As a civil engineer with twelve years of commercial construction management experience, I bring to your organization excellent qualifications in multisite project management, contractor/client relations, estimating, budgeting and bottom line profitability.
• As General Manager of Proyectos & Dimensiones, Ltd, I led the design, build and sale of seven luxury condominium buildings in Colombia to include joint venture sourcing, investor funding, land acquisition and project design.
• As Director of Planning and Control for Sadi Constructora S.A., I simultaneously managed the construction of four luxury condominium projects valued at over $10.7 million.
• As Construction Superintendent for Industrial de Construcciones, I directed all subcontractor scheduling, field supervision and quality control for a $6.5 million condominium project consisting of 320 residences.
• As Project Manager for NCR Colombia, Ltd, I managed the design, configuration, installation, implementation and user training of large-scale communication network systems for Fortune 100 Companies and government entities.
Recently, I completed an engagement as a Building Inspector for the City of Galveston. Now I am seeking a project management or commercial construction management role where I can continue to provide strong leadership talent. Please note that I am bilingual Spanish/English and would be open to an international assignment. Thank you for reviewing the enclosed qualifications. I look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Antonio Diaz-Forero
Antonio Diaz-Forero
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Project Manager / Construction Manager / Construction Superintendent
Highly Skilled Civil Engineer and Construction Management professional with twelve years experience in multifamily condominium and apartment construction. Manage the entire project cycle, from award to completion. Successful in managing client relationships, resolving issues and delivering projects on time, within specifications and budgetary constraints. Strong work ethic; unmatched drive and ambition. Bilingual Spanish/English. Core competencies include:
CONSULTANTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC., Houston, Texas 2008 – 2009
Building Inspector
• Retained to perform building inspections and assess damage relating to Hurricane Ike for the City of Galveston.
• Inspected workmanship and quality, and ensured construction was in compliance with building codes.
• Prepared reports, and investigated working permits, illegal occupancy and other complaints.
PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES, INC., Spring, Texas 2005 – 2008
Project Manager
• Recruited by this environmental subcontractor to major homebuilders (i.e., Lennar, David Weekly) to coordinate/manage multiple environmental field projects during construction.
• Train, mentor and empower 47+ contractors, develop project schedules, organize team meetings and manage daily operations.
NCR COLOMBIA LTD, Bogota, Colombia 1998 – 2004
Project Manager
• Six-year management career providing innovative technology solutions to Fortune 100 Companies and government entities.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
• Held full project leadership for the design, configuration, installation, implementation and user training of communication networks to support challenging business demands.
• Coordinated and managed subcontractors, developed and presented technical sales proposals, negotiated pricing and contract terms, administered project budget and managed relationships with key accounts.
• Recognized as one of the top Project Managers based on exemplary feedback from key account management.
PROYECTOS & DIMENSIONES LTD, Bogota, Colombia 1992 – 1998
General Manager
• Partnered in establishing and building a commercial construction company specializing in multi-family condominium construction.
• Assumed full P&L and management leadership for joint venture sourcing and negotiations, investor funding, land acquisition, project design, budget development and administration, subcontractor bidding and selection, project management, project specifications, material procurement, inventory control, quality, safety and regulatory compliance, and owner relations.
• Led the successful design, build and sale of seven luxury condominium buildings six and seven stories high using reinforced concrete for columns and slabs.
SADI CONSTRUCTORA S.A. “SADISAâ€, Bogota, Colombia 1989 – 1992
Director of Planning & Control
• Recruited by this high-end commercial construction company to assume multi-site project management of four luxury condominium projects (Stephanie’s, Lily’s, Sari’s, Vivi’s) valued at $10.7 million.
• Held full P&L and management leadership for subcontractor sourcing and selection, budget development and administration, performance and productivity improvement, project scheduling and management, site inspection, quality control, material procurement, cost control, workflow planning and coordination, permitting and local government relations.
Earlier experience as a Quality Control Superintendent for Manrique Santamaria and a Construction Superintendent for Industrial de Construcciones, Bogota, Colombia (1986 – 1989). Managed the construction of multifamily condominiums consisting of reinforced concrete and lift-slab construction. Full leadership for subcontractor scheduling, field supervision and quality control. Projects included La Moneda I, Mirandela 11th & 12th, El Cortino II and Bochica III, each valued between $1.3 and $6.5 million.
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent—State of Texas
University of Houston—Advanced English & English Grammar
Lucent Technologies—Certified Designer, Voice & Data Technologies
Santo Tomas de Aquino University, Bogota, Colombia, BS, Civil Engineering 1986
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