Design Manager with over 14 years of experience and a proven record of managing design projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client vision. Skilled in BIM management, leveraging technology to optimize design workflows, enhance collaboration, and ensure data accuracy. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, efficient design solutions. Demonstrates strong expertise in project management, creative direction, and quality control to meet project benchmarks and drive excellence.
• Developed and implemented BIM standards, processes, and protocols to ensure consistent project workflows and adherence to best practices.
• Federated models by integrating multiple discipline-specific models (architectural, structural, MEP) into a single, cohesive BIM environment, facilitating cross-discipline coordination and streamlining clash detection.
• Conducted clash detection and conflict resolution, ensuring coordination among all disciplines to prevent issues in the construction phase.
• Led coordination meetings with architects, engineers, and contractors to review model progress, resolve conflicts, and align teams on project goals and BIM standards.
• Managed and maintained BIM data integrity, updating models to reflect design changes and project milestones, ensuring accurate and reliable project information.
• Trained and supported team members in BIM software, protocols, and workflows, addressing technical challenges to enhance efficiency and model accuracy.
• Acted as liaison among architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders, promoting seamless communication and shared understanding of BIM data and visualizations.
• Conducted quality control checks on BIM deliverables, verifying adherence to project and industry standards before release.
• Documented BIM processes, model changes, and as-built conditions, creating detailed reports to support client and stakeholder decision-making.
• Aligned project design with owner’s vision, functional requirements, and financial goals, balancing aesthetics with operational needs.
• Created standardized project schedules tailored to specific project types, optimizing planning and synchronizing design phases with the overall project timeline.
• Led negotiations, defined scope, and developed contracts with design teams, establishing clear objectives and expectations from the outset.
• Acted as primary liaison between owner, design team, and consultants, facilitating seamless communication and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developed and implemented standardized checklists to streamline quality control, ensuring design compliance with project benchmarks, regulatory standards, and owner-specific requirements. Conducted regular quality reviews to verify adherence to codes and project goals, proactively addressing any deviations to maintain consistency and performance.
• Oversaw RFI (Request for Information) and submittal processes, ensuring timely responses, approvals, and thorough tracking of design clarifications.
• Reviewed and approved change orders, assessing cost, schedule, and impact implications to confirm alignment with project goals and the owner’s budget.
• Managed design-related budgets in collaboration with cost estimators and project teams, conducting value engineering to optimize design within budget constraints.
• Identified and mitigated design-related risks, developing strategies to minimize impacts on cost, schedule, and quality through proactive planning.
• Verified design documentation accuracy and completeness, ensuring drawings, specifications, and reports consistently met owner goals and regulatory requirements.
• Performed construction survey, analysis and development of legal and executive projects for different types of buildings.
• Developed project budgets and comprehensive work schedules as essential monitoring tools to monitor progress.
• Proactively adjusted plans to align with budget and schedule goals.
• Aparecida Shopping is the first shopping center in the city of Aparecida de Goiânia, which is the largest metropolitan region near the capital of the state of Goiás.
• Data: 37,000 m² of built area, 5 anchor stores, 5 cinema halls, 200 stores, an integrated supermarket, a spacious food court, and over 1,000 parking spaces
• Led the design coordination for the shopping mall from its inception, remaining on-site from the groundbreaking phase to ensure seamless execution and collaboration throughout the project
• Coordinated various teams, ensuring seamless communication, and addressing logistical challenges
• Developed comprehensive design briefs outlining project objectives and scope for clear communication with internal teams and external partners alike.
• Served as the primary point of contact for clients during project execution, ensuring their expectations were met while maintaining strong relationships.
• Participated in facade design, complex installations, and the optimization of layout
• Contributed to defining critical infrastructure elements such as parking facilities and the food court
• Supported with technical contract negotiation - legal and financial support and reports.