Clarissa Ramos
Carolina,Puerto Rico
Summary
Seasoned Cost Control Manager with a strong background in overseeing financial aspects of large-scale projects. Skillset includes developing and implementing cost control strategies, managing budgets, and optimizing operational efficiency. Proven track record in reducing expenses while ensuring quality standards are met. Adept at leading teams to drive financial success and business growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Cost Control
VPC Development Management Group
San Juan, Puerto Rico
06.2024 - Current
- Monitor cost of each project and notify when line item exceeds amount
- Supporting the development of estimates and budgets
- Identifying potential scope changes
- Provide input on project schedule
- Establish work breakdown and structures and prepare cost reports
- Apply strong analytical skills that will allow proper assessments of projects to identify potential issues
- Maintain and archive all project documentation
- Reviewing data for errors or inconsistencies and correcting any discrepancies
- Utilizing software tools and spreadsheets to analyze data sets for reporting purposes
- Developing computer databases and improving processes for data entry
- Analyzing complex data sets and reporting findings to management
- Assist with Road inspection when needed
Field Specialist Disaster Assess
ICF Inc LLC
, Puerto Rico
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Puerto Rico Disaster Management, On Call (Part-Time)
- Document damages (Public Government Building or Roads) and input them into the database.
- Coordinate and take part in site visits.
- Maintain and track the caseload in the management information system.
- Keep the project lead informed on the project process.
- Resolve any problems that may occur during a site visit.
- Confirm the damage assessment estimation cost.
- Puerto Rico Disaster Management, On Call (Part-Time)
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Observed field safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
Project Contro Estimator (Internship)
Luma Energy
, Puerto Rico
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Puerto Rico Capital Program.
- Review project plans, specifications, and other relevant documents to understand the scope of work and project requirements.
- Collaborated with senior estimators to ensure precise measurement and material quantities, contributing to the development of an accurate project cost estimate.
- Conduct a detailed quantity takeoff for various construction projects using industry-standard software and blueprints.
- Determine the unit cost for materials and equipment based on historical data, industry standards, and current market conditions during each phase of the project life.
- Analyze costs from the subcontractor for the specialized task, incorporating their costs into the overall project estimate.
- Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure accurate cost assessments.
- Prepare cost estimates, cost analysis, and price reviews for electrical projects.
- Collaborated with senior estimators to ensure precise measurement and material quantities, contributing to the development of an accurate project cost estimate.
- Prepared documentation, including detailed cost breakdowns, project schedules, and other relevant information for submission to project managers.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive and competitive document response to FEMA.
- Implementing quality control measures to enhance the reliability of project cost estimates.
- Adapted estimates to reflect changes in scope, materials, and labor requirements.
- Collaborated with project managers and engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Identifies potential risks associated with proposed projects and recommends strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Advises management regarding cost savings opportunities throughout the course of a project.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and new materials and technologies.
Construction Inspector
EAS & Associates, PSC
, Puerto Rico
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Data collection and confirmation of the initial inspection of the campus with the structural designer and subcontractor for documentation of existing conditions.
- Implement OSHA safety policies.
- Inspected construction sites to ensure compliance with state and local building codes.
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
- Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Monitored contractors' performance to ensure quality control compliance throughout the project duration.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals as needed during project development stages.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors over changes in scope or design issues arising during the course of work.
- Contributed expertise during pre-construction planning phases by providing input on potential solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Maintained records of all inspections performed including photographs taken onsite.
- Coordinated activities between multiple contractors working on the same project simultaneously.
- Identified safety issues and potential hazards at job sites.
- Attended weekly meetings with clients to discuss progress made towards completion of projects.
- Provided construction technical advice by reviewing the project's detailed scope of work.
- Coordinates activities and mediates between the construction subcontractor and school directors by participating in weekly meetings.
- Create a checklist, and submit official construction completion documentation to government officials.
Construction Inspector
SLSCO LTD
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Inspect dwelling damage assessment costs, document, and input into the database.
- Conducted a pre-construction meeting with the contractors.
- Assisted with the preparation of the internal compliance report and forms for quality control.
- Estimated percentage of work completed.
- Inspected construction sites to ensure compliance with state and local building codes.
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
- Maintained daily contact with contractor representatives to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities.
- Monitored contractors' performance to ensure quality control compliance throughout the project duration.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Education
Associate Degree Engineering - Engineering Technician
Ana G. Mendez University
Gurabo, P.R01.2023
High School Diploma -
JCS
New York, NY01.1999
Skills
- FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Programs
- Fully Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Microsoft knowledge (outlook, excel, word, and power point)
- Customer service skills
- Effective time management
- Organizational skills
- Proficiency in Construction estimating
- Strong analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Flexibility
- Knowledge of RS Means Software
- Budgeting and cost control
- Estimate production costs
- Cost analysis and control
- Cost tracking
- Cost Analysis
References
References upon interview.
Timeline
Project Cost Control
VPC Development Management Group
06.2024 - Current
Project Contro Estimator (Internship)
Luma Energy
09.2023 - 05.2024
Field Specialist Disaster Assess
ICF Inc LLC
03.2023 - 05.2024
Construction Inspector
EAS & Associates, PSC
01.2021 - 01.2023
Construction Inspector
SLSCO LTD
01.2017 - 01.2019
Associate Degree Engineering - Engineering Technician
Ana G. Mendez University
High School Diploma -
JCS
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