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Pedro R Armada Civil & Structural Engineer

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A dedicated, dynamic and highly motivated project and structural engineering professional combining 30 years’ industry experience with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, in full, on budget and in line with client expectations. Expertise in the high rise building and the oil & gas industries on a global scale having delivered major construction projects on residential, industrial and office buildings. A natural leader who manages and motivates multidisciplinary teams to achieve common aims and able to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously through effective planning and organisation skills. A wealth of construction, maintenance and health & safety management knowledge and strong financial acumen with the ability to implement highly cost-effective solutions for high value projects. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and builds positive relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders in multicultural environments using fluency in both English and Spanish.

Education

2000/2002 MSc Project Management at Catolica Andres Bello University, Caracas, Venezuela
1969/1976 Civil Structural Engineering at Santa Maria University, Caracas, Venezuela

Experience

01/2019 - Actual AIRPORT OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTRE (AOCC) PROJECT MANAGER at AODC Consulting S.A., Tocumen T2 Project • Panamá

Overseeing and developing input for design development of the AOCC (The command, coordination and control centre for the whole airport which integrates the diverse processes relating to the three major operational areas: passenger, baggage and cargo, and aircraft systems) identified in preconstruction and early phase design. Review and evaluate Special Systems designs and interface with designers and subcontractors to ensure quality and conformance of the installation to user requirements.
Manage and lead the execution and installation of the special systems work and its coordination with the balance of the project. Communicate and interface closely with the client to develop positive relationships and cooperation. Manage special systems testing process and interface closely with TIA and government representatives and outsourcing consultants. Process, evaluate, monitor, and control changes to the work for the Airport Special Systems

07/2017 - 07/2018 SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER FOR NON-PROCESS INFRASTRUCTURES at FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS, COBRE PANAMÁ PROJECT • Coclé, Panamá

Directed all the activities related to the project’s civil but also mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering aspects, which included devising and implementing effective plans, designs, layouts and project specifications and proposals.
Actively plan, review and schedule project, which contributed to overall and on time project completion. Effectively observed and recorded existing conditions and verified measurements. Diligently oversaw design/draft activities and produced drawings/sketches for designers and drafters

11/2015 - 06/2016 STRUCTURAL PROJECT ENGINEERING LEADER at PETROBELL INC. • Quito, Ecuador

Instrumental in management of all project’s civil and structural engineering aspects for the National Ecuadorian Oil & Gas Industry, which included devising and implementing effective plans, designs, layouts and project specifications and proposals. Conducted field work such as observation, recording existing conditions, and verifying measurements

06/2015 - 10/2015 RESIDENT ENGINEER (CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT) at CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS GROUP • Panama City, Panama

Assertively led structural civil works for South Plaza Mall project, which included grading, foundations, structural steel construction, and external works. Directed all elements of the planning and construction phases by subcontractors to ensure optimal efficiency and quality

06/2018 - 02/2015 PROJECT ENGINEER CONSULTANT III at STANTEC (FORMERLY PROCESSES UNLIMITED), Bakersfield, California

Directed all the structural civil design and field inspections of multidisciplinary oil and gas projects to ensure maximum quality and accuracy in line with expectations. Managed all aspects of the project’s civil and structural engineering by devising and implementing effective plans, designs, layouts and project specifications and proposals. Utilized computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering design documents, including SAP and RISA 3D.

01/2006 - 05/2008 DISCIPLINE PROJECT LEADER (STRUCTURAL DEPARTMENT) at G&C CONSTRUCTIONS AND CONSULTING • Maturin, Monagas State, Venezuela

Tasked with leading structural civil works for multidisciplinary oil and gas projects elaboration for PDVSA, including pipe corridor bridges, concrete retaining walls, administrative and pumping stations, control buildings, office buildings and industrial buildings at oil and gas stations. Determined requirements and identified key factors in planning and designing civil work specifications to ensure minimum delays and resolution of issues.

03/2005 - 07/2008 External Project Leader Civil Engineer & Structural Engineer at TDR ORGANIZATION • Maturin, Monagas State, Venezuela
01/2004 - 02/2005 Discipline Project Leader at Tecnoconsult, Maturin, Monagas State, Venezuela