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JOSÉ EDUARDO VARGAS
Civil Engineer, MSPM
Sto. Dgo.,Dominican Republic
Summary
I’m a dedicated Project Management professional with a strong track record of keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and aligned with goals. I bring hands-on experience in planning, resource allocation, and contract management, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish. Skilled in risk management and clear communication, I work closely with stakeholders and teams, always striving for win-win outcomes. As a collaborator, I foster a cooperative environment where all parties contribute to success. My focus is on delivering quality results while building strong relationships and achieving goals that exceed expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Project Engineer - Mine Operations
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Sanchez Ramírez, Cotuí
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with the engineering team to define project scope, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and strategic objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project deliverables, including scope of work (SOW), budgets, schedules, and acquisition plans, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Coordinated with procurement and supply chain teams to evaluate contractor bids, ensuring alignment with project requirements and budgets.
- Produced and maintained detailed project documentation, including meeting minutes, purchase orders, RFIs, change orders, and service entry sheets (SES).
- Facilitated coordination among contractors and stakeholders, managing weekly and three-month plans to ensure project progress and alignment.
- Prepared and presented capital project reports, tracking schedule and budget performance using S-curve analysis.
- Conducted quarterly budget reviews, analyzing actual costs, forecasting future expenses, and ensuring financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identified and resolved technical issues encountered during the project lifecycle, mitigating risks to project timelines and outcomes.
- Acted as a safety and environmental ambassador, fostering adherence to corporate compliance standards in contractor agreements and weekly planning processes.
- Led project closure processes in collaboration with the project team, ensuring proper documentation, lessons learned, and handover to operations.
- Managed projects effectively to deliver finished work on time.
Project Control Engineer - Resettlement Project
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Sanchez Ramirez, Cotuí
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with the Resettlement Project Manager to develop strategic plans for resettlement communities impacted by the construction of the new Tailing Storage Facility.
- Defined the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and prepared detailed project schedules. Including Sourcing Plan.
- Create along side the Project Manager the resettlement project budget, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and managed as well.
- Monitored project progress and coordinated weekly activities to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Assisted the Resettlement Manager in communicating project status to Barrick stakeholders through well-crafted reports and presentations.
- Performed analysis of areas for improvement.
- Ensure proper documentation control of all aspects.
Regional Program Coordinator
Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC)
D.N., Sto. Dgo.
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Oversee the selection, evaluation, and maintenance of local road networks across the Eastern provinces of the Dominican Republic, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with regional infrastructure standards.
- Conducted training sessions for staff members, enhancing their skills and knowledge base for better performance.
- Collaborated closely with other Regional Program Coordinators to share best practices and improve overall effectiveness.
- Maintained detailed records of all programs activities, providing accurate reporting as required by management or grantors.
Chief of Norms Application
Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC)
D.N., Sto. Dgo.
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Directed and coordinated evaluations, inspections, investigations, and approvals, ensuring adherence to established norms and regulatory frameworks.
- Spearheaded the creation and revision of requirements, procedures, forms, and other key documents, ensuring full alignment with ISO 9001 standards and DGRS guidelines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Logistic Planner - Hotel Construction
Therrestra Group
Punta Cana, Higuey
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Developed and managed comprehensive plans and schedules for the distribution of all construction materials, ensuring alignment with project timelines and milestones.
- Successfully managed multiple high-priority demand areas of a project simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving costefficiency.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
Puerto Rico 05.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Western Michigan University
United States 09.2011 - 04.2016
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Project Planning
- Budget / Time Control
- Strong communication
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Lean principles
- Site supervision
Certification
ISO/IEC 17020:2012
Organizations
- WMU - ASCE "American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)"
- Phi Iota Alpha Inc.
Software
Primavera P6
AutoCAD
Civid 3D
Outlook
MS office package
Adobe
Timeline
OSHA 30 HOURS
11-2023
Senior Project Engineer - Mine Operations
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03.2023 - Current
Project Control Engineer - Resettlement Project
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09.2021 - 02.2023
Regional Program Coordinator
Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC)
08.2020 - 09.2021
ISO /IEC 17025
07-2020
Master of Science - Project Management
Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
05.2020 - 08.2022
ISO/IEC 17020:2012
11-2019
Chief of Norms Application
Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC)
05.2017 - 08.2020
Logistic Planner - Hotel Construction
Therrestra Group
05.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Western Michigan University
09.2011 - 04.2016