Javier Vargas Email & Phone Number

I am an architect, who has successfully managed and coordinated several commercial, institutional and residential construction projects for 17+ years, from bidding to closeout; from a small bathroom renovation to a multimillion-dollar glass and granite curtain wall façade. I like to take on challenges rather than complete assignments. Using this approach in my work has allowed me to complete projects of up to $8-million in budget, manage a manufacturing facility of construction materials with $2-million annual sales and start and successfully manage my own manufacture-construction business.My work experience and my educational background give me an edge when I face any challenging project, tackling them with organization and enthusiasm. Also, it has given me the unique ability to understand client needs, communicate effectively with any level of professionals and guide a group of technical staff to deliver high quality products and ensure that their health and safety is protected.Highlights• Coordinated and supervised the construction of 15+ projects totalling 1.2 million sq ft for glass and granite curtain wall facades, exterior and interior solid surfaces.• Prepared 35+ bids with an average US$4 million budget• Prepared shop drawings, work drawings, cutting and packing list of materials for 25+ projects. • Coordinated purchase agreements with various vendors worldwide including freight and shipping for projects in 4 different countries. • Led teams of 50+ onsite employees. Ensured all staff and trades complied with health and safety policies, which resulted in zero reported injuries. • Completed 350+ projects on time, on budget and with 100% customer satisfaction.Specific skills:• MTOs, cost estimates• Shop drawings• Site layout and measuring• Site supervision progress, QC, troubleshooting• Change orders, schedule of values, invoicing• Monitoring and controlling schedule and budget• MS project, MS Office, AutoCAD and SketchUp

Listed skills include Bidding Process, Project Planning, Construction, Procurement, and 20 others.

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  Estimator

  Ledcor

  Calgary, Ab, Ca