Senior Project Manager with 25+ Years Experience

RICARDO LOPEZ MERCADANTE

Senior Project Manager with 25+ PROFESSIONAL years of experience PROFILE leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects across infrastructure, facilities, construction, environmental remediation, and technology implementations. Proven ability to manage the full project lifecycle in accordance with PMBOK principles, including project initiation, scope definition, scheduling, cost control, risk management, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and project Retired closeout. Lieutenant Colonel from the Peruvian Army Corps of Engineers, bringing structured leadership, governance discipline, and advanced risk mitigation capabilities to high-impact project environments. Extensive experience managing contractor-driven projects, supervising large cross-functional teams (70+ resources), and overseeing asset portfolios exceeding 200 assets. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and project control systems, supported by advanced education in Engineering, IT, and Business Administration.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Peruvian Army (1976 - 2004)

Lieutenant Colonel / Corps of Engineers

Directed large-scale infrastructure and vertical construction projects including roadways, bridges, and operational facilities across multiple sites. Led field execution of heavy civil construction projects, coordinating engineering teams, heavy equipment assets (200+ units), and contractor resources. Managed full project lifecycle including scope definition, schedule development, cost oversight, risk mitigation, and quality control.

Supervised 70+ technical personnel and multi-discipline field teams in high-risk operational environments.

Oversaw contractor procurement processes, technical evaluations, performance monitoring, and change management.

Implemented structured project controls and reporting systems to monitor milestones, cost baselines, and operational readiness.

Enforced strict safety compliance standards equivalent to OSHA construction protocols. Implemented digital project controls for asset tracking, work orders, scheduling, and reporting, improving visibility, accountability, and decision-making. First Class Environmental & Remodeling Services LLC (2020–Present) Project Manager / Asbestos & Lead Accredited Inspector Manage environmental remediation and renovation construction projects from initiation through closeout.

First Class Roofing LLC (2017–Present)

Owner / Project Manager

Lead residential and commercial roofing construction projects. ****************@*****.*** 240 - 277 -7284

O & R General Contractors (2016–2017)

Project Manager

Managed public and private-sector concrete and civil construction projects. Willy General Contractors LLC (2017–2018)

Project Manager

Managed public and private-sector concrete and civil construction projects. Potomac Foods Group / Di Severia Management Services (2012–2016 IT Manager - Burger King, BoJangles, Golden Corral, etc.. Led multi-location IT infrastructure projects including POS deployments, network upgrades, and compliance initiatives

GOVERNMENT SECTOR & ACADEMIC PROJECT ROLES

FEMA Peru: Telecommunications Advisory Roles (Peru - 2007) Telecommunications Counselor

Provided strategic guidance on telecommunications infrastructure projects and implementation planning.

State Secretariat of Telecommunications

Telecommunications Consultant

(Peru, 2004–2007)

Managed technology, infrastructure, and educational projects involving multiple stakeholders, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

Madrid High Technologies Center (Spain, 2007–2011) Professor of Information Technology & Telecommunications Designed and delivered advanced IT and telecommunications curricula. Wiener University (Peru, 1990–2007)

IT Director & Professor

Directed institutional IT operations, overseeing system modernization and infrastructure projects.

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Master’s Degrees: Information Technology Telematics MBA Bachelor’s Degrees: Electronic Engineering Information Systems Professional Certifications:

Microsoft Project

HazMat Management

Home Improvement

Certified Asbestos & Lead Inspector in Maryland and Virginia Military Engineer – Corps of Engineers

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