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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for overseeing all contract administration matters for a highly complex, multi-million dollar project at Branksome Hall, a private educational institute. Coordinated the consultant team, assisted client and project manager requests, and provided contractual interpretations for project manager review and approval.On the production front, I was energetically applying BIM software to update and created drawings and Clash Detection, also managed paperwork both in Excel and Part 3.My responsibilities include but not limited to:Reviewed shop drawings for compliance with specifications and drawings.Addressed RFIs from construction managers and trades.Conducted site visits to ensure adherence to design intent and construction schedule.Reviewed monthly progress drawings and prepared corresponding certificates of payment.Generated and updated project documents, including PC and CD drawings, as required.Developed additional details based on site conditions not covered in the initial IFC package.Analyzed contract and supplementary conditions to resolve interpretation disputes between project managers and construction managers.Provided clients with regular updates on project progress and budget expenditures.Attended meetings to review project schedule and site issues with the project team.Coordinated with consultants and construction managers to resolve interferences and clashes among specialties.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a member of the CA Team within the Public Buildings and Justice Department, I contributed to the Justice Video Network (JVN) project, implementing advanced systems across 44 courthouses and 11 penitentiaries in Ontario for MAG and SolGen. Collaborated with managers, contractors, Infrastructure Ontario (IO), and other stakeholders to deliver the project on time, within scope, and on budget.I was in charged of:Implemented MAG/SolGen’s JVN Program to renovate Courthouse Interview Rooms and redesign Detention Centers and PenitentiariesIn charge of Contract Administration duties such as responded to RFI’s, RFE’s, RFQ’s produced CCN’s CO’s, SI’s, reviewed Project Schedules, SOV, SD submissionsFormulated COP’s, Project Close-out Documents, Record of Drawing, reviewed As-Built, IFC packagesManaged construction site QA and oversight to verify SofW complianceAdapted and optimized CRR and CDR to accurately document existing and new construction conditionsAdapted schematics and/or design sketchesDeveloped and established the technical building details to meet quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirementsPerformed programming, code research, material and building systems researchHelped Master Planning team to perform Site Analysis reports, Facility Space Analysis, Operational Plan drawings, Space Analysis/Programming and Need Analysis to be included in the Master Plan Reports for Collings Bay, Grand Valley and Beaver Creek Institutions. Supervised Prefabricated Video Booth for correctional facilities.Coordinated information between other professional disciplines.

Toronto, Canada Area

My work was related to architectural design and coordination with consultants and suppliers.My responsibilities include designing and drafting large scale industrial and commercial buildings, coordinating architectural drawings with Consultants such as Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers to reduce clashes and interferences in the construction phase, ensure they follow our design intend, and avoiding costing re-dos to the Client.Some of my responsibilities included:Designed and drafted large scale industrial and commercial buildings based on Ontario Building Code (OBC) Part 3 and Urban City Guides.Lead the development of a multi-level Mausoleum with 5574m2 GFA from planning stages through to completion.Coordinated with Contractors, and Engineer’ Consultant Team to ensure the design intend in followed.Analyzed and optimized Design Drawings and Working Drawings.Assessed compliance based on Ontario Building Code (OBC), urban city guides, and project amendmentsCompleted Site Plan Approval (SPA) packages according with City Regulations.

Vaughan, Ontario

Led the design and development of residential projects from schematic design through design development and as-built updates. Managed and disseminated all project-related information, coordinating with stakeholders and supporting team members or working independently as needed. Prepared client presentations and SPA packages for city review and approval, and performed additional tasks as required by principals and project coordinators.Designed and executed over 8 townhouse and condominium projects from schematic design through design development and construction documents.Provided technical support to project managers and coordinators.Developed, drafted, and updated design and working drawings.Ensured compliance with the Ontario Building Code (OBC), urban city guidelines, and project amendments.Prepared Site Plan Approval (SPA) packages in accordance with city regulations.Created 3D models for shadow studies, urban profile analysis, and client presentations.

Merida, Venezuela

Sotano 3D is a Private Company focused on Architectonical Design, Interior Design, and the creation of Renders and Animations of the finest quality for clients around the world.

Toronto Y Alrededores, Canadá

I was accountable for technical documentation, project management support and coordination activities associated with ISO certification and Learning Management System (LMS) implementation.•Updated and migrated existing operational documentation and procedures from ISO 9001 2005 to ISO 9001 2015 creating Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and Work Instruction (WI) for Human Resources and Financial departments.•Implemented employee Learning Management System (LMS) including gathering user requirements, configuration of tools, developed and deploy training content•Managed the research and implementation of Collaborating Tools to increase the Staff's productivity and performance

Caracas, Venezuela

Supported the Special Project Management Office Division in the Architecture sector by developing, coordinating, and supervising projects in accordance with CAMetro's technical specifications. Reviewed, approved, or rejected third-party projects to ensure adherence to required quality and scope. Prepared and presented detailed weekly high-level management reports, explaining project progress to project managers, VPs, and the CEO.Coordinated Architecture Team and assigned responsibilities and work tasks.Assessed compliance based on CAMetro’s technical guidances, City by Law guides, and Project Contract.Coordinated with contractors, structural engineers and MEP specialties to ensure adherence to design parameters.Review Design Drawings and Working Drawings.Renovated existing Subway Stations and Administrative and Service buildings following CAMETRO’s technical standards with more advanced systems to reduce maintenance costs and improve user’s experience.Designed, and supervised 6 condos with 1742 apartments, including, Program of areas analysis, plans, sections, facades, details, etc.Construction review reports.Monitored construction activities to ensure compliance with construction documents.Prepared bill of quantities and cost estimations for all design proposals and submitted for approval.Verified occupational health and safety regulations.

Caracas, Venezuela

As a General Manager I coordinated and supervised all Metal-mechanic Plant activities verifying quality accomplish and ensuring customer satisfaction with our products•Developed safety work procedures, quality controls sheets, scheduling tasks, contact supplier, check in and out inventory, solved conflicts between employees, hiring or firing personnel •Designed and prepared technical drawings (plans, sections, elevations, details, and 3D views) describing design specifications to produce the metal pieces

Caracas, Venezuela

As a Consulting Architect I was accomplish with the Construction Coordination between contractor personnel and architect office in "Las Mayas" Softball stadium (more than 6000m2 of construction area)•Redesigned and adequate architecture plans in construction site following original design parameters, wrote technical reports, monitored construction activities to ensure compliance with construction documents, and contract administration

Caracas, Venezuela

I lead the Architecture Team in order to accomplish the company projects verifying with our clients the scope, quality, and coordinating deliver schedules, construction supervision and responsibilities assignation • Designed and prepared architectural plans for institutional and government facilities• Coordinated all work relative to adapt a Spanish Jail Design project in “La Pica” according to Venezuelan construction code and ISO rules• Redesigned projects and refurbishment proposal for “Yare” and “El Rodeo” jails, according to government requirements• Calculated and design sewage, fresh water installations and rain drains• Supervised construction sites, wrote technical reports, monitored construction activities to ensure compliance with construction documents and contract administration, prepared construction cost estimations and technical proposal for bidding and procurement• Industrial Safety and Health Work Environment Deputy, gave safety meeting to construction workers and develop safe work practices

Caracas, Venezuela

As an Architect Coordinator I was in charge of Design Public Spaces and Urban Planning Refurbishment in 3 districts in Caracas Metropolitan Area. •Design Urban Planning Projects and Architecture Projects for the communities I was assigned•Construction supervision, technical reports, cost estimations, and monitoring construction activities•Designed and prepared architectural plans for the projects that Office require•Community meetings with community leaders to explain office’s projects gathers suggest and gain their support

Valencia, Venezuela

As a Project Architect I was part of the Architecture Team helping to accomplish the projects assigned to my co-workers and acting as a solo I implemented rendering tools as a 3D Max and Google Sketch-Up successfully into the company, improving our quality outcomes.•Designed residential houses, commercial malls and office buildings according to our clients specifications •Designed an Urban development proposal designed for the New Financial, Educational and Technological Centre for San Diego City, Carabobo, Venezuela•Designed of Apartment and Shopping mall remodelations•Landscaping design for road bridges

Merida Area, Venezuela

I was part of Landscaping Design Team, we designed and built a new interconnection square with more 8000m2, for a new "Zumba Stadium Complexes 5 Aguilas Blancas", which include: Design, Drawing Technical and Constructive details, Renders, choose plants specimens according with the location and design its distribution

Bim Management, Construction Management

Project Manager, Project Management

On-Line Certificate, Finance, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Architecture