Gustavo C. Email & Phone Number

Kanata, Ontario, Canada

Panamá

PROJECT MANAGER, PROJECT: HOTEL SANTA MARÍA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, 46 M I manage a project for constructing a 182-room luxury hotel that has a swimming pool, spa & fitness center, meeting room, ballroom and laundry.• Supervising a 7-member team of professionals, including clerks, project engineer, inspectors and foremen. • Managing the project by applying PMI methods. • Managing contracting operations for structural work, masonry, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, specialized systems and equipment.• Managing Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Plan compliance for the project.• Ensuring contractors and subcontractors comply with contract requirements.• Preparing paperwork required for submittals, RFI and change management at the project.• Generating assessments and reports for project management indexes (SPI, CPI).• Preparing monthly reports, bank financing statements, cost projections, and other documents.• Approving payments for suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for the project.

Panamá

Directed construction of a building with 44 mid-price range residential apartments.•Participated in planning and executing structural work, such as foundations, seismic beams, post tension columns and slabs.•Managed material, labor and equipment resources for executing the project. •Coordinated with subcontractors for performance of electrical and plumbing work and installation of special systems and elevators.•Coordinated with foremen, assistants and subcontractors for scheduling daily activities for project execution. •Ensured safety and quality standards were met during the execution phase.

Colón, Panamá

Responsible for managing infrastructure and construction activities for 160 low-cost houses, using project management principles in accordance with the PMI system. Supervised a 5-member team of professionals (foremen, surveyors, clerks and safety officer).•Planned, controlled, executed and closed out project activities. •In charge of planning, monitoring and controlling the procurement schedule for the project (management of purchases and of subcontracting)•Developed estimates and budgets for future projects.•Collected payments and presented bank statements.•Ensured company safety and quality plans were implemented,

Responsible for managing masonry and finish work (coatings, Gypsum and paint) for three (3) high-cost residential buildings, two (2) commercial offices, 106 low-cost houses (residential), three (3) shopping centers, a school and a hotel. Supervised a 15-member team of professionals including architects, technicians, and clerks. •Planned, controlled, executed and closed out activities for each stage of the project. •In charge of planning, monitoring and controlling the procurement schedule for the project (management of purchases, equipment) and responsible for contracting a qualified labour force and managing subcontracts for the project.•Prepared budgets for future projects.•Collected payments and presented invoices. •Ensured company safety and quality plans were implemented-

Panamá

PROJECT MANAGER, MEGAPOLIS $35 M (HARD ROCK HOTEL), 2007- 2010 Responsible for managing the Concrete Structure construction stage for a hotel project with 66 floors (180,000 m2). Supervised a 12-member team of professionals including engineers, technicians, foremen, surveyors and a safety officer. PROJECT MANAGER, TORRE AQUALINA” $14 M, 2005- 2007Responsible for managing the Concrete Structure construction stage for a residential building with 63 floors (90,000 m2). Supervised a 7-member team of professionals including engineers, technicians, foremen, surveyors and a safety officer. As Project Manager, I performed the following functions:• Planned, controlled, executed and closed out project activities. • In charge of planning, monitoring and controlling the procurement schedule for the project (management of purchases, equipment) and responsible for contracting a qualified labour force and managing subcontracts for the project. • Presented documentation and processed requests for payment for monthly progress• Ensured company safety and quality plans were implemented. PROJECT RESIDENT ENGINEER, CINEMARK, LOS PUEBLOS, 2005- 2005Responsible for executing activities associated with metal structures and concrete structures for a movie theatre. Supervised a 3-member team of professionals, including technicians and foremen. PROJECT ENGINEER, RESIDENCES “ PROYECTO CAMINO DE CRUCES”, 2003- 2005Responsible for executing activities for infrastructure stage (drinking water systems, sewage system, infrastructure for electrical services and telecommunications) for a residential project composed of 140 high-cost residences. PROJECT ENGINEER, “ PROYECTO PLAZA COLÓN”, 2002- 2003In charge of executing activities for structure and masonry stages for a shopping center.PROJECT ENGINEER, “ CAMINO DE CRUCES”, 2002- 2003Responsible for coordinating design, clearing and grubbing phases for a residential project composed of 140 high-cost residences.

Panamá

PROJECT ENGINEER, SHOPPING CENTER “ LOS PUEBLOS 2000” , 2000In charge of coordinating activities for installing metal structures and pre-fabricated walls for a shopping center.As Resident and/or Project Engineer, I performed the following functions:•Planned, controlled and executed the construction project.•In charge of planning, monitoring and controlling purchases and equipment to carry out the activities and responsible for contracting a qualified labor force and managing subcontracts for the project. •Monitoring and controlling project costs.•Presented documentation and processed requests for payment for monthly progress.ASSISTANT ENGINEER, 1999-2000Assisted in calculating quantities for civil construction work budget.

Postgraduate Specialization In Urban And Regional Development, Civil Engineering

Postgraduates Specialization In Project Design, Project Management

Bachelor Of Science In Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: CONSEJO ACADÉMICO 1997