Alvaro Santiago B.

Experience

• Construction Supervisor: Robles Design Building Construction Robles Edificios · Full-time Jul 2023 – Jun 2026 2 yrs 11 mos Cochabamba, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia • Supervision of structural (shell) construction for the 22-story Robles Design building, spanning August 2024 to December 2025.
  • Modification of structural plans for the Robles Design building based on field layout adjustments, architectural requirements, and corrections to the structural engineer's calculations in compliance with NBDS 2023 and NB-1225001-1 standards.
  • Supervision of plumbing and electrical installations for the Robles Design building in accordance with RENISDA and NB 777 standards.
  • BIM coordination utilizing LoD 300–350 models for architecture, structure, and MEP systems for the Robles Design building.
  • Technical support for the finishing phase of the Robles Design and Robles Smart buildings, as well as for the structural phase of the Robles View and Robles Boulevard buildings.
  • Supervision of the soil study execution (three test points) for the Robles Boulevard building.
• Final Design Project: Chemical Laboratory – Minera Corocoro Coorporación Minera de Bolivia (COMIBOL) · Contract Dec 2024 – Jan 2025 1 mos Coro Coro, La Paz Department, Bolivia Final design project for the Corocoro chemical laboratory, in compliance with industrial safety requirements and the contracting company's standards:
  • Execution of SPT soil study (two points).
  • Execution of topographic survey.
  • Architectural design.
  • Seismic-resistant structural design in accordance with NBDS 2023 and NB-1225001-1; modeling in SAP2000 V.14.
  • Plumbing and sanitary design in accordance with RENISDA.
  • Electrical design in accordance with NB 777.
  • BIM modeling and coordination across all disciplines (LoD 350).
  • Preparation of construction drawings based on the BIM model and as-built drawings (LoD 400).
  • Preparation of quantity take-offs, unit price analysis, budget, and construction schedule.
• Hydrosanitary Design for Commercial Property: Sauna Build Up Smart · Freelance Oct 2024 – Oct 2024 0 mos Cochabamba, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia • Hydro-sanitary design for hot and cold potable water, sanitary and storm drainage, and fire protection systems for a commercial property featuring a sauna (including a recirculation and reuse system for the hydromassage unit).
  • Development of an MEP model (LoD 300) in coordination with architectural and structural disciplines.
  • Preparation of hydro-sanitary drawings based on the model.
• Hydrosanitary Design for the Julia Limachi´s Building Build Up Smart · Freelance Aug 2024 – Sep 2024 1 mos Colcapirhua, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia • Hydro-sanitary design for hot and cold potable water, sanitary and storm drainage, and fire protection systems for a six-story building.
  • Development of an MEP model (LoD 350) in coordination with architectural and structural disciplines.
  • Preparation of hydro-sanitary drawings based on the model and obtaining ABIS approval/validation.
• Design and Construction of the Gonzales´s Family Home Build Up Smart · Contract Aug 2023 – Jun 2024 10 mos Colcapirhua, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia • Architectural design and building permit application.
  • Seismic-resistant structural analysis in accordance with NBDS 2023 and NB-1225001-1; modeled in SAP2000 V.14.
  • Plumbing and sanitary design in accordance with RENISDA.
  • Electrical design in accordance with NB 777.
  • BIM modeling and coordination across all disciplines (LOD 350).
  • Preparation of construction drawings based on the BIM model and as-built drawings (LOD 400).
  • Construction of a three-story residence (labor-only contract).
  • Creation of rendered images using Unreal Engine for property sales.
• Structural analysis and modeling of the San Andrés - Beni´s bridges Cardona Herbas SRL · Part-time Feb 2024 – Mar 2024 1 mos Beni Department, Bolivia Structural analysis, modeling, and preparation of LOD 350 drawings for three bridges in the Municipality of San Andrés: San Martín de Porres Bridge (L = 20.60 m); El Triunfo Bridge (L = 30.60 m); and Nueva Magdalena Bridge (L = 40.60 m).
• Elyse Building Piling Work Cardona Herbas SRL · Full-time Aug 2023 – Mar 2024 7 mos Cochabamba, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia Control, management, and execution of the entire construction process: site layout; material ordering; drilling diameters and depths; assembly, lifting, and installation of the reinforcement cage; execution of field tests: load tests, integrity tests, and drilling mud density, viscosity, and sand content tests.
• Structural design of the Claros´s family building Build Up Smart · Freelance Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 2 mos Tiquipaya, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia • Seismic-resistant structural analysis of reinforced concrete elements for a six-story building, in accordance with NBDS 2023 and NB-1225001-1, modeled in SAP2000 V.14.
  • Modeling and preparation of structural drawings at LOD 350.
• Site Resident Engineer – Julio Alberto´s Building Construction Azambuja SRL · Full-time Mar 2023 – May 2023 2 mos La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia Evaluation and monitoring of the construction of the Julio Alberto's Building: an assessment was conducted regarding the construction budget, unit prices, quantity take-offs, project balance, and construction scheduling, with the aim of completing the project by mid-2024.
• Structural Design of the Urban Teachers' Federation Elevator – Cochabamba Build Up Smart · Freelance Mar 2023 – Mar 2023 0 mos Cochabamba, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia • Structural calculation of reinforced concrete elements in accordance with NB-1225001; modeling of a 5-story elevator shaft in SAP2000 V.14.
  • Modeling and preparation of structural drawings at LOD 350.
• Modeling of YPFB Chuquisaca Plants and Service Stations YPFB · Contract Dec 2022 – Jan 2023 1 mos Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia Modeling, BIM coordination (architecture, structure, MEP), and production of LOD 400 as-built drawings for five service stations and three bottling plants: Tarabuquillo, El Tejar, Monteagudo, Muyupampa, Los Sauces, Monteagudo, and Qhora Qhora.
• Construction of Post-tensioned Bridges in El Carmen del Itenez - Beni Cardona Herbas SRL · Full-time Aug 2021 – Dec 2022 1 yrs 4 mos El Carmen, Departamento del Beni, Bolivia Oversight, management, and execution of the entire construction process: material procurement; blueprint reading and supervision of steel reinforcement assembly in accordance with structural design; personnel management (hiring, supervision, safety, and payment of wages or subcontracts); quality control of on-site concrete and dimensional verification against structural plans; preparation of progress reports for submission to the Municipality of Huacaraje; and beam launching and post-tensioning operations, including the verification of stresses and deflections during the process.
• Tarata Agricultural and Livestock Technological Institute (ITAIT) Build Up Smart · Freelance Jun 2021 – Jun 2022 1 yrs Tarata, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia • Architectural design of a three-story technological institute.
  • Structural calculations for reinforced concrete foundations (in accordance with NB 1225001-1) and steel roof elements; modeling of the three-story institute using SAP2000 V.14.
  • Modeling and production of structural drawings at LOD 350.
  • Video animation of the construction process created in Lumion.
• Hydrosanitary Design for a Commercial Building Build Up Smart · Freelance Nov 2021 – Jan 2022 2 mos Cochabamba, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia Hydrosanitary design—including cold and hot water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and fire protection systems—for a seven-story building used as a clinic and apartments.
• Production Director UERH - COFADENA · Full-time Feb 2020 – Aug 2021 1 yrs 6 mos Cochabamba, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia Responsible for overseeing production at four facilities located in Cochabamba, La Paz, Santa Cruz, and Tarija, from which operations are carried out across various regions of Bolivia based on proximity to the production center.