Project Manager Construction
Resume:
Roel A. Vicerra
East Brooklake Dr.
abmsfy@r.postjobfree.com
Houston, TX 77077
Seeking Position As:
Senior Business Analyst
Technical and detail-oriented, versatile and accountable Construction Tax
Planning Manager has over 15 years of experience. Personable and
straightforward professional spent 7 years providing consultancy service to
Fortune 500 companies, integral in saving 100+ top companies hundreds of
millions in net present value tax savings through depreciation studies and
cost analysis. Dependable Big 4 experienced manager has an MBA, a high
level of construction/architectural knowledge with experience in fixed
asset accounting, actively seeking a position to leverage expertise on
significant engagements. Thorough and reliable candidate specializes in
performing depreciation studies of constructed assets, fixed asset
accounting, commercial construction, and manufacturing facilities.
Meticulous and articulate executive exhibits extensive knowledge of
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for large scale projects,
technical documentation knowledge, and cost estimates. Accustomed to a
high level of interaction with client finance and accounting staff,
construction project management, project architectural and engineering
design team and facilities managers.
( Expert in Depreciation Studies ( Skillful Consultant &
Project Manager
( Thorough in Cost Analysis ( Fixed Asset Accounting
( Commercial Construction Projects ( Technical
Documentation Expert
Professional Experience
KPMG LLP 2002 - 2009
Tax Manager - Construction Tax Planning/Construction Advisory Services
Houston, TX
. Analyzed construction projects ranging from $20 million to $1 billion
by utilizing a proactive and multidisciplinary approach to the
identification of personal property assets to maximize client's tax
depreciation benefits.
. Acquired project experience ranging from multiple construction types
from high-rise corporate headquarters, corporate campuses, tenant
improvements construction, manufacturing facilities to warehousing and
distribution facilities.
. Managed $1 million (approximately 35% of total) in engagement revenue
for Construction Tax Planning practice for FY 2009.
. Led project meetings with client tax directors and fixed asset
accountants to explain processes, roles and responsibilities and to
manage expectations.
. Analyzed construction documents and specifications pertaining to
constructed assets in place.
. Worked closely with project architects and mechanical and electrical
engineers to identify and provide construction input to design for
accelerated depreciation.
. Summarized and analyzed construction pricing detail from general
contractor and subcontractor applications for payment and change order
detail as well as document client-paid costs from construction-in-
progress ledger.
. Developed financial model for indirect cost allocations over hard
costs, segregation of asset classes and depreciable lives and
calculation of net present value benefit.
. Determined accurate asset pricing data by performing unit-cost
takeoffs.
. Coordinated final report with the clients fixed asset system to ensure
seamless transition into clients accounting system.
. Negotiate and resolve issues successfully for projects that go under
audit by providing tax case justification and by providing case
factual and circumstantial evidence.
. Completed projects that have extremely high success rate in audit with
nearly all post-audit results exceeding initial benefit projections.
. Developed reporting guidelines and best practices for the development
of future project deliverables, development of marketing collateral,
as well as provide technical resource to other team members.
. Managed the development of a marketing presentation incorporating
Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to illustrate firm's
expertise in the convergence.
. Applied US GAAP standards with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) with regard to fixed asset identification and
depreciable life categorization.
Other Work Experience
Gensler Architects 1998 - 1999
Project Architect
Dallas, TX
Baxter Hodell Donnelly Preston, Inc. 1994 -
1998
Project Designer/Staff Architect
Cincinnati, OH
Education & Technical Skills
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business, 2001
Master of Business Administration with focus on Real Estate
University of Houston, Honors Studio, 1994
Bachelor of Architecture
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced Excel for extensive
financial modeling, Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit and computer modeling and
visualization
Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and systems
Knowledgeable in Revit, Google Sketch-Up and Building Information Modeling
(BIM) and computer graphics applications
Professional Certifications: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Accredited Professional, 2009 ( Means Electrical and Mechanical
Systems Estimation Certification
Certificates in Law of Real Estate Agency and Law of Real Estate Contracts
Training: American Airlines Global Leadership Program: Europe
References Gladly Provided Upon Request
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