MARIA MERCEDES DIAZ
Orlando
Summary
Versatile Professional at commercial and residential projects of varying scales. Pragmatic and methodical professional well-versed in detailing work, with more than 30 years in construction and engineering.
Effective in fast-paced environments where deadlines are the priority and multitasking is the norm. Offers in-depth understanding of project lifecycles and project development methodologies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
ESTIMATOR /PROJECT ENGINEER/PURCHASING AGENT
DIMENSIONS CABINETRY AND MILLWORK INC
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
- Enhanced communication between departments by providing detailed cost breakdowns and explanations for project bids.
- Reduced time spent on data entry tasks, implementing an organized system for tracking historical pricing information.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable prices and terms to lower material cost
- Analyzed subcontractor bids for completeness and accuracy, ensuring alignment with project requirements and budgets.
- Maintained an extensive database of unit costs, enabling quick reference during the estimation process for increased efficiency.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for project.
- Improved communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
- Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
- Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Reviewed completed projects'' actual costs compared against estimates as part of a continuous improvement process, refining future estimates based on lessons learned.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
DESIGN ENGINEER
CFF
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
DRAFTER & DESIGN COMMERCIAL MILLWORK
J&J MILLWORK INC
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Created, printed and modified Shop drawings Millwork in AutoCAD .
*OUTSOURCING DRAFTER & DESIGNER COMMERC. MILLWORK
FOR:JV INSTALLATION -OMEGA KITCHEN-HIDDEN DRAFTERS
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.
Assistant Project Manager
CR Global Llc
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability for New Constructions and Renovations Building.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
*CEO - PROJECT MANAGER RESIDENCIAL CONSTRUCTIONS
QUEDICA
01.2003 - 04.2016
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
- Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
Building Inspector Architect
National Fund For Urban Development
10.1989 - 12.2002
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - ARCHITECTURE
UNIVERSITY oF THE ANDES
MERIDA VENEZUELA1989
Skills
- Architectural knowledge
- Strong knowledge of design trends
- Commercial and Residential Millwork Knowledge
- Project estimation and bidding
- Value Engineering
- Infrastructure costs monitoring
- Estimating Software
- Bluebeam Revu Software
- Construction techniques
- Project Management skills
- Process RFI's
- Building Renovation Knowledge
- Vendor relationships
- Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint,Publisher, outlook)
- CAD software proficiency (Autocad LT 2024)
- Xactimate
- 20-20 Design Software
- Microsoft Project
- Remote meeting (Zoom , Skype , etc)
- Google workspace
- Procore Construction Management software
- Motivated self-starter
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Positive and friendly
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Easy learning for new knowledge
- Organized
- Clear and concise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Blueprint Analysis
Timeline
ESTIMATOR /PROJECT ENGINEER/PURCHASING AGENT
DIMENSIONS CABINETRY AND MILLWORK INC
03.2023 - 04.2024
DESIGN ENGINEER
CFF
01.2023 - 03.2023
DRAFTER & DESIGN COMMERCIAL MILLWORK
J&J MILLWORK INC
10.2018 - 02.2022
*OUTSOURCING DRAFTER & DESIGNER COMMERC. MILLWORK
FOR:JV INSTALLATION -OMEGA KITCHEN-HIDDEN DRAFTERS
01.2018 - 10.2018
Assistant Project Manager
CR Global Llc
05.2017 - 12.2017
*CEO - PROJECT MANAGER RESIDENCIAL CONSTRUCTIONS
QUEDICA
01.2003 - 04.2016
Building Inspector Architect
National Fund For Urban Development
10.1989 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Architecture - ARCHITECTURE
UNIVERSITY oF THE ANDES
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