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Architect & Construction Project Manager with 33 years of experience in coordinating the construction of large-scale residential and commercial buildings. Proven capacity to plan and control multimillion-dollar budgets, negotiate contracts, slash costs, and heighten overall efficiency and throughput. Brings exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.Capacity to arrange trades, develop partnerships, and collaborate with designers, architects, and contractors… Show more Architect & Construction Project Manager with 33 years of experience in coordinating the construction of large-scale residential and commercial buildings. Proven capacity to plan and control multimillion-dollar budgets, negotiate contracts, slash costs, and heighten overall efficiency and throughput. Brings exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.Capacity to arrange trades, develop partnerships, and collaborate with designers, architects, and contractors. Implementing cost-cutting alternatives and identifying project time deposits earlier, as well as reducing uncertainty through pre-planning and cooperation.Construction leader with extensive experience leading end-to-end residential and commercial projects. Adept at transforming client’s vision into reality without sacrificing quality. Manages multiple large projects partnering with internal and external executive teams including vendors, contractors, and consultants. Proficient in Microsoft Office, BIM, Revit, Auto Cad, and proprietary project management software proficient.An experienced construction manager looking for work in a corporate organization experience in residential and commercial building projects in Mexico as well United States, ability to evaluate computerized plans and specifications, and a team leader who encourages coworkers to achieve their best potential.EXPERTISE: ♦ Negotiation ♦ Leadership ♦ Architectural Projects ♦ Contracts ♦ Urban Desing and planning ♦ Engineering ♦ Labor Management ♦ Administrative Policy Management ♦ Strategic Communications ♦ Consultation & Solution Implementation ♦ Market Research and Analysis ♦ Continuous Improvement ♦ Construction Management ♦ Business Development Marketing ♦ Project and Program Management Show less

Architect, (Assignment Business Consultant Mexico and Latin America) Responsible for promoting the services of the architecture firm outside the United States, especially in Mexico and Latin America. Having the task of making appointments with private and public investors clients who need the preparation of an architectural executive project, being the link between the client and the architectural firm in the United States.

Responsible for coordinating main and jobsite offices, includingmanagement, sales, budgeting, accounting and customer service.• In charge of the Architectural and Engineering Departments.• Developed a close relationship with clients through communications at allphases of the design and construction process.• Contractor interface in commercial, multifamily, offices, hospitality,residential, interiors and public projects.• Bid on government projects, and subcontracting… Show more Responsible for coordinating main and jobsite offices, includingmanagement, sales, budgeting, accounting and customer service.• In charge of the Architectural and Engineering Departments.• Developed a close relationship with clients through communications at allphases of the design and construction process.• Contractor interface in commercial, multifamily, offices, hospitality,residential, interiors and public projects.• Bid on government projects, and subcontracting work for the state andfederal governments.• In charge of the buying, selling, rental and importation of heavy equipment.• Oversaw personnel hiring, architectural design, estimations and engineeringplans. Source: http://www.4shared.com/web/preview/pdf/1yo0sG-3ce Show less

Designed the Urban Development Plan for the city of Paraiso. Developed architectural projects and managing teams of professional groups such as architects, designers, engineers, general contractors and private companies. Met goals and presented them to the Mayor and the Board for approval. Worked with the managers and officials of state and federal government. Source: http://paraisotab.gob.mx/

Involved in project management and most of the administrative aspects of thearchitectural design process.• Prepared a program for presentations of design proposals.• Coordinated with the team of architects and designers of the firm.• Set projects scheduling and specifications and drawings standards incommercial and residential projects in central Florida.Source: http://www.fuglebergkoch.com/

Directed the main and jobsite offices communication.• Reviewed floor plans, elevations, details and special up grades.• Supervised quality control and production through the constructionproduction work process.• Scheduled materials, construction and subcontractors.• Lined up working drawings for city permits.• Organized home inspections.Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2W688x8JeQ&index=3&list=PLC950523139EE33F7

Developed and implemented a purchasing strategy to ensure material wouldarrive on time at the construction site.• Proactively improved the purchasing processes, supplier selection anddevelopment to support the building process production.• Managed supplier performance and created plans of action to address thosethat underperformed.• Continuously reviewed the role of Purchasing manager and communicatedthis role to other departments in the company.• Oversaw the preparation of vendors, the… Show more Developed and implemented a purchasing strategy to ensure material wouldarrive on time at the construction site.• Proactively improved the purchasing processes, supplier selection anddevelopment to support the building process production.• Managed supplier performance and created plans of action to address thosethat underperformed.• Continuously reviewed the role of Purchasing manager and communicatedthis role to other departments in the company.• Oversaw the preparation of vendors, the analysis of bids and the award ofcontracts.• Estimated budgeting and cost, signed contracts with subcontractors, approvedinvoices and price lists. Source: http://www.trulia.com/for_sale/23588_nhDeveloped and implemented a purchasing strategy to ensure material would arrive on time at the construction site. • Proactively improved the purchasing processes, supplier selection and development to support the building process production. • Managed supplier performance and created plans of action to address those that underperformed. • Continuously reviewed the role of Purchasing manager and communicated this role to other departments in the company. • Oversaw the preparation of vendors, the analysis of bids and the award of contracts. • Estimated budgeting and cost, signed contracts with subcontractors, approved invoices and price lists. Show less

Coordinated all jobsite construction activities and supervised all fieldpersonnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule andwithin budget.• Maintained the highest quality possible.• Supervised all trade and field personnel.• Administered good construction safety practices with all on-site activities.• Maintained the jobsite office and closed out projects.• Delivered reports to the Division President. Coordinated all jobsite construction activities and supervised all… Show more Coordinated all jobsite construction activities and supervised all fieldpersonnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule andwithin budget.• Maintained the highest quality possible.• Supervised all trade and field personnel.• Administered good construction safety practices with all on-site activities.• Maintained the jobsite office and closed out projects.• Delivered reports to the Division President. Coordinated all jobsite construction activities and supervised all field personnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule and within budget. • Maintained the highest quality possible. • Supervised all trade and field personnel. • Administered good construction safety practices with all on-site activities. • Maintained the jobsite office and closed out projects. • Delivered reports to the Division President. Show less

Managed the main and jobsite offices, including management, sales,budgeting, accounting and customer service.• In charge of the architectural and engineering department.• Developed a closer relationship and client communications.• Subcontracted work for the state and federal government.• Oversaw personal hiring.• Purchased construction materials.• Prepared and signed legal documents and contracts.Managed the main and jobsite offices, including management, sales, budgeting, accounting and… Show more Managed the main and jobsite offices, including management, sales,budgeting, accounting and customer service.• In charge of the architectural and engineering department.• Developed a closer relationship and client communications.• Subcontracted work for the state and federal government.• Oversaw personal hiring.• Purchased construction materials.• Prepared and signed legal documents and contracts.Managed the main and jobsite offices, including management, sales, budgeting, accounting and customer service. • In charge of the architectural and engineering department. • Developed a closer relationship and client communications. • Subcontracted work for the state and federal government. • Oversaw personal hiring. • Purchased construction materials. • Prepared and signed legal documents and contracts. Show less

Oversaw design projects.• Coordinated the transportation of heavy equipment.• Supervised landfill projects and all field personnel

Responsible for coordinating the main and jobsite offices throughcommunication.• Supervised and scheduled subcontractors.• Maintained supervision of quality controlResponsible for coordinating the main and jobsite offices through communication. • Supervised and scheduled subcontractors. • Maintained supervision of quality control