Helios Cardoso

Construction Coordinator at Ac Paz Construction Inc
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Verified International Academic Qualifications
    World Education Services
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Ac Paz Construction Inc
    • Canada
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Construction Coordinator
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Assisted in creating project schedules, managing work coordination based on approved schedules, communicating any deviations from the schedule, and suggesting modifications to the schedule if necessary. I alert the Project Manager of any discrepancies between the contract documents and codes. Additionally, I ensure that the responsible party is held accountable and follow up until the issue is resolved. Responsible for organizing and arranging reviews and inspections. Monitor and document all completed and reviewed tasks, ensuring a thorough record of all activities. I attend meetings on a regular basis to assess progress and update the project team on the status of construction, as well as any issues or concerns that arise. Monitors the progress of construction activities ensuring cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. Manage project data with precision, organizing correspondence, reports, videos, and pictures to prevent misplacement or loss. I actively contribute to the execution of safety measures and encourage a secure work environment. Show less

  • Construction & Facility Services CRMI
    • Ciudad de México y alrededores, México
    • Construction Manager
      • Apr 2016 - Jan 2023

      Planned, organized, directed, and controlled up to 5 projects at a national level at different stages of the project, from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget, resulting in the assignment of the remodeling of the insurance, credit, and cashier areas of another 8 commercial properties, including the electrical system, network wiring, build of customized cabinets for equipment, and final finishes, with an estimated value of CAD$200,000.00. Developed, and maintained relationships with customers by building a strong commercial relationship achieving contract renewal for the preventive maintenance of the HVAC System during the Corona pandemic, and obtaining the assignment of 4 new projects. Supervised, coordinated, and scheduled the activities of different sub-contractors engaged in tile setting, plastering, drywall installation, glazing, painting, and electric system, to achieve the timeline schedule in the project for the grand opening of the new offices, with an estimated value of CAD$215,000.00. Optimized costs, by making strategic agreements with regional suppliers, and managed special delivery schedules, for special works overnight shift, obtaining a 20% reduction of the inventory in the local warehouse. Planned the construction project budget for the construction of new restrooms for clients in a retail store, including the electrical system, plumbing, exhaust ventilation, and final finishes, resulting in the project assignment with an estimated value of CAD$78,000.00. Directed the emergency renovation project of suspended ceiling for the corporate offices of our client, after the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City, approximately 100,000 sqft, achieving the opening of the corporate offices in one week and adjusting the costs to the budget assigned by our client CAN$40,000.00. Show less

  • Farmacia San Pablo
    • Mexico
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Facility and Maintenance Manager
      • Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

      Reviewed and approved new plans and materials for the construction of new pharmacies, establishing criteria to simplify the maintenance of equipment and extend the life cycle of the material used in the construction, with this information in collaboration with the design department, we establish the criteria for three different standard templates for the construction site for new pharmacies. Directed the commissioning of new pharmacies, in collaboration with the construction area, we implemented a final checklist to help improve the administrative closeout process of the project. Established policies in electrical, HVAC, and hydraulic installations for all new projects, seeking to make the operation and maintenance more efficient. Developed preventive maintenance routines for the different equipment of the existing pharmacies. Arranged the documents for the bidding and selection of new contractors, for the preventive maintenance of facilities, and integrated a Certified Database for maintenance contractors. Recruited new staff to supervise maintenance work, creating the maintenance department with a staff of 8 persons. Managed the replacement of obsolete equipment according to the assigned annual budget and planned the next stage to be included in a new line of the annual budget, with an approximate value of CAD$600,000.00. Consolidated the facility operations budget for 103 pharmacies and 2 corporate offices in Mexico City, approximately CAD$900,000.00. Availability to respond to emergencies 24/7 all year. I left the company at the end of the contract because we couldn't settle on the terms for the contract renewal. Show less

  • Huawei Technologies
    • Ciudad de México y alrededores, México
    • Property Manager
      • Mar 2013 - Feb 2015

      Collaborated in the construction project of the new corporate offices, achieving some requests for change to the project within the final stages without generating a major impact on the scheduled or the base cost of the project, with an estimated value of CAD$700,000.00 Directed the commissioning of the new corporate offices in conjunction with the IT and human resources department. Negotiated with government authorities the interconnection to the electrical grid and the contract for the new corporate building, achieving the interconnection in 3 weeks and avoiding the rental of electrical generators. Headed and coordinated the process of occupying the new building with approximately 1,500 persons in 22,000 sqft of construction from three regional buildings, achieving a smooth and transparent process for users. Optimized the maintenance department, and hired 5 more people to the team, generating effective preventive maintenance programs for the equipment, and integrating the kitchen equipment and the corporate dining rooms of the buildings. Coordinated, supervised, and developed internal transportation routes between corporate buildings, achieving savings in transportation costs of 35%. Recruited the reception staff for the corporate building including receptionists fluent in Spanish, English, and Mandarin. Arranged the documents for the bidding and selection of new contractors, for the maintenance of facilities, the cleaning, and the security, achieving the creation of a Certified Database of contractors. Negotiate contracts with landlords for the rent of apartments for foreign staff, meeting the specifications requested by China HQ. Planned and oversaw the design, and construction of the new dining area for the Chinese staff, within the schedule and with a cost reduction of 2% from the original budget, with an estimated value of CAD$210,000.00. Show less

  • El Puerto de Liverpool
    • Mexico
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Maintenance Coordinator
      • Aug 2008 - Mar 2013

      Directed the commissioning, occupancy, and closeout of projects for the new retail stores at a national level, with over more than 15 grand openings. Developed and evaluated the remodeling projects in 23 stores according to the needs heightened by the operations area, planning the budget, the documentation for the tender, and selection of contractors certified by the purchasing area. Executed remodeling projects, planned annually in 23 stores, overseeing the scope of work with certified contractors and ensuring quality, time and cost, achieving a reduction in the execution time of 5 to 7%. Consolidated and managed the maintenance budget of a facility for 23 stores located throughout the country, approximately CAD$1,950,000.00 Organized the training of all the maintenance personnel for the new initiative of the implementation of an ecological system for the treatment of marble floors, managing to eradicate the use of chemical products for the treatment of these types of floors. Managed and coordinated the update of the electrical system, replacing old wiring, and replacing MR16 halogen spotlights with LEDs in all the merchandising cabinets, ensuring that the execution schedule was less than expected. Assisted in the implementation of maintenance programs in the SAP system, getting the result of the National database of all the equipment installed in the stores. Oversaw the implementation of an energy-saving program through staggered operation in the HVAC system, generating savings in electrical consumption of 5%-10% annually. Prepared semi-annual internal audits in the stores, identifying risks in the facilities as well as possible improvements, performing thermographs on electrical boards, testing emergency power systems and fire protection systems, and verifying the correct application of the operating procedures of the maintenance area. Availability to respond to emergencies in the stores 24/7 all year. Show less

  • Scotiabank
    • Canada
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Specialist
      • Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

      Oversaw electromechanical projects, ensuring the quality of the facilities and compliance with new criteria (electric, hydraulic, HVAC, Telecom, and security systems).Prepared reports and statistics for the construction and architecture areas, to make the changes for the update of the electrical criteria.Developed engineering criteria facilities for new project implementation in compliance with the National Standards, update in the electrical standard NOM-001-SEDE-2005.Improved and analyzed feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems, obtaining, as a result, the implementation of new HVAC systems.Arranged contact with Scotiabank Canada to get standards used in the design of the new branches, and try to implement the same systems in Mexico. Show less

    • Electro mechanic Executive.
      • Jun 2005 - Sep 2006

      Managed a facility's maintenance budget for the main office building in Mexico City.Organized and supervised administrative services such as cleaning, and maintenance. Executed monthly safety inspections for the premises of the building identifying improvement opportunities, and requesting the annual budget. Coordinated the update of the elevators system of the building, getting as result the reduction in the waiting time by 30% and the critical stops by 70%. Arranged the bidding and selection of new contractors, for the maintenance of facilities. Organized with a Canadian supplier a report for the removal of asbestos from the building structure.Availability to respond to emergencies in the building 24/7 all year. Show less

  • Hines
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Facility and Operation Engineer
      • Mar 2005 - Jul 2005

      Oversaw the preventive and corrective maintenance of the electrical system of the corporate building of Coca-Cola Mexico. Supervised the preventive and corrective maintenance of the cooking area of the corporate building of Coca-Cola Mexico. Supervised the preventive and corrective maintenance of the uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and air conditioning system (HVAC) of the regional headquarters of Coca-Cola Mexico. I left the company because Scotiabank offer me a position with more responsibilities and better aligned with my objectives. Show less

  • Ministry of interior Mexico
    • Ciudad de México y alrededores, México
    • Electro mechanic Executive
      • Aug 2003 - Feb 2005

      Oversaw electromechanical projects. Ensuring the quality of the facilities and national standards (electric, hydraulic, HVAC, Telecom). Designed working areas according to users needs and efficient use of spaces (remodeling). Integrated the electrical energy consumption of the building's property of the minister of interior, as well as, implemented an analysis of energy savings opportunities, getting as a result of the substitution program of T12 fluorescent lamps for T8 and T12, including the tar ballast for an electronic one. Developed periodical reports of the Subdivision of Electro-mechanical projects on the Energy Saving Program for the Public Administration, a government project that had to ensure that every building of the public administration was making efforts for energy saving. Oversaw the execution of the project of Adjustment, Installation, and Technological Update of the facilities and equipment of the General Administration of Radio, Television, and Cinematography. Show less

  • Soluziona
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operation and Maintenance Engineer.
      • Jan 2002 - Jul 2003

      Collaborate with the commissioning team to accomplish the closeout of the project. Developed operation manuals of electrical equipment of the combined cycle plant. Operated the combined cycle plant, ensuring continuous operation 24/7. Surveyed and adjusted the energy production parameters (power factor, frequency, output voltage, etc.). Developed and implemented maintenance routines for the electrical equipment of the combined cycle plant. Planned the predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of plant support equipment (electrical motors, pumps, etc). Assisted and coached the technical crew for the operation of the combined cycle plant. Show less

Education

  • Tecnológico de Monterrey
    Ingeniero Mecánico Electricista., Ingeniería mecánica
    1996 - 2001
  • Virtual University of Liverpool
    Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

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