Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Hi, I’m

Andres Arias Barahona

Alberta, Canada

Summary

Civil Engineer with +2.5 years of experience in the execution of public infrastructure projects, possessing skills in project management, budgeting, material quotation, quality control, and reading plans and technical specifications. Additionally, I have +10 years of experience as a photographer, with more than +5 years of experience working on projects in various fields.

My goal is to apply the skills developed from my engineering work and diverse photography experiences to the Canadian industry. For this reason, I am willing to relocate to any location if necessary and gain experience in this country

Overview

2
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

MONTEDES S.A.

Civil Site Engineer
04.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting, costing, and project feasibility.
  • Supervised on-site construction processes, quoted and bought materials, managed schedules and activities progress, prepared payment tables and periodic reports.
  • Worked closely with public institutions, civil technicians, engineers, surveyors, subcontractors and other professionals to solve site problems, interpretation of plans, and the permanent update of drawings.
  • Managed quality control, and its reports for government on-site inspections and managed concerns of institutions and businesses affected by construction activities.

Oreamuno Municipality

Engineering Assistant
09.2021 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Supervised a variety of municipal works and modernization projects, ensuring contract work compliance with design plans and specifications, through inspections and collaboration with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve engineering challenges.
  • Managed analyses of water supply systems, including production, consumption, flow, and pressure measurements, as well as laboratory results, to keep regulatory requirements for water quality protection.
  • Managed daily operations, pipeline repairs, staff coordination, budgeting, material supply, project planning and emergencies prevention.
  • Prepared official correspondence and reports, and actively participated in official meetings and coordinations with state and national institutions concerning public water supply issues.

Education

Tecnologico De Costa Rica
Cartago

Bachelor of Science from Construction Engineering
06.2021

University Overview

Instituto Nacional De Aprendizaje
Cartago

from Architectural Design With Autodesk Revit
12.2020

University Overview

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Leadership and Team work
  • Lean Construction Principles
  • Structural Planning
  • Public Infrastructure On-Site Management
  • Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Project
  • Autodesk: Revit and AutoCAD Drawing
  • Driver's license
  • Photographer - Drone Pilot

Languages

Spanish - Native
English - B2 Oxford Test of English Certification

Certification

  • Electrical Home Systems, Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos - [2022]
  • Water Supply Systems and Hidraulic Valves, Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y
    Arquitectos - [2022]
    Project Management, Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos - [2021]
  • Lean Construction, University of Costa Rica - [2020]
  • Property Enhancement I, II, III, Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos - [2020]
  • Steel tests and specifications for reinforced concrete, Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos - [2019]
  • AFS Australia Program Participation - [2020]

Timeline

Civil Site Engineer
MONTEDES S.A.
04.2023 - 03.2024
Engineering Assistant
Oreamuno Municipality
09.2021 - 03.2023
Tecnologico De Costa Rica
Bachelor of Science from Construction Engineering
Instituto Nacional De Aprendizaje
from Architectural Design With Autodesk Revit
Andres Arias Barahona