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Education
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Alfonso Mora

Alfonso Mora

Estimating / Project Controls / BS Civil Engineering
Houston,TX

Summary

  • Estimating of EPC Projects (20 yrs.)
  • Bilingual English-Spanish
  • Construction Mgmt. of Heavy Civil, Commercial, Industrial, Oil & Gas, Power and Water Projects
  • Materials Takeoff, Man-Hours Calculation, Equipment Evaluation and Quantification
  • Benchmarking (Historical Cost Data)
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Coding
  • Bid Negotiating with Subcontractors
  • Risk Analysis, Contingency & Escalation Costs
  • Software: Timberline, InEight, RS Means, MS Project, MS Office, On-Screen-Takeoff, Revu BlueBeam, 3D Navisworks Simulate
  • Elaboration of BOE (Basis of Estimate)

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA) Estimator

Exyte USA – ATF (Advanced Technology Facilities )
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed EPC Estimates Class 1-5; ranging $1 Million – $2.3 Billion USD
  • Support of Procurement team developing SOVs (Scope of Values), CBEs (Commercial Bid Evaluations) and providing estimate leveling and recommendations for major subcontracts awards
  • Leading and Mentoring of junior estimators and interns
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to address customer queries and complaints
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership

Manager of Estimating Latin America

Aptim Corporation - formerly CB&I Capital Services (Petrochemical Plants)
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Supervised 3 senior and 2 junior estimators developing EPC estimates Class 1-5; $2 MM – $320 MM range
  • Prepared and presented Final Estimate, Risk Register, Contingency, Schedule and Cash-Flow to Executive Leadership Team: CEO, CFO and VP’s - for estimates above $20 MM threshold
  • Traveled frequently to Latin America to attend pre-bid & post-bid meetings
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes

Lead Estimator (MEP, Civil, Structural)

Repcon, Inc. an EMCOR Industrial Services Company (Petrochemical Plants)
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Led 5 discipline senior estimators developing small capital projects and turnaround estimates
  • Developed, reviewed and presented Final Estimate, Proposal Letter and Clarifications / Exclusions with Sr. VP of Operations - Houston Region

Senior Estimator (Civil, Structural Steel)

H+M Industrial (Petrochemical Plants – Texas Gulf Coast)
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Elaborated and reviewed Final Estimate and Bid Offer with the CEO and VP of Construction
  • Attended bid walks and pre-bid meetings

Estimating & Proposals Mgr. (Steel Shop Fabrication in Colombia)

Berry Y&V (Bay Ltd. International Division - Colombia)
05.2014 - 06.2017
  • Prepared and submitted Commercial and Technical Proposals for the Fabrication of Carbon Steel Pressure Vessels, Piping Spools, Process Modules, Storage Tanks and Structural Steel items
  • Knowledgeable of Industry Codes and Standards: ANSI, ASTM, AWS, AISC, ACI, API and ASME
  • Reviewed Final Estimate, Fabrication Schedule and Clarifications/Exclusions Letters with International Division President for approval and submission of the Proposal

Lead Estimator / Senior Estimator (Mechanical, Civil & Structural Steel)

PCL Industrial Construction Co.
07.2012 - 01.2014
  • Coordinated 4 discipline estimators to perform MTOs (material take-offs), issued RFQs (request for quotes) to specialty subcontractors, material suppliers and equipment rental companies.
  • Attended site visits and pre-bid meetings in the Gulf Coast area.

Sr. CSA Estimator

Black & Veatch Corp. (Power Generating Units; Waste Water Treatment Plants)
07.2007 - 07.2012
  • Reviewed Bill of Materials and productivity rates for labor and equipment
  • Presented final estimate to Global Estimating Director for review and approval

Small Business Owner

Katy Premier Concierge Service LLC
10.2005 - 06.2007
  • Managed entire operations of this small business
  • Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities

Construction Manager / QC Manager (Buildings)

Vaughn Construction
08.2002 - 09.2005
  • Skilled in coordinating activities with diverse specialty subcontractors and to determine responsibility from faulty materials or defects in workmanship
  • Supervised team of 45 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work

Project Manager Assistant

Durocher Dock & Dredge, Inc. (Marine Construction)
11.1999 - 07.2002
  • Coordinated with General Superintendent the direct labor, rental equipment, materials and specialty subcontractors for offshore and onshore construction activities.
  • Prepared weekly project status reports for client and corporate office
  • Assisted with invoicing items.

Seismic GPS Surveying Coordinator

Geodetic Communications, Inc.
06.1996 - 10.1999
  • Worked as Global Positioning System (GPS) Surveying Coordinator on 2D and 3D seismic projects.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.

Resident Engineer / Estimator

Constructora Independiente, SA
10.1985 - 05.1996
  • Assisted with job costing, keeping track of change orders and scheduling.
  • Assisted with Project Closeout (closure checklist)

Education

PMP (Project Management Professional) Exam Preparation Boot Camp -

01.2014

US Accreditation -

Houston, TX, USA
Houston, TX
07.1997

Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering -

Universidad Veracruzana
01.1985

Skills

  • Goal-Oriented
  • Complaint Handling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Database Management
  • Work Prioritization
  • Employee Coaching

Affiliations

  • Member of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)
  • Member of the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)
  • Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Careerfocus

An EPCM project leader with 36 years of experience seeking a position as Director of Estimating / Senior Manager of Estimating. Open to domestic / international travel to project locations and/or short-term field assignments. USA & Mexican Citizenships. Global Entry (USA CBP). Non-smoker.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Volunteerism – Several Non-Profit Organizations (HISD, Purple Heart)
  • Playing Chess
  • Traveling
  • Musical Concerts

Timeline

Senior Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA) Estimator

Exyte USA – ATF (Advanced Technology Facilities )
01.2022 - Current

Manager of Estimating Latin America

Aptim Corporation - formerly CB&I Capital Services (Petrochemical Plants)
07.2019 - 11.2021

Lead Estimator (MEP, Civil, Structural)

Repcon, Inc. an EMCOR Industrial Services Company (Petrochemical Plants)
03.2018 - 06.2019

Senior Estimator (Civil, Structural Steel)

H+M Industrial (Petrochemical Plants – Texas Gulf Coast)
08.2017 - 01.2018

Estimating & Proposals Mgr. (Steel Shop Fabrication in Colombia)

Berry Y&V (Bay Ltd. International Division - Colombia)
05.2014 - 06.2017

Lead Estimator / Senior Estimator (Mechanical, Civil & Structural Steel)

PCL Industrial Construction Co.
07.2012 - 01.2014

Sr. CSA Estimator

Black & Veatch Corp. (Power Generating Units; Waste Water Treatment Plants)
07.2007 - 07.2012

Small Business Owner

Katy Premier Concierge Service LLC
10.2005 - 06.2007

Construction Manager / QC Manager (Buildings)

Vaughn Construction
08.2002 - 09.2005

Project Manager Assistant

Durocher Dock & Dredge, Inc. (Marine Construction)
11.1999 - 07.2002

Seismic GPS Surveying Coordinator

Geodetic Communications, Inc.
06.1996 - 10.1999

Resident Engineer / Estimator

Constructora Independiente, SA
10.1985 - 05.1996

US Accreditation -

Houston, TX, USA

PMP (Project Management Professional) Exam Preparation Boot Camp -

Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering -

Universidad Veracruzana

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