Cesar Smith Torres Novoa

• Overseeing general project progress on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting planning workflows day by day.
• Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
• Manage request for information (RFI).
• Maintained accurate documentation of several projects, facilitating efficient reviews and future reference.
• Interpretation of issued for construction (IFC) drawings and technical specifications.
• Budget control and monthly claim process.

The main achievement was to grow as a professional in engineering related matters. Starting from drafting works until project coordinator, the last project in charge was the construction of two new RESA (Runway End Safety Area) for the Calgary International Airport, a project with a budget of 4.2 million dollars successfully executed according to the schedule and budget and without delays.

• Provide tools/techniques to the workers so that they can easily perform their activities in the field.
• Maintained ongoing communication with project stakeholders through regular status updates.
• Prepare schedules for the entire project, and after the award of the project, prepare a daily schedule for workers/operators.
• Participated actively in safety training sessions to promote a safe work environment within the engineering department.
• Create weekly minutes and coordinate with client, consultant, and subcontractors.

• Used computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
• Review and understand issued for construction (IFC) or issued for tender (IFT) drawings and specifications to obtain quantifications and propose action plans for the project/opportunity (tender/bid).
• Drafting and issuing as-built drawings
• Supported project managers in generating accurate estimates for quantification of materials, working labor hours, and equipment needs based on drafted plans.
• Assist with getting quotations of services or materials required for projects.
• Survey information processing and analysis.