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Marcos De Souza

Mountain View,CA

Summary

Adept at project planning and development, I leveraged advanced problem-solving skills at FP Construction in Richmond-CA to enhance stakeholder satisfaction and ensure timely project completion. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, strong client relations significantly contributed to achieving high-quality results, underscoring my ability to adapt and excel in diverse environments. Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager/Formwork Engineer

Apex RC Frames
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for the projects.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
  • Completed projects within tight deadlines,
  • Training the crew members how to execute the concrete structures using metal formwork and shoring equipments.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Instructions to the crew of workers how to carry out the work safely and healthily.
  • Inspection and certification of all lifting equipments on site.

Field Service Technician

Orguel - Formwork and Shoring.
11.2018 - 04.2024
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing prompt and efficient on-site support for technical issues.
  • Established positive customer relationships by providing punctual, cost-effective solutions.
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
  • Contributed to revenue growth by identifying sales opportunities during site visits, promoting additional products or services that align with customer requirements.

Conducted comprehensive training sessions for the client workers, significantly improving their onboarding process and technical skills also providing certification to their crew members to correctly operate de equipments rented from my company.

  • Collected technical information for the engineers time elaborate the engineering plans.

Self Employ

Owner
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Coordinated budget for the entire execution of the project.
  • Developed and approved residential plans in the City building department.
  • Purchase all type of materials to execute the entire project.
  • Inspections in all jobs executed by the subcontractors.

Field Supervisor

Oeste Formas- Concrete Formwork.
02.2015 - 04.2016
  • Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
  • Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Presented reports to demonstrate the progress of the construction site.
  • Met with customers to resolve issues and build

productive relationships.

  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Conducted comprehensive training sessions for the client workers, significantly improving their onboarding process and technical skills also providing certification to their crew members to correctly operate de equipments rented from my company.
  • Collected technical information for the engineers time elaborate the engineering plans.

Engineering Project Technician /Field Supervisor

Doka Brazil Concrete Formwork Company.
02.2011 - 07.2014
  • Developed Formwork and shoring solutions for concrete projects using AutoCad.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing prompt and efficient on-site support for technical issues.
  • Established positive customer relationships by providing punctual, cost-effective solutions.
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
  • Contributed to revenue growth by identifying sales opportunities during site visits, promoting additional products or services that align with customer requirements.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets as a result of strong planning skills and disciplined execution efforts throughout each stage of the each project.
  • Ensured timely project completion by diligently tracking progress, conducting regular status updates, and addressing potential roadblocks.
  • Clarified project scope, objectives, and deliverables by working closely with engineers time.
  • Conducted comprehensive training sessions for the client workers, significantly improving their onboarding process and technical skills also providing certification to their crew members to correctly operate de equipments rented from my company.
  • Collected technical information for the engineers time elaborate the engineering plans.
  • Certification in the followings products:
  • Frami, Framax, Top50, Dokaflex, Dokadek, Shoring Towers D1, D2 and Staxo 40, Dam Formwork D12 and D15, Working "K" Platform and MF240 Climbing Systems.

Formwork Designer

Peri Brazil - Formwork, Shoring and Scaffolding.
08.2009 - 10.2010
  • Developed Formwork and shoring plans with cost-effective solutions for concrete projects using AutoCad.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
  • Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.


Construction Superintendent

FP Construction
03.2003 - 10.2008
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
  • Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
  • Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level.
  • Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Maintained accurate records related to project progress reports, change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices for timely submission to clients or regulatory agencies when required.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring quality work throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
  • Maximized use of resources by implementing lean construction practices that reduced waste and improved overall efficiency on job sites.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.

Owner Builder

Owner
01.2000 - 12.2002
  • Coordinated budget for the entire execution of the project.
  • Developed and approved residential plans in the City building department.
  • Purchase all type of materials to execute the entire project.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records related to project progress reports, change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices for timely submission to clients or regulatory agencies when required.
  • Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Maximized use of resources by implementing lean construction practices that reduced waste and improved overall efficiency on job sites.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Construction Technology

UNICAMP- Universidade Estadual De Campinas
Sao Paulo - Brazil
12-1994

Skills

  • Project planning and development
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project tracking
  • Client Relations
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Work flow planning
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Document Management
  • Project scope
  • Budget Control
  • Technical understanding
  • Processes and procedures
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Technical Support
  • Construction management
  • Residential construction
  • Permit processing
  • Multi Language
  • Easy of adaptation to different environments
  • AutoCAD
  • Windows, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Lotus Notes-IBM
  • Salesforce
  • Quicken Budget
  • Work at Heights

Certification

  • Work at Heights - Brazil.
  • Certificate in Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment Accessories - Ireland.
  • ESL- English as Second Language - Berkeley -CA.


Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Project Manager/Formwork Engineer

Apex RC Frames
05.2024 - 08.2024

Field Service Technician

Orguel - Formwork and Shoring.
11.2018 - 04.2024

Self Employ

Owner
05.2016 - 10.2018

Field Supervisor

Oeste Formas- Concrete Formwork.
02.2015 - 04.2016

Engineering Project Technician /Field Supervisor

Doka Brazil Concrete Formwork Company.
02.2011 - 07.2014

Formwork Designer

Peri Brazil - Formwork, Shoring and Scaffolding.
08.2009 - 10.2010

Construction Superintendent

FP Construction
03.2003 - 10.2008

Owner Builder

Owner
01.2000 - 12.2002

Bachelor of Science - Civil Construction Technology

UNICAMP- Universidade Estadual De Campinas
Marcos De Souza