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LETICIA CLEMENTE

HILLSBORO,OR

Summary

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.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Manager/BIM Manager

DIM INTELIGENCIA EM PROJETOS (BRAZIL)
06.2023 - Current

• 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.

Design Manager

GPL INCORPORADORA
02.2020 - 06.2023

• 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.

Project Design Manager

PROJETIZA ASSESSORIA
04.2016 - 01.2020

• 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.

Design Coordinator

TOCTAO ENGENHARIA
11.2014 - 03.2016

• 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.

Project Leader/Civil Engineer

BROOKFIELD INCORPORACOES
09.2010 - 09.2014
  • Provided support to the preconstruction team during the programming phase of residential and commercial high-rise projects, ensuring design feasibility and client alignment.
  • Acted as the primary liaison among internal departments and external stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and project alignment.
  • Secured legal approvals, including environmental permitting, to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Developed project scopes and coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline execution and resource allocation.
  • Managed the internal project delivery process, including procurement and scheduling, to optimize workflow and team efficiency.
  • Analyzed weekly project status reports and negotiated change orders with contractors, focusing on cost-saving strategies.
  • Conducted on-site inspections to verify and resolve design issues, integrating solutions into project documentation.

Education

Specialization - Construction Management

Columbia University
New York, NY
12.2024

MBA - Project Management

IPOG - Instituto De Pós Graduação De Goiás
Goiânia, GO, Brazil
06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

UEG - Universidade Estadual De Goías
Anápolis, GO, Brazil
08.2010

Skills

  • Team leadership, teamwork and collaboration
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Contract management
  • Budget control
  • Project Coordination
  • Construction management
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Data Management
  • Design evaluation
  • BIM Coordination
  • MS Suite
  • Navisworks

Certification

  • Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn, September, 2024
  • Level 1 Information Manager - Basics, Plannerly, June, 2024
  • BIM Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management: Introduction to Lean Construction, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management: Managing Risk, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management: Planning and Scheduling, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management: Safety & Health, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management: Technology on the Jobsite, May, 2022
  • Creating a BIM Execution Plan, May, 2022
  • 5D BIM Training: Quantification, May, 2022
  • Managing and Reviewing Complementary Projects in Revit, Autodesk ATC, September, 2020
  • Managing and Implementing BIM Models On-Site, Autodesk ATC, September, 2020

Languages

English
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Design Manager/BIM Manager

DIM INTELIGENCIA EM PROJETOS (BRAZIL)
06.2023 - Current

Design Manager

GPL INCORPORADORA
02.2020 - 06.2023

Project Design Manager

PROJETIZA ASSESSORIA
04.2016 - 01.2020

Design Coordinator

TOCTAO ENGENHARIA
11.2014 - 03.2016

Project Leader/Civil Engineer

BROOKFIELD INCORPORACOES
09.2010 - 09.2014
  • Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn, September, 2024
  • Level 1 Information Manager - Basics, Plannerly, June, 2024
  • BIM Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management: Introduction to Lean Construction, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management: Managing Risk, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management: Planning and Scheduling, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management: Safety & Health, LinkedIn Learning, May, 2022
  • Construction Management: Technology on the Jobsite, May, 2022
  • Creating a BIM Execution Plan, May, 2022
  • 5D BIM Training: Quantification, May, 2022
  • Managing and Reviewing Complementary Projects in Revit, Autodesk ATC, September, 2020
  • Managing and Implementing BIM Models On-Site, Autodesk ATC, September, 2020

Specialization - Construction Management

Columbia University

MBA - Project Management

IPOG - Instituto De Pós Graduação De Goiás

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

UEG - Universidade Estadual De Goías
LETICIA CLEMENTE