Project Manager Management

KENNETH M. BAEZ ALERS

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Pasadena, Texas 77504 Email: ******.*****@*****.***

Dynamic Project Manager

A highly technical project manager with a strong background in all aspects of business development and construction management activities. A proven passion for collaboratively working with others demonstrated by a vast number of special projects completed. Excellent track record for motivating and driving a successful team through the use of collaborative technical and leadership skills.

Areas of Expertise

Health & Safety Compliance

Effective Communication

Collaborative Leadership

Pre-Construction Management

Project Management

Construction Management

Contract Management

Bidding Process

Cost Estimating

Project Scheduling

Procurement Management

Effective Negotiation

Subcontractor Management

Budgeting/Cost Control

Cost-to-Complete Forecast

Submittals

Requests for Information

Change Order Proposals

Breakdown for Payment

Project Closeout

Client Relations

Key Skills Assessment

Collaborative Leadership – Provide team members with a sense of direction and belonging to the team. Identify key players and work closely with them. Motivate team members through support and individual plans of action.

Project Management – Analyze the market to determine the best strategies for each individual project. Utilize this information to create reports and a data driven approach for decision making.

Professional Experience

Aireko Construction LLC, Caguas, Puerto Rico 2007 – 2015

Sr. Project Manager

Honeywell Aerospace of Puerto Rico, Moca, Puerto Rico (2014 – 2015)

Aggressively completed milestones on-time. Delivered 9 month milestones ahead of schedule.

Managed multiple disciplines including electrical, mechanical and civil engineering functions.

Complied with all OSHA requirements. Collaborated with OSHA in a joint venture and monitored compliance.

Completed the project 1.5M under budget achieving a higher profit margin than originally projected.

Plaza Rio Hondo Mall Renovation, Bayamon, Puerto Rico (2013 – 2014)

Recorded zero safety incidents throughout the entire duration of the project.

Successfully managed the Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract (GMP). Delivered the project 1M under budget.

Determined the phased plan schedule with the owner. Adhered to strict scheduling deadlines.

Pet Smart, Plaza Fajardo Mall, Puerto Rico (2012 – 2013)

Beat all estimates and completed the GMP project within a 4 month schedule.

Maintained the budgetary requirements of the project. Increased the profit margin by 9%.

Fully complied with all safety requirements mandated by local and federal regulations.

Wal-Mart Supercenter – Sam’s Club Combined Site, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico (2010 – 2011)

Met the requirement of completing 2 free-standing structures within a tight 10 month deadline.

Completed the SWPPP environmental compliance activities per Wal-Mart strict requirements.

Delivered the Lump Sum project at a 4% higher profit margin that originally quoted in the project scope.

First successfully completed full-scale recycling project in the company’s history.

W Retreat & Spa Hotel Resort, Vieques, Puerto Rico (2008 – 2009)

Renovated a 156 room luxury hotel and spa on Vieques Island.

Completed the project in 10 months, ahead of an already strict deadline.

Delivered the project at an astounding 15% profit margin that originally quoted in the project scope.

Best Buy, Caguas, Puerto Rico (2007 – 2008)

Built out a 48,000 square foot tilt-up building and interior space for high-tech store Best Buy.

Operated under an aggressive 5 month schedule in order to open the store on-time, 2nd fastest in the nation.

Delivered the project at an astounding 24% profit margin that originally quoted in the project scope.

Bird Construction Corporation, San Juan, Puerto Rico 1996 – 2007

Project Manager

Aquamarina Condominium, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2005 – 2007)

Utilized concrete driven piles for mat foundations during construction increasing the seismic structural rigidity.

Organized the logistics of materials in a geometric property layout in the middle of a tourism zone.

Completed this project at 22 floors of high-rise condominiums.

Auxilio Mutuo Medical Office Building & Parking Facilities, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2003 – 2004)

Building was comprised of a composite multi-level medical building with pre-cast facades.

Adhered to strict quality and safety standards required by the client.

Delivered the Lump Sum project on schedule and within budget.

Cayo Largo International Resort & Villas, Fajardo, Puerto Rico (2000 – 2002)

Property consisted of a main house building, 9 garden villas, swimming pools, golf course, restaurants and a spa.

Situated on 700 acres of beachfront property in a prime tourist location.

Completed the GMP project on an aggressive 2 year schedule.

Medium Custody & Young Adults Correctional Facilities, Ponce, Puerto Rico (1996 – 1999)

9 concrete and pre-cast correctional buildings with baseball land parking areas on the same property.

Completed the project 4 months ahead of schedule.

Delivered the most profitable Lump Sum project in company history. Recorded an astounding 13% profit margin.

Venegas Construction Corporation, Ponce, Puerto Rico 1991 – 1995

Project Manager

University of Puerto Rico New Classroom Building, Utuado, Puerto Rico (1991 – 1992)

Accomplished level control on bridges between classroom buildings. Increased the structural rigidity of bridges.

Regularly reviewed the project’s scope and progress with senior management and stakeholders.

Delivered the highest quality construction project at the lowest possible cost to the client.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (1986-1991)

Member, Puerto Rico College Engineers & Land Surveyors, San Juan, Puerto Rico

PE License No. 25709

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