JAVIER L. CARO VARGAS
Delta,Canada
Summary
Results-driven Project Coordinator with extensive experience managing multidisciplinary building and infrastructure projects across design and construction phases. Skilled in cost forecasting, schedule tracking, change order management, and risk monitoring to ensure budget adherence and compliance. Collaborates effectively with consultants, contractors, and public-sector stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
SALES ASSOCIATE (PART-TIME)
Tommy Hilfiger Store (THC Retail)
Tsawwassen, Canada
06.2025 - Current
- Provided consistent customer service in high-volume retail environment, enhancing daily sales operations and maintaining brand standards.
- Communicated effectively with customers and team members, aiding product selection and improving in-store experience.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month (Nov 2025) for performance, reliability, and teamwork.
- Tsawwassen, City of Delta, Vancouver, BC
JUNIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR - OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE (PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE)
District Secretariat of Environment (SDA)
Bogotá, Colombia
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Supported owner-side project coordination for municipal capital infrastructure projects, working with consultants and contractors to ensure scope, cost, schedule, and regulatory compliance.
- Assisted with public procurement processes, including tendering support, scope reviews, and technical evaluations.
- Developed project cost forecasts and maintained cost reports, enhancing budget tracking and financial performance monitoring.
- Coordinated technical reviews for geotechnical mitigation, foundation systems, and utility works, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Reviewed contractor payment applications, quantities, and compliance documentation to support accurate progress certification.
- Maintained and updated project risk registers, supporting risk identification workshops and tracking mitigation actions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinated document reviews and ensured compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and regulatory standards, supporting quality management processes.
- Public Contracting Authority | Bogotá, Colombia
PROJECT COORDINATION SUPPORT - MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Local Mayor's Office of Usme
Bogotá, Colombia
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Coordinated project planning and delivery for municipal infrastructure projects, including parks, local roads, pedestrian infrastructure, and risk mitigation works, ensuring alignment with community needs.
- Developed and updated project schedules in coordination with contractors and consultants, supporting milestone tracking and delivery performance.
- Assisted with quantity take-offs, budget adjustments, and technical justifications for change orders and contract modifications.
- Evaluated contractor documentation and progress payment submissions to ensure compliance with contract requirements and facilitate timely contract administration.
- Public Contracting Authority | Bogotá, Colombia
PROJECT COORDINATION SUPPORT / SITE ENGINEERING
Construalmanza S.A.
Manizales, Colombia
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Coordinated large-scale reinforced concrete and foundation works for major commercial development, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Coordinated diaphragm walls, caissons, and deep foundation systems with site teams and designers, facilitating effective project execution.
- Verified quantities, tracked costs, and reported progress for structural works, contributing to accurate budgeting and scheduling.
- Mall Plaza Manizales Shopping Center | Manizales, Colombia
PROJECT COORDINATION SUPPORT / SITE ENGINEERING
Construalmanza S.A.
Bogotá, Colombia
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Coordinated material planning for 10,000 tons of steel, optimizing supply chain for 50% of structural scope.
- Facilitated coordination of foundation works, including diaphragm walls, caissons, and barrettes, enhancing project execution.
- Supported coordination of large-scale structural works, including reinforced concrete and foundation systems.
- Managed budget control, quantity verification, and progress reporting to ensure project alignment with financial goals.
- Contributed to Parque La Colina Shopping Center project in Bogotá, Colombia.
ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR - INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS
Brayco S.A.S
La Calera, Colombia
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Supervised road pavement and pedestrian infrastructure works to enhance accessibility in rural areas.
- Coordinated site activities and construction controls to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Developed "El Hato" Trail project in La Calera, Colombia, to promote local tourism and community engagement.
ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR
Conciviltec S.A.S
Cajicá, Colombia
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Coordinated two concurrent construction projects: medical clinic and academic building, ensuring timely progress and adherence to project specifications.
- Oversaw multiple construction projects in Cajicá, Colombia, ensuring compliance with local regulations and stakeholder requirements.
- Facilitated subcontractor coordination, provided contract administration support, and documented progress payments to maintain project flow.
- Reviewed reinforced concrete drawings and performed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for construction materials.
SUPERVISING ENGINEER / PROJECT COORDINATOR
L.R. Ingeniería y Construcción S.A.S.
Fontibón, Colombia
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Oversaw construction of public spaces including pedestrian pathways, recreational areas, sports facilities, and playground installations, ensuring compliance with local standards.
- Supervised stormwater and drainage works, coordinating field tasks and verifying adherence to approved drawings.
- Coordinated planning and execution of neighborhood park projects, translating designs into field activities and facilitating implementation with senior team.
- Coordinated subcontractors, supervised daily activities, and verified progress against project plans.
- Supported material management and construction logistics, helping maintain continuity of work fronts and minimize delays.
- Assisted with budget support and cost estimation, including quantity verification for materials and labor planning.
- Neighborhood parks / public space works | Fontibón, Colombia
SUPERVISING ENGINEER / PROJECT COORDINATOR
L.R. Ingeniería y Construcción S.A.S.
Mosquera, Colombia
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Supported coordination of earthworks, deep excavation, and foundation activities for large-scale commercial developments.
- Tracked excavation quantities, backfill volumes, and material placement to enhance cost control and monitor project progress.
- Coordinated sequencing of excavation, foundations, and underground services to optimize alignment with construction schedules.
- Supported quality control processes through compaction testing, material approvals, and maintaining inspection records to ensure compliance.
- Ecoplaza Mosquera Shopping Center | Mosquera, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Education
MBA - Project Management
University Canada West
Vancouver, BC, Canada03-2026
Civil Engineer -
Nueva Granada Military University
Bogotá, Colombia06-2016
Postgraduate - Project Management Specialist
Nueva Granada Military University
Bogotá, Colombia06-2012
Skills
- Budget control
- Cost forecasting
- Progress reporting
- Change management
- Variation management
- Schedule forecasting
- Payments reporting
- Project Coordination & Controls
- Technical coordination
- Subcontractor coordination
- Technical clarifications
- Design review
- Field coordination
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- MS Project (schedule support)
- AutoCAD (quantity take-offs)
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Professional proficiency
- Spanish, Native / Fluent
Licenses Registration
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Application in progress, Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)
- Professional Civil Engineer License, Consejo Profesional Nacional de Ingeniería (COPNIA), Colombia
Core Technical Skills
Budget tracking & cost control, Cost control & forecasting, Progress tracking & reporting, Budget & change management, Change order & variation management, Schedule tracking & forecasting, Progress payments & reporting, Contractor & subcontractor coordination, RFIs & technical clarifications, Design review & constructability, Site meetings & field coordination, MS Excel (Advanced), MS Project (schedule support), AutoCAD (quantity take-offs)
Timeline
SALES ASSOCIATE (PART-TIME)
Tommy Hilfiger Store (THC Retail)
06.2025 - Current
JUNIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR - OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE (PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE)
District Secretariat of Environment (SDA)
08.2020 - 12.2024
PROJECT COORDINATION SUPPORT - MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Local Mayor's Office of Usme
02.2017 - 07.2020
PROJECT COORDINATION SUPPORT / SITE ENGINEERING
Construalmanza S.A.
09.2016 - 02.2017
PROJECT COORDINATION SUPPORT / SITE ENGINEERING
Construalmanza S.A.
10.2014 - 09.2016
ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR - INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS
Brayco S.A.S
08.2014 - 10.2014
ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR
Conciviltec S.A.S
05.2014 - 08.2014
SUPERVISING ENGINEER / PROJECT COORDINATOR
L.R. Ingeniería y Construcción S.A.S.
02.2014 - 04.2014
SUPERVISING ENGINEER / PROJECT COORDINATOR
L.R. Ingeniería y Construcción S.A.S.
11.2012 - 01.2014
MBA - Project Management
University Canada West
Civil Engineer -
Nueva Granada Military University
Postgraduate - Project Management Specialist
Nueva Granada Military University