Alvaro Becerra Flechas
Ley,UK
Summary
Experienced professional with extensive knowledge of the construction industry. Demonstrated expertise in project and budget planning, cost control strategies, and QA management. Adept at managing construction tenders, purchasing procedures, and vendor relationships. Committed to delivering high-quality results through effective sourcing strategies and technical equipment selections.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior estimator
Conalbec SAS, Colombia.
Cartagena, Colombia
02.2001 - 11.2024
- Provided accurate estimates for successful bid proposals valued in £2 million.
- Managed complex bids to ensure successful contract acquisition.
- RFP win rate 75%
- Ensured cost-effectiveness with thorough evaluation of materials and labour costs, producing savings of 20%.
- Cost estimation of 2 reinforced concrete water storage tanks of 400,000 litres for the Aguazul aqueduct.
- Tracked and monitored project milestones and budgets to prepare progress reports.
- Developed contingency plans, ensuring smooth workflow during unforeseen circumstances.
- Utilised advanced scheduling software, improving time management capabilities.
Construction site engineer
University of fine arts Cartagena
Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia.
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
- Evaluated proposals ahead of submission to advise on improvement areas, increasing bid success.
- Managed documentations related to projects, including blueprints, reports, contracts, thus maintaining an organised record system.
- Successfully prepared comprehensive tender documents.
- Monitored progress of construction activities against set schedules regularly, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents
- Conducted regular progress reviews, maintaining alignment with project objectives.
- Collaborated closely with architects, contractors, and clients to achieve project objectives.
- Supervised site work to verify quality and safety standards ahead of sign off.
Project estimator
University of Fine Arts Cartagena.
Cartagena, Colombia., Cartagena Colombia.
12.2012 - 03.2013
- Produced comprehensive and realistic project budgets for the extension and refurbishment of classrooms, music rooms and university library.
- Developed detailed project estimates by assessing materials, labour and time requirements.
- Conducted site visits as necessary for gathering crucial information for estimation.
- Updated company's costing database regularly, ensuring reliable data for future projects.
- Prepared clear reports detailing all aspects of the estimate presented to management.
- Analysed blueprints and technical documents for precise cost estimation.
Project manager in construction
Navy
Corozal, Sucre, Colombia, Colombia
06.2010 - 11.2010
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning for cost-effective project execution of the construction of military hangars.
- Improved project delivery timelines with efficient resource allocation and management.
- Prepared detailed progress reports, providing transparency about the status of projects to stakeholders regularly.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, optimising their performance on-site.
Construction project manager
Navy
Cartagena, Colombia., Cartagena, Colombia.
12.2008 - 10.2009
- Developed comprehensive budget projections for a large-scale project, building of the extension of the social navy club.
- Increased accuracy of project bids with meticulous cost analysis.
- Coordinated with procurement department to ensure timely acquisition of materials within budget constraints.
- Undertook rigorous market research for up-to-date knowledge on pricing trends and material costs.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to prevent costly overruns or delays during projects' implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Universidad Catolica
Bogota, Colombia 02.1982 - 09.1987
Diploma of Higher Education - Project Manager
University of Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia 08.1999 - 05.2001
Skills
- Budget estimations & control
- Knowledge of construction industry
- Supply chain understanding
- Understanding of ISO standards
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- Construction tenders
- Cost control strategies
- Subcontract management
- Sourcing strategies
- Procurement management
- Primavera P6
- Technical equipment selections
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Native
Certification
Centro Colombo Americano - English B1 Level
University of Central Lancashire - English Intermediate - Currently enroll
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction site engineer
University of fine arts Cartagena
03.2013 - 05.2016
Project estimator
University of Fine Arts Cartagena.
12.2012 - 03.2013
Project manager in construction
Navy
06.2010 - 11.2010
Construction project manager
Navy
12.2008 - 10.2009
Senior estimator
Conalbec SAS, Colombia.
02.2001 - 11.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Project Manager
University of Cartagena
08.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Universidad Catolica
02.1982 - 09.1987
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