Project Manager, Process Improvement, Tecnical Operations

David Betancur

San Antonio, TX ***** 805-***-**** ****.****.***@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/david-betancur-se

PROJECT MANAGER TECHNICAL OPERATIONS LEADER

Experienced and adaptable project manager with over 6 years of proven success in delivering engineering, construction, and solar projects on time and within budget. Strong background in technical coordination, process improvement, contractor management, and cross-functional team leadership. Skilled in Kanban, budgeting, and technical communication. Known for aligning field execution with engineering design, streamlining workflows, and solving problems under pressure.

CORE SKILLS

• Project Planning & Execution

• Budgeting & Cost Control

• Team Leadership & Vendor Management

• Process Optimization (Kanban, Agile)

• Permit & Compliance Coordination

• Client Communication

• Technical Documentation

• Solar Industry Knowledge

• Spanish (Native) English (Fluent)

• Tools: Zoho Projects, Excel, GitHub, AutoCAD, Solar Design Platforms,Procore PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Erco DER Services Inc – San Antonio, TX

Project Manager 01/2022 – Present

- Managed 10+ a month residential solar projects from pre-site to final inspection.

- Led coordination between engineering, sales, subcontractors, and city permitting offices.

- Interviewed and onboarded more than 20 installers, improving installation team quality and speed.

- Introduced Kanban-based workflow, significantly improving project visibility and reducing delays.

- Created project budgets and monitored actual costs, resulting in average 35% profit margins.

- Supported internal software and documentation processes to track key milestones.

• Cali USA Acoustics Inc – Thousand Oaks, CA

Project Manager 03/2017 – 01/2022

- Oversaw 200+ acoustical ceiling installation projects, ensuring on-time delivery and client satisfaction.

- Reviewed architectural drawings and prepared competitive bids, generating $10M+ in project awards.

- Developed and controlled budgets, coordinated materials and labor across 5+ installation crews.

- Improved onsite efficiency through better crew scheduling and material logistics.

- Acted as main point of contact for general contractors, inspectors, and field supervisors.

• Coins Inc – Medellín, Colombia

Developer Engineer / Technical Coordinator 06/2014 – 12/2016

- Modernized embedded systems for self-parking controls by migrating from legacy C++ to Arduino platforms.

- Designed, tested, and documented custom electronic control solutions for universities and commercial sites.

- Participated in technical R&D and coordinated with external clients for customized feature requests.

- Developed and delivered over 10 tailored electronic products to client spec. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate in Software Engineering – Chegg Skills (Remote) 09/2023 – 03/2024

Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering – EIA University, Medellín, Colombia 01/2009 – 12/2013

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