Keyla Jimenez Arocho
Aravaca
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings more than 15 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating bids, programs and improvements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bid Manager
Acciona Infrastructure Canada
01.2019 - Current
- Overseeing the end-to-end bid process for various RFP processes, from identifying opportunities to submitting winning proposals.
- They are responsible for formulating effective strategies for the bidding process, managing resources and ensuring compliance with client requirements.
- Lead and coordinate the RFQ and RFP process;
- Coordinate the Spanish and Canadian Bid Teams;
- Coordinate and producing proposal responses;
- Lead communications with the Sponsor;
- Lead the Environmental Design coordination;
- Liaise and coordinate with local subcontractors;
- Participate in commercial discussions; Participating in Go/No-Go discussions; Coordinate other Project requirements.
- Understood strategic direction set by senior management, optimized use of business development funds and drove compliance with corporate sales processes.
Business Development Manager
Acciona Infrastructure Canada
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the management of infrastructure projects during the RFQ and RFP phase within the North American P3 marketplace
- Specific tasks include project management and coordination with stakeholders for the successful qualification and shortlisting of major infrastructure projects
- Responsibilities include: Participate in pre-construction and pre-development activities with possible construction and design partners; Search and analyse targeted projects before the RFQ is out; Coordinate and lead RFQ and RFP processes; Supervise and coordinate proposal activities with developers, contractors, designers and operators; Develop clients presentations during RFP phase in coordination with team members; Coordination and management of external consultants and advisors; Ensure project documentation complies with clients requirements and RFQ/RFP responses are of high quality and answering the questions; Assist in strategic planning and business plan development and preparation; Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations; Identification and evaluation of potential P3 bidding opportunities in Canada; and, Maintain and update project documentation
- During the Trillium Project and the Saint John Safe Clean Drinking Water Project bid phase I was the architectural design coordinator and Sponsor main contact.
Business Development Coordinator
Acciona Infrastructure Canada
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsible for the management of infrastructure projects during the request for qualification phase within the North American P3 marketplace
- Specific tasks include research, project management and coordination with stakeholders for the successful qualification of major infrastructure projects in Canada and the USA
- Responsibilities include: Coordinate and lead all RFQ processes; Supervise and coordinate activities within a consortium including; developers, contractors, designers and operators; Ensure project documentation is submitted on time; Assist in strategic planning and business plan development and preparation; Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations; and, Maintain and update project documentation.
Proposals and Estimation
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Work in the Tendering Department and responsible to prepare architecture cost estimates for request for proposals on P3 Projects by analyzing the proposals and requirements
- Projects includes the CHUM - Centre Hospitalier de l’université de Montréal, the Regional Mental Health Care – St
- Thomas, Ontario and the Regional Mental Health Care – London, Ontario Responsibilities include: Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents; Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analysing information; Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information; Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data; and, Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Architetural Designer
Freelance - Ingeniería 75 SA, Madrid
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Architectural design of an urban housing development renovation and small commercial projects
- Responsibilities include: Project design; Design drawings development; Specifications review; Coordination with client; Materials and finishes selection; and, Initial budget project estimation.
Tung Chung Noise Barriers Design Coordinator
Acciona Infrastructure
01.2005 - 01.2006
- The Project include the design-build of 2.1-km long noise barriers along the Hong Kong Airport Express metro line
- Responsibilities include: Architectural design coordination with designers; Architectural design coordination with interface disciplines; Design review; Construction submittals; Subcontractors enquiries; and, Shop drawings review.
Acciona Hong Kong Tendering Department
01.2003 - 01.2005
- The various projects include the architectural review, planning and estimating of projects such as the Tung Chung Noise Barriers, Hong Kong airport extension, MTR - Kowloon Southern Link extension and the Hong Kong Disney Storybook Responsibilities include: Document Control; Architectural review; Subcontractors enquiries; Coordination with interface disciplines; Pricing review with quantities surveyors.
Acciona Tren Urbano Project Office
San Juan Puerto Rico
01.1999 - 01.2003
- The Project includes the design-build of 17-km of double-track rail viaduct and 10 stations
- Stations design coordination with designers; Stations design coordination with project site office; Architectural subcontractors coordination; Site visits, inspections and meetings with client, subcontractors and internal department; Shop drawings approval; and, Construction submittals for clients approval
Student Architect
Manuel Bermúdez Arquitectos
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Architectural design of private residential projects and small commercial design
- Responsibilities include: Project design development; Drawing development; Architectural models; Construction drawings; and, Materials and finishes selection
Education
Executive MBA (MBA) -
EOI Business School Madrid
01.2018
Master in Architecture (MArch) -
University of Puerto Rico, San Juan
01.2003
Bachelor in Environmental Design -
University of Puerto Rico, San Juan
01.1999
Skills
- Work Flow Planning
- Industry Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Document Management
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Emotional Intelligence
- Active Listening
- Team Building
Languages
Spanish / English / French (conversational)
Professional Memberships
- Colegio de Arquitectos de Puerto Rico, 19834, 2003
- American Institute of Architects Member (AIA), 38029410, 2009
- Canadian Architectural Certification (CACB), 2009-16580, 2009
Personal Information
Nationality: USA Citizen I Canadian Citizen | Spanish Resident
Timeline
Bid Manager
Acciona Infrastructure Canada
01.2019 - Current
Business Development Manager
Acciona Infrastructure Canada
01.2013 - 01.2019
Business Development Coordinator
Acciona Infrastructure Canada
01.2011 - 01.2013
Proposals and Estimation
01.2009 - 01.2011
Architetural Designer
Freelance - Ingeniería 75 SA, Madrid
01.2006 - 01.2008
Tung Chung Noise Barriers Design Coordinator
Acciona Infrastructure
01.2005 - 01.2006
Acciona Hong Kong Tendering Department
01.2003 - 01.2005
Acciona Tren Urbano Project Office
San Juan Puerto Rico
01.1999 - 01.2003
Student Architect
Manuel Bermúdez Arquitectos
01.1998 - 01.1999
Executive MBA (MBA) -
EOI Business School Madrid
Master in Architecture (MArch) -
University of Puerto Rico, San Juan
Bachelor in Environmental Design -
University of Puerto Rico, San Juan
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