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Raul Ernesto L.

Construction Project Manager | AEC Sector | Planning & Execution | BIM

⭐️ Structured project leadership protects capital and drives results ⭐️ Hi, I’m Raul, a Senior Project Manager with 18+ years of experience leading infrastructure and construction initiatives in complex organizational environments. I help companies plan, control, and execute capital projects with financial discipline and operational clarity. Throughout my career, I have managed investments exceeding $5M, delivered projects within 100% of approved budgets, and supervised multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, procurement, and operations. My background includes campus expansions, electrical infrastructure modernization, HVAC upgrades, structural rehabilitation, and renewable energy implementation. I focus on aligning execution with strategy. My skills include financial planning, technical oversight, and structured coordination to ensure projects move from concept to completion with clarity and control. Here’s how I can support your organization: ✅ Lead capital projects from feasibility to final delivery ✅ Manage construction budgets, schedules, and contractor performance ✅ Coordinate cross-functional technical teams ✅ Structure procurement and bidding processes ✅ Monitor quality standards and technical compliance ✅ Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies ✅ Support facility upgrades and operational infrastructure projects These are the types of outcomes I’ve delivered: ✔ Managed $5M+ in infrastructure investments with full financial control ✔ Led the delivery of more than 10,000 m² of renovation initiatives, strengthening operational and functional capacity. ✔ Reduced operational risk through electrical and system modernization ✔ Implemented renewable energy infrastructure covering 30–35% demand ✔ Improved cost efficiency through structured procurement processes ✔ Supported industrial expansion aligned with 10,000+ daily production capacity ✔ Delivered projects on schedule while maintaining quality standards I am open to roles where structured leadership, financial discipline, and technical oversight are critical to success. Send me a message and let’s discuss how I can support your next project.

🇨🇴Cartagena, Colombia$28/hr100% JSS5.00 (3)Since Feb 2026

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.6k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#28,856 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#375 / 4,578
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $9.9k

Total earnings
$11k

Billed in all: $11k

World#189,215 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#2,146 / 4,578
Per project
$1.8k

$2.5k in the last 6 months

World#82,726 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#951 / 4,578
Projects, last 6 months
4
25% fixed75% hourly
World#51,815 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#370 / 4,578
Projects in all
6
50% fixed50% hourly
World#250,292 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#1,649 / 4,578

Earnings, last 30 days

$11.1kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$10.8k$11.0k$11.2k$11.4kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 6% in Virtual Assistance

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