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Civil Engineer with 14 years experience in different international projects. English, French, Spanish and Portuguese spoken / written.International career (Africa, South America and Europe)Experience and knowledge in:- Highways, Civils, Road works- Data Centres and Buildings- Planning and Cost control (Primavera P6, Asta PowerProject, MS Project, MS excel, Time-Location, Stage programme, 3 week look aheads).- Lean management (improve project's efficiency, reducing costs and improve productivity ).
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Sr. Associate Director - Project Management | Planning Scheduling And Controls | Data CentresLaminar ProjectsPortugal -
Associate Director - Project Management | Project Planning & Controls | Data CentresLaminar Projects Aug 2021 - PresentLondon, England, United Kingdom- Planning Manager that develops and maintains construction, civil, mechanical, and electrical programmes to completion ensuring adherence to project requirements and NEC compliance.- Manages the project schedule timeline and successfully foresees future risks and upcoming delays to ensure key milestones are achieved.- Establish and maintain the project’s roadmap and reporting cycles – adhering to the industry’s best practices (AACE RPs)- Change and Risk management, delay and Extension of Time (EoT) analysis (NEC compliant)- Managing and mentoring a team of 5 planners, including teaching of Planning & Controls best practices, consultant soft skills, defining personal goals (OKRs) and conducting performance reviews- Business development: developed project proposals and conducted sales presentations for future clients- Conducted technical interviews of several candidates for Planning and Construction Engineer roles- Managed three projects simultaneously from different contractors- Multidisciplinary experience (Infrastructure, Civils, Buildings, Data Centre, M&E)Projects Personally Delivered- Data Centre in London (Slough) for a key client- Bridgwater Tidal Barrier- The HUB (four large research buildings for a UK Tier 1 contractor)- Project Sofia Offshore Windfarm- Transforming Cities Fund – major infrastructure works (Tendering phase)- Campus composed of four Hyperscale Data Centre in London (Hayes) -
Project Management & Project ControlsBalfour Beatty Plc Oct 2020 - Aug 2021London Area, United Kingdom- Co-prepared contract / stage programme, providing support and visibility to the delivery team (including alternative planning methods such as Time Location).- Revision and approval of subcontractor’s programmes - Challenged the delivery team by providing alternative solutions and ideas that could enhance a realistic project completion ahead of schedule.- Programme progress updates and preparation of narrative and reporting structure - Change Management (based on NEC principles)- Prepared several “what-if scenarios” identifying risks & opportunities -
Project ManagerBalfour Beatty Plc Apr 2016 - Sep 2020United Kingdom<< Main activities and responsibilities >>- Co-responsible for a section of the M4 project (Junctions - including Earthworks, Drainage and Pavement)- Led a team of 4 engineers responsible for the delivery of a section of the project (Jct 5 – Jct 8)- Responsible for coaching and developing young engineers- Conducted job interviews and hired new team members- Responsible for the preparation of the stage programme, including workforce, material, and plant forecast.- Liaised with the designer to raise technical queries (RFI), Non-Conformity Reports (NCR) and propose alternative solutions (value engineering).- Liaised with Quantity Surveyors, on the preparation and Budget monitoring.- Prepared and raise Early Warnings and Compensation Events.- Value Engineering - Responsible for identifying project efficiencies by liaising with designing team and finding alternative ways of delivering my section of works.- Update and review WPP, RA&MS;- Raise EWN / NCE. -
Project ManagerAndrade Gutierrez S.A. Mar 2013 - Feb 2016Brazzaville, Republic Of CongoANDRADE GUTIERREZ is the 2nd largest construction company in South America.- Led a team of 2 engineers responsible for the delivery of a section of the project- Monitored and managed budget for all site works.- Created and managed construction schedule.- Promoted and applied Lean® methodologies and Last Planner® on site.- Prepared the award processes and contracts for subcontractors.- Led weekly meetings with subcontractors to monitor progress and goals.- Responsible for preparation of all resource schedules and resource management.- Execution of claims and presentation to the client for discussion and approval.- Prepared and presented weekly and monthly progress reports to company directors. -
Tendering & Estimating Engineer (Inc. Planning)Andrade Gutierrez Europa, África, Ásia Nov 2009 - Feb 2013PortugalCo-Responsible for the execution of several budget tenders (Europe, Africa and Asia countries) <>- Study of the tender specifications;- Execution of the tender programme in MS Project;- Preparation of manpower and equipment schedulles.- Liaison with subcontractors - Cost estimation with CCS Candy- Productivity rates analysis- Execution of the project brief ;Tenders:- Angola: Rehabilitation of Port of Luanda;- Mozambique: Port of Nacala – Including access roads - Madeira Island: Cruise Pier;- Gana: Hydroelectric Dam of Juale; - Mozambique: Moamba Major Dam; - Algeria: Barrage de Z’hor; Project’s Budget- Cameroon: Route N1 Figuil-Magada; Project’s Budget: - Congo: Route N2 Etsoualli-Ollombo; - Equatorial Guinea: Carretera Anisok-NsokNsomo;- Equatorial Guinea: Intersecciones Mongomeyen-Ebebiyin;- Morocco: Viaduct Loukkos-Liaison à Grande Vitesse – Tanger/Casablanca;
João Braz Education Details
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Civil Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about João Braz
What company does João Braz work for?
João Braz works for Laminar Projects
What is João Braz's role at the current company?
João Braz's current role is Sr. Associate Director - Project Management | Planning Scheduling and Controls | Data Centres.
What schools did João Braz attend?
João Braz attended Faculdade De Engenharia Da Universidade Do Porto.
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João Braz's colleagues are Oliver Shier, Nikka Gilua, Tiago Cipriano Vidal, Marat Batkaev, David Badenoch-Jones, Darío Ponce Reyes, Jonathon Stanton.
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