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RICARDO PIAMBA

RICARDO PIAMBA

Civil Engineer
Birkenhead

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 14 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Resourceful Project Manager with 7 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Civil Engineer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Project Manager

DRG GROUP SAS
Tulua, Valle Del Cauca - Colombia
03.2019 - 10.2022
  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing
  • Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations
  • Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings and blueprints
  • Computed resource quantities and requirements to give customers accurate price estimates
  • Performed maintenance tasks on urban systems, power plants and infrastructure
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers
  • Public Works
  • Staff Management
  • Topographic Surveying
  • Site Layout
  • Drafting
  • Lean manufacturing and design
  • Field data collection
  • Civil 3D Software Proficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs
  • Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility
  • Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports
  • Identified and resolved potential structural issues
  • Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets
  • Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs
  • Interacted with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets
  • Supported CIP projects and managed street and pavement projects
  • Presented project information and status updates to customers and fielded concerns
  • Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff for optimal project results
  • Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application
  • The above activities have been carried out in this company for more than 4 years and in more than 30 projects developed during this time
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety

Civil Engineer

Consorcio Obra Región Pacifico
Bogota, Cundinamarca - Colombia
02.2016 - 02.2019
  • Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications
  • Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings and blueprints
  • Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation
  • Managed and participated in on-site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities
  • Computed resource quantities and requirements to give customers accurate price estimates
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers
  • Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility
  • Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports
  • Interacted with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.

Surveyor

INTARCOL
Villavicencio , Meta - Colombia
01.2012 - 02.2016
  • Performed field calculations to complete assessments
  • Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations
  • Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data
  • Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots
  • Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans
  • Compared computations from field surveys against historical data and other documentation to determine accuracy of data
  • Completed daily data updates and submitted information to quality assurance for review and implementation
  • Produced detailed maps showing locations of boundaries and topographical features
  • Input and updated technical data for use in project reports and sketches
  • Used total station, precision level and GPS equipment to complete field surveys
  • Reviewed and checked surface models by comparing control points on ground with field equipment readings
  • Answered questions and provided information to public regarding assessment maps, surveys, boundaries and other concerns
  • Investigated land details such as deed information, zoning regulations and subdivision rules
  • Located monuments and natural geographical features to report on legal boundaries of over 1500 commercial lots using metes-and-bounds method

Surveyor

Consorcio Gestion Vial Nacional
Boyaca, Colombia
07.2011 - 12.2011
  • Performed field calculations to complete assessments
  • Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features
  • Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations
  • Reading and use of topographic data to complete the analysis of plots and roads and optimise the work by 100%

Surveyor Technician

CONSORCIOVIAL CPS 2010
Bogota, Colombia
05.2010 - 05.2011
  • Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys
  • Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work
  • Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans
  • Compared computations from field surveys against historical data and other documentation to determine accuracy of data
  • Used total station and precision level equipment to complete field surveys
  • Reviewed and checked surface models by comparing control points on ground with field equipment readings
  • Compiled, organized and corrected data with Civil 3D software

Surveyor Technician

CONSORCIO SAN MATEO
Bogota, Colombia
12.2009 - 06.2010
  • Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work
  • Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys
  • Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans
  • Completed daily data updates and submitted information to quality assurance for review and implementation these activities throughout the project
  • Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Construction Engineering

Pontificia Javeriana University
Cali, Colombia
02.2010 - 11.2015

Postgraduate Certificate - Architectural Design & Construction

Instituto De Educación Integral Líder Institute
Villavicencio, Colombia
07.2013 - 07.2014

Surveyor - Construction Technology

Universidad Nacional Abierta Y A Distancia
Bogota, Colombia
02.2008 - 12.2011

Skills

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

Certified Construction Cost Management, ALISON

Timeline

Project Manager

DRG GROUP SAS
03.2019 - 10.2022

Civil Engineer

Consorcio Obra Región Pacifico
02.2016 - 02.2019

Postgraduate Certificate - Architectural Design & Construction

Instituto De Educación Integral Líder Institute
07.2013 - 07.2014

Surveyor

INTARCOL
01.2012 - 02.2016

Surveyor

Consorcio Gestion Vial Nacional
07.2011 - 12.2011

Surveyor Technician

CONSORCIOVIAL CPS 2010
05.2010 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Construction Engineering

Pontificia Javeriana University
02.2010 - 11.2015

Surveyor Technician

CONSORCIO SAN MATEO
12.2009 - 06.2010

Surveyor - Construction Technology

Universidad Nacional Abierta Y A Distancia
02.2008 - 12.2011

Certified Construction Cost Management, ALISON

Certified Project Management, INDEX

Certified MS Project for Civil Engineer, ALISON

RICARDO PIAMBACivil Engineer