MANUEL CASTRO, PMP

Casselberry, FL 407-***-**** acu647@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Project/Construction Manager

Well-respected and trusted construction and project management expert with a wealth of knowledge developing infrastructure works, villas, buildings, high-rises, hospitals, hotels, schools, museums, heliports, airport terminal buildings and runways.

Regularly relied upon by major multi-billion dollar projects to drive strict adherence to project plans, goals and safety standards to construct some of the most architecturally sound and innovative buildings around the world.

An exceptional communicator with the ability to maximize productivity by building meaningful relationships with contractors, consultants and client key stakeholders to effectively manage budgets, timelines and expectations.

Geographical experience in Ecuador, USA, Nicaragua, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan.

Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, and French.

Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills

Budget Control

Team Management

Contract Oversight

QA/QC

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Safety Standards Adherence

Stakeholder Communication

Process Improvements

Project Specification

Reporting

Data Analysis

Testing & Commissioning

Professional Experience

Mott MacDonald LLC/Astana, Kazakhstan AUG 2015 - MAR 2016

Project Manager

Abu Dhabi Plaza Project

Budget: $1.5B USD

Directed all operations for the Hotel & Apartments section of the major mixed-use development on a 500.000m2 retail-leisure property.

Protected the integrity and operational progress of the project by leading meetings with the consultant, contractor and client to review adherence to the project plans, HSE standards and delegated QA/QC procedures.

JV/Engineering Consultants Group & Builders International/Jeddah, Saudi Arabia JUN 2014 – AUG 2015

Senior Project Manager

The Five-Star “Four Seasons Hotel” Project

Budget: $2.5B Saudi Riyals

Entrusted by the client MIDAD Real Estate to manage the construction of four towers with 34-story floors each on a mixed-unit building.

Developed a comprehensive construction plan encompassing the schematic design, final DD, drawings for construction, the baseline program and total site supervision.

Hill International Middle East Ltd/ Riyadh, Saudi SEP 2012 – MAY 2014

Construction Manager

The Group One “Ten Hospitals” Project

Budget: $385B Saudi Riyals

Led the entire construction project at the mandate of the Ministry of Health including MEP works and the Medical Equipment application plan.

Excelled at managing contractor production, payment and relations.

JV/Ellis Don Construction Inc. & ARCHEN Engineering Consultants/ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia SEP 2012

Senior Roads Engineering Manager

South Border Infrastructure Project

Budget: $12B Saudi Riyals

Focused on the project plan for the management of roads, buildings and sewer pipeline for Najram.

Managed the entire site implementation plan ensuing safe and accurate production of excavations, roads preparation, domestic and central sewer lines, main manholes, treatment stations, LV & HV electrical lines and substations.

Al Wasl Al Jadeed Consultants/ Dubai, United Arab Emirates FEB 2011 – MAR 2012

Project Manager

Sea View Hotel at the Palm of Jumeriah Project

Budget: $700 AED Millions

Directed the design staff how to develop a comprehensive plan for the 450-suite hotel.

Oversaw the execution of procurement schedules, FF&E and long lead items, testing and commissioning.

ZURMAT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY/Kabul, Afghanistan FEB 2009 – JAN 2011

Program Director

Spearheaded the management of military projects for the USA Corps of Engineers in Kabul, Gardez, Kandahar, Jalalabad, and Mazar Sheriff and civil building projects on a joint venture with local contractors at Kabul on mixed-use buildings.

Two Regional Hospitals and Two Iconic Buildings

Budget: $220M USD

Attained impeccable operations by cultivating positive relationships with all key stakeholders on various projects.

Championed adherence to safety and quality standards while also improving the management of key reporting functions.

ELLIS DON CONSTRUCTION INC/Dubai, United Arab Emirates APR 2008 – JAN 2009

Construction Manager

Relied upon to lead the highly efficient and cost effective construction of 856 villas and an infrastructure system.

Jumeriah Village Project

Budget: $68M AED

Managed the villas construction and installation of drinking water pipes system - domestic and central, domestic metering, LV & HV piping and substations for control, external lighting service for roads and streets, and a power plant.

HILL INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE EAST LTD/Dubai, United Arab Emirates FEB 2006 – MAR 2008

Construction Manager

Managed the construction of 140 villas with pools and luxurious interior finishes, infrastructure system and testing and commissioning as well.

The Palm of Jumeriah Project

Budget: $6.75M AED

Supervised the construction of villas and production of roads and pavement, sewer pipe systems installation and manholes connections, potable water domestic installation and metering, gas pipelines installations for domestic use, LV & HV electrical system for roads, substations and telephone and Internet systems.

CONSTRUCCIONES ECUANICA/Managua, Nicaragua JAN 2003 – NOV 2005

Senior Project Manager

Orchestrated the development of 50 luxury two-story houses, a medium-sized commercial center, four deluxe residential projects, a new section of the National Museum Project at Managua, the infrastructure system for the pilot city of Ciudad Sandino, and the run way extension of the International Cesar Sandino Airport. All projects were valued collectively at $60M.

MORRISON HOMES/Orlando, Florida, USA NOV 1999 – JAN 2003

Project Manager

Managed the successful completion of “The Covington Chase” valued at $75M, 346 single-family home project with different models, and a commercial mall and community cultural center.

McCREE INC/Miami, Florida, USA OCT 1996 – OCT 1999

Project Manager

Accomplished “The Fountains” Project, valued at $37M, 45 story building with 50 deluxe apartments and all fit out renovation valued at $20M of “The Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel” in Puerto Rico, Caribbean USA.

INMOBILIARIA SANTA FELICITA/Guayaquil, Ecuador AUG 1976 – SEP 1996

Area Director

Achieved completion of residential, high rise, educational, hospitality, commercial and mixed use projects. All projects were valued collectively at $60M.

Incumbent Area Director when the Municipality awarded to the Company the prize for best residential houses of the year in 1987 and 1992.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Vicente Rocafuerte University, Ecuador

USA Degree Certification, State Department of the United States of America

Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute

Civil Engineers Professional Association, Guayaquil, Ecuador

Saudi Council of Engineers, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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