUp to obtain accurate quantities for irregular volumes, resulting in a 10% reduction in errors.- Identified potential constructability issues, critical dimensioning errors, and material inconsistencies within the design drawings for the Drawings review report.- Evaluated and compared trade quotations to ensure accurate cost estimates.- Preparing detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors using Heavy Bid.- Coordinate meetings with joint venture partners and consultants to ensure successful budget reconciliation.-Proactively developed a user manual for daily HeavyBid tasks, improving software awareness and reducing the learning curve for new team members.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Managed and scheduled services at the Best Buy Canadian headquarters, overseeing a high volume of incoming requests from all Canadian territories. These services encompassed home appliance installations, deliveries, exchanges, and returns, facilitated through our network of third-party contractors and carriers.- Resolved customer claims by identifying optimal solutions aligned with company policies, procedures, and guidelines, demonstrating sound judgment, discretion, and accountability for the decisions made.- Maintain continuous contact with clients to manage payments, schedule services and obtain claims-related information.- Cultivated strong and positive customer relationships through effective communication via phone and email.- Managed administrative tasks related to each claim, such as record-keeping, data entry, and reporting, to support overall operational efficiency.- Follow up with clients to collect feedback.- Ensured the case management system was updated with all claim-related information and issues to be resolved.

- Prepared estimates across all stages of the design process, from conceptual design to 100% construction drawings, for a diverse range of projects, including industrial shells, office buildings, hotels, infrastructure, and tenant improvements.- Performed quantity surveying and peer reviews to assess and validate the general contractor's budget, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the project scope as part of our cost assurance process.- Calculated project quantity takeoff based on conceptual schematic drawings, final construction drawings, and BIM models using Autodesk Takeoff and On-Screen Takeoff.- Led procurement processes for over 11 projects, selecting general contractors, key subcontractors, and suppliers, resulting in an average cost savings of 10%; conducted pre-tender site visits, analyzed tender submissions, and made award recommendations.- Designed, developed, and implemented a new online tool that reduced the procurement process time by 18%. - Led more than 6 Value Engineering (VE) processes, identifying cost-efficient alternatives and incorporating industry trends to reduce project costs. These efforts maintained project quality and scope while achieving budget reductions ranging from 4% to 25%, ultimately contributing to increased project profitability.- Supported project managers and internal teams by conducting drawing reviews, change order reviews, budget presentations, and preparing comparative analyses to previous estimates.Developed a new QC/QA process for construction drawings, creating a standardized project charter and a comprehensive design checklist to cover all project lifecycle aspects.- Led a collaborative effort with five MEP/HVAC/Structural/Architectural firms to establish a new Basis of Design Criteria. - Analyzed contract processes, identifying bottlenecks causing excessive signing times. Resulted in proposed streamlined workflow, potentially reducing signing time by 25%.

Herdia

- Promoted after three months from intern to Engineer in the customer care team for tenant improvements during the construction and opening of a major shopping mall with 235 commercial spaces.- Served as a liaison between the real estate developer and its tenants, delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring clear communication, and timely inquiries processing.-Managed customer relationships with 15 clients, as well as their designers and contractors simultaneously, assisting them in ensuring the completion of the tenant improvements before the mall opening.-Administered Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA) funds provided by the real estate developer to clients, ensuring prompt release of funds in accordance with project progress.-Conducted field inspections during construction, ensuring adherence to technical and environmental requirements of the building.- Assisted with technical inquiries and site visits from designers, coordinating smooth site access for contractors, and ensuring a seamless handover for the commercial spaces.-Maintained and consolidated client databases, ensuring all information was up-to-date and accurate.

San José

- Facilitated project delivery of 45 townhouses through coordination, quantity takeoff, quality control, and scheduling.- Developed weekly look-ahead schedules for subcontractors and construction crews.- Monitored project progress and provide regular updates to construction manager and stakeholders. - Identify and resolve construction deficiencies to ensure compliance with customer expectations.

San Pedro De Montes De Oca

Working on the Structural Engineering Program:-Research the application of shake tables for the study of structure dynamics. -Writing technical reports.-Technical presentations to students and professors.-Translate technical lectures from English to Spanish.-Procure specialized equipment (Distance lasers, Measurement modules, accelerometers, etc.) for the Laboratory of Materials and Structural Models.