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Laura Jimenez

Coral Springs,FL

Summary

Construction Project Management Master Degree with background in Architecture. Strong technical proficiency with work history in plumbing fixtures sales. In-depth knowledge of Bluebeam, 2020 Design, Project Sight, Revit, ERP, coupled with sales and customer service abilities. Proven history of leadership and decision-making.

Goal-oriented professional with 12+ years of hand-on experience as a project architect. I bring forth expertise in team building, leadership & quality control management for every job.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Architectural Project Engineer

Americaribe, LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed project plans and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill sets and monitored progress to ensure timely completion.
  • Managed resources, such as materials, personnel, and subcontractors, to achieve project goals.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness prior to construction commencement.
  • Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
  • Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
  • Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Support team with RFI and Submittals.
  • Interior finishes (millwork, paint, bath accessories, wallcovering, carpet, tile, etc.) supervision and coordination.
  • Follow up with completion list and punch out walk with ownership and interior designer.

Quality Control Inspector

Paramount Consulting & Engineering
Miami, FL
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provide owner and AOR with assurance (and evidence) that what is being installed on the project is exactly what was anticipated and designed, both in terms of product performance and warranty coverage/period.
  • Provide GC with information about deficiencies in installations, substrates, products, etc. in a timely manner to avoid affecting the schedule.
  • Meet with GC and subcontractors for kickoff meetings before starting inspections.
  • Visit job sites to perform quality control and special inspections (Glazing installation, Below & Above Grade Waterproofing Application), Stucco, and Paint.

Construction Project Coordinator

Stratus Unlimited
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Prepare documents for client and construction meetings.
  • Reviewed contractor scope, material estimates and pricing take-offs to optimize competitive bidding processes.
  • Keep the FPC informed of any price changes, and provide change order documentation.
  • Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
  • Led weekly status meeting and followed up with stakeholders and subcontractors.
  • Kept Project management informed of project statuses.
  • Keep ERP Project Schedule updated with all non-financial information.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Organized and maintained all files related to regulatory actions.
  • Assisted with analysis and data gathering in support of risk assessment.
  • Communicate project costs, details, documents, PO instructions to the Financial Project Coordinator.

Plumbing Sales Specialist

Allied Kitchen & Bath
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2018 - 04.2021
  • Cultivated lucrative relationships with clients by providing exemplary service and utilizing dynamic communication skills.
  • Asked questions to better understand customer needs and recommended products to fulfill project requirements.
  • Assisted customers in plumbing department by answering questions and helping find needed items.
  • Coordinate deliveries and answer sales calls for general information, addressing and resolving customer concerns or questions.
  • Retail sales (Luxury Plumbing).

Kitchen Design Specialist

Home Depot
Coconut Creek, FL
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Outlined plans based on client budgets and needs with flooring, cabinets, appliances and countertops.
  • Held in-home consultations for custom plans.
  • Designing floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for presentation to client.
  • Collaborated with customers, adjusting plans as needed to satisfy client needs and requirements.
  • Retail Sales.
  • Developed new relationships with 5 kitchen suppliers.
  • Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
  • Used 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, creating "wow effect."

Kitchen and Bath Designer

Meltini Kitchen & Bath
Boynton Beach, FL
07.2016 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
  • Held in-home consultations for custom plans.
  • Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
  • Used 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, creating "wow effect."
  • Implemented client needs from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Kitchen & Bath Designer /AutoCAD Draftsman

Sculptured Woodworks
Pompano Beach, FL
02.2016 - 08.2016

• Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.

• Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring.

• Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.

Supervisor /Architectural Designer

Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
06.2011 - 01.2016
  • Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Supporting 65 General Contractor.
  • Evaluation of lands, for future projects (public schools all over the country).
  • Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
  • Used architectural and structural-based external reference drawing files as backgrounds for communication, electrical, HVAC mechanical and structural revisions.
  • Researched building codes and properly applied to designs.

AutoCAD Draftsman

Arch. Cesar Mejia
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Created designs using computer programs such as AutoCAD and to complete shop drawings.
  • Received and reviewed details from design professionals to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.

Education

Master of Science - Construction Management

Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA (UNIBE)
SANTO DOMINGO, DOM. REP.
11.2012

Skills

Customer interaction

  • Custom plumbing systems specialist
  • Computer skills
  • Problem resolution
  • Strong technical detailing skill
  • Project Planning
  • Design Development
  • Client Satisfaction & Retention
  • Interpreting blueprints
  • Permit processing
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Building site supervision
  • MS Office proficient
  • Construction management
  • Quantity surveys
  • OSHA safety requirements

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

TECHNICAL

  • PlandGrid
  • Procore
  • Project Sight
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • AutoDesk
  • 2020 Design
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Sketchup
  • Adobe InDesign
  • MS Office Suite
  • QuickBooks
  • BuilderTrend
  • Specbooks
  • MS Sharepoint
  • ERP
  • AutoDesk
  • SmartSheet
  • Corrigo

Timeline

Architectural Project Engineer

Americaribe, LLC
06.2023 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

Paramount Consulting & Engineering
01.2022 - 05.2023

Construction Project Coordinator

Stratus Unlimited
04.2021 - 01.2022

Plumbing Sales Specialist

Allied Kitchen & Bath
05.2018 - 04.2021

Kitchen Design Specialist

Home Depot
05.2017 - 05.2018

Kitchen and Bath Designer

Meltini Kitchen & Bath
07.2016 - 05.2017

Kitchen & Bath Designer /AutoCAD Draftsman

Sculptured Woodworks
02.2016 - 08.2016

Supervisor /Architectural Designer

Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic
06.2011 - 01.2016

AutoCAD Draftsman

Arch. Cesar Mejia
06.2008 - 06.2010

Master of Science - Construction Management

Everglades University

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA (UNIBE)
Laura Jimenez