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ALEJANDRO E. MONTENEGRO

ALEJANDRO E. MONTENEGRO

Miami

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable Construction Manager with 19 years of comprehensive experience and an MBA, recognized for exceptional leadership abilities developed through diverse roles in construction, development, logistics, and military settings. Proven track record of successfully navigating complex challenges while delivering large-scale construction projects on time and within budget. Expertise includes project management, buyout processes, pre-construction planning, GMP negotiations, and safety management, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance. Committed to fostering collaborative team environments that drive project success and operational excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Cumming Group
10.2023 - Current
  • Consulting Royal Caribbean Group for their new headquarters project, a 1 million plus SQFT. job at the Port of Miami consisting of an 11-story office building, 9-story garage, fitness center, and site work. The approximate project value is five hundred million dollars.
  • Full project life cycle management from preconstruction to construction.
  • Manage the General Contractor through the construction phase; review schedule updates, provide response to schedule updated by G.C., anticipating possible construction issues, resolving constructability issues with project team.
  • Manage the on-time procurement of all necessary FPL equipment and ensure FPL direct work is done on time to meet project schedule deadlines.
  • Managed the VE process, G.M.P. process, contract negotiations, management of General Contractor, budget oversight, redesign of various parts of the job.
  • Manage the design team during preconstruction, G.M.P., and currently through the construction phase.
  • Provide Monthly reports to Royal Caribbean stakeholders.
  • Budget and financial oversight.
  • Review of all change orders prior to providing client recommendations to approve or reject.
  • Manage Hard cost and soft cost budgets.
  • Present financial updates to client.
  • Manage 5-person staff and lead by example with effective communication, team cohesion, and making sure we align with the client’s vision and goals for the project.
  • Collaborate with lawyers throughout the life cycle of project.
  • Work closely with the finance team throughout the project cycle.

Project Manager

Terra Group
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: Real estate development company.
  • Manage the redevelopment of Central Shopping Plaza, a 38-acre site consisting of 300,000 SQFT commercial renovation and the new construction of 470 apartment units in two eight story buildings and a separate parking garage.
  • Manage project team and government officials, and closely track status to secure all permits and approvals required to execute the business plan for Assigned Project(s).
  • Manage overall performance of all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project specific consultants for the Project.
  • Manage the creation and maintenance of schedules for all deliverables required to execute the project, including acquisition, design, permits and approvals, construction, sales/leasing and marketing and project close-out activities. Demonstrated ability to foresee schedule impacts as well as opportunities to improve project schedule.
  • Manage the overall budget for projects, foresee and communicate budget concerns to executives, apply solution-oriented logic to minimize losses and maximize profits.
  • Management of General Contractor GMP Contract process, project buyout, and routine tracking against established Target Budget for Project.
  • Manage all change order requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk. Make recommendations, secure executive approvals, and direct implementation. Thorough knowledge of prime contract and all applicable subcontracts. Responsible for the review and negotiation of change orders with the General Contractor and Sub-contractors.
  • Manage negotiation and execution of all consultant contracts in coordination with legal counsel, including company's agreements, vendor agreements, supplier agreements; participate in external consultant identification and selection. Manage compliance with schedule of values and terms.
  • Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to define project requirements and constraints and obtain input on design and budgets.
  • Manage updating of monthly project reports for distribution to internal team and investors as in compliance with the operating agreement and as agreed among partners.
  • Manage all construction cost estimates to prove out budgeted construction costs at periodic stages throughout the project; Identify and alert executive team of construction cost estimated variances to budget and how savings can be achieved.
  • Coordinate the selection and management of the design team and preparation of drawings for initial budgeting and scope definition, development of site and building design detailed drawings, etc.
  • Manage tenant relationships and buyer relationships; along with coordinating all such requirements with documentation of leases, purchase and sale agreements and coordination of any building requirements with design and construction; Coordinate the entire tenant and/or buyer amendment or lease process on project with Sales/Leasing, Marketing, Contract Administration, Legal, Accounting and Construction Departments to ensure that all contract and/or lease requirements are strictly adhered to and executed as required.
  • Manage accurate, timely, and compliant contract procurement, contract negotiation, contract execution, contract administration, and closeout.
  • Coordinate securing of all permits required to commence construction of proposed improvements (including but not limited to zoning approvals, DERM, water and sewer, building permits, demo permits, etc.); Manage permit process including delivery of master building permit and ensures all trade permits, subs permits are delivered on time and assists contractor or sub-contractors as needed. Manage permit revisions and coordinate all time sensitive deliverables by Architects, Engineers, Contractors and other consultants associated with the delivery of project.
  • Manage the upfront schedule of values with General Contractor and Subcontractors. Structures draws/payments in to best represented fairly for work in place and on time. Make projections on the financial status of the project.
  • Coordinate the overall project construction documents quality control process during the various planning phases and to ensure that the design team has delivered in compliance with project requirements and has coordinated the sets between the various design team members and disciplines.
  • Manage the General Contractor to ensure proper understanding of the scope of work, performance and schedule requirements and contract specifications and procedures.
  • Coordinate the entire project closeout and turnover process, including but not limited to completion of all punch list and warranty items with Resident Services team and all required functions with Property Management Team to ensure a smooth transition into building Property Management

Project Manager

Ortega Construction Company
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Company Overview: Builds residential and commercial projects in South Florida which include medical facilities, religious sanctuaries, apartments, commercial buildings, national monuments, retail establishments, historic preservation, hotels, theaters, schools, and government projects.
  • Responsible for the overall management and coordination of the First Street project, a mix used 194-unit rental apartment building with a cost of $31,255,000.
  • Responsible for monthly pay application processing for bank draws.
  • Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
  • Responsible for the project schedule.
  • Manages relationship with project ownership team.
  • Leads Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings.
  • Responsible for hiring of project team for the project.
  • Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
  • Reviewing RFI’s for cost and impact on project schedule.
  • Negotiating Change orders.
  • Change order processing.
  • Responsible for the adherence of OSHA standards and management of project team to enforce OSHA standards on the job site.
  • Responsible for the management of job site specific safety plan.
  • Leads project team consisting of two Superintendents, one Assistant Project Manager, Safety Manager, and Project Administrator.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
  • Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
  • Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
  • Responsible for buyout process.
  • Review and issue subcontract agreements.

Pre-Construction Manager

Nolan Reynolds International
07.2018 - 04.2020
  • Company Overview: Real estate development company that acquires, develops, constructs and manages commercial, industrial, hospitality and multi-family residential properties in the United States and Latin America.
  • Construction Cost Analysis of all business development opportunities and the formulation of high-level construction estimates, using data analytics, current construction cost, and RS Means used by the development team to initiate their financial analysis.
  • Collaboration with the Development Project Managers in the analysis of all development opportunities.
  • Review of zoning, building standards, permitting requirements for all development opportunities.
  • Manage multiple development opportunities and all aspects that relate to pre-construction including budgeting, due diligence, project analysis, and evaluation.
  • Project accounting and control of records for all business development opportunities.
  • Site Investigations analysis including Survey, Geotechnical, and Environmental reports.
  • Schedule formulation for schematic design, design development, construction documents, permitting and initial high-level construction timeline.
  • Change Order and Schedule Conformance evaluation.
  • Lead Design team and General Contractor research, investigation, and selection.
  • Assembly and submittal of permitting documentation.
  • Monthly Pre-Construction expenditures reporting to the Vice President of Construction.
  • Participates in design decisions, evaluations, studies, value engineering, value analysis, scheduling, constructability reviews.
  • Evaluate site feasibility including delivery accommodations.
  • Lead project design team management and coordination to complete all project related design and construction documents.
  • Work with the operations division through the design process to understand their preferences and programming requirements.
  • Bid and contract all build out such as restaurants, coworking spaces, and groceries within the mix used projects.

Project Manager

Beauchamp Construction Company
05.2015 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: Builds residential and commercial projects in South Florida which include medical facilities, religious sanctuaries, apartments, commercial buildings, national monuments, retail establishments, historic preservation, hotels, theaters, schools, and government projects.
  • Responsible for the management and coordination of the Wynwood 25 project 8-story apartment mixed use 295,000 square feet building with 298 units and 358 spaces.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
  • Coordination of O.A.C. meetings and reporting to Beauchamp Construction Executive construction committee.
  • Maintains good relations with owner’s representative while maintaining company’s interest at the forefront.
  • Maintains PCO log and requisitions to owner.
  • Responsible for timely and accurately submitting pay applications to owner/bank.
  • Coordination of weekly subcontractor meetings, creation of meeting minutes on a weekly basis for subcontractor meetings.
  • Responsible for bidding, scoping and contracting with subcontractors.
  • Management of information and communication between owner, architect, MEP engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Coordination of MEP meetings between subcontractors, architect, and MEP Engineers.
  • Coordination and distribution of all RFI’s, submittal, bulletins, issued by architect and MEP Engineer.
  • Supervision of project team which consist of general superintendent, 3 superintendents, 1 project engineer.
  • Upholds all OSHA safety standards and ensures project team manages the job safely.
  • Mentoring and training younger team members so they can become better at their jobs and in turn become better employees and better team members.

Assistant Project Manager

Beauchamp Construction Company
05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Company Overview: Builds residential and commercial projects in South Florida which include medical facilities, religious sanctuaries, apartments, commercial buildings, national monuments, retail establishments, historic preservation, hotels, theaters, schools, and government projects.
  • Responsible for the management and coordination of the of the Costa Hollywood project which consisted of 307 units. The north building included 31 different type units, the south building has 28 different type units, and the approximate square footage is 550,000.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
  • Coordination of O.A.C. meetings and reporting to Beauchamp Construction Executive construction committee.
  • Coordination of weekly subcontractor meetings, creation of meeting minutes on a weekly basis for subcontractor meetings.
  • Responsible for bidding, scoping and contracting of the landscaping, millwork, bathroom accessory, and final cleaning packages.
  • Management of information and communication between owner, architect, MEP engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Coordination of MEP meetings between subcontractors, architect, and MEP Engineers.
  • Coordination and distribution of all RFI’s, submittal, bulletins, issued by architect and MEP Engineer.
  • Management of the inspection process for the project.
  • Responsible for expediting project plan revisions through the Hollywood building department.
  • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
  • Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintains project and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
  • Management of project plans and punch out process.
  • Manage project closeout and obtain all warranties required for final acceptance. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Project Manager

G.T. McDonald Enterprise, Inc.
07.2013 - 04.2015
  • Company Overview: General Contractor builds residential and commercial projects which include commercial buildings, hotels, and apartments.
  • Responsible successful renovation of a historical 4 story, high end boutique hotel, with 25 units, meeting room, kitchen, and upper roof bar/kitchen.
  • From 12/5/2013 to 2/10/2014 worked in between both New River Phase III and Kaskades.
  • Responsible for all change order procurement, management, and negotiations.
  • Responsible for overall project schedule under the supervision of a project executive.
  • Coordination of MEP meetings between subcontractors, architect, and MEP Engineers.
  • Coordination and Planning for all the concrete pours including MOT set up and all underground work by MEP’s.
  • Management and Coordination of the interiors build out.
  • Coordination of installation of well, grease trap, and taps to the building.
  • Management of two lighting packages for the project.
  • Coordination with architects Urban Robots and MEP Engineer Steve Feller of low voltage plans and ensuring that all changes created by RFI’s were updated by both entities for issuance of new bulletins to the project plans.
  • Management of release date for FF&E good for the hotel.
  • Coordination with water proofing company, special inspector, and owner Inspection Company of the different waterproofing requirements through the building.
  • Responsible of all project inspection with private provider for the project.
  • Compiling and Distribution to subcontractors of latest project drawings using an FTP site for subs to access plans. Management of all project information in Prolog; RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes for OAC and Subcontractor meetings.
  • Coordination with main office estimating department to ensure that all subcontractors needed on the project were bought out.
  • Coordination with main office so that all packages such as; millwork, lighting/electrical package, tile/marble, wood flooring, glass, hot tubs, plumbing package, which were coming from different parts of the US and the world would arrive on time to the job site.

Assistant Project Manager

Beauchamp Construction Company
07.2013 - 12.2013
  • Company Overview: Builds residential and commercial projects in South Florida which include medical facilities, religious sanctuaries, apartments, commercial buildings, national monuments, retail establishments, historic preservation, hotels, theaters, schools, and government projects.
  • Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing submittals from contractors.
  • Coordination of weekly subcontractor meetings, creation of meeting minutes on a weekly basis for subcontractor meetings.
  • Management of information and communication between owner, architect, MEP engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Coordination of MEP meetings between subcontractors, architect, and MEP Engineers.
  • Coordination and distribution of all RFI’s, submittal, bulletins issued by architect, structural engineer and MEP Engineer.
  • Management of the inspection process for the project.
  • Responsible for expediting project plan revisions through the Fort Lauderdale building department.
  • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
  • Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions. Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintains project and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
  • Management of project plans and punch out process.
  • Manage project closeout and obtain all warranties required for final acceptance. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Project Engineer/Safety Manager

Beauchamp Construction Company
12.2005 - 06.2013
  • Company Overview: Builds residential and commercial projects in South Florida which include medical facilities, religious sanctuaries, apartments, commercial buildings, national monuments, retail establishments, historic preservation, hotels, theaters, schools, and government projects.
  • Managed the safety performance of job sites ranging from $5million to $83 million as well as leading teams in the implementation of the company safety program including hurricane preparedness. As Site Supervisor for an 86-building residential housing project with an estimated value of $40 million was responsible for managing, supervising, leading, directing, scheduling, and coordinating a workforce ranging from 150 to 40 workers in the construction process to meet contractual deadlines.
  • Experienced in managing and contributing to safety performance of multiple projects at one time ranging from$5 million to $80 million, with broad range of activities such as: safety analysis, safety performance management, strategy formulation and recommendation on safety program, evaluations and analysis of accidents, JHA creation management, Root Cause Analysis formulation management, experience in safety presentations and other written materials, and presentation and discussion of such materials with senior management.
  • Achieved an accident rate of 1.6 and a DART rate of 2.4 in 2011 at the Scott Carver Job Site a Residential Development consisting of 86 buildings.
  • Manage, implement, and monitor the company safety and health policy working cross functionally and partnering with Project Managers and Superintendents.
  • Managed the safety and health policy for Beauchamp Construction for the Miami International North Terminal Development project and for the Regional Commuter Facility project for American Eagle.
  • Achieved an accident rate of 3.48 for 3 years for a total of 401,259-man hours at the NTD project in 2009.
  • Improve the knowledge of OSHA’s new and current standards by developing and implementing monthly training.
  • Conduct Monthly Safety Inspections at all current job sites.
  • Coordinate, supervise, and manage subcontractors using project management, project scheduling, and clear communication skills in order to meet project deadline at the Scott Carver job site.
  • Initiate and manage the building inspection process through positive relationships building with all Miami Dade Building Department Inspectors.
  • Initiate and manage the building close out process to enable our project team to meet contract turn over dates.
  • Supervise and manage the punch out process for 150 units of the Scott Carver project.
  • Coordinated approximately 3,500 time and material tickets and processed them through the NTD system. From 2005 through 2008 participated in projects ranging from $5 million to $57 million in which responsibilities included; safety management, coordination, supervision of subcontractors, and transmittal of information.

Manager

Mereco International
01.2005 - 12.2005
  • Company Overview: Importer and distributer of Turkish Marble, Travertine, and slabs throughout Florida.
  • Responsible for the procurement, storage, distribution, and transportation of marble throughout Florida. Determination of detailed requirements, within available or allocated resources, for funds, manpower, facilities, equipment, supplies, and services.
  • Coordinated the release, delivery, and receipt of 40 to 50 containers a month from the Port of Miami, Port of Savannah, and the port of Jacksonville.
  • Managed the monthly inventory, monthly sales, and distribution of $1.5 million of marble.
  • Coordinated the design of an inventory system.

Supply Aviation Specialist

United States Marine Corps
05.2000 - 05.2004
  • Perform all functions related to providing aviation peculiar supply support, to include inventory management, material management, facilities and storage management, personnel staffing, and requisitioning procedures.
  • Processed 550 critical requisitions which contributed to a 90.87% mission capability rate for two squadrons of AVBII Harriers deployed on the Bonhomme Richard in support of Iraqi Freedom.
  • Expedited high priority aircraft part requirements and verified requisitions status on the daily aircraft material readiness report.
  • Validation of customer requirements, processing requisitions, submitting requisitions, initiating appropriate follow-up actions, and processing and delivering material in accordance with all government regulations and procedures.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

University of Miami
12.2012

Bachelor of Science in Management (BS) - undefined

University of Phoenix (On-Line)
08.2008

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Result Oriented
  • Project Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptable
  • Risk Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Construction Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Group Leadership
  • Client relationship management
  • Project planning
  • Scope management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Cost control
  • Contract preparation
  • Quality control
  • Project management
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Budget control
  • Excellent communication
  • Conflict resolution

Websites

Certification

  • OSHA 30 hour certification 600062299.
  • OSHA 10 hour certification 001043997.

Languages

Fluent in reading and writing in Spanish.

Additional Information

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communicational skills.
  • Skilled in Procore, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
  • Associated General Contractors of America Leadership in Construction Workshop.
  • Member of the National Association of Hispanic MBA’s.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Cumming Group
10.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Terra Group
06.2021 - 10.2023

Project Manager

Ortega Construction Company
04.2020 - 06.2021

Pre-Construction Manager

Nolan Reynolds International
07.2018 - 04.2020

Project Manager

Beauchamp Construction Company
05.2015 - 07.2018

Assistant Project Manager

Beauchamp Construction Company
05.2015 - 08.2017

Project Manager

G.T. McDonald Enterprise, Inc.
07.2013 - 04.2015

Assistant Project Manager

Beauchamp Construction Company
07.2013 - 12.2013

Project Engineer/Safety Manager

Beauchamp Construction Company
12.2005 - 06.2013

Manager

Mereco International
01.2005 - 12.2005

Supply Aviation Specialist

United States Marine Corps
05.2000 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Science in Management (BS) - undefined

University of Phoenix (On-Line)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

University of Miami

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