Marco Perez
@marcoperez
Civil Engineer and Project Manager specializing in Lean Construction, BIM and schedule reliability.
What I'm looking for
I am a Civil Engineer with over 17 years in construction and more than 5 years managing large-scale residential projects, combining technical discipline with operational leadership. I hold an MBA and multiple certifications including PMP, Lean Construction, BIM Management, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
My strengths include project planning, cost control, schedule management and team mentoring; I have implemented the Last Planner System and advanced planning tools to raise schedule reliability from 65% to 90% and trained 150+ team members. I have led project delivery, tendering, budget review, cash flow forecasting, and KPI management across multidisciplinary teams.
I seek to drive continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency within construction organizations using BIM, Lean methodologies and data-driven decision making to deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Cantagirone S.A.S
Feb 2025 - Jul 2025 (5 months)
Participated in structuring new projects and managed innovation and continuous improvement initiatives; reviewed and approved budgets, prepared cash flow forecasts, and audited cost and schedule controls to improve KPI performance.
Project Director
Cantagirone S.A.S
Jul 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Coordinated all construction activities for the institutional 'Maiores' project including financial planning, cost control, quality management, schedule oversight and tender development to optimize construction efficiency.
Project Scheduler
POMA Colombia S.A.S
Jan 2018 - Sep 2022 (4 years 8 months)
Led project scheduling and deputy site management for multidisciplinary works, implemented Last Planner System and developed claim/defense strategies for budget and delay disputes to protect project margins.
Senior Construction Scheduler
Coninsa Ramón H
Nov 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 1 month)
Led planning and coordination for 30+ projects, trained 150+ team members in Last Planner System, and applied Lean Six Sigma to improve scheduling accuracy from 65% to 90%, increasing predictability and delivery performance.
Cost & Schedule Control Engineer
Promocon S.A.
Sep 2014 - Nov 2014 (2 months)
Performed cost and schedule control activities on site to ensure alignment of execution with budgets and timelines through monitoring and reporting.
Site Engineer
Hitos Urbanos
Feb 2014 - Aug 2014 (6 months)
Managed on-site civil works and construction activities, ensuring quality and schedule adherence during project execution.
Project Scheduler
Coninsa Ramón H
Apr 2013 - Feb 2014 (10 months)
Prepared project schedules for proposals, coordinating inputs to ensure accurate timelines and resource planning for bidding activities.
Cost & Schedule Control Engineer
Coninsa Ramón H
Apr 2012 - Mar 2013 (11 months)
Monitored and controlled costs and schedules for projects in Cali, ensuring alignment with financial plans and project timelines through detailed tracking and reporting.
Planning Engineer
SERTRAC Ltda.
Feb 2012 - Apr 2012 (2 months)
Developed project plans and schedules to support execution in Casanare, coordinating resources and monitoring progress against milestones.
Senior Construction Scheduler
Coninsa Ramón H
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Directed construction scheduling in La Guajira, ensuring schedule control and coordination across teams to meet project milestones and improve delivery performance.
Resident Engineer
OBCIPOL Ltda.
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Oversaw site operations across Casanare and Cesar, managing technical execution, quality assurance and contractor coordination to ensure compliance with specifications.
Cost & Schedule Engineer
Unión Temporal Transvial
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Managed cost and schedule control for TransMilenio project activities, tracking expenditures and timelines to maintain project alignment with contractual obligations.
Assistant Engineer
Construcciones SYM Ltda.
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year)
Supported construction activities in Casanare, assisting with execution, quality checks and coordination to ensure timely progress.
Quality Supervisor
Construcciones SYM Ltda.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)
Supervised quality control activities on-site to ensure compliance with standards and specifications during construction works.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
European Business School of Barcelona
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
2019 - 2024
MBA in Business Administration and Management completed at European Business School of Barcelona between 2019 and 2024.
EADIC
International Master's, BIM Management – Civil Infrastructure
2022 - 2023
International Master's in BIM Management – Civil Infrastructure completed through EADIC from 2022 to 2023.
Bureau Veritas Business School
Master, Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
2012 - 2013
Master in Project, Program, and Portfolio Management completed at Bureau Veritas Business School from 2012 to 2013.
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC)
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
2001 - 2008
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from UPTC in Tunja, Colombia, completed between 2001 and 2008.
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