Edgar Díaz
@edgardaz
Project manager and urban planner blending data, finance and construction.
What I'm looking for
Soy un ingeniero en planificación urbana y gerente de proyectos con más de dos décadas liderando proyectos civiles y de infraestructura, desde diseño hasta puesta en marcha, tanto presencial como en modalidad remota.
Tengo especializaciones en Administración Financiera (MBA) y en Gerencia de Proyectos, y estoy certificado por PMI; combino análisis financiero, econometría y big data para optimizar resultados y controlar costos.
He gestionado contratos y equipos multiculturales aplicando metodologías ágiles y tradicionales, y utilizo herramientas como Stata, SPSS, Excel, Power BI, Python, MS Project, Primavera P6 y AutoCAD para apoyar la toma de decisiones y la visualización de datos.
Mi enfoque es entregar valor en entornos globales y tecnológicos, integrando habilidades técnicas, gerenciales y analíticas para ejecutar proyectos complejos en infraestructuras, obras civiles y estudios técnicos y estadísticos.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Infravargas
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years)
External project management advisor leading extension works of the Cinta Costera in La Guaira, overseeing design-to-commissioning activities and construction execution to ensure schedule and budget compliance.
Project Manager
NGT Group LLC
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years)
Managed remote contracts for civil works, fiber-optic and home automation projects for hotels in the southern U.S., directing procurement, installation and commissioning while administering contracts and project budgets.
Project Manager
Freelancer
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years)
Independent advisor providing remote project management, business and financial advisory, and project planning services to clients worldwide via Freelancer, Twago and Upwork platforms.
Contracts Administrator
Visión Técnica 100 C.A.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Administered contracts and managed construction of drainage, retaining walls and channel projects in low-income areas of western Caracas, controlling budgets and contractor performance from 2016–2020.
Project Manager
Constructora ASHABA
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)
General project manager for Puerto Esmeralda tourist complex (9,300 m2), overseeing construction delivery, scheduling and on-site teams to complete the development between 2013–2016.
Construction Inspector
COSA Construction Consulting Group
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)
Performed inspection and project accounting for prefabricated housing construction (1,832 units) within the Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela program, ensuring compliance with technical specifications from 2010–2012.
Independent Contractor
Corpovargas - Prederes
Jan 2000 - Dec 2010 (10 years 11 months)
Urban planning consultant advising reconstruction and planning projects in Vargas state following the 1999 disaster, contributing to regional recovery efforts from 2000–2010.
Assistant Network Expansion Manager
Grupo Bello Corredor y Asociados
Jan 1999 - Dec 2000 (1 year 11 months)
Supported expansion of Movilnet cellular network, coordinating installation of 243 base stations and managing a $40M annual project budget during 1999–2000.
Construction Administrator
Constructora JorFer
Jan 1997 - Dec 1999 (2 years 11 months)
Construction administrator for the 12th phase of La Colina residential development in Barcelona, overseeing day-to-day site operations and contractor performance from 1997–1999.
Urban Planner
Ing. Igor Colmenares
Jan 1995 - Dec 1997 (2 years 11 months)
Developed a national urban transport management system 'Tarifacíl' to evaluate public transport pricing and support fare-setting decisions between 1995–1997.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad José María Vargas
Componente Docente, Teaching / Academic
2006 - 2007
Served in a teaching component role at the university, contributing to academic instruction.
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Especialización en Gerencia de Proyectos, Project Management
1997 - 1999
Completed a specialization program in Project Management focusing on project planning and execution methodologies.
Universidad Santa María
Especialización en Administración Financiera, Financial Management
1997 - 1999
Completed a specialization in Financial Management and Business Administration with emphasis on finance and management practices.
Universidad Simón Bolívar
Ingeniero en Planificación Urbana, Urban Planning
1987 - 1994
Completed an Ingeniería en Planificación Urbana with coursework in urban planning and transportation systems.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI Certification, Project Management
Holds a PMI project management certification demonstrating knowledge of project management standards and practices.
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