MARIA LUISA DAMIANI
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Project management professional prepared to lead and oversee construction projects from inception to completion. Proven track record in coordinating diverse teams, ensuring safety and quality standards compliance, and delivering projects within scope and schedule. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Skilled in resource management, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Superintendent
MMG - Las Bambas
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Delivered three construction stages of a tailings dam
- Completed multiple projects with cost savings ranging from 5% to 15%
- Spearheaded geotechnical and karst investigations, ensuring mitigation of potential risks
- Developed project scopes and ensured alignment with budget and schedule
- Prepared and secured operational permits by compiling dossiers in close coordination with the Operations Area
Cost Controller
MMG - Las Bambas
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Controlled the budget, reviewed actuals, commitments, and forecasts for the assigned project portfolio
- Collaborated with the Project Manager to define cost structures and work breakdown structures for projects, enhancing project financial tracking and management
- Conducted reviews and streamlined the CAPEX project portfolio, optimizing budget allocation and prioritization in the Project Development area
Project Coordinator / Construction Coordinator
ADTS Consulting / Fluor Corporation
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Prepared prefeasibility and feasibility studies, including budgets, schedules, and scopes
- Assigned to the construction of the new tailings dam and its operation facilities (seepage, barges, cyclone stations)
- Managed the schedule, cost, and scope of contracts, collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure timely project completion
- Controlled project budgets and schedules, maintaining alignment with construction procedures
- Handled the transition from Construction to Commissioning, ensuring project closeouts and completion
- Received the Fluor Bonus Award for meeting company goals and cutting costs in piping packages
Trend Engineer / Project Engineer / Project Assistant
Ausenco
07.2011 - 04.2014
- Managed Change Management processes on-site, identifying impacts on schedule, cost, and scope, and issuing Potential Change Notices (PCN) and Change Notices (CN) for contract management
- Closed out civil contracts with a minimal cost variation of 5% from the approved and estimated budget
- Supervised additional works for Earthworks, Concrete Works, Concrete Supply, and Non-Process Buildings
- Developed contract packages, collaborating with Project Controls, Contracts, and Engineering to secure permits
- Coordinated project impact assessments with the project controls area, investigating and resolving issues related to approved schedules and budgets
- Trained new personnel on Ausenco systems (Livelink, AusDB, AusMS), and reviewed and translated documentation required for obtaining permits
Education
MEng Candidate - Civil Engineering
University of Toronto
12-2025
MBA -
IAE Business School
ArgentinaBachelor of Civil Engineering -
Universidad Peruana De Ciencias Aplicadas
Peru12-2026
Bachelor of Food Engineering -
Universidad Catolica De Santa Maria
PeruSkills
- Project Management
- Budget Control
- Schedule Management
- Cost Estimation
- Contract Management
- SAP Proficiency
- Meeting coordination
- Purchase order preparation
- Team support
- Microsoft office
- Relationship building
Certification
Construction Management aligned with the PMBOK, PM Certifica, 12/2012
Accomplishments
- Delivered three construction stages of a tailings dam.
- Achieved cost savings ranging from 5% to 15% through budget management and project closure strategies.
- Received the Fluor Bonus Award for reducing costs in piping packages while achieving key project goals.
- Ensured financial control by closing out civil contracts with minimal cost variations.
Volunteer Experience
Budget Reviewer, Fundación Reciduca, Reviewed budgets to ensure financial accuracy and sustainability for various projects aimed at supporting youth education and employment initiatives.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Project Superintendent
MMG - Las Bambas
01.2018 - 07.2024
Cost Controller
MMG - Las Bambas
09.2016 - 12.2017
Project Coordinator / Construction Coordinator
ADTS Consulting / Fluor Corporation
04.2014 - 08.2016
Trend Engineer / Project Engineer / Project Assistant
Ausenco
07.2011 - 04.2014
Construction Management aligned with the PMBOK, PM Certifica, 12/2012
MEng Candidate - Civil Engineering
University of Toronto
MBA -
IAE Business School
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Universidad Peruana De Ciencias Aplicadas
Bachelor of Food Engineering -
Universidad Catolica De Santa Maria
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