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Ivan J. Baptista

Ivan J. Baptista

Project Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Estimator

  • Education

    • Universidad de los Andes (VE)

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      Bachelor's Degree Architecture

      Activities and Societies: Colegio de Ingenieros de Venezuela Colegio de Arquitectos de Venezuela Architecture program based on Engineering. Heavy technical emphasis in program.Worked as a sanitary installations' trainer for students (calculations and design) for three years until my graduation.

    • IESA

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      Certificate Programa de Gerencia para Ingenieros

      Program with 160 hours specially designed to complement engineer's training, with a design that involves organization's different strategic areas, and manages to develop skills that allow to evolve from engineer to manager.Areas of expertise included the following: Economic Environment, Organizational Behavior, Management Accounting, Managerial Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Manufacturing Strategies, Management Services, Management Information Systems… Show more Program with 160 hours specially designed to complement engineer's training, with a design that involves organization's different strategic areas, and manages to develop skills that allow to evolve from engineer to manager.Areas of expertise included the following: Economic Environment, Organizational Behavior, Management Accounting, Managerial Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Manufacturing Strategies, Management Services, Management Information Systems, Strategic Management, Leadership and Personal Vision, Environmental Responsibility Manager, Negotiation, and Crisis Management Show less

  • Experience

    • Ciudad Residencial La Rosa

      Nov 1985 - Jul 2001
      Project Manager

      Led onsite and remote operations during development, design, construction and sale of residential and commercial projects in Caracas and Maturin. Obtained permits and approvals for new construction. Conducted comprehensive inspections and quality control audits. Leveraged performance indicators to evaluate progress of projects. Was the project manager for work performed outside the main office area. Prepared manuals to ensure the developer’s successful way to do business continuity and prepare new project managers for the business. Show less

    • City of Winter Haven Utilities Department

      Jun 2002 - Sept 2002
      Construction Inspector

      Inspected new and alteration construction work and located utility systems to ensure compliance with City and safety regulations.

    • BCG Partners LLC

      Sept 2002 - May 2003
      Project Manager

      Coordinated design project. Partnered with architects and engineers to define project objectives, outline construction designs and plans, and identify material needs.

    • Rodda Construction

      Jun 2003 - Apr 2006
      Estimator / Assistant Project Manager

      Calculated estimates for construction projects in the education, commercial, retail, and residential markets. Generated and maintained documentation on cost proposal information. • Served as Assistant Project Manager for a school project completed in 7 months. • Ensured smooth transition from estimation to production by coordinating with subcontractors, project coordinators, project managers, owners, and architects.

    • BCG Partners LLC and Casa Facil International

      Apr 2006 - Jul 2006
      Project Manager / Senior Estimator

      Managed the initial work of 34-home community in Homestead, Florida (Subdivision plat recording process and approval with Miami Dade County, site work, exterior improvements, and home designs). This project is the same shown below under BCG Partners LLC 2002-2003

    • Rodda Construction

      Jul 2006 - Jan 2007
      Estimator

      Calculated estimates for construction projects in the commercial and residential markets. Generated and maintained documentation on cost proposal information. Prepared P.E.M.B. and site conceptual designs for repeated client.

    • Integrated Door Systems

      Jan 2007 - Sept 2007
      Senior Estimator

      Priced projects for hardware and installation of doors / frames packages. Monitored schedules and activities of installation crews to ensure compliance with quality standards. Led project coordination meetings. • Improved oversight of installation crews by recommending and implementing use of MS Project.• Stimulated new business by building and maintaining relationships with general contractors.

    • Walton Construction - a CORE Company, LLC

      Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
      Senior Estimator

      Prepare accurate and timely construction cost estimates for MILCON design build and hard bid projects in line with current market conditions. Consult with clients and access local, regional, and national subcontractor databases. Collaborate with estimating coordinator and fellow estimators to ensure on-time completion of cost packages. Analyze blueprints to predict time, cost, materials, and labor requirements. Serve as Estimator from October 2007 until my promotion on December 2008.

    • Yates Construction

      Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
      Project Manager

      Project Manager for self-performing work (Division 9) at the new US consulate. Coordinated materials delivery purchased in the US and transported them to Monterrey, MX. High approval ratio for submittals prepared for self-performing scopes. Security Clearance

    • MWH Global

      Dec 2011 - Mar 2013
      Project Controls Specialist

      Project Controls Specialist, Groundwater Treatment Plant at the Price’s Pit Landfill Remediation, Pleasantville, NJ.

    • Ideal Engineering Staffing Solutions

      Apr 2013 - Sept 2013
      Estimator

      Estimating Services for Jacobs Technology at the MAF facilities. Estimates based on RS Means. Independent estimates for work performed inside the facility. Six months contract.

    • Yates Construction

      Sept 2013 - Jan 2015
      Senior Estimator

      Estimates based on MC2. Variety of estimates from hard bids to design build projects, including several conceptual estimates.

    • The McDonnel Group

      Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
      Senior Estimator

      Construction estimates: hard bids to design build projects, including conceptual estimates.

    • Woodward Design+Build

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2018
      Chief Estimator

      Chief Estimator (December 2016 - September 2018)Senior Estimator (December 2015 - December 2016)Lead Estimator (June 2015 - December 2015)Development of conceptual estimates for design-build and GMP projects; Review of bids for Design-Bid-Build projects. Use of SAGE estimating.

    • Hernandez Consulting & Construction

      Oct 2018 - Nov 2018
      Chief Estimator

      Conceptual estimates and participation in hard bids. Worked on initial approach to Design Build estimating process.

    • The McDonnel Group

      Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
      Chief Estimator

      Conceptual estimates and Design-Bid-Build projects.

    • APC Construction, LLC

      Feb 2019 - Sept 2022
      Senior Estimator-Building Facilities Division

      Responsible for the oversight and coordination of project estimates.Federal projects in several MACCs along the Gulf Coast (Texas to Alabama) and Atlantic Coast (Florida to Washington DC)Responsibilities include but are not limited to; developing and maintaining estimating procedures, selecting project to estimate, go/no go evaluation, take offs, in house estimates, manage subcontractor bid base, communicate with upper management.

    • Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations

      Dec 2022 - now
      Senior Estimator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Construction Quality Management for Contractors

      U.S. Corps of Engineers Galveston District
      Apr 2022

    • Florida Certified General Contractor (current, inactive)

      DBPR Florida
      Apr 2002

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ivan J. Baptista
      Class of 2018 Honoree - Excellence in Construction and Real Estate New Orleans CityBusiness Sep 2018 Excellence in Construction and Real Estate recognizes professionals that have created a positive impact in the areas of investment, job created or potential impact in the New Orleans area.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Construction Coordination

      Issued by Dividendo Voluntario para la Comunidad (D.V.C.), Caracas Venezuela on Jan 1997
      Dividendo Voluntario para la Comunidad (D.V.C.), Caracas VenezuelaAssociated with Ivan J. Baptista

    • Construction

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity of Polk County, Florida on Jan 2003
      Habitat for Humanity of Polk County, FloridaAssociated with Ivan J. Baptista