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Markham, Ontario, Canada

Project Manager with a strong track record in implementing the Integrated Project Delivery (I2PD) contracting model across high-profile energy projects. Expert in leading project control, risk assessments, and stakeholder alignment activities, ensuring the successful execution of projects like the ITER Fusion, Hot Cell Facility Project, NWMO Deep Geological Repository Project, TVA SMR Clinch River Site, OPG - PTAG ARP Project, and Avangrid Old Town Substation Rebuild Project.Developed and implemented resource and budget management plans, cost estimates, and timelines by using project management tools, maintaining stakeholders informed, and projects on time and within budget.Created and reported to the senior executive team key project management documents including, cost reports, risk registers, progress status updates, forecasting cost optimization and informed decision-making during the monthly project review.Facilitated collaboration and communication across all levels of the organization, by defining communications channels, organizing regular cross-functional meetings and project management tools, ensuring clear alignment between stakeholders and senior executive team, and driving strategic decision-making.Managed contract change control, establishing a change control process, and ensuring all changes were effectively informed, evaluated, negotiated, documented, and approved.Led project kick-off meetings, project progress meetings, and executive reporting sessions to ensure stakeholder alignment and effective project governance.Led the corporate-level safety management plan by driving quarterly safety meetings, keeping employees updated on the latest safety industry trends from the Construction Industry Institute CII, by sharing safety metrics such as Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART), and other safety performance indices.

Capital District, Colombia

NOV is a worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.As a Field Operations Engineer in NOV, I worked on defining the project scope, deliverables, and requirements to oversee the end-to-end deliveries of more than 10 Oil & gas projects.Led multidisciplinary teams of over 20 team members throughout project stages, from initiation to completion, defining roles and responsibilities, objectives and milestones, and facilitating problem-solving discussions to bring up challenges early and develop solutions that supported a 5 %-time reduction in key project activities.Managed resource allocation, including project staff, tools, and equipment, to ensure timely and efficient project execution while supporting overall supply chain operations.Led lessons-learned sessions facilitating small group workshops by areas to gather effective and honest feedback that was recorded and incorporated into following projects, supporting project cost and mitigation risk strategy.

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

Geocronos is a site preparation contractor industry of the Mining & Metals, and Oil & Gas sectors.Responsible for managing the project from initiation to completion, with a focus on budget control, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. My leadership and project management expertise enabled me to guide diverse teams while maintaining alignment with project objectives and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, including indigenous communities.Managed excavation projects, developing a detailed budget and schedule plan and establishing a project baseline to ensure that projects were delivered on time and within budget.Established and maintained effective communication channels with all project stakeholders, including indigenous communities, by actively engaging them and keeping them informed on key project aspects. This strategy facilitated timely project completion and enabled early resolution of potential issues.Led and supported multidisciplinary project teams, by performing daily toolbox meetings, defining clear goals and expectations, and facilitating communication channels to receive feedback and address early issues resolution throughout the project phases.

Bogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Tubodrilling Inspection Company (TIC) specializes in non-destructive inspection and quality assurance for the oil and gas industry. I planned and executed the quality management plan through capital project phases in the oil and gas industry, ensuring compliance with industry standards, continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a high-pressure environment.I successfully led in-depth root cause analysis by gathering quality issue data, assembling a cross-functional investigation team, and utilizing the Fishbone Diagram technique to identify underlying causes. The resulting corrective actions were successfully implemented and included in the quality management plan.Led cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment by implementing daily updates, assigning responsibilities, and addressing issues as a team. This approach fostered teamwork and supported the successful completion of over 50 oil & gas projects in a highly regulated environment.Managed the logistics of equipment and personnel throughout the project life cycle, ensuring all resources were delivered and available according to the project schedule. This involved coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams, closely monitoring timelines, and proactively addressing any delays or shortages. As a result, projects were completed on schedule and met key milestones without disruption.Responsible for managing the project schedule and providing Microsoft Project weekly 10 to 20 days ahead of schedule reports to the senior executive team, overcasting project milestones and project constraints.

La Tebaida

Meals de Colombia, Nutresa's subsidiary, offers frozen and refrigerated food products such as ice cream, desserts and fruit juices.I supported the quality management system for ISO 9001 from the Department of Maintenance and in collaboration with all corporate areas processes and procedures were implemented.Developed and implemented master maintenance plans for all production lines by collecting data, analyzing processes, and identifying key aspects that needed to be incorporated into the maintenance schedule. These plans resulted in a 15% reduction in the maintenance budget and a 5% increase in overall productivity.Managed personnel in a rotating schedule aligned with the master maintenance plan and the production department’s manufacturing schedule. Open communication channels and daily pre-operation meetings supported this initiative, enabling the maintenance department to achieve goals and significantly reduce the allocated budget.

Project Management, Engineering

Customer Service Management

Master'S Degree, Renewable Energy And Energetic Sustainability

Diploma Of Education, Education, Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering