Javier Solis
Architect
Profile
“Enthusiastic, highly motivated, energetic with critical thinking and creativity. I am passionate about Design, Urbanism, Ecology, Language, Communication, Project Management, Production Dynamics, Business and Sales Management” Employment History
Independent Professional (Freelancer), Guatemala (July 2020 — Present) Project Management Teacher at School of Architecture - Rafael Landívar University / Evening Time, Guatemala (May 2015 — July 2020) Subjects: Business Management Formulation and Evaluation of Projects Project Management Quality Management Time Management Financial Management Marketing Product Management Research.
Additional contributions: * Review, design and update of contents, * Definition of teaching methodologies. “Teaching excellence recognition – award” Housing & Municipalities Manager at Cementos Progreso S.A. (Company that produces and markets cement and other adjacent products for the construction industry), Guatemala (February 2016 — August 2018) Main functions and duties:
• Achievement of goals associated to projects for the construction industry as part of territorial strategies. There was always an effectiveness during business interactions, which were above 97% as a result of catalyzing the demand for special products (B2B approach).
• Architectural design and sustainable planning for special projects, as part of several programs connected to local and national development.
• Successful territorial advisory, while issuing guidance on planning processes for municipal teams and material suppliers. Great level of satisfaction, having clients with higher degrees of loyalty to the brand.
• Training and tuition for technicians, in areas such as administrative practices and construction methods, as well as in the proper use of products for various infrastructure projects (housing, schools, roads, parks, plazas among others).
• Lead the team of project advisors, keeping record and control over KPI’s and content management development of training materials for the users of different products of the company.
• Support provision to different divisions within the company, in relation to the handling of customers queries and for the marketing dynamics of products and services corresponding to their business units.
• Follow up on issues exerting impact on project goals, and take the lead in arriving at a resolution effectively.
• Administrate the unit and exert control over resources and budget. Project Coordinator at Cementos Progreso S.A., Guatemala (January 2015
— February 2016)
Main functions and duties:
• Management of zoning plans and strategies so to detonate key infrastructure projects and their subsequent production and commercial attention by the company.
• Provision of technical understanding with the aim to promote the products of the company which are oriented towards urban projects as part of the zoning dynamics taking place at municipal jurisdictions.
• Oversee contact with stakeholders who intervene in local development plans so as to provide integrated building and administrative solutions.
• Develop project timeline and verify if progress is consistent with schedule. Details
30 calle 6-94 zona 11 Colonia Granai &
Townson 1, Guatemala, 01011,
Guatemala
*********.***@*****.***
Place of birth
Guatemala City
Skills
Knowledge of MS Office, Adobe
Photoshop, Autodesk AutoCAD,
Archicad, Enscape, Twinmotion, MS
Project, Microsoft Outlook.
Excellent skills related to
communication as a team leader
Experienced
Very nice control over work meetings
with colleagues and stakeholders
Experienced
Seeks common welfare Experienced
Knows how to prioritize Experienced
Integrates effectiveness and work
efficiency Experienced
Takes into account the experience and
skills of other coworkers and
collaborators Experienced
Education
Master of Project Management,
Mariano Gálvez University,
Guatemala
(January 2012 — August 2014)
Relevant papers include:
• Formulation and evaluation of
projects, Project and business
management, Program and time
management, Construction
management, Product Management,
Marketing management, Financial
management.
Bachelor of Architecture, Rafael
Landívar University, Guatemala
(January 1996 — April 2004)
Relevant papers include:
• Building management, Architectural
design, technical planning, Budget
Project Manager at Cementos Progreso S.A., Guatemala (May 2010 — December 2014)
Main functions and duties:
• Management and assessment of building projects demanded by the company
(operational facilities, housing and urban planning).
• Projects feasibility; revision of construction site, defining the model of intervention from the technical and financial views.
• Management of the consultant and contractor procurement processes.
• Control of construction processes as well as monitoring quality of project for compliance with contract documents and industry standards.
• A high degree of communication and coordination among owners, contractors, and suppliers.
• Support the managers in charge of quality revisions in order to ensure that all construction materials comply with the defined standards, hence producing a high- quality product (building).
• Exert optimum time management.
Technical Manager at PEGSA Group (Building Company), Guatemala
(June 2008 — March 2010)
Main functions and duties:
• Administration of duties under the technical department responsibilities (architectural design, drawing, planning, estimation).
• Definition of building methodologies as per local regulations.
• Project management; establishing scope and monitoring budget adherence through the design and construction phases.
• Exert control over resources.
• English-Spanish technical translations and interpretation upon the information required by projects.
Design and Planning Director at INPRO S.A. (Building Company), Guatemala (May 2006 — June 2008)
Main functions and duties:
• Pro-actively, collaboratively and effectively manage the design and construction phases of projects.
• Management of planning process for commercial projects, as well as for education, apartment building, hotels and corporate building projects.
• Market analysis for new opportunities.
• English-Spanish technical translations and interpretation upon the information required by projects.
Design Consultant at IDC (Building and Real Estate Company), Guatemala
(May 2004 — February 2006)
Main functions and duties:
• Proposal’s development according to the company projection and customer’s demand. Among them were special residential interventions (including landscaping and interior design).
The architectural design development process always took place. Projects were related to: * Corporate buildings, * Independent residential proposals, * Warehouses, * Interior design for apartment buildings as well as their landscaping processes. Languages
Spanish Native speaker
English Highly proficient
German Intermediate
planning, Territorial panning, and
Urbanism.
Note: This degree has been recognized
by the Architekten- und
Stadtplanerkammer Hesse. Chamber of
Architects and Planners from Hesse
(Wiesbaden, Germany).
Courses
General Management Programme for
Senior Executives, Administrative Staff
College of India
(May 2013 — June 2013)
Concrete Field-Testing Technician,
American Concrete Institute
(September 2010 — September 2010)
Quality Control Related to Construction
Pathologies, ICCG (Guatemalan
Concrete and Cement Institute)
(March 2011 — March 2011)
Building Technologies for Social
Housing, ICCG (Guatemalan Concrete
and Cement Institute)
(May 2011 — May 2011)
AutoCAD Software, CADI
(June 1998 — July 1998)
Extra-curricular activities
Seminar: Social Housing - National
Forum at Habitat for Humanity,
Guatemala
Seminar: Competitiveness and Change
at Infrastructure Ministry, Guatemala
Seminar: Concrete Masonry at ICCG
(Guatemalan Concrete and Cement
Institute), Guatemala
Cadastral Seminar at Guatemalan -
Land Administrators Association,
Guatemala
Exponent: Sustainable
Entrepreneurship at Guatemalan Green
Building Council, Guatemala
Exponent: Ecology and Architecture at
School of Architecture - Mariano Gálvez
University, Guatemala
Hobbies
Swimming, Play the guitar, Play the
piano, Reading, Hiking, Yoga