EDWIN STERLING
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
I am a civil engineer with a master's degree in business administration. I have led work teams effectively, supervising the execution and coordination of various tasks and multiple projects simultaneously. I value the contributions of others and foster a healthy environment that maximizes team creativity and productivity. I communicate openly and effectively with my teammates. I am passionate about civil engineering and committed to developing innovative and sustainable solutions that contribute to the growth and improvement of infrastructure and myself as a professional.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Director
HB CONSTRUCTORES E INGENIEROS
08 2020 - 12 2024
- Lead the correct execution of construction activities. Study environmental and construction areas.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring of documentation procedures during all phases of the projects.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to align organizational strategies with long-term business objectives through effective planning and execution of key projects.
- Streamlined communication channels with stakeholders, resulting in improved collaboration and decisionmaking.
- Implemented strategic project management methodologies, leading to efficient and successful project delivery.
Project Director
Hugo Josue Barrera
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Fix road infrastructure design plans to ensure optimal safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
- Coordinate and carry out the purchase of supplies for the correct execution of the construction site.
- Make sure each project verifies compliance to the established construction standards.
- Lead the correct execution of construction activities.
Assistant Engineer
Hugo Josue Barrera
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Collaborate with other members of the company on the development and tracing of multiple projects.
- Develop cost measurements in order to manage project budgets
- Prepare monthly reports on deeds, bid proposals and environmental impact statements.
- Analyze maps, survey reports and aerial photography to determine project direction.
Education
Master Of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL 01.2025 - 05.2026
MBA - Business Administration And Management
International University of La Rioja
Spain 02.2022 - 05.2023
Specialist in Finance - Corporate Finance
International University of La Rioja
Spain 02.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Ibague
Colombia 02.2014 - 07.2019
Skills
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Agreement negotiation
- Schedule management
- Financial administration
- Estimate preparation
- Bidding management
- Team leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Cost analysis
- Stakeholder relations
- Detail-oriented
- Staff management
- Strategic thinking
- Goal setting
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Master Of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Florida Atlantic University
01.2025 - 05.2026
MBA - Business Administration And Management
International University of La Rioja
02.2022 - 05.2023
Specialist in Finance - Corporate Finance
International University of La Rioja
02.2022 - 05.2023
Project Director
Hugo Josue Barrera
08.2019 - 07.2020
Assistant Engineer
Hugo Josue Barrera
07.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Ibague
02.2014 - 07.2019
Project Director
HB CONSTRUCTORES E INGENIEROS
08 2020 - 12 2024
Hobbies and Interests
When I am not working, I enjoy my spare time by spending the day with my wife and family. I love sports, especially soccer and basketball. On the weekends I tend to plan trips to towns and villages nearby, as well as trying out new restaurants in the city.
Certifications and Licenses
- Professional Civil Engineer License - National Professional Council of Engineering, Colombia (2019)
Certifications and Licenses
- Professional Civil Engineer License - National Professional Council of Engineering, Colombia (2019)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Ability to identify system performance indicators and the appropriate actions necessary to correct performance in order to keep project goals on track.
- Excellent critical thinking skills to identify alternative approaches and solutions to complex problems.
- Skilled in coordinating projects and keeping all parties on the same path in order to stay on schedule.
- Strong ability to communicate by listening and asking the right questions as well as writing effective reports.
- Advanced skills in using the entire Office suite, especially Excel and Project.
- Design and develop civil engineering projects, using design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Revit.
- Knowledge in programming languages for Front-end (HTML, CSS and JavaScript) and Back-end (Python, PHP Java and C#) software development.
Hobbies and Interests
When I am not working, I enjoy my spare time by spending the day with my wife and family. I love sports, especially soccer and basketball. On the weekends I tend to plan trips to towns and villages nearby, as well as trying out new restaurants in the city.