Project Manager Management

Abelardo Rivas Bracho

Email: **.********.*****@*****.*** Phone: 647-***-**** Location: Victoria, BC, Canada

Professional Summary

Experienced Construction Project Manager with a master’s degree in construction management from the University of Illinois. Expert in project planning, budgeting, and execution with a strong background in commercial, residential, institutional, and urban development projects. Recognized for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Key Skills

- Project Planning & Execution

- Budgeting & Cost Control

- Construction Site Management

- Contract Negotiation & Procurement

- Risk Assessment & Compliance

- Quality Control & Safety Standards

- Leadership & Team Coordination

- Urban & Institutional Development

Work Experience

Project Manager, Abrigo Construcciones SAS (2016 - 2023) Managed large-scale residential and urban projects, overseeing planning, budgeting, and execution.

Construction Manager, La Esmeralda Villavicencio SAS (2015 - 2016) Directed the construction of 600 residential units in 30 towers, ensuring quality and timely completion.

Specialist Consultant, ACI Proyectos SAS (2014 - 2015) Led quality assurance processes for major construction projects. Construction Manager, VICASA (2011 - 2014)

Construction of religious buildings

Construction Manager, Mormons (2005 – 2011)

Construction of religious buildings

Project Director, MDD CA (2000 - 2005)

Developed waste management infrastructure projects, improving environmental sustainability.

Construction Manager, GICSA (1990 - 2000)

Institutional facilities, Housing, and religious construction Construction Manager, Milton Joves & Asociados (1988 - 1990) Contributed to the development of alternative construction methods for military applications.

Research Assistant, USA Army Corps of Engineers (1986 - 1987) Contributed to the development of alternative construction methods for military applications.

Project Manager, UNELLEZ (1976 - 1983)

Led the design team of a major university in Venezuela, and I was the project manager of 140,000 Mts2

Education

Master’s in construction management, University of Illinois, USA (1986) Bachelor of Architecture, Universidad de los Andes, Venezuela (1975) Highlighted Projects

Okavango Residences (Villavicencio, Colombia)

- Type: 30 towers, 600 apartments

- Area: 47,150 m

University of Los Llanos Ezequiel Zamora (Barinas, Guanare, San Carlos y San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela)

- Type: Educational Complex

- Area: 140,000 m

Social Housing Project (Barinas, Venezuela)

- Type: 450 units

- Area: 32,400 m

Hospital de Socopó (Barinas, Venezuela)

- Type: 30-bed hospital

- Area: 4,800 m

Urban Drainage System (Barinas, Venezuela)

- Type: Stormwater drainage infrastructure

- Area: 15 km

Certifications & Recognitions

- Presidential Medal “Francisco de Miranda” for early completion of a major university project.

- Developed “Knowledge Base for Alternative Construction Methods” for the US Army.

- Increased annual infrastructure development budget by 12% at UNELLEZ.

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