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Valeria Pineda
Architect
Kearny
Summary
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with six years industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
A3-59Loja, Ecuador
Construction Manager
08.2017 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Developed valued budgets and schedules
Cop. De Ahorro Y Credito-COAC Padre Julian LorenteLoja, Ecuador
Consulting Manager
01.2019 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design financial projects in Pangui, Ecuador.
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements.
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules.
- Used CAD software to create full-scale designs of buildings and interiors from initial drawings.
- Functioned as conduit between conceptual design process and architectural implementation.
- Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
- Coordinated with segment leaders to promote architectural goals and design concepts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Teamwork with six technicians from different fields such as structural engineering, electrical, sanitary, fire protection, security and architecture.
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Cop. De Ahorro Y Credito-COAC Padre Julian LorenteLoja, Ecuador
Architectural Designer
04.2018 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design financial project in Pangui, Ecuador.
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom.
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
- Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
- Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and ArchiCad.
- Designed custom furniture adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors.
- Coordinated with segment leaders to promote architectural goals and design concepts.
- Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.
Ban Ecuador Loja, Loja
General Construction
07.2017 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Worked with inspectors, workers, and unions, to conduct weekly status updates.
- Coordinated on-site construction shutdowns, testing and inspections, reporting details and concerns to designated team supervisors.
- Participated in project budget and cost control measures, tracking progress and making necessary financial adjustments to meet company goals.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
Octavio Palacios Consultoria Y Construccion Loja, Ecuador
Finalization
03.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Wrote reports, kept thorough field notes and logged daily activities.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and consultants to boost productivity and efficiency.
- Analysis of the architectural progress during the construction phase of the theater.
- Verification of measurements and work progress by the construction company.
- Quality control of materials and their conformity to project specifications
OVQ Constructora Samborondon, Ecuador
Architectural Designer
06.2013 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD
OVQ Constructora Samborondon, Ecuador
Architectural Drafter
06.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
- Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.
- Created CAD models and drawings for residential and commercial designs.
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Prepared colored drawings and scale models to present to clients.
- Drafted required documentation for commercial and residential developments.
- Analyzed building codes, space and site requirements and other technical documents and reports to determine effect on architectural designs.
- Prepared drawings, furniture contract packages and finish boards for upcoming and ongoing projects.
- Specified and selected furniture, fixtures and lighting conditions to achieve desired effects.
- Developed project design documents and presentations for clients to seek construction approval.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
Instituto Ecuatoriano De Seguridad Social IESS Guayaquil, Ecuador
Internship Student
09.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Submitted ideas as part of early stages of design processes.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD.
- Put together project documents and reports.
Municipio De LojaLoja, Ecuador
Internship Student
03.2011 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Put together project documents and reports.
- Submitted ideas as part of early stages of design processes.
- Prepared blueprints using computer-aided design programs such as AutoCad.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD.
Education
Universidad De Especialidades Espiritu Santo, UEESSamborondon, Ecuador
Bachelor of Architecture from Construction
10.2016
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Materials Procurement
- Contract Negotiation
- Specifications Review
- Schedule Coordination
- Project Estimation
- Component Details
- Architecture and Design
- Furnishings Selection
- Contractor Oversight
- Space Planning
Certification
- Elaboracion de Presupuestos de Obra Civil, CENAC - 30H
- Licensed Prevencion en Riesgos de la Construccion, UTPL - 100H
- La Arquitectura Necesaria, BIENAL - 40H
- Vancouver Modelo de Ciudad Verde, Camara de Comercio Ecuatoriano- Canadiense
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Additional Information
Pro active person and willing to learn all work processes in an efficient and effective way, willing to meet every goal set by the company, being organized and cordial with good attitude and excellent team player, passionate about architectural details and construction.
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Timeline
Consulting Manager
Cop. De Ahorro Y Credito-COAC Padre Julian Lorente
01.2019 - 03.2019
Architectural Designer
Cop. De Ahorro Y Credito-COAC Padre Julian Lorente
04.2018 - 04.2018
Construction Manager
A3-59
08.2017 - 03.2022
General Construction
Ban Ecuador
07.2017 - 10.2017
Finalization
Octavio Palacios Consultoria Y Construccion
03.2016 - 01.2017
Architectural Designer
OVQ Constructora
06.2013 - 10.2015
Architectural Drafter
OVQ Constructora
06.2012 - 06.2013
Internship Student
Instituto Ecuatoriano De Seguridad Social IESS
09.2011 - 01.2012
Internship Student
Municipio De Loja
03.2011 - 04.2011
Universidad De Especialidades Espiritu Santo, UEES
Bachelor of Architecture from Construction
- Elaboracion de Presupuestos de Obra Civil, CENAC - 30H
- Licensed Prevencion en Riesgos de la Construccion, UTPL - 100H
- La Arquitectura Necesaria, BIENAL - 40H
- Vancouver Modelo de Ciudad Verde, Camara de Comercio Ecuatoriano- Canadiense
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