BETSY GUERRA JESUS
LIMA
Summary
Experienced Project Engineer and Cost Controller in the mining industry, demonstrating proficiency in project management and a deep commitment to minimizing environmental impact. Excel in implementing advanced management methodologies and utilizing advanced tools, consistently delivering successful outcomes in terms of time, costs, and quality. Thrive in collaborative environments and highly value the contributions of colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Consorcio Minero Horizonte
02.2022 - Current
- Successfully implemented Last Planner System, leading to reduced project execution times and costs in Crushing Plant.
- Resolved contractual dispute with contractor, resulting in $30,000 cost reduction for 1 km concrete canal construction.
- Developed Level 3 project schedules using Primavera P6 from conception to implementation, including reprogramming and baseline comparison.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status and reviewed KPIs using earned value methodology.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Managed project's S-curve and identified schedule deviations.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Prepared budgets, forecasts, and reviewed progress payments and change order requests.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Assistant Cost Controller
Consorcio Minero Horizonte
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Created schedules for projects with budgets ranging from $100 000 to $1200 000.
- Contributed to development of budget for construction of "Rico Mas" mine valued at $5.5 million.
- Monitored, controlled, and reported on daily, weekly, and monthly basis using Primavera P6.
- Reviewed costs, progress payments, and project closures, encompassing waste rock dumps, tailings, crushing plant, and camps
Practice Supervisor
Pontifical Catholic University Of Peru
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Instructed over 60 students in sixth and ninth cycles of Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Engineering courses in Civil Engineering program, overseeing their tasks, correcting their assessments, and providing guidance on use of software like: Sima Pro, ArcGis.
Project Control Graduate
Barrick Gold Corporation
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Collaborated on budgeting and scheduling for mine closure projects, reducing operating costs by $20,000 through technical-economic analysis.
- Supervised projects using Earned Value Methodology and Last Planner System.
- Contributed to quality assurance processes and management of deliverable releases based on ISO 9001.
- Streamlined procurement flow using macros, facilitating material control and estimates.
- Detected design issues prior to construction using Revit and Slide for "Equalization Box - civil work" project.
- Supervised mine closure projects: Re-profiling of leach pad slopes Stage II and Stage III, Closure of waste dump, Equalization box, Relocation of 13.8 kV medium voltage line with total budget of 6MM
Cost Assistant
Municipalidad Alexander Von Humboldt
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Developed work scopes and construction budgets from 50 000 USD and 100 000 USD.
- Assisted in monthly cost reviews and change order tracking.
Project Controls Intern
Bechtel Corporation
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Contributed to coordination of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly report progress, along with managing and reporting on critical paths. Additionally, updated feasibility study schedule for Yanacocha Sulfides project.
Education
Diploma - Engineering And Construction Contract Management
ESAN Graduate School of Business
Peru01.2024
Diploma - Construction Management
Peruvian University of Applied Sciences
Peru01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Peru03.2020
Project Controls Coursework -
Certificate Project Control, Costos Educa
Peru09.2023
Skills
- Project Documentation
- Project Planning and Scheduling
(Primavera P6, MS Project) - Cost Control Cost Estimation Tools
- Lean Construction
- Last Planner System
- Earned Value Methodology
- Change Management
- Primavera P6
- Project Control
Accomplishments
- Successfully resolved a contractual dispute with a contractor, resulting in a $30,000 cost reduction for a 1 km concrete canal construction.
- Achieved the cost reduction by $20,000 through technical-economic analysis.
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Advanced
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
A1
Additional Information
- HONORS AND AWARDS
- First place in the 2022 Environmental Innovation Challenge 2022 organized by CIDE PUCP
- First place in the knowledge competition in the National Congress of Structural Engineering in Peru
- VOLUNTEER
- Instructor / Interganho Project / Prodecad-UNICAMP-Brazil
Courses Taught : Intermediate guidelines summarizing the educational objectives of the United Nations for sustainable development, Spanish classes - Instructor / Ayni Educativo / Peru
- Courses Taught: Personal Social for primary school children
Timeline
Project Engineer
Consorcio Minero Horizonte
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Cost Controller
Consorcio Minero Horizonte
01.2022 - 08.2022
Project Control Graduate
Barrick Gold Corporation
01.2021 - 12.2021
Cost Assistant
Municipalidad Alexander Von Humboldt
08.2020 - 12.2020
Project Controls Intern
Bechtel Corporation
02.2020 - 04.2020
Practice Supervisor
Pontifical Catholic University Of Peru
08.2019 - 06.2022
Diploma - Engineering And Construction Contract Management
ESAN Graduate School of Business
Diploma - Construction Management
Peruvian University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Project Controls Coursework -
Certificate Project Control, Costos Educa
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