Erika Narvaez
Architect/Project Manager
Engineer Intern at Mortenson
Background
Moved from Mexico to Portland, OR in August 2019, got my Construction Management AAS from Portland Community College. Back in Mexico got my Architecture's Degree and Construction Management's Master's Degree and Specialization degree. I have worked in the design and construction industry since 2003. I am an experienced project manager with a strong attitude towards teamwork and leadership. Over all my years I have worked with so many different teams, subcontractors, and clients directly. I am 100% focused on the 3 main aspects of a project, Time, Cost and Quality.
Job experience
- October 2020 - November 2020Engineer Intern
MortensonPortland, OR, USAPerform project-specific tasks in preparation for the team mobilizing to site
Assist in the creation of submittals and RFIs for specific DFW definable features of work.
Attend Project Management meetings.
Assist Project Manager and Project Superintendent as needed regarding material and equipment management.
Collaborate in the safety audits. - January 2011 - August 2019CEO
Cruitam Construccion y SupervisionPuebla, MexicoDesigned and managed Residential project "Casa Pradera" through the coordination of work teams on-site and responsible for the delivery and maintenance.
Project leader responsible for the construction management of the project "Casa Chapulco".
BALLUFF Offices remodeling project manager.
Interior design for the clothing store Bruna Garcia. Since developing the blueprints, managed meetings with the client, planned the project execution and project management.
Elaborated the architectural design, coordinated engineering plans, permits, and special installations for the project CAPUFE's Headquarters remodel. CAPUFE (Caminos y Puentes Federales) is Mexico's Federal agency responsible for the construction of federal roads and bridges.
Consultant in the process and development of the mixed-used building "Los Girasoles".
Coordinated the construction of 5 schools in collaboration with a construction company.
Designed and management of the residential project "Casa Puebla Blanca", coordinating the work teams and managing the budget, the project schedule, and quality control.
Developed the blueprints and design of the project "Casa Valsequillo" and housing building "Residencial Anthea".
Obtained building and construction permits through municipal townships in several projects.
Responsible for the design and blueprints development in Residential, Commercial, Used-mixed and Offices projects. - April 2008 - December 2011Project Manager
Azul DesarrollosMonterrey, Nuevo Leon, MexicoManaged collaborative teams for Residential projects.
Controlled the construction of Housing buildings.
Responsible for the coordination, execution, and delivery of several project remodeling.
Coordinated Interior Design project teams.
Budget, schedule, and administration responsible for the Company projects. - March 2005 - April 2008Project Manager
Objetivo en ProyectosMonterrey, Nuevo León, MexicoAdministrative Project Manager in a 14 stories residential building "El Vergel".
Coordinated, controlled, and managed OXXO-Femsa Headquarters remodeling. The project was made by Architect Rodrigo de la Pena.
Consultant Project Manager in Vitro Corporation manufacturing processes projects. Vitro is the largest glass producer in Mexico and one of the world's largest organizations in the Glass Industry. Project Management team leader worked in 3 business units: Architectural Glass, Automotive Glass, and Glass containers.
HEB Construction department consultant. - 2003 - 2005Designer
Lenoir & AsociadosMonterrey, Nuevo Leon, MexicoCollaborated with the Design team in several Residential, Commercial and Mixed-used Projects.
Assist the construction supervision team in commercial projects as a Bakery shop and some residential projects.
Education
- Portland Community College
AAS in Construction Management2019 - 2021GPA 4 - ITESM Monterrey
Master's Degree in Construction Management2003 - 2005GPA 4 - ITESM Monterrey
Architecture Degree1999 - 2004GPA 3
