Dedicated and resourceful Architect with more than 20 years of international experience in construction industry and architectonic design, project management of mayor construction projects consistent with standards of quality and integrity. Budget planning and problem solving capacity. Extensive travel through Latin America, Africa, Europe, Canada and United States.
Experience - Skills
• Project management
• Leadership and supervisory capacity
• Budget control and planning
• Administrative and cost reduction
• Team builder, staffing and training
• PC literate • Business development/sales
• Technology initiatives implementation
• Organization and skills to systemize
• Decision making
• Writing and communication skills
Education and Training
• Bachelor Architect. “Universidad Piloto de Colombiaâ€, Bogotá, Colombia, 1980-1985.
• Registered at the Colombian National Boards of Architects. No.: 2570024127CND.
• Civil Engineering “Escuela Colombiana de IngenierÃaâ€, Bogotá, Colombia 1977-1979. (Not completed)
• AutoCAD 2007 Three Dimensions Training: “CAD Engineering and Systems Ltdaâ€, Bogotá, March 2007
• Effective English: Speaking and Writing skills. “Magri´s School†and “Witwatersrand Universityâ€, Johannesburg, South Africa 2003 y 2004.
• AutoCAD 2004 Training: “Autodesk Training Centerâ€, Johannesburg, October 2003 and May 2004
• Computer Application in Construction Administration: “Javeriana Universityâ€, Bogotá, August 1990
• Construction Administration: “Javeriana Pontifical Universityâ€, Bogotá, March 1988
• Computers programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, “Javerianos Engineering Nat. Boardsâ€, Bogotá, June 1987
Work History
Company: MEC International Services C. I. Ltda. Bogotá, Colombia. July 2000 – May 2009.
Position: Managing Director for Venezuela and Colombia.
Responsible for the commercial operations and development of new business ventures in the Latin American region. Architectural design for Body Shops dealer, including Import European, American, Canadian, Chinese and Korean equipment for the auto industry (repair and painting). Member of the company’s management staff playing a leadership role. Clients: General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Ford, Renault, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Mazda in Venezuela and Colombia, Super Polo, among others.
Key Contributions
• Complete implementation of new working procedure, training and staffing.
• Designed the strategic plan for the deployment and project execution schedules.
• Successfully developed projects for 18 new Body Shops clients.
• Strategic relation management with the auto industry sector.
• Successfully implemented new technology in express auto painting for cars.
Company: KHOTSO MOLEKO Architect Inc. Johannesburg, South Africa. October 2003 – July 2004. Position: Group Director
Team leader responsible for the design and data needed to develop residential housing for low income family located in Alexandria and Soweto (Johannesburg). Also, designed and tenders other major projects in South Africa, Lesotho and Mozambique.
Key Contributions
• Successfully developed and implemented procedures to obtain the information needed (55 blocks)
• Within budget and set time frame and designed the new development housing for low income families. Project value of US$ 380.000,00 dollars.
• Managed the development of housing plans and bidding documents for the project “Sol Platjies Village†in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Designed of the Security Department of Maseru, building in Maseru, Lesotho.
• Designed of the Shopping Center in Maputo, Mozambique.
Company: Technical Urbana’s Ltda. Design. Bogotá, Colombia. January 1996 – June 2000.
Position: General Manager
Responsible for the design and development of construction projects. Member of the Management Team and Co-founder of the company.
Key Contributions
• Revenue generated in a four year period totaled US$ 2 million.
• Successfully developed 12 projects. Housing, Schools facilities, recreation among others.
• Effectively administered and constructed water tanks for government tenders.
• Managing cost reports, analyzing budget variances and recommending strategies to lower project costs, reviewing labor quantities and phases to facilitate accurate project tracking
• Working with the construction team to ensure that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule with high standard quality.
Company: Gallo Medrano Investments & Constructions Ltda. Bogotá, Colombia. Feb. 1992-Dic. 1998.
Position: General Manager
Responsible for the design and development of construction projects. Member of the Management Team and Co-founder of the company. The company was restructured and bought by Technical Urbana’s Ltda.
Key Contributions
• Revenue generated in a six year period totaled US$ 3, 3 million.
• Successfully developed 7 projects including school infrastructure and multistory residential buildings.
• Strategic development and implementation of working plan, executing schedules and budget
• Working with the construction team to ensure that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule and with a high standard of quality.
Company: Constructora Nueva ERA, S.A. Bogotá, Colombia. April 1988 – July 1991.
Position: General Director
Oversee general operation for the construction of multifamily housing in multistory buildings including project management supervision in multi-site projects of more than 1000 employees. Effective planning, project cost reduction, and staffing. Implementation of development procedures.
Key Contributions
• Managing cost reports, analyzing budget variances and recommending strategies to lower project costs; resulting in a 30% cost reduction.
• Responsible for the budget execution of US$ 8 million approximately per project.
• Simultaneous supervision of 5 Architects and Engineering team in different projects.
• Successfully managed over 1000 employees and contractors.
• Effective problem solving within the client service department.
Company: Constructor Xandu Ltda., Construction, Bogotá, Colombia.
Position: Project Manager
Responsible for the execution of residential project with in the time frame and budget allocation.
Key Contributions
• Successfully managed 80 construction workers in development of residential buildings.
• Working with the construction team to ensure that all construction services are delivered according to contract specifications, on budget, according to schedule and with a high standard of quality.
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