Highlights:

Skills:Senior level in planning, Budgeting, Scheduling, Construction management, Programming

Project Manager 05/2009 - 05/2014
Falabella S.A, Bogota, Bogota DC Colombia
Industry: Retail/ construction
Architect with 13 years of experience in construction Project Management on commercial projects, specifically big box retail buildings, primarily in charge of the development and optimization of resources and managing budgeting, scheduling and quality control. Vast knowledge of technical systems and construction specialties such us building air conditioning, electrical, structural and building fire protection systems, as well as integration of all construction aspects. Problem solver, able to excel in team work as a leader, top performer.
-Project planning and budgeting for multiple commercial anchorage retail projects. -Project coordination and negotiation with landlord for lease terms and agreements. -In charge of construction management, hire contractors and built relationships as wells as negotiating pricing. -Retain and work with design-built sub-consultants, vendors and suppliers to order material and negotiate pricing. -Oversee schedules, budgets and quality control while ensuring projects are completed per the company standards.--
Inspector 01/2006 - 12/2007
Diper S.A, Bogota, Bogota DC Colombia
Industry: Retail/ construction
Responsibilities/Achievements -Coordinate and supervise assembling and construction of commercial interiors for retail projects. -Optimize resources and coordinated schedule to meet project target deadlines and quality control of exhibition displays and corners. -Design elements for exhibition displays for retail/anchorage stores.
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General Partner and Active Director 01/2006 - 02/2009
Ares Ltda, Bogota, Bogota DC Colombia
Industry: Retail/Construction
Responsibilities/Achievements - Retail contractor for construction and maintenance of commercial interiors for anchorage stores. - Inspection of installation of voice and data cabling. - Created outsourcing system for warranties required by contractors involved during project construction. - Created forms and standards practices and procedures for inspections of commercial interiors. - Provided consultant services to optimize resources and budget for commercial interiors.
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Project Coordinator 04/2001 - 12/2006
SCR Ltda, Bogota, Bogota DC Colombia
Industry: Construction
-Coordinate national projects for structure cabling for leading medical groups. -Manage and improve resources and standard procedures for final product and customer satisfaction. Created the department of maintenance and client support. -Developed technical and operation strategies to improve efficiency of projects applied to all building structures in a national level.
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Fidel Ruiz CV