Argelia A. Soteldo

• Orchestrated successful Glazing engineering projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.
• Developed clear project objectives aligned with client goals and requirements.
• Efficiently delegated responsibilities, fostering collaborative teams environment.
• Determined precise project specifications with meticulous attention to detail.
• Managed project schedules, optimizing efficiency and resolving issues promptly.
• Maintained project plans, proactively addressing changes and recommending actions.
• Prepared insightful project status reports for stakeholders.
• Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.

• Created and managed productivity reports and tracking spreadsheets for the Estimating Department.
• Prepared estimates by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Managed all levels of take-offs using PlanSwift and PlanHub while applying unit prices.
• Established and maintained relationships with Vendors, Providers, and General Contractors.
• Conducted follow-ups with General Contractors for estimates valued up to $1M.
• Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
• Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.

• As a Project Engineer at INEL MECA within the oil and energy sector, I specialized in conducting comprehensive analysis, calculations, and structural design for various civil engineering projects. Key responsibilities included:
• Proficiently led the dimensioning, modeling, and structural design of steel structures for the "Detail Engineering for the Modular Design of PETROURICA'S Oil Camp" project, serving Petrourica, a division of the PDVSA oil and gas company.
• Utilized Staad Pro Design V8i for structural design, incorporating steel and concrete structures, foundations, and specialized spaces such as refrigerated rooms for organic waste disposal.
• Prepared structural sketches to support Autocad design, ensuring precise project documentation.
• Conducted meticulous reviews of structural drawings and metric calculations, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Assumed the role of Civil Project Leader for the "Detail Engineering for the Modular Design of PETROURICA'S Oil Camp" project, showcasing leadership and management capabilities.
• Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.

In my role as a Telecommunications Civil Engineer, I played a pivotal role in the successful execution of civil engineering projects within the telecommunications sector. Key responsibilities and contributions included:

• Oversaw the design, review, and validation of engineering documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Conducted structural design and metric calculations to support the implementation of telecommunication projects.
• Managed logistics and planning for load studies on telecommunication towers, optimizing project efficiency.
• Assessed and reviewed the design and calculations for civil works and reinforcement projects across various towers, ensuring structural integrity.
• Enhanced customer relations by maintaining open and continuous communication, ensuring satisfaction with work meetings, particularly for "5M" and government projects.
• Proficiently handled telecommunications project documentation, wireless engineering documents, and as-built records.
• Served as Technical Director for the "5M" Movilnet project, overseeing the modernization and optimization of GSM and LTE equipment within telecommunication towers for the infrastructure department.
• Acted as the Team Leader for the Movistar Micro Nodes Project, leveraging expertise in civil works to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and expertise in telecommunications, particularly within the civil works domain.
• Utilized Autocad for drawing and design, contributing to precise project documentation.
• Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
• Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.

• Executed precise structural calculations for steel structures, concrete foundations, and underground water supply tanks. These calculations were meticulously integrated into the engineering documents for diverse projects, ensuring their structural integrity.
• Committed to professional growth, I consistently improved my knowledge of structural and foundation design, staying abreast of industry advancements and best practices.
• Leveraging Staad Pro 2006, I designed and modeled steel structures with a keen focus on wind and seismic considerations.
• My responsibilities extended to designing concrete foundations capable of supporting heavy equipment, beam and brace piles, and functionally efficient staircases.
• Played a pivotal role in project quality control by meticulously revising and correcting structural detail drawings, upholding the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Prepared comprehensive metric calculations for structural and foundation components, ensuring that project execution aligned with engineering standards and project specifications.
• Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.

During my tenure as a Resident Engineer, I played a vital role in overseeing the construction of multiple apartment buildings. My responsibilities included:

• Diligently supervised and controlled a wide range of civil works activities, from soil movement to foundation laying and structural construction, ensuring successful completion of each project.
• Conducted precise metric calculations and valuations, contributing to accurate project assessments and cost control.
• Effectively managed communications with construction workers' union, fostering positive and productive relationships to ensure smooth project operations.
• Wrote reports, kept thorough field notes and logged daily activities.