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Alejandro Cortes

Civil Engineer
Dresden,SN

Summary

Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.

Work History

General Manager

Punto Blanco
Puerto Vallarta, México
5 2023 - 08.2023
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Drove business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

Construction Supervisor

Blue Stone Management
Guadalajara , México
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
  • Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Supervised job site employees and subcontractors across 5 trades.
  • Reviewed construction work against technical designs and drawings to assess compliance.
  • Visited construction sites daily to evaluate work quality.
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.

Construction Manager

Barragan Moreno
Zapopan , México
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Monitored 5 subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
  • Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
  • Provided safety kits to construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols.

Site Engineer

Barragan Moreno
Zapopan, México
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects.
  • Conducted project site visits to meet with construction staff, evaluate progress and discuss operational issues.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
  • Inspected installation of precast structures, underground services, concrete and earthworks.

Assistant Site Engineer

Barragan Moreno
Tesistan, México
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects.
  • Conducted project site visits to meet with construction staff, evaluate progress and discuss operational issues.
  • Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
  • Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
  • Identified and resolved technical issues and design conflicts to minimize project delays and maintain tight schedules.
  • Supported property condition assessment reports, 3D scanning and retro-commissioning throughout buildings.

Assistant Project Manager Intern

LDC Desarrolladora
Zapopan , México
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Prepared and filed documents and collected data to track performance and efficiency.
  • Worked with senior project managers to assist with day-to-day functions.
  • Supported project managers in managing schedules and milestones.

Site Supervisor Intern

GESSO Studio
Guadalajara , México
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.

Construction Management Intern

Construcciones y Edificaciones TAZZER
Guadalajara , México
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Reviewed and organized project administrative documents to control budget.

Education

M.D. - Civil Engineering

Technische Universität Dresden
Dresden
10.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara
Zapopan Jalisco, Mexico.
09.2017 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Colegio Cervantes Costa Rica
Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico.
08.2014 - 06.2017

Software

Microsoft Office Software

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced
German
Beginner

Accomplishments

    Worked in 3 different types of construction projects; residential homes (3 projects), residential apartment building (6 story building), airport remodeling (Guadalajara International Airport).

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Lean principles

Material cost projection

Construction site management

Proactive

Leader

Critical Thinking

Problem solving

Team Work

Adaptability

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

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